Sepideh Benvari

Sepideh Benvari is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews, specifically within the Infection and Global Health Division. She holds a PhD in Medicine and focuses on infectious diseases research with an emphasis on virology, molecular diagnostics, and epidemiology. Her work bridges clinical applications and public health challenges.

Key research interests include HPV diagnostics for cervical lesions, SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis in pediatric populations, and the evaluation of interferon-γ release assays in tuberculosis monitoring. She employs systematic review and meta-analysis methodologies to assess diagnostic test efficacy and viral transmission dynamics.

Recent research activities (2019-2025) have centered on viral shedding patterns, emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, and comparative analyses of diagnostic assays. Her studies highlight translational research between clinical observations and population-level health impacts.

No specific awards or funded grants are listed in the provided materials. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across medicine, statistics, and geography, as evidenced by her network with colleagues like Prof. Matthew Holden and Prof. Andy Lynch.