Krishnan Allampallam joined Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc about two years and serves as Global Director of Marketing. Krishnan has spent over 15+ years in the biotechnology industry. Before beginning his career in biotech, Krishnan focused his research in the field of oncology and has authored and co-authored multiple publications, abstracts and book chapters in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. from University of Toledo Medical Center in 1996 and did post-doctoral research at The Cleveland Clinic and Rush University Medical Center. Currently Krishnan is the Global Director of Marketing at Chembio Diagnostics, a New York Based public company focused on point of care rapid diagnostics. Prior to Chembio, Krishnan held various leadership positions in marketing and global product management.