Dr. Robert A. Domaoal

Senior Associate Director, Programs (Laboratory Science)

Dr. Robert A. Domaoal is a global laboratory leader with over 15 years of experience overseeing multi-country diagnostic networks, strengthening laboratory quality management systems, and transitioning advanced platforms to in-country ownership in low-resource settings. At the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), he has led network-wide development and validation of advanced multiplex diagnostic platforms and served as an Implementation Subject Matter Expert across multiple PEPFAR priority countries. His work spans diagnostic algorithm optimization, capacity-building initiatives, electronic proficiency testing, and population-based surveillance across sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Domaoal has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications and national guidance on HIV and tuberculosis surveillance, diagnostic accuracy, and viral load monitoring. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Rochester.