Editor-in-Chief
Dr.Chandrasekhar G.Unakal
Dr.Chandrashekhar earned his Doctorate degree in microbiology from Karnatak University Dharwad, Karnataka, India Presently he is providing his services as lecturer in Microbiology, Department of Para Clinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. Previously had also worked as an Associate Professor (Under United Nations Development Programme), Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, GONDAR. Dr.Chandrasekhar is well trained with basic and advanced Microbiological and Biotechnological techniques. Isolation and identification of micro organisms. o Isolation and characterization of DNA/RNA (Qualitative and Quantitative) o PCR techniques o Gel electrophoresis o Gene analysis o Cloning and Transformation studies o Sequencing o Blotting techniques o Handling laboratory model animals o Histopathological studies.
NATIONAL/STATE LEVEL REPRESENTATION
• Represented Karnatak University, Dharwad for National Level Debate Competition held at New Delhi, India. Participated in Inter University Essay Competition held at Allahabad, India. • Represented Karnatak University, Dharwad for State Republic Day Parade held at Bangalore, India.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD: Associate Editor, World Research Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,Associate Editor, World Research Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. • Member of Editorial Boards. • Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (GARJMMS). • International Journal of Microbiology research. • REVIEWER Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis,World Applied Sciences Journal,International Journal of Virology and Molecular Biology, Advances in Life Sciences, Journal of Microbiology Research,International Journal of Biomedical Research,International Journal of Biomedical and Advanced Research. • Webmed Central o Microbiology faculty member o Scholarly Reviewer- Parasitology o Scholarly Reviewer- Biotechnology o Scholarly Reviewer- Virology. •
Membership: • Fellow Member, International Society of Biotechnology, Life Member, Ethiopian Society of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Life Member, Ethiopian Red Cross Society, Member, Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association, Member, Ethiopian Public Health laboratory Professional Association, Life Member, Paramparagata Vaidya Kendra Kriya Samiti, Mysore, India, Founder President, Kalanidhi Cultural Development Academy (R), Dharwad, Member, International Society of Infectious Diseases, Member Board of Examination Karnataka University Dharwad, India, 2007-09, Assistant Chairman, “1St International Society Biotechnology Conference” ISBT 2008 held at Gangtok, SIKKIM, Secretary, Alumni Association Kittel Science College, Dharwad, Treasurer, Association Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, KUD from 2007- 2009..
Associate Editor
Dr. Betigül Öngen
Prof Dr. Betigül Öngen is a professor in the department of Medical Microbiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. She completed her residency program in Medical Microbiology at the same faculty in 1988 and received her PhD in Microbiology from Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul University in 1993. She worked as a researcher in the Department of Parasitology and Mycology in Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris-France in 1992 with the scholarship of Turkish Society of Microbiology. And also in 1995 by gaining the scholarship of Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) she worked in the Department of Bacteriology and Virology in Kremlin-Bicetre Hospital, Paris. Dr. Öngen has had graduate and postgraduate students continuously for 21 years. She has authored and co-authored various scientific articles, abstracts, and chapters in publications in the clinical microbiology field. Her areas of special interest in research include medical bacteriology, gastrointestinal pathogens and antibiotic resistance. She is a member of various national and international scientific associations and professional organizations.
Prof Dr. Jhansi Charles
Present position: Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Velammal Medical College, Madurai,India
Qualification: M.B.B.S from Kilpauk Medical College, Madras University in year 1980.
M.D. Microbiology from Madurai Medical College, TN Dr MGR Medical University in year 1992.
Publications in indexed journals:10.
Publications in conferences: lnternational-05, National-07, State-02.
Academic Experiences: 1.Guide for PhD in Microbiology. 2.Member in the panel of expert for PhD Nursing students. 3.Guide for MD students of TN Dr. MGR Medical University, and M. Phil of Bharathidason University. 4.Acting as a teacher, examiner, question paper setter and paper evaluator for various universities both inside and outside Tamilnadu. 5.Acted as a Faculty member ( Facilitator) in the 2nd Asian Biosafety Training Course Acted as an Honorary professor for IMA College of General practitioners. 6.Acted as Member, Board of Studies PG non Clinical at Dr.MGR Medical University. 7. Acting as journal reviewer for TN Dr.MGR Medical University and Apollo Medicine. 8.Past president and secretary of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists TN & PY chapter. 9.Past Editor, Micronews, a Quaternary news letter for Microbiologists of Tamilnadu. 10.Honorary president, YWCA, Madurai. 11.Honorary advisor, Medical institutions.
Awards: 1.Best Administrative award from Indian Medical Association, Tamilnadu,India
2.Life Time Achievement award from Indian Association of applied microbiologists,Tamilnadu,India
Dr.G.Jayalakshmi
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.
Dr. Md Khaleel
A dedicated, professional, accomplished Diagnostic and Clinical Microbiologist, Professor Microbiology, Owaisi Hospital and Research Center, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
LIFE MEMBER: IAMM: State and National Level Hospital Infection Society,India
NTTC, JIPMER, Puducherry.
PUBLICATIONS IN INDEX JOURNAL: Seven national and international.
BOOKS: Rapid review in Microbiology and Immunology for Post Graduate Examination.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Russia- Guest faculty 2016 April.
1st Annual world congress of Microbes- 2011,China
2nd Annual International Symposium of Antiparasites 2012,China
Post graduate CME Programmes – Dr NTR University of Health Sciences. Team oriented, with a passion for excellence and committed to continuous performance improvement.
AWARDS/HONORS RECEIVED BY FACULTY:
Chaired a session in 3rd National Hospital infection Prevention and control conducted by Care Hospitals,Nampally in August 2015.
Chaired a session in state chapter conference at KIMS Narketpallyjan 2014.
Chaired a session in state chapter conference at MMC, Khammam, 2015.
Guest speaker: PG Zonal CME 2015- Chalmeda Medical College, Karimnagar.
Guest speaker: PG Zonal CME 14-3-2015- Medicity Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
Panelist: International Conference on Hospital Infection Control Practices, Hyderabad.
Guest Speaker: CSSD at Care Hospital, Hyderabad. Chairperson: Hand Hygiene Practices for Health care workers, OwaisiHospital, Hyderabad.
Dr. Sarwat Fatima
CURRENT POSITION:
Professor of Microbiology, Deccan College Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India Clinical laboratory director, Princess Esra Hospital, Deccan College Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India RRF(Regional resource faculty), Bhaskar Medical College under the auspices of NACO ( National Aids Control organisation) /APSACS.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
MD, Microbiology in 2000 from Osmania Medical College/ DR. NTR University of Health Sciences affiliated to, Vijayawada, India
TRAINING:
Certificate /Training on Laboratory Quality management and internal audit and Training on estimation of Measurement of uncertainity. Certificate program on hospital infection control. Infectious disease certificate course.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
17 years of academic & diagnostic clinical microbiology laboratory experience. PUBLICATIONS: More than 11 national and international Publications.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE:
Reviewer: International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health, British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research and International Journal of Research in Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
MEMBERSHIP:
Life member of Indian association of Medical Microbiologist [IAMM]
Life member of National society of basic medical sciences Member of -International Society of infectious diseases [ISID]
Member of EPICORE – Innovative approach to disease surveillance.
Guide for MD and MSc medical microbiology students of Dr. NTR UHS.
Evaluate research work [dissertation] of MD and MSc Medical Microbiology students of Dr. NTRUHS and Maharashtra University of medical sciences.
Set university exam papers for:
1.Post graduate MD entrance exam - Chennai Medical University
2.Super specialty entrance exam – MChand DM in gastroenterology, plastic surgery rheumatology- Chennai Medical University.
3.BDS-Bachelor of dental science exam - Microbiology - Karnataka Medical University.
4.Nursing and physiotherapy exams – Microbiology – Dr. NTRUHS.
Dr. D.S Murty
CURRENT POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.D. (Microbiology) from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad in 2000-03.
Fellow in Medical Virology: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (National Institute of Virology, Pune), India
RESOURCE PERSON: Medical Education Technology trainings/workshops.
Research Methodology Workshops for Postgraduates. Workshops conducted by APSACS (AP State AIDS Control Society).
GUEST SPEAKER:
CME Programmes conducted for postgraduates in various medical colleges in the state and also for Zonal CME programmes conducted by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences.
State level CME Programmes and Conferences conducted by Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, AP Chapter
MEMBERSHIPS: Life Member of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM)
Life Member of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM)-AP Chapter
Secretary of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists AP Chapter
Life Member of Academy of Clinical Microbiologists (ACM)
Life Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA).
PUBLICATIONS: 10 national and international publications.
CHAPTER IN A BOOK:
Good Laboratory Practices. In: Research Methodology in Medical Sciences – Published by Medical Education Cell, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati – 2011. p 156-162.
EDITOR: TWO BOOKS Rheumatology: 2004 - Published by Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, 2004. Research Methodology in Medical Sciences – Published by Medical Education Cell, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati, 2011.
Dr. Anuradha Mokkapati
Dr.Anuradha Mokkapati has done her MBBS and MD (Microbiology) from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (2002-2005). She also holds an MBA degree in healthcare services from Sikkim Manipal University. She had served at Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghanpur, Hyderabad for six years in the grades of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Microbiology. She has joined at Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in January 2012, and since been working here in the grades of Associate Professor, and now being promoted to Professor grade (since April 2015). She also works as a consultant Microbiologist at SRL Diagnostics, Hyderabad, part time.
She has attended various conferences, workshops, CMEs, and presented papers and posters at various venues. She has 10 research pulblications (original articles & case reports) in various national and international indexed journals as the first author to her credit. She also has worked as a research guide for three short-term student research projects funded by ICMR.
She has served as internal and external examiner at University examinations for MBBS, BDS, MSc Microbiology, Medical Lab Technician course students in Microbiology. She has undergone basic teacher training course for medical teachers at Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, and now is pursuing her Fellowship in Medical Education (FIME) under the auspices of Medical Council of India (MCI) from nodal center at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belagavi which would be completed in October 2016. She also had worked on a medical education project titled “Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) as a formative assessment tool for IInd MBBS Microbiology students” as a part of FIME fellowship and presented it as a poster at the nodal center during her training. She had presented the same study as a paper presentation at Dubai Medical Education Symposium at Dubai on 28-05-2016. She is now in the process of application for FAIMER fellowship, and now working to accomplish it’s requirements.
Dr. Madhulika A. Mistry
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
M.D (Pathology & Bacteriology) in 1993 from N.H.L. Medical College Ahmedabad, India Post graduate certificate course In HIV/AIDS and STDs management, accredited 135 CME credit hours from- IMA AKN Sinha institute of continuing medical and health education & research.
CURRENT POSITION:
Associate Professor, Microbiology Department and In charge: Virology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology & Molecular Lab, Epidemic & IDSP program, PDU Government Medical College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Laboratory Director & Quality Manager, “Laboratory Services- PDU Medical College & Hospital”. Faculty in Medical Education Unit of PDU Government Medical College, Gujarat, India
PUBLICATIONS: Credited with several national and International indexed articles.
MEMBERSHIP: Indian Medical Association IAMM (Indian Association of Medical Microbiology), IATP (Indian Association of Tropical Parasitology), SIHAM (Society of Indian human and Animal Mycologists), Association of Microbiologist–Gujarat chapter, Gujarat Association of pathologist & microbiology and Hospital Infection Society.
Dr. Manisha S. Mane, MD.
Current Position:
She is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, ESIC Medical College, PGIMSR & Hospital, K K Nagar, and Chennai-600078.
Academic qualification:
She has earned her MD (Microbiology) degree from SRTR Medical College, Ambajogai (MH) in 2003-2005.
Research area of interest: Her Research areas of interest are Drug resistance& its mechanisms, Health care associated infections & control and Medical education.
Training: Immunodiagnostics (with special reference to Tropical diseases). Infectious diseases certificate course Medical Education Certificate course in Hospital Infection control ISO 9001:2008.
Associations/Societies:
She is Life Member - Indian association of Medical Microbiologist (IAMM), Life Member - Hospital Infection Society-India (NISI) and Life Member - Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Professional experience and Achievements:
A passionate teacher and dedicated clinical microbiologist, she has 11 years of experience in academic and clinical microbiology field.
She has worked as research guide for three short term student research projects funded by ICMR.
She has worked as consultant microbiologist in Wockhardt Hospital, Nasik and was part of NABH team.
She also worked in SRL diagnostics, Nasik and was part of NABL team.
She has worked as reviewer and assistant editor for many journals and currently working in capacity of National Editorial Board Member for the journal titled "International Journal of Education and Research in Health Sciences". She has worked as Post graduate & under graduate examiner for various examinations conducted by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik (MH) and other universities. She has conducted various Inspections as Inspector of various paramedical faculties as per directions of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nasik (MH). She has worked as Member, Student Welfare Board, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nasik (MH).
She has been guest speaker for various CMEs and workshops.
Publications/Presentations: She has attended various conferences, workshops, CMEs and presented papers & posters at various venues.
Dr.Vikrant Chitnis
CURRENT POSITION:
Head, Department of Microbiology, CHL Hospitals, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in microbiology from DAVV Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists(IAMM), Hospital Infection Society(HIS) India, Association Professional Infection Control (APIC) USAIDSA, (Infectious Diseases Society of America) USA
PUBLICATIONS: 20 national and international publications.
AWARDS: Honourable mention for International contest for alternative medical waste treatment technologies in rural areas. Organized by Health Care without Harm, USA in collaboration with the World health Organization in year 2003.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Key mention in Lancet journal editorial for research in medical waste eco friendly technology based on solar disinfection.
Invited by the Ministry Of Pollution South Africa for discussions on formulating medical waste laws.
Peer Reviewer for document on medical waste compiled by World health organization.
Written chapters on medical waste water treatment for IGNOU New Delhi course on medical waste.
Invited for presentation of paper at the International conference on solid waste management, 2006, Philadelphia,USA.·
Nominated biography for WHOS WHO in the World, USA Nominated for inclusion in Leading Educators of the World , IBC, UK
Invited for poster presentation at 14th International Infectious Disease Congress, Miami, Florida, USA,2010·
Associated with SAIMS RNTCP DOTS Program· Incharge ICTC, SAIMS.
Participated in EQAS program on national level.
Organized the National level conference as Joint secretary (TROPACON 2012) under IATP at SAIMS Medical college.
Attended APIC Association Professional Infection Control, USA workshop in July 2015.
Trained in infection control by International experts and attended international conference(APIC 2015), Nashville USA.
NABL and NABH experience.
Dr.Dechen Chomu Tsering
CURRENT POSITION:
Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.D.(Microbiology), Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore,India
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Trained in operation of PCR Trained in serologic procedures like ELISA and Western Blot
Trained in various aspectsof Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology Direct and IndirectImmunofluorescence Staining.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS:
Presented a paper titled “Analysis of blood culture isolates in neonates” at the xxvii National conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists,Mumbai2003.
Presented a paper titled “Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase detection in Gram Negative Bacilli of Nosocomial origin ”at the xxxIst IAMM National Conference,Mangalore in 2007.
Undergone training in Basic course workshop for medical teaching under the Medical Council of India
Attended and also organized RNTCP Zonal Task Force workshop in 2014.
Attended sensitization workshop on the usage of International classification of diseases (ICD-10) in 2014.
Have been a reviewer for journals since the past two years.
Have also been internal as well as external examiners for various universities.
PUBLICATIONS: 11 national and international publications in indexed journals.
Dr. Anant P Marathe
Present position: Associate Professor, Department of microbiology, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur(Raj.),India
Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology, M.S. University, Baroda Medical College, India
Research interests: Vaccine immunology and pathogenesis of viral infections HBV, HCV and HIV, evolution of infectious disease, host/parasite interactions, immune response and efficacy study of viral vaccines.
Professional membership: Life member: Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists. Post-doctoral member: American Society for Microbiologists. [ASM]
Prof Dr.Niraj Kumar Biswas
Prof Dr.Niraj Kumar Biswas obtained his MD(Microbiology) from Patna Medical college and hospital , Patna, in 2004. After his MD he joined PGIMER New Delhi (Dr R.M.L Hospital New Delhi) in 2005. Later in 2008 he had joined as assistant Professor, JMCH Jhalawar, Rajasthan, and Associate Professor, Department of microbiology, GMERS Medical College Valsad Gujarat. He is currently a Professor and Head Department of Microbiology, GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
His research focuses primarily on epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of Gram positive and Gram Negative bacteria.
Dr. Savita Vivekanand Jadhav
Dr. Savita Vivekanand Jadhav is currently working as Associate professor, Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Centre (D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune) Pune,India.She is mentoring graduate and post graduate students from last 13 years, has published more than 30 papers in indexed journals, and presented several communications to national and international Conferences on clinical microbiology, antimicrobial agents and resistance. She is associated to several microbiologist societies.
His research areas of interest is antimicrobial resistance pattern and mycotic infections.
Dr. Sweta Oza
Present position: Associate Professor, C.U.Shah Medical College & Hospital, Surendranagar (GUJARAT) Educational,India
Qualifications: M.D. Medical Microbiology,B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Gujarat),India
Achievements: Worked in Hospital Acquired Infection Surveillance Programme at B.J.Medical College, AhmedabadFirst rank in Poster Presenation at Microcon-GC 2008 conference bearing title, “Detection of Metallo-B-lactamase producing Pseudomonas sp.” Resource person in ‘Induction Training’ organized by Microbiology Department, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad in collaboration with GSACS. Training: Medical Education Technology (Basic Workshop) in 2012 at C.U. Shah Medical College, Surendranagar. Research Methodology Workshop in 2015 at C.U. Shah Medical College, Surendranagar. ICTC Sensitization Programme in 2010 at C.U. Shah Medical College, Surendranagar.
Interests: Research in diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases caused by multidrug resistant microorganisms. Participation in continuing medical education programmes. Impart teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Dr. SangitaRajdev
I have passed my M.B.B.S and M.D in Microbiology from Govt. medical college (GMC), Surat, Gujarat. I did post graduate diploma in research methodology in 2013 from VNSGU Surat. At present I m a student of Ph.D. in Microbiology and M.B.A. in hospital management. At present holding the post of Assistant professor in Department of Microbiology, GMC Surat since 2012. I have been gone through much training related to NABL, Medical education unit, IDSP, Biostatics, PG guide, research methodology, etc. At present I am jointly associated with much research work in the field of Microbiology.
I am a life member of many societies like HISI (Hospital infection control society, India), IJMM, Indian tropical parasitology, Academy of clinical microbiologists etc. I am participating as Undergraduate as well as post graduate teacher for tor the subject of Microbiology at our institute. I have an art of diagnosis in the field of Bacteriology, Immunology, Parasitology, Mycology, Leptospirosis and molecular methods like swineflu.
Presently I have more than 15 publications in different International and national journals. I have presented oral as well as poster presentations at different international and national conferences held across the India. I have participated as delegate in many national and internal workshops and conferences. I have successfully participated in organization of different many trainings and workshops held in the department of Microbiology in the subject of leptospirosis diagnosis, IDSP, HIV and fluorescent microscopy for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
I am successfully doing training of medical and paramedical staff and resident doctors of new civil hospital for prevention and control of nosocomial infections, safe handling practices and biomedical waste management. I am analyzing and sharing hospital antibiogramme since 4 years for choice of empiric therapy to patients of different areas. At present different sections of microbiology department and majority of tests are under NABL accreditation since 5 years without fail with our continuous and joint efforts.
Dr.Ashima Badyal
Dr.Ashima Badyal has earned his MMBS from Shyam Shah Govt. Medical College Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India, 2005 and MD (Biochemistry) from Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India in year 2013. She is credited with 4 National and 11 international publications, dozens of conferences and symposia in the specialized areas of Biochemisty. Her 3 years’ research work approved by PG Board of Members, on topic: “Serum Magnesium and Potassium Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with and without complications” in partial fulfillment of MD course. She is certified with excellence for presentation on topic: ‘Serum Magnesium Levels: A key issue for Diabetes Mellitus’, in the conference held in Govt. Medical College, Jammu, named: Indian Society for Rational Pharmacotherapeutics,in year 2011, Award of excellence for Spot Writing competition on ‘Metabolic Syndrome’. Her Presentation made on ‘Mitochondrial DNA Mutations: A contributor to Aging and Degenerative Disease’ during Young Scientist Session during the conference: Society of Biological Scientist of India, Muzaffarnagar Medical College and Hospital had word of appreciation. She has active participation in clinical workshop on Electrophoresis, ELISA and PCR and authored with book titled: Leading Cause of Death Worldwide: Diabetes Mellitus; Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Memberships: Member of Association of Clinical Biochemist of India. Her areas of Interest are PCR, CLIA and ELISA.
Dr. Farheen Fatima
I am Dr. Farheen Fatima, serving as assistant professor, teaching diagnostic microbiology and diagnostic parasitology at the faculty of applied medical sciences affiliated to University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. I graduated from government science college affiliated to Kuvempu university, India with microbiology, biochemistry and botany as my subjects of study. I then, did my post-graduation specializing in medical microbiology from one of the most reputed university- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. I conferred doctorate in medical microbiology from Vinayaka Mission University, Salem. My thesis was primarily addressed to biochemical alterations in Staphylococcus aureus induced by a garlic phytochemical compound. It strives to address certain changes in biochemical parameters in the staphylococcal cells when exposed to the compound in order to explore possible mechanism of action of the compound as an antimicrobial agent.
I have worked as a team leader in many such epidemiologic surveys centering microbial and parasitic infections in children. These studies have contributed much in the control of parasitic infestations and established databases for future researches on the topic. While working together with medical professionals, microbiologists and biochemist. I have extended my work in sero-epidemiology, microbiology, parasitology and biochemical contents of microbes. As of the moment I am working with the desert herbs to explore their individual and synergistic antimicrobial potential.
I am an avid supporter of researches focusing on herbs and phytochemicals to explore their antimicrobial potentials. My interests also include the cross sectional studies discussing the microbial and parasitic epidemiology serving in prevention and prophylaxis of infections in an area; which also is a major help in contribution for upbringing of a healthy community.
Assistant Editor
Dr. Mallikarjun Koppad
CURRENT POSITION:
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: MD in Microbiology, Government Medical College, Mysore in year 2006.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Immunology.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Presently Nodal officer, IDSP (Integrated disease surveillance program) division, Department of microbiology, SIMS Shimoga since 4 years.
Was secretary IMA Shimoga branch in 2007-08, conducted more 20 CME’s and many health camps.
Got second prize for Paper presentation in SEPSICON 2013 at JSS medical college, Mysore.
Underwent training HIV immunology at CMC, Vellore in 2007.
Underwent training on ‘Advanced viral diagnostic technology’ in KMC, Manipal, Virology unit, ICMR branch, sponsored by American society of Microbiologists (ASM). Member for ZTF ( Zonal task force) under RNTCP.
Underwent training on STI/RTI at Bangalore. Undertaken ICMR projects for undergraduate students under STS program.
Dr. N. M. Suryawanshi
CURRENT POSITION: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Latur, India
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: M. D. (Microbiology) from MUHS Nashik University,India in year 2012.
Dissertation: Study of Methicillin and Inducible Clindamycin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus.
Additional qualification: "Certificate course in Research Methodology" in 2011 at MIMSR, Latur, India
PUBLICATIONS: More than 20 national and International publications.
Dr. Arunava Kali
Dr. Arunava Kali is presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry, India. He completed graduation (MBBS) from Nil RatanSircar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (Calcutta University) and earned his MD degree in Microbiology fromMahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry. Apart from actively participating as reviewer in reputed journals, he has published a monograph and more than fifty research and review articles in national and international journals. He has presented papers in national and International conferences and supervised research projects and thesis for medical and dental postgraduate students. His areas of research interest are antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, biomarkers and blood stream infection.
Dr. Purti C. Tripathi
Dr. Purti C. Tripathi is presently working as Assistant Professor, Microbiology in Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Telangana. Dr. Purti did her post graduation, MD Microbiology from Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur. She is a certified Internal Auditor NABL ISO 15189-2012. She has published several research articles in PubMed indexed and peer reviewed National and International Journals. She is a Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Association of Medical Microbiologist (IAMM), Indian Association of Tropical Parasitology (IATP). Dr. Purti is a reviewer board member of some of the journals including CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, Dynamics in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID), International Scholars Journal, Advanced Scholars Journal.
Dr.Shinu Pottathil
Dr.Shinu Pottathil earned his doctoral degree in Medical Microbiology (Faculty of Medicine) from M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ambala, India, He is working as an associate professor in microbiology at M. Institute of medical Sciences and Research, Ambala, India. Dr.Shinu Pottathil awarded with Proficiency Medal 2002, founder medal and parent teacher association medal in year 2003 from The Zamorian’s Guruvayurappan College , Calicut, India. Dr.Shinu is an invited reviewer and editorial board member of some prestigious journal. He is authored with more than 25 research and review articles. He is an organizing committee member of an International CME cum conference on “Hospital acquired superbugs: Return to pre antibiotic era?” and Basic Work Shop on Medical Education Technologies.
Dr. Natasha Sawhney
Dr. Natasha Sawhney is a Senior Demonstrator, Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana,Ambala,Haryana,India. She earned her medical graduation from Government Medical College, Jammu in 2009 and MD (Microbiology) from Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Mullana,India. Dr.Natasha has been felicitated with "Gian Chand Jain Memorial Foundation Academic Excellence Award". She is authored with several publications in the area of parasitology, mycology and clinical microbiology. Dr.Natasha is also honoured with certificate for organising an international CME cum conference"Hospital acquired superbugs:return to pre-antibiotic era" in association with Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists,NW chapter and basic workshop on Medical Education Technologies.
Mrs. Vaibhavi R Subhedar
Mrs. Vaibhavi R Subhedar obtained her M.Sc in Medical Microbiology from SSG Medical College Vadodara Gujarat in 2001. She joined Bhandari Hospital and Research Centre Indore as a clinical Microbiologist in October 2001 and also as a lecturer in Microbiology at Indore Institute of Medical Sciences for paramedical courses which included B.PT,BOT,CMLT,DMLT,B.Sc Health science and B.Sc Nursing. She than joined Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences as a Tutor in Microbiology for Medical,Dental, Nursing and Paramedical courses in 2005 and later was promoted as an Assistant Professor in Microbiology in 2008. She left Sri Aurobindo Institute and joined Bombay Hospital as a Consultant in Microbiology in January 2010.Presently in Bombay Hospital her work covers Diagnostic Microbiology(Bacteriology,Mycology and Parasitology) along with clinical pathology(Urine and Stool R/M).She also is the incharge of Infection Control Team of Bombay hospital,monitoring,recording and revising the infection control activities of the hospital. She regularly conducts CME’s on awarness of infection control practices and is a visiting faculty in Microbiology for College of Nursing Bombay Hospital Indore. She is also perceiving her P.hD in Microbiology under the Vikram University Ujjain. EXPERTISE: Diagnostic Microbiology (Bacteriology,Mycology and Parasitology) and Infection control surveillance, preparation of manuals for infection control as per NABH guidelines and as a academician in Medical microbiology. ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES: 1.Certified as a Medical teacher and completed the course on “Educational Science and Technology in Medical Education). 2.Got the Department of Microbiology Bombay Hospital certified for External Quality Asssurance Scheme (EQAS) under IAMM for last 3 years with 80%,92% and 96% scores respectively. 3.Has 13 publications in her name in indexed journals. 4.She is a member of INICC(Intermational Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium),life member of IAMM and Associate member of IAPM Indore chapter. 5.Received the BEST POSTER AND YOUNG SCIENTIEST AWARD at International conference on emerging challenges in Human Health, Biotechnology and Environment.(ECBHE)on 18,19 and 20 December 2014.