Arjun K. Bhattarai

HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with over twelve years of experience across haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion, genomics, and laboratory medicine gained in Nepal, India, and the UK.

• Malaria Parasite Morphology – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Thrombophilia Screening and Venous Thrombosis – Hammersmith Hospital Reference Laboratory
• Blood Film Morphology – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Handling of Atypical FBC Results – North West London Pathology
• Blood Parasitology (Trypanosomes, Microfilaria, Babesia, Plasmodium)
• Sickle Cell Disease Update – IBMS Congress
• Genomics Event Delegate – University of Cambridge
• Various LIMS and Pathology IT training events (Sunquest, WinPath, AMS)

Continuous professional development has been a core aspect of my career. I regularly participate in specialist workshops, conferences, and laboratory-based practical courses to ensure my skills remain aligned with modern diagnostic standards and NHS best practices.

I have actively contributed to clinical and academic research throughout my career, particularly in areas related to genomics, public health, and transfusion medicine.

• Meta-analysis on maternal blood gene expression profiling
• Comparative studies of diabetes biomarkers between Western and South Asian populations
• Research and publication on the effectiveness of COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and academic writing
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams

My research experience has strengthened my analytical thinking, critical appraisal skills, and understanding of evidence-based laboratory practice. I remain committed to contributing to further research initiatives within the NHS and academic partnerships.

Inspired by my upbringing in Arghakhanchi, Nepal, I established a school fund worth 100,000 rupees at Shree Prabhakar Secondary School to support local students’ education and opportunities. Growing up in this community, I witnessed firsthand the challenges many children face in accessing quality learning resources. This fund aims to provide scholarships, learning materials, and essential support to empower students to pursue their academic dreams. Giving back to the place that shaped me has been both a personal mission and a way to create lasting impact for future generations in Arghakhanchi