Associate editor
Dr.G.Jayalakshmi retired as Director of Microbiology at the Institute of Microbiology, Madras Medical College, Chennai in the year Sept 2014, is now holding the post as HOD and Professor of Microbiology at Annaii Medical College and Hospital. She qualified her MD from Government Stanley Medical College in September 1991. She has a PG teaching experience of more than 25 years. She has rendered her meritorious service to the Tamil Nadu State Government College and Government Hospitals for 27 years and in private Medical college and Hospital for 3.5 years totaling 30 years. She has worked in various Govt colleges which includes; Government Kilpauk Medical College, KAPV Medical College, Trichy, Government Stanley Medical college and Madras Medical College. The private Medical Colleges are Sri Rama Chandra Medical College, SaveethaMedical College and Annaii Medical College.
She has produced a lot of publications, presentations and assisted in many projects. She is a member of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology, SIHAM, and Indian Association of Rheumatology. Her meritorious achievements include- project in community health and the National Best Poster Presenter Award in Rheumatology e conference. Her field of interest includes Immunology and Mycology. She has in depth knowledge of Microbiology and had earned the award of Best Teacher from TN Dr MGR Medical University. She is an active member of Medical education cell, problem solving for better health society and a Trainer of health care provider under BMW. Active member in all committees like DVD Lab, Holistic Lab, NABL ANDNABH, IDSP, Ragging prevention, student counseling and MCI Co-ordination etc.
She has assisted more than 50 projects for various PG students which have earned National and International Awards. She has published many papers in leading journals which were presented in National Conferences. She is a recognized guide of Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University and guided many students to pursue their PhD course. She is a very vibrant, proactive and enthusiastic personality who takes keen interest in the development and delivers valuable contribution in upgrading different branches of Microbiological Research Work.
She is one among a very few Microbiologists who is known for her profound knowledge, good human values, passion for teaching, inducing students to learn with ardour and enthusiasm. She is prominent among the noted Microbiologist for her sparkling and firebrand of lectures.
