Atanu is a post-graduate in Statistics from Indian Statistical Institute (Kolkata) with over 20 years of experience in commercial and development sectors (particularly in the area of health). His experience in the health sector ranges from HIV/AIDS to reproductive and child health, to improving healthcare delivery system and micro planning. At MIA he works as a Senior Researcher with the primary responsibility of providing technical support to various research initiatives and developing Management Information Systems for microinsurance projects. Previously he has worked for GOPA-EPOS (in the Basic Health Project, Govt. of West Bengal), UNICEF (as a Consultant) and renowned NGOs like Child In Need Institute and Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust.