Women in AI
Sneha Goenka
Pioneer of the World's Fastest DNA Test
Sneha Goenka is a scientist and engineer who played a key role in developing one of the world's fastest DNA sequencing and diagnostic tests. Her work combines AI-driven data analysis with advances in molecular biology to dramatically reduce the time required for genetic testing — from days to hours.
This rapid DNA testing technology has applications across healthcare, including emergency diagnostics, newborn screening, and infectious disease detection, as well as in forensics and personalized medicine. By using machine learning algorithms to analyze genetic data in real-time, the technology enables clinicians to make faster, more informed treatment decisions.
Goenka's work represents the convergence of AI and genomics — two of the most transformative fields in modern science — and demonstrates how computational approaches can accelerate breakthroughs in precision medicine.
