Dr. Shrestha, MS, PhD (in biological sciences), is a senior research scientist and a chairperson of CHDS-Nepal. Dr. Shrestha has many years of professional working experience with national and international institutions to lead national-level impact studies. Dr. Shrestha is currently leading many field and laboratory based studies of public health importance within the country. Dr, Shrestha is also supervising thesis students on their project works. Dr. Shrestha’s current focus is on disease surveillance, epidemiological and laboratory-based approach to understanding the disease and its management plus public health-related studies. Other than that, She has been also assisting experts to join in for a noble cause by providing CHDS platforms and welcomes all the helping hands for collaborative work and joint efforts to expand the scope and explore opportunities through CHDS Nepal.