Karshini Jeya Pirathaba has a strong passion for diagnostic microbiology and parasitology, with a particular interest in advancing laboratory diagnostics and translational research for infectious diseases. After obtaining her Master's degree in Pathology (Microbiology) in 2022, she served as a medical microbiologist at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, where she gained extensive experience in clinical microbiology, infectious disease diagnostics, and laboratory medicine. In December 2023, Dr. Karshini joined the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Parasitology and serves as the Coordinator of the Parasitology Diagnostic Unit at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), where she is involved in diagnostic services, teaching, and research activities. Her research focuses on the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative diagnostic approaches for parasitic diseases. She has a particular interest in the application of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies for intestinal parasite detection and has been involved in studies evaluating the diagnostic performance of automated stool parasite analysers and digital image-based diagnostic platforms. Her work aims to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of parasitological diagnosis through the integration of emerging technologies into routine laboratory practice. In addition, her research interests include the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of Strongyloides stercoralis infection, particularly among vulnerable and immunocompromised populations. Her current work focuses