Dr Pretissha Harrichund

Dr Pretissha Harrichund is a South African Trained Physician and Endocrinologist with dual specialist recognition in Australia. Since emigrating in 2010, she has developed broad experience across public and private healthcare systems in both South Africa and Australia. She previously served as Director of the Rural Clinical School in Bundaberg, where she played a role in strengthening local research capability through the establishment of a dedicated research officer position.

Following a period of focused clinical private practice, she commenced a PhD through Griffith University in 2025, aimed at advancing models of care for inpatients with diabetes in Australia. Her work includes investigator-initiated research, providing a strong foundation for participation in industry sponsored clinical trials. In addition, Dr Harrichund founded and directed a boutique multidisciplinary medical centre in Bundaberg designed to deliver holistic care for chronic disease particularly obesity and diabetes.

Drawing on her experience in clinical care, academic medicine and investigator-initiated research, Dr Harrichund is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into therapies that improve the lives of patients locally and globally. She joins the Nucleus Network group as a Principal Investigator in Brisbane, Queensland.