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Annachiara Rosa is a biomedical researcher whose work has been instrumental in advancing pandemic preparedness and infectious disease diagnostics. Her key research areas include virology, molecular diagnostics, and scalable public health interventions. Rosa’s most notable contribution came during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she co-authored the highly cited paper "Scalable and Resilient SARS-CoV-2 testing in an Academic Centre" (2020, 14 citations). This work addressed the critical shortage of testing capacity early in the pandemic by designing a high-throughput, adaptable testing protocol that could be rapidly deployed in academic medical centers. Her approach not only enabled the safe return of healthcare workers to the frontlines but also provided a blueprint for other institutions facing similar logistical challenges. Rosa’s research has had a tangible impact on global health responses, demonstrating how academic laboratories can pivot to meet urgent public health needs. Her achievements highlight her ability to translate complex virological challenges into practical, scalable solutions, making her a key figure in the fight against emerging infectious diseases.