Dr. Saki Baleivanualala: Associate Dean leading Pacific excellence in biomedical sciences

Dr. Saki is serving as the associate dean for the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Otago. He is involved in leadership roles, research on antimicrobial resistance, and advocating for more Pacific people to pursue post-grad and PhD studies. He emphasizes the importance of networking and supporting Pacific students in their research endeavors. Takeaways Leadership in Biomedical Sciences Research on Antimicrobial Resistance Chapters 00:00 Leadership in Biomedical Sciences and Pacific Student Support 03:08 Research on Antimicrobial Resistance and Pacific Community Impact 13:47 Mentoring Pacific Students and Scholarships for Post-Grad Studies 17:43 Collaborative Research and Advocacy for Pacific Communities