DR ANUSHA NAWOOR

Anusha, a dedicated scientist with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus), has transitioned from a successful career in Biomedical Sciences and Molecular diagnostics to focus on Environmental Science. With twelve years of experience in the molecular field, her main interests include genetics, pharmacogenetics, bioinformatics, personalized medicine/healthcare, oncology, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Her PhD research was focused on the development of the High-Resolution Melt (HRM) method to detect the HLA-B*58:01 allele in order to prevent allopurinol-associated drug hypersensitivity in gout patients. This research was further developed into a 3D printed portable HLA-B*58:01/ HLA-B*15:02 screening machine (patented), in collaboration with biomedical engineers from UKM in Malaysia, to be used for screening in hospitals and for teaching purposes too.

After completing her PhD thesis, she joined C-Lab/C-Care in 2021 to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic as a frontliner. She introduced the Ion Torrent NGS platform (Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA) at C-Lab/C-Care, earning the Technical Excellence award in October 2021. She implemented various applications such as SAGE Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), BRCA NGS panel, Pan Cancer NGS panel, Oncomine Focus Assay, and Inherited Cancer NGS panel. She engaged in competitions, winning the CIEL Innovation award in digital transformation and the C-Care Innovation award. Additionally, she participated in CMEs, talks, presentations, and awareness campaigns, promoting personalized medicine all around the island. She is a strong advocate for advancing personalized medicine in Mauritius through molecular diagnostics.

Anusha, a full-blooded Mauritian, has a deep-rooted passion for nature and environmental conservation. Joining Tunley Environmental, she will focus on sustainability assessments for Carbon, Biodiversity, and Resources, while also advocating for the environmental issues caused by human activities in Mauritius. Driven by a commitment to addressing environmental challenges, Anusha seeks to promote sustainable practices and influence environmental policy development. She is eager to utilize her skills to create a sustainable environment and is enthusiastic about her future in Environmental Science at Tunley Environmental.

In her spare time, Anusha enjoys going to the beach, hiking, snorkeling, diving, reading, binge-watching series or having a good time with family and friends.