Last updated 15.09.2026
Organisation and governance
As a multidisciplinary institute, the LNS places excellence, quality and professionalism at the heart of its activities, enabling it to fully fulfil its role as the national reference laboratory serving the population, as defined by law.
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Governance bodies
The governance of the Laboratoire national de santé (LNS) is based on complementary bodies that oversee its strategic direction, management and scientific development. They ensure that the LNS’s missions are properly carried out in line with its public health responsibilities, while supporting its ongoing development and future strategic priorities.
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Direction – Our Management Team
The LNS Management team consists of a Director, a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), and a Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Scientific Departments
The LNS is organized into 6 Scientific Departments, each specializing in a key area of public health.
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Administrative and Financial Department
At the heart of our organisation, the Administrative and Financial Department brings together several strategic areas under one umbrella: human resources, finance, logistics and infrastructure, legal affairs, and procurement. This structure makes the Department a cross-functional and essential partner in coordinating and delivering all our operational diagnostic activities.
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Support Functions
At the heart of our laboratory, support functions play a crucial role in assisting our scientific teams in carrying out their missions. These functions act as true catalysts, enabling our teams to focus on their core mission: providing reliable, high-quality diagnostics to meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
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