Behind every IGeneX test is a passionate team of experts.
While all of us at IGeneX are experts in our respective disciplines, we also are real people who understand the very personal, real-life impact that Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can have on patients and their loved ones. Everyone on our team is passionate about improving the accuracy and speed of diagnosing tick-borne diseases with more precise and advanced testing options and by training physicians to better understand tick-borne diseases and become Lyme disease literate.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Dr. Jyotsna Shah, PhD
PRESIDENT & LABORATORY DIRECTOR
Dr. Shah has over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology and microbiology, and holds more than 20 patents. After receiving her B.Sc. and M.Sc in Biological Sciences from UK and her Ph.D. in diagnostic immunology from Nairobi University in Kenya, Dr. Shah joined International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD) as a post-doctoral scientist and started the first DNA sequencing laboratory in E. Africa.
On completion of her fellowship, she went on to join Harvard University’s Department of Tropical Medicine as a research fellow and continued work on development of molecular tools for diagnosis of parasitic diseases. Since then Dr. Shah has worked at several Biotechnology companies focusing on the development of novel molecular technologies for diagnosis of infectious diseases and has become a world expert on use of Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique for direct detection of pathogens in clinical samples.
Dr. Shah joined IGeneX as the Director of Research and Development in 1997 and in 2003 became Laboratory Director (clinical and research). During her time with IGenex she has introduced the first Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) test for Babesia and also set up the PCR department for tick-borne diseases. Under Dr. Shah’s direction, the laboratory has developed an excellent QA program and her scientific guidance, IGeneX has become the world’s leading reference laboratory for diagnosis of tick-borne diseases.
Tom Paskert, CPA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Tom Paskert has been the head of Finance for IGeneX since 2016. Prior to IGeneX, Tom worked at both large multi-national corporations as well as several smaller startups where he led funding efforts, which raised in excess of $250M. He has extensive experience growing organizations and installing infrastructures and has been involved with many mergers and acquisitions.
Iris Cruz, MBBS, CLS
CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGER
Iris Cruz has an extensive background in operations, quality, and compliance. She joined IGeneX as a clinical scientist in 1992 and currently serves as the Clinical Laboratory Manager. Iris has a record of accomplishment installing and managing state-of-the art systems and quality control processes at IGeneX. She also provides significant leadership and coordination for the large numbers of clinical tests and validation studies performed by IGeneX.
Get in Touch
If you are a physician and would like to learn more about IGeneX or our tick-borne disease testing products, let us know by completing the form below or calling us at 1-800-832-3200. If you are a patient, please do not use this form. Send an email to customerservice@igenex.com or call us at 1-800-832-3200.
