Host: Romily Broad, Tech For Good
Guest: Santosh Nair, President – ImmunoDiagnostics, Thermo Fisher Scientific
In this episode of the Tech For Good Podcast, we speak with Santosh Nair, President of the ImmunoDiagnostics Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, about the staggering global impact of allergies – and the surprising accessibility of advanced testing that could change lives.
With over two billion people affected worldwide, allergies are more than a seasonal nuisance. They’re a major public health challenge, costing European economies up to €150 billion annually. Santosh breaks down the science behind IgE testing – a blood-based diagnostic method that offers precise insights into what individuals are truly allergic to, whether it’s pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or specific food proteins.
Thermo Fisher has developed a truly unique vertical supply chain, including a specialised allergen-harvesting farm in Sweden, and the company’s 50-year legacy of innovation rooted in Uppsala University, one of the places where transformative IgE testing was first discovered.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, allergy sufferer, or simply curious about the intersection of diagnostics and public health, this episode offers practical insights and a clear call to action: early testing can dramatically improve quality of life.
Visit Thermo Fisher’s allergyinsider.com to learn more.
