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Our Story
Founded in Palo Alto, the heart of Silicon Valley, ProDx is led by Dr. Andreas Kogelnik, a pioneer with 40+ years in medicine and a passion for advancing healthcare through technology. Backed by a powerhouse team, including Ellen Jo Baron, PhD, an expert in clinical microbiology, and Charlotte Gaydos, DrPH, MPH, a global leader in infectious disease diagnostics and prevention, we are redefining lab testing with cutting-edge innovation. As a CLIA-certified and PASS-certified lab, we bring you the same accuracy and credibility as traditional clinics, without the hassle.
Founder & CEO
Andreas Kogelnik, MD, PhD
Physician-scientist & healthcare innovator
Dr. Kogelnik holds an MD from Emory University and a PhD in Bioengineering from Georgia Tech. He trained in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Stanford.
40+ years of medical expertise
From clinical research to biotechnology, he has dedicated his career to merging technology with medicine to improve patient care.
Leader in lab science & genomics
With experience at Roche Molecular Diagnostics, Cepheid, Open Medicine Institute, and biotech incubators, he has been instrumental in advancing precision medicine and diagnostics.
A track record of innovation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kogelnik developed scalable testing solutions. Now, he’s tackling another global health challenge - making advanced STI and health testing accessible, affordable, and convenient.
Trusted by leading health organizations
He has led CDC-funded clinical research networks and has held fellowships from the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health.
Scientific Advisory Board Lead
Ellen Jo Baron, PhD
Expert in clinical microbiology & virology
Dr. Baron is a Stanford University Professor of Pathology Emerita with 35+ years directing diagnostic laboratories.
Global impact in healthcare
Co-founder of the Diagnostic Microbiology Development Program, dedicated to improving lab capacity in underserved areas worldwide.
Molecular diagnostics pioneer
Former Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Cepheid, driving innovations in molecular testing.
Award-winning scientist & educator
Honored by the American Society for Microbiology with multiple leadership awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anaerobe Society of the Americas.
Industry consultant & mentor
Continues to advise and educate the next generation of microbiologists while shaping the future of diagnostic science.
Scientific Advisory Board
Charlotte A. Gaydos, MS, MPH, DrPH
World leader in STI testing
Professor Emerita of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University, with decades advancing diagnostics for sexually transmitted infections.
Point-of-care innovator
Founding Director of the Center for Point-of-Care Tests for STIs, pioneering rapid, accessible testing solutions that mirror ProDx’s mission.
FDA trial authority
Led and supported numerous FDA clinical trials validating cutting-edge STI diagnostics, including DNA amplification assays for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas.
Prolific STI scientist
Authored over 600 peer-reviewed papers and 31 book chapters, shaping the global evidence base for STI detection and prevention.
Global STI health advocate
Past President of the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI), advancing worldwide standards for STI control.
Hormonal insights
Investigated how hormonal contraception and vaginal microbiota affect STI/HIV susceptibility, bridging women’s reproductive health with infectious disease research.
We run our own lab
Unlike other at-home test brands, we don't outsource your samples to third-party labs. Our CLIA-certified lab ensures results you can trust.
Painless sample collection
Our FDA-cleared Comfort Collect Device makes sample collection virtually painless, no messy finger pricks required.
Private and reliable
Discreet packaging, easy-to-use kits, and private results sent straight to your phone. Health testing, without the awkwardness.
