From classrooms to remote communities, we are building scientists for Nepal

PhD, MPH

Dr. Senjuti Saha is the Deputy Executive Director at the Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF), Bangladesh, where she leads research on preventable infectious diseases. She holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, Canada, and completed her postdoctoral training at the Hospital for Sick Children, Canada, and Stanford University, USA.

In 2016, Dr. Saha returned to Bangladesh to strengthen public health research and establish a state-of-the-art genomics center. Her work in genomic epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has advanced understanding of typhoid, paratyphoid, and Klebsiella infections. Her research also generated critical evidence that contributed to the introduction of the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in Bangladesh in 2025. She was the first to detect chikungunya virus in the cerebrospinal fluid of children with meningitis and led the sequencing of Bangladesh’s first SARS-CoV-2 genome. She currently leads research on RSV, single-cell genomics, neonatal sepsis, and AMR, informing public health strategies locally and globally. She has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications, and sits on the editorial boards of international journals.

Beyond her research, Dr. Saha leads Building Scientists for Bangladesh (BSB), a nationwide initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scientists by expanding equitable access to science education, creating opportunities for hands-on learning, and fostering trust in science. Her vision is rooted in advancing health and research equity, ensuring that scientific knowledge and its benefits are accessible to everyone. At the heart of her work is a simple principle: Science by and for the many, not the few.

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon NMC

Dr. Bishal Karki is a Senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Head of the Department of Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Kirtipur Hospital, Nepal. His clinical expertise includes burn care, reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and wound healing. He is also involved in medical research and is committed to improving patient care through evidence-based practice. Through Science for All, he supports the promotion of scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and accessible science education for young people in Nepal.

MBBS, MD

Dr. Bipin Adhikari is a Nepali physician and global health researcher affiliated with the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) and the University of Oxford. His work focuses on infectious diseases, community engagement, global health research, and strengthening research capacity. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and community-centred approaches, he brings valuable scientific expertise and an international perspective to Science for All Nepal. As an advisor, he supports the organisation’s mission to make science accessible, foster critical thinking, and inspire young people to explore science and its relevance to everyday life.

MBBS, MD

Dr. Lava Shrestha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Physiology at Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Kathmandu, Nepal. He holds an MBBS and an MD in Clinical Physiology and is actively involved in medical education and research. His research interests include respiratory physiology, clinical assessment, and evidence-based healthcare. As an advisor to Science for All Nepal, he contributes academic expertise and supports the organisation’s mission to promote scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and accessible science education among young people.