Mr Atlesh Nand is an accomplished medical laboratory scientist, academic and researcher with nearly two decades of experience in laboratory science, education, diagnostics and research in Fiji. He serves in the Department of Pathology and Medical Laboratory Science within the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Fiji National University. His principal areas of expertise include molecular biology, immunology, genetics, medical virology, HIV molecular epidemiology, molecular diagnostics and emerging infectious diseases.
Mr Nand holds a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Across his academic and professional career, he has combined scientific expertise with teaching, research leadership, laboratory quality systems and public-health engagement. His work reflects a sustained commitment to strengthening locally led laboratory science and infectious-disease research in Fiji and across the Pacific.
