Genay Pilarowski, PhD is a Senior Scientist on the Rapid Response Team at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub–San Francisco, where she applies sequencing technologies to infectious disease research and clinical diagnostics. Her work spans rapid antigen testing, SARS‑CoV‑2 genomic surveillance, and metagenomic sequencing, including co‑leading landmark community COVID‑19 studies in San Francisco’s Mission District. Dr. Pilarowski collaborates globally to expand equitable access to genomics tools that strengthen pathogen detection and public health systems worldwide.