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Microbiology

General Information

The Department of Microbiology is focused on the study of microorganisms and their impact on human health. Students gain extensive training in diagnostic microbiology Immunological mechanisms with opportunities to work on innovative research projects addressing infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, equipping them to tackle global health challenges.

OUR VISION

Mission Statement

To make India free from infectious agents through updation of scientific knowledge, dedicated research, and a humanitarian approach to medicine.

OUR MISSION

Mission of the Department

The mission of the department is to excel in all aspects of academics. The purpose is to empower the budding doctors by imparting knowledge and skills in Microbiology of the highest standards.

Educational Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • M.Sc Medical Microbiology
  • Ph.D.

Value Added Course

Automation in Clinical Microbiology

Samples Received

  • Sputum
  • Stool
  • Blood
  • CSF
  • Catheter tips
  • All body fluids
  • Throat swabs
  • Pus
  • Urine
  • Corneal scrapings
  • Skin scraping
  • Hair
  • Nail
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Microscopy Techniques
  • Bacterial: Gram Stain, Albert Stain, Wet Mount, Darkground Microscopy
  • Mycobacterial: Ziehl-Neelsen
  • Fungal: Negative Stain, KOH Mount, Lactophenol Cotton Blue
  • Parasitic: Saline Mount, Iodine Mount, Giemsa Stain
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Culture & Sensitivities

  • Bacterial: Aerobic bacterial culture & sensitivity, Anaerobic bacterial culture
  • Mycobacterium: Culture & sensitivity
  • Fungal: Culture & sensitivity
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Mycology

Generic identification & speciation of various fungal isolates by special phenotypic methods.

Vitek-2 for identification of yeasts & antifungal sensitivity testing.

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PARASITOLOGY

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  • Malaria antigen detection test
  • PBS for Malaria parasite, Microfilaria
  • Saline and Iodine mount for stool ova & Cyst
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SURVEILLANCE
  • Aerobic & Anaerobic for Operation Theatres & Critical Care Units
  • MRSA surveillance of Medical & Paramedical staff
  • Detection of ESBL, MBL, AmpC, Inducible Clindamycin among MDR strains

Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre

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IMMUNOLOGY
  • R.A Factor Quantitative
  • ASO Quantitative
  • CRP Quantitative
VIROLOGY
  • HIV-1 & 2 test (Tridot, CMIA)
  • HbsAg test (ICT, CMIA)
  • Dengue IgM & IgG test
  • NS1 Ag (ICT & ELISA)
  • HCV (ICT, CMIA)
  • Chikungunya (ICT)
  • Viral load of HIV assay by Real Time PCR

ICT - Immunochromatography, CMIA - Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay

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SEROLOGICAL TESTS
  • WIDAL test
  • VDRL/RPR test
  • Brucella (SAT)
  • Leptospira IgG & IgM (ICT)
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RAPID DIAGNOSIS OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
  • Bact/ Alert for faster detection of septicaemia, Enteric fever and bacterial endocarditis.
  • MB Bact for liquid culture of M. tuberculosis.
  • Rapid detection of causative agents and MIC of drugs by Vitek-2 system.

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RAPID DETECTION BY IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE
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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

  • Detection of M. tuberculosis and NTM by PCR & Hybridization as well as MDR-TB by molecular methods (LiPA). Result available within 6-8 hrs.
  • Gene-probe (rRNA amplified) method of diagnosis of M. tuberculosis by quantitative RNA method. Result available in 3 hrs.
  • GeneXpert (detects DNA) for M. tuberculosis with Rifampicin sensitivity. Results available within 3 hrs.

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GeneXpert (CBNAAT)

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PCR LABORATORY

NABL Accredited, ICMR approved, Fully Functional PCR Laboratory
rRT PCR COVID-19 testing

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Biosafety Cabinets
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Refrigerators
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Deep Freezer (-70⁰C)
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CENTRAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Confocal microscopy and Flow cytometry for Research purpose.

National Programmes Being Carried Out in the Department
ICTC

Prevention of Parent To Child Transmission of HIV (PPTCT) is a programme of MSACS with UNICEF. The Department of Microbiology carries out the serological part of the programme. One staff member is a qualified Trainer in this programme. We are also involved in the training process of the health personnel, as this programme is now being extended up to primary health care centers. ICTC - Integrated Counselling and Testing Center.

RNTCP

Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme. The microscopy and sputum smear reporting are carried out in the Microbiology Department.

Genexpert (CBNAAT)

Genexpert (CBNAAT, detects DNA) for M. tuberculosis with Rifampicin sensitivity. Results available within 3 hours.

NABL Accredited Service Laboratory

The laboratory is NABL Accredited.

Faculty Information
SN Name of the Faculty Photograph Educational Qualification Designation Registration No.
1 Dr. Nageswari Rajesh Gandham Dr. Nageswari Rajesh Gandham MBBS, MD Professor & HOD 65142
2 Dr. Chanda Virendrakumar Saitwal Dr. Chanda Virendrakumar Saitwal MBBS, MD Professor 2005020631
3 Dr. Rajashri Vilasrao Patil Dr. Rajashri Vilasrao Patil MBBS, MD Professor 2009041825
4 Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza MBBS, MD Associate Professor 2018062881
5 Dr. Sameena Khan Dr. Sameena Khan MBBS, MD Associate Professor 108747
6 Dr. Prachi Virendra Athavale Dr. Prachi Virendra Athavale MBBS, DPB, MD Associate Professor 2005031366
7 Dr. Jyoti Nitin Ajagunde Dr. Jyoti Nitin Ajagunde MBBS, MD Associate Professor 2005124193
8 Dr. Deepali Sahebrao Desai Dr. Deepali Sahebrao Desai MSc, Phd (Medical Microbiology) Assistant Professor NA
9 Dr. Preethy Edavaloth Dr. Preethy Edavaloth MBBS, MD Assistant Professor 2024075841
10 Dr. Tejashree Rajgouda Nare Dr. Tejashree Rajgouda Nare MBBS, MD Assistant Professor 2018062612
11 Dr. Tejaswini Ashok Olambe Dr. Tejaswini Ashok Olambe MBBS, MD Assistant Professor 2019041934
12 Dr. Mukhida Sahjid Sadrudin Dr. Mukhida Sahjid Sadrudin MBBS, MD Assistant Professor 2019127230
13 Dr. Savita Bhatia Dr. Savita Bhatia MBBS, MD Senior Resident 2024031037
14 Mr. Amitesh Datta Mr. Amitesh Datta MSc Tutor NA
15 Miss. Snehal Mayanand Deshmukhe Miss. Snehal Mayanand Deshmukhe MSc Tutor NA
16 Miss. Snehal Sanjay Wagh Miss. Snehal Sanjay Wagh MSc Tutor NA
17 Mrs. Manisha Mukesh Ratnaparkhi Mrs. Manisha Mukesh Ratnaparkhi MSc Tutor NA
18 Mrs. Chaitrali Sudhir Marulkar Mrs. Chaitrali Sudhir Marulkar MSc Tutor NA
19 Dr. Sankalp Ashok Rajage Dr. Sankalp Ashok Rajage MBBS Tutor PR05702023
20 Dr. Suyash Vijay Dudhal Dr. Suyash Vijay Dudhal MBBS Tutor PR69162023
21 Dr. Shubham Dubey Dr. Shubham Dubey MBBS Tutor 2020064626
22 Dr. Jeet Ghanshyam Sunariwal Dr. Jeet Ghanshyam Sunariwal MBBS Tutor 20240037804
23 Dr. Prashant Tanaji Ingawale Dr. Prashant Tanaji Ingawale MBBS Tutor 20240035336

U.G. Practical Hall

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P.G. Practical Hall

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Library Information
Category Count
No. of Books 218
Complementary Books 50
Manuals 13
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Wi-Fi Network and Access to e-books

Wi-Fi Network and Access to e-books
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Museum Items
Item Type Total Number
Exhibits 33
Charts 160
Model of Specimens 22
Preserved Specimens 5
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Academics Extension and Research

Major Achievements of the Department
  • In the MahaMicroCon-2022 XXVI-Maharashtra Chapter Conference of IAMM with the theme “Molecular Epidemiology” held at BJ Government Medical College, Pune on the 17th and 18th of September 2022:
    • Dr. N. R. Gandham, Professor and HOD of the Department of Microbiology, chaired a session and was also a judge for oral paper presentations.
    • Dr. Shalini Bhaumik, JRIII, presented a paper for “Dr Late P. M. Khare Junior Best Research Paper” Award paper presentation. Her paper was among the best three out of 43 papers shortlisted for the same.
  • Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, JR II in the Department of Microbiology, received approval for Grant-in-aid for his thesis proposal entitled “Evaluation of Rapid Diagnostic Methods For Molecular Characterization of MDR Genes From Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates From Western Part of India” under NTEP by the State TB Cell, Govt. of Maharashtra, Jt. Director and Health Services (Leprosy and TB), Pune, and granted ₹30,000/- for the research activity.
  • The Department of Microbiology participated in the External Quality Assurance Program (EQAS January-2022) for Medical Mycology at Mycology Division, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGI), scoring 100% with “excellent” performance.
  • Jyoti Ajagunde, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, was felicitated with a memento on the occasion of National Doctor's Day on 1st July 2022 organized by Inner Wheel Club of Nigdi Pride Chapter No.5907 International Inner Wheel Theme 2022-23 Work Wonders.
  • A Webinar on “Monkeypox, What We Know and What We Don’t – A Practical Guide” was successfully organized by the Department of Microbiology and Dermatology on 3rd August 2022 at 7 PM on a virtual platform through Zoom app. Speakers included Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Vice Chairman, Kerala State IMA Research Cell, Dr. Aravind R., HOD Infectious, Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, and Dr. Vinod Scaria, Principal Scientist, CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.

Publications Summary
Year International National Total
2024 3 5 8
2023 27 52 79
2022 11 27 38
Total 108 117 225

Publications in High Impact Factor Journals
  • Arif Hussain, Amit Ranjan, Nishant Nandanwar, Anshu Babbar, Savita Jadhav and Niyaz Ahmed. “Genotypic and Phenotypic Profiles of Escherichia coli Isolates Belonging to Clinical Sequence Type 131 (ST 131), Clinical Non- ST131, and Fecal Non- ST131 Lineages from India” International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2014: 58(12); 7240. Impact factor-6.66
  • Vivek. V. Manade, Arjun Kakrani, Siddharth N. Gadage, Rabindra Nath Misra. “Brucella endocarditis in a non-endemic area presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin” BMJ Case Rep 2014 doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-203555.pp1-5. Impact factor-23.6
  • A.Acharya, S. Vaniawala, P. Shah, R. N. Misra, M. Wani, Pratap N. Mukhopadhyaya “Development, Validation and Clinical Evaluation of a Low Cost In-House HIV-1 Drug Resistance Genotyping Assay for Indian Patients” PLOS ONE 2014:9(8); e102790. Impact factor-5.6
  • Amit Ranjan, Sabiha Shaik, Arif Hussain, Nishant Nandanwar, Torsten Semmler, Savita Jadhav, Lothar H. Wieler. “Genomic and Functional portrait of a highly virulent, CTX-M-15- Producing H30-Rx subclone of Escherichia coli sequence Type 131” International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2015: 59(10); P-6087-6095. Impact factor-6.66
  • Savita Jadhav, Rabindra Nath Misra, Nageswari Gandham, Kalpana Angadi, Chanda Vyawahare, Neetu Gupta, Deepali Desai. “Pandemic of Escherichia coli clone O25:H4-ST131 producing CTX-M-15 extended spectrum-β- lactamase-as serious cause of multidrug resistance extraintestinal pathogenic E.coli infections in India” Critical Care 2016;20suppl1:p9. Impact factor-5.3
  • Amit Ranjan, Sabiha Shaik, Nishant Nandanwar, Arif Hussain, Sumeet K. Tiwari, Torsten Semmler, Savita Jadhav, Lothar H. Wieler, Munirul Alam, Rita R. Colwell, Niyaz Ahmed. “Comparative Genomics of Escherichia coli Isolated from Skin and Soft Tissue and Other Extraintestinal Infections” Journal of American Society for Microbiology 2017:8(4);1-9. Impact factor-6.68
  • Swarupa M. Hatolkar, Rabindra N. Misra, Rajesh Mahato, Savita Jadhav “Whole-Genome Sequencing and Annotation of a Drug- Resistant Extrapulmonary clinical lsolate of Beijing Genotype Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Pune, India” Journal of American Society for Microbiology 2018:6(25);1-2. Impact factor-6.68
  • Yadav PD, Sahay RR, Agrawal S, Shete A, Adsul B, Tripathy S, et al. “Clinical, immunological and genomic analysis of the post vaccinated SARS-CoV-2 infected cases with Delta derivatives from Maharashtra, India, 2021” J Infect. 2022 Jul;85(1):e26-e29. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.04.014. Epub 2022 Apr 8. Impact Factor : 38.637
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Kannuri S, Mali V, Bhaumik S, Das NK. “Wearing a white coat in theory class during medical school, is it justified? reply to development and validation of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire (LAUNDERKAP) regarding white coat use among medical students during clinical practice” Am J Infect Control. 2022 Aug;50(8):966-967. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.009. PMID: 35908831. Impact Factor : 4.303



Research Achievements
  • Submission of three whole genome sequences and 156 partial sequences for MDR and XDR TB genes to NCBI, USA.
  • 40 spoligotypes credited to SITVIT international database.
Future Plans
  • To undertake collaborative funded projects, FDPs, and enhance publications.
  • To become a Referral Centre for Molecular Biology for other institutes in the Pune region.
  • To set up a state-of-the-art Whole Genome Sequencing facility.
Hospital Infection Control
  • Hospital Infection Control Committee with defined composition, roles, and responsibilities has been established to implement policies, guidelines, recommendations, and working protocols.
  • Key components include hand hygiene and Standard Precautions.
  • Educational programmes for all HCWs in the use of such policies and guidelines are conducted by the committee.
  • Monitoring process for HCWs health to identify and prevent staff-to-patient and patient-to-staff spread of infection, including programmes like Hepatitis B Vaccination for all HCWs.
  • The Committee is responsible for incorporating Antimicrobial Management programs or Antimicrobial Stewardship programs.

Achievements and Awards

Year 2022
Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Appreciation certificate: First place in the design of Molecular lab organized by Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research Institute in ACCENDO-2020 on occasion of Teacher's Day (5th September 2022), Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth.
2 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Dr. P.D. Patil Young Researcher Award for the Year 2021-22 on occasion of Teacher's Day (5th September 2021).
3 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Won 2nd prize with Rs. 5000/- Cash in oral paper presentation at the “Annual Conference of Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine” organized by the Department of Respiratory Medicine on 25th December 2022, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune.
4 Miss Ansika Ahuja MSc. Medical Microbiology I Won 2nd prize with Rs. 2500/- Cash in poster presentation at the “Annual Conference of Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine” organized by the Department of Respiratory Medicine on 25th December 2022, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune.

Achievements and Awards - Year 2023
Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor National Tuberculosis Elimination Program recognition for efforts and contribution towards ending Tuberculosis on 24th March 2023, City Tuberculosis Elimination Centre (PCMC).
2 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Awarded certificate of appreciation for being registered as a Nikshay Mitra under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan, City Tuberculosis Elimination Centre (PCMC).
3 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded for participation as Judge at the Unmesh 2023 Science Festival on 12th & 13th April 2023, Research and Development Cell of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.
4 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida and Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Awarded Scholarship for the academic year 2022-2023. They each received a scholarship of 30,000 rupees in cash, presented on 26th March 2023, Metroplus Foundation in MEDENGAGE SCHOLARSHIP SUMMIT.
5 Mr. Amitesh Datta (Ph.D Medical Microbiology) Tutor and Ph.D Student Presented poster and awarded 1st Prize and a cheque of 1,000 rupees on 18th March 2023 at G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, New Delhi at the 1st Quarter Meet of IAMM Delhi Chapter.
6 Ms. Anshika Ahuja MSc. Medical Microbiology First Year Student Gold Medal for obtaining First Position in the university in B.Sc. Microbiology degree program in 2022, JECRC University, Jaipur.

Delegations and Distinguished Visitors
Sr. No. Name of Dignitary Designation & Institution Date of Visit Purpose of the Visit
1 Patricia Trish Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 14th January 2023 at 11:00 am at College Auditorium Site Visit including laboratory and ICU Visit
Patricia Trish Visit

Other Information
  • Dr. Matthew Robinson, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Dr. Bharat Randive, Ph.D

Sr. No. Name of Dignitary Designation & Institution Date of Visit Purpose of the Visit
1 Sarah Fisseha, MPH JHU Project Principle Investigator 25th July 2023 Site Visit and ICU Visit
2 Dr. Meghan Murray, PhD, MPH, RN Epidemiologist, International Infection Control Program Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 25th July 2023 Site Visit and ICU Visit
3 Molly Patrick, M.Eng Environmental Engineer, SHEPheRD Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 25th July 2023 Site Visit and ICU Visit
Sarah Fisseha, Dr. Meghan Murray, and Molly Patrick

Other Information

  • Yehudit Bergman, BS
  • Dr. Sweety Singh
  • Dr. Anushruti Gupta

Yehudit Bergman, Dr. Sweety Singh, and Dr. Anushruti Gupta
Sr. No. Name of Dignitary Designation & Institution Date of Visit Purpose of the Visit
1 Yehudit Bergman, BS JHU Laboratory Research Specialist 31st July - 1 August 2023 Site Visit and Laboratory Visit
2 Dr. Sweety Singh JHIPL Microbiologist 31st July - 1 August 2023 Site Visit and Laboratory Visit
3 Dr. Anushruti Gupta JHU Project Manager 31st July - 1 August 2023 Site Visit and Laboratory Visit

Achievements and Awards
  • Microbiology department achieved 91.8% accuracy in the 110th IAMM EQAS Evaluation Report conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and obtained 67/73 marks in Bacteriology and Serology.
  • Microbiology department achieved 100% accuracy in the 111th IAMM EQAS Evaluation Report conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and obtained 75/75 marks in Bacteriology and Serology.
  • Microbiology department achieved 97.4% accuracy in the 112th IAMM EQAS Evaluation Report conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and obtained 75/77 marks in Bacteriology and Serology.
  • Microbiology department achieved 99.2% accuracy in the 113th IAMM EQAS Evaluation Report conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and obtained 5/66 marks in Bacteriology and Serology.
  • Microbiology department achieved 100% accuracy in the EQAS Program in Medical Mycology conducted by the Department of Mycology Division, PGIMER Chandigarh in Mycology.
  • Rajashri Patil, Associate Professor, and Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, JR-III, participated in the “Incidence of adverse outcomes and risk factors for mortality among Mucormycosis patients in India: a multi-centric ambispective cohort study, 2021-2022” Multi-centric study conducted between July 2021 to August 2022.
  • Isha Sangtani, MSc. Medical Microbiology, won 3rd prize in the poster competition organized on the occasion of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 Celebration, held on 24th November 2022.
  • The Department of Microbiology participated in the Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology (IATP) External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS) for Microscopy in the year 2022 and scored Grade A.
  • The Department of Microbiology participated in the External Quality Assurance Program (EQAS January 2023) for Medical Mycology at the Mycology Division, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGI), and scored 80% with “Good” performance for the same.
  • Deepali Desai, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Medical Microbiology on 19th January 2023.
  • Prachi Athavale, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, was awarded the appreciation certificate as one of the 10 best publications in the year 2022-2023.
  • D. Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital achieved a certificate of appreciation awarded by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, City Tuberculosis Elimination Center (NTEP), for being registered as a Nikshay Mitra under ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan’ with an ID 234275897.

Molecular Diagnosis and Research
  • Rapid method of Molecular diagnosis by CBNAAT
  • Gen-Probe technique used for detection of M tuberculosis from sputum and extrapulmonary samples within 3 hrs as against 6 wks of culture.
  • Molecular biology use for diagnosis and MDR M. tuberculosis complex by Line probe assay method.
  • Real-Time PCR is being set up so that Viral load of HIV, HBV and HPV can be determined within a few hours to monitor treatment.
  • rRT PCR COVID-19 testing Laboratory L Labor
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Mini-Centrifuger
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RT-PCR
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Automated Methods for Diagnosis

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Ongoing DPU Funded Research Projects

Sr. No. Title of Research Project Investigators Year in which the project approved Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
1 A study on Clinical, Laboratory and Molecular typing of dengue virus infections in a tertiary care teaching hospital, West India PI- Dr. Jyoti Ajgunde
Co-PI- Dr. Parag J. Ratnakar, Dr. Nageshwari Gandham, Dr. Chanda Vyawahare, Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das, Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Sameena Khan		 2022 6,00,000/- (Yet to sanction)
2 The role of DNA Ploidy in Liquid Based Cytology for Cervical Pre-cancer and Cancer testing using Flow Cytometry. PI: Dr. Prachi Athavale
Co-PI: Dr. Srikanth Tripathy, Dr. Arjun Lal Kakrani, Dr. Hemant Deshpande (OBGY), Dr. Charusheela Gore, Dr. Chandrashekhar Raut, Dr. Priyanka Khopkar-Kale, Mrs. Bhagyashri Takbhate, Dr. Priyanka Jali		 2023 Sanctioned Fund 4,62,468/-

Extramural projects, Ongoing Extramural (National) Research Projects:

Sr. No. Title of Research Project Sponsoring Agency Year in which the project approved Investigators Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
1 Effect of symbiotic approach on vaginal microflora and its application in treatment and prophylaxis of vaginal infection ICMR 2023 PI: Dr. Sanjeevani S. Deshkar
Co-PI: Dr. H. G. Deshpande, Dr. N. R. Gandham		 23,62,440/-

Ongoing Extramural (International) Research Projects:

Sr. No. Title of Research Project Sponsoring Agency Year in which the project approved Investigators Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
1 Global Action In Healthcare Network (GAIHN) Antimicrobial Resistance India
Enhanced infection and prevention driven by targeted surveillance		 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022 PI: Dr. Shahzad Mirza
Co-PI: Dr. Shubhangi Kanitkar

Completed Extramural (National) Research Projects:

Sr. No. Title of Research Project Sponsoring Agency Year in which the project approved Investigators Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
1 Evaluation of Rapid Diagnostic Methods for Molecular Characterization of MDR Genes From Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates from Western Part OF India. NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme) 2022 PI - Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JRIII 30,000/-

Ongoing Faculty Projects

Sr. No. Project Title Faculty Name
1 Phenotypic detection of Metallo-B-lactamases and MIC of Imipenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients of intensive care units in a tertiary care center in western Maharashtra Dr. Nikuja Das
2 MIC of colistin in MDR Gram negative isolates Dr. Shahzad Mirza
3 Prevalence of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) from Tertiary care Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, India Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
4 Comparison of GeneXpert and line probe assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin monoresistance Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
5 Speciation of catalase negative Gram-positive cocci isolates from suspected paediatric bacteremia cases Dr. N.R. Gandham, Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza, Dr. Neetu Gupta
6 Prevalence of OXA-carbapenemase genes in carbapenem resistant MDR Acinetobacter isolates Dr. N. R. Gandham, Dr. Neetu Gupta, Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza

ICMR-STS: 2011-2019 Research Projects by Students funded by Indian Council of Medical Research -Completed

Sr. No. Title Investigators Name of the Guide Year
1 A Comprehensive Assessment Of Commonly Isolated Micro-Organisms And Their Anti-Microbial Sensitivity Pattern In Diabetic Foot Ulcers In A Tertiary Care Center In Western Maharashtra. Mr. Madineni Madhukar Dr. Prachi Athavale 2022-10214

List of DPU STS 2023

Sr. No. Name of Student Department Topic Name of Guide
01 Ms. Bhavika Rathi Microbiology MDROs on HCWs attire (scrubs) in the Critical Care Areas in a Tertiary Care Setup Dr. N.R. Gandham
02 Mr. Kshitij Pasricha Microbiology Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about sterilization and disinfection among medical students in a tertiary care set up. Dr. Deepali Desai

List of DPU STS 2022

Sr. No. Name of Student Department Topic Name of Guide
01 Ellora Pandey Microbiology Clinico-mycological profile of Onychomycosis: A Study from Tertiary care Centre in Western Part of Maharashtra Dr. Rajashri Patil
02 Dhruv Qureshi Microbiology Assessment of Synergy between Ceftazidime –A avibactam and Aztreonam against gram organisms in a tertiary healthcare set up. Dr. Shahzad Mirza
03 Inchara P Microbiology Prevalence of dermatophytosis at a tertiary health care centre in western Maharashtra Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde

Publication Summary – 2022
Year International National Total
2022 11 27 38
International
  • Vyawahare CR, Mirza SB, Gandham NR, Das NK*, Chaudhary N. Bacteriological analysis of Hospital water using membrane filter method. International Medical Journal 2022;29 (1):6887-6894.
  • Naru N, Gandage DS*, Das NK, Kurhade S, Mahagaonkar PA, Jagtap A, Rajpurohit L, Bulbule N. Denture-Cleansers And Denture Biofilm. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology 2022;54(5):149-60.
  • Singla K, Kumar M, Chenicherri M, Khan S. Do the Advantages Overweigh the Disadvantages of Online Teaching: Student’s Point of View? International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2022;14(6):250-255.
  • Yadav PD, Sahay RR, Agrawal S, Shete A, Adsul B, Tripathy S, et al. (Athavale P) Clinical, immunological and genomic analysis of the post vaccinated SARS-CoV-2 infected cases with Delta derivatives from Maharashtra, India. Journal of Infection. 2022 ;(85):26-29.
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Kannuri S, Mali V, Bhaumik S, Das NK*. Wearing a white coat in theory class during medical school, is it justified? American Journal of Infection Control 2022:(50):966-67.
  • Mukhida S, Vyawahare CR*, Mirza SB, Gandham NR, Khan S, Kannuri S, et al. Role of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of cervical lymph node tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance. Tzu Chi Med J 2022;34(4):418-22.
  • Athavale P*, Pandit D, Das N. ‘Nitric Oxide’ A Dual Performer in Dengue Virus Infection. Iran J Med Microbiol. 2022;16(6):537-42.
  • Anand et al. (Patil R) A case control investigation of COVID-19 associated mucormycosis in India. BMC Infectious Diseases (2022) 22:856.
  • Das NK, Khan S, Patil R, Mirza S*. What is A H-Index and is it Losing its shine Already? The journal of International Medical Sciences Academy, 2022 (July-September), 35(3).
  • Mukhida S, Mirza S, Kannuri S, Das NK*, “Are the Diagnosed Cases of Tuberculosis Just the Tip of Iceberg? Comments on “Syndemic of Tuberculosis and COVID-19 in Bangladesh, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health.
  • Khan S, Mukhida S, Patil R, Mirza S, Ajagunde J, and Das NK* “I-, You-, and We-Centered Approach Toward Hygienic Hands” Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 1–2.
National
  • Khan S, Gandham NR, Mirza S, Das NK, Kannuri S. Diarrhea associated with Pentatrichomonas hominis in an infant: A case report. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences 2022;9 (1):120-22.
  • Das NK, Gandham N, Angadi K, Misra RN. Competency based Curriculum… Bed of Procrustes… Deck Chairs on the Titanic”. A phase II Subject Perspective. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15(3):448-449.
  • Das NK, Misra RN, Patil R, Mirza S. SARS-CoV-2 and Microbiologists. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 15(3):450-451, 2022.
  • Khan S*, Gandham NR, Mirza S, Das NK. Are We COVID Fatigued or Craving for Normalcy at the Cost of Health? Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15(3):244-245.
  • Bhaumik S, Das NK, Gandham NR, Mirza S*, Misra RN, Gupta N, et al. Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Gram-Negative Isolates From Tracheal Secretions in A Tertiary Care Setup. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15(3):440-43.
  • Parasnis A, Athavale VS, Athavale P, Kumar B, Gutta O. A clinical study of resections in oral cavity carcinomas. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15(4).
  • Trivedi P, Mirza S*, Gandham NR, Das NK, Misra R, Kharel R, et al. Environmental colonization and transmission and carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae and carbapenem resistant A baumannii in intensive care unit. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth.
  • Bhatt P, Tandale K, Das NK, Grover N, Ranjan, Rathi KR. Phenotypic detection and molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae at a tertiary care center. Journal of Marine Medical Society. 2022;24(3):40-46.
  • Tripathy AS, Trimbake D, Suryawanshi PV, Tripathy SP, Gurav YK, Potdar VA, et al. Peripheral lymphocyte subset alteration in patients with COVID-19 having differential clinical manifestations. Indian J Med Res. 2022 Jan;155(1):136-147. doi: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_453_21. PMID: 35859440; PMCID: PMC9552374.
  • Bhatt P, Tandale K, Das NK, Grover N, Ranjan, Rathi KR. Phenotypic detection and molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae at a tertiary care center. Journal of Marine Medical Society. 2022;24(3):40-46.
  • Mahajan M, Prasanna S*, Das NK, Mahajan N. Post COVID-19 Mixed Fungal Orbito-Pansinusitis Caused By Rhizopus Oryzae and Exophiala Jeanselmei-Review and Reports. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2022;17(1):S132-S133.
  • Das NK, Khan S, Patil R, Mirza S, New Zealand in snap lockdown. Was it not inevitable? Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, 2022;15(1):S132-S133.
  • Mishra N, Raut C, Prasad N, Bhawalkar JS, Farooqui S, Mirza S, Madan VV. Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in human tears detected by quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR). Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2022;15(1):S46-S48.
  • Khan S*, Vyawahare C, Singla K, Singh G. The AarogyaSetu mobile application as a bodyguard against covid-19. Journal of Family Medicine, 2022;11(7):4115-4116.
  • Das NK, Mirza S*, Vyawahare CR, Patil R. Is it really necessary to consider entire India as one entity while implementing important policies? Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15:820-1.
  • Das NK, Mirza S, Ajagunde J, Khan S*. The syndemic of “COVID-19 and tuberculosis”. J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11:6609-10.
  • Gandham NR, Gupta N*, Vyawahare CR, Mirza S, Misra RN. Molecular characterization identifies upstream presence of ISAb1 to OXA carbapenemase genes in CRAB isolated from a tertiary care hospital in Western Maharashtra. Journal of Laboratory Physicians, 2022;14(1), March 2022, 006-010. ISSN No.-0974272.
  • Raman A*, Deo K, Sharma YK, Iqbal B, Mirza S, Gupta A. Nodular secondary syphilis with granulomatous inflammation. Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2022;43:91-3.
  • Vyawahare CR, Jadav V, Das NK, Mukhida S* National Doctors' Day-2022 Theme: Is It Appreciating for Past or Preparing for the Future? Journal of the Indian Medical Association 2022;12(10):76, October 2022.
  • Das NK, Prasanna S, Pandit P, Dudhat VL*. How much can we rely on a scrambled COVID-19 vaccine? It is not the only way out! Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15:S353-5.
  • Das NK, Mirza S*, Patil RA, Misra RN. Conduct of online classes for medical curriculum during the COVID-19 lockdown: Our first-hand experience. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15:S359-60.
  • Ajagunde J, Kapoor A, Gandham NR, Patil R*. Trichophyton ajelloi: A rare case of Tinea cruris. J Krishna Inst Med Sci Univ 2022;11(3):95-9.
  • Mahajan M, Prasanna S*, Das NK, Mahajan N. Case series of invasive lung infections by Aspergillus species and zygomycosis among post COVID-19 and post-transplant individuals. J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11:7469-75.
  • Kannuri S, Mirza S*, Misra RN, Vyawahare RC, Das NK, Gandham NR, et al. Role of cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test in diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15:912-5.
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Das NK, Patil R, Vyawahare C*. How long time to learn lessons and move on from pandemic? Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2022;15:960.
  • Patil R, Ajagunde J, Kannuri S, Khan S, Mukhida S* A rare case of postsurgical nosocomial infection of Conjunctiva by Trichosporon species. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal (BVMJ) | 2022;2(4):41-3.
  • Mukhida S, Kannuri S, Bhaumik S, Das NK*, Patil R, Conducting Practical examination for second professional first Competency-Based Medical Education batch: An experience of a resident. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal (BVMJ) | 2022;2(4):3-4.
Publication Summary – 2023
Year International National Total
2023 27 52 79

INTERNATIONAL

  • Athavale VS, Athavale PV, Rao C*. Rare Case of Cystic Hygroma In Adolescent rare. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2022;9(7): 7318-7325.
  • Athavale VS, Athavale PV, Rodda S*. Clinical profiles and different management Strategies of giant pseudocyst of pancreas. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2023;10(1):901-910.
  • Ramalingam AJ*, Khan S, Manonmoney J, Archana R. Unlocking The Human Urobiome: Impact On Health and Disease- A Review. International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research. 2023;13(1): L81-95. Doi: 10.22376/ijlpr.2023.13.1.L81-95
  • Kulkarni PS et al. (Mirza S, Athavale P). Safety and immunogenicity of SII-NVX-CoV2373 (COVID-19 vaccine) in adults in a phase 2/3, observer-blind, randomised, controlled study. The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia 2023;10:100139. doi.org/10.1016/j.lansea.2022.100139
  • Lohariwal Y, Das NK, Gandham NR, Mirza S, Patil R, Mukhida S, Shah H, Khan S*. Evaluation of in vitro susceptibility of Fosfomycin against Uropathogens in a Tertiary care centre in Western Maharashtra. IMC Journal of Medical Science. 2023;17(1):8. https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.17.01.08
  • Kannuri S, Patil R, Khan S, Prabhakar V*, Das NK, Mukhida S. Correlation between clinical features and immunological parameters with viral load in hospitalized Covid positive patients. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2022;9(7): 9116-26.
  • Nimmagadda N, Khillare K M, Satpathy P, Athavale P et al. The Clinical and Laboratory Profiles of Immunocompetent Patients with Short-Duration Fever with Neutropenia in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pune, India. Cureus. 2023;15(2): e34818. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34818
  • Das NK, Khan S, Patil R, Das P, Prasanna S, Mukhida S*. What will be the precaution for healthcare-associated rhinovirus infection outbreaks? American Journal of Infection Control; 2023;51:358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2022.10.008
  • Mukhida S, Vyawahare C, Verma P, Khan S, Das NK*. Are the current COVID-19 cases post phase of 3rd wave or pre-phase of 4th wave in India. Iran J Med Microbiol. 2023;17(2): 269-271. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30699/ijmm.17.2.270
  • Das NK, Patil RA, Prasanna S, Das P, Mukhida S* Drones for medical supply during disaster: A game changer in Health for all policy. Health Services Insight. 2023;16(1):1-2. DOI: 10.1177/11786329231160013
  • Das NK, Khan S, Algule S, Mukhida S*. Japanese Encephalitis in India: current situation and future need. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2023;72:001677. DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.00167
  • Mukhida S, Jadav V*, Rathod H, Das NK, Borah N. Introduction of Diphtheria component addition in immunization during pregnancy. Health Services Insight. 2023;16(1):1-2. DOI: 10.1177/11786329231162993
  • Suryawanshi P, Takbhate B, Athavale P, Jali P, Memane N, Mirza S, Karandikar M, Kakrani A, Kanitkar S, Gandham NR et al. Lymphopenia with Altered T Cell Subsets in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Pune, India. 14 Apr 2023. Viral Immunology 2023;36(3). https://doi.org/10.1089/vim.2022.0123
  • Khan U, Pandey E, Gandham NR, Das NK, Mukhida S, Kannuri S, Bhaumik S, Mirza S* “A case series and literature review of infections due to Myroides spp.: Identification of contributing factors and emerging antibiotic susceptibility trends”. Access Microbiology, 2023;5(5):1-10. DOI:10.1099/acmi.0.000549.v2
  • Jahan A A*, Md.Raziur R, Ahmed JU, Khan S*. Prognostic Value of Serum Procalcitonin in Patients with Sepsis in a Tertiary Level Hospital. Journal of Medicine, 2023;24:18-22. Doi:10.3329/jom.v24i1.64899
  • Naz R, Sangwan JJ, Ramalingam AJ, Khan S*. Prevalence and antibiogram of non-urinary isolates among patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Biomedicine, 2023;43(1):399-402. https://doi.org/10.51248/.v43i01.1914
  • Khan S, Bansal H, Gandham N, Mirza S, Vyawahare C, Patil R, Mukhida S, Das NK. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of enterococci isolated from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital in India. IMC J Med Sci. 2023;17(2):004. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.17.014
  • Patil R, Pandey R, Gandham N, Mirza S, Vyawahare C, Khan S, Ajagunde J, Das NK, Mukhida S. Bacterial coinfection in Covid-19 patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra. IMC J Med Sci. 2023;17(2): 006. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.17.016
  • Gandham NR, Mirza S, Vyawahare C, Patil R, Mukhida S, Kannuri S, Bhaumik S. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of high-level gentamicin resistant enterococci isolated from urine at a hospital in Pune, India. IMC J Med Sci. 2023;17(2):008. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.17.018
  • Khan S, Patil R, Das NK, Kannuri S, Mukhida S*. The emerging threat of Japanese encephalitis in Australia: is it the time to worry? Journal of Medical Microbiology 2023;72:001738. DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001738
  • Dhandapani et al. Mirza S. Comparison of Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Healthcare workers in Intensive care units and wards of COVID-19: A Large scale multicentric study In India. American Journal of Infection Control 2023;51:304−312. doi: 1016/j.ajic.2022.09.028
  • Satija A, Patil R. et al. Satellite Epidemic of Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis in India: A Multi-Site Observational Study. Mycopathologia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11046-023-00770-w
  • Mukhida S, Kannuri S*, Das NK, Khan S, Patil R. Is a vaccine one of the factors that will contribute to the end of the Pandemic? Iran J Med Microbiol. 2023;17(3): 378-389. http://dx.doi.org/10.30699/ijmm.17.3.378
  • Mukhida S, Das P, Das NK*, Khan S, Kannuri S. Medical Aid in Natural Disasters: India an Emerging Global Power. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2023;1-2. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2023.127
  • Patil R, Ajagunde J, Khan S, Kannuri S, Gandham NR, Mukhida S*. Rhino-orbital cerebral mycosis: a case series of non-mucorales in COVID patients. Access Microbiology. 2023:5(10);1-18. DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000575.v4
  • Gandham NR, Kannuri S, Gupta A, Mukhida S, Das NK, Mirza S*. A post-transplant infection by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica. Access Microbiology. 2023;5(11);1-10. DOI 10.1099/acmi.0.000569.v3
  • Horby PW et al. (Prachi Athavale). Empagliflozin in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial. The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology 2023;11(12):905-14. DOI:10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00253-X

NATIONAL

  • Athavale VS, Athavale PV, Agrawal R*. A Case of Hepato-Gastro Cutaneous Fistula. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022;13(9): 10284-88. DOI: 47750/pnr.2022.13.S09.1205
  • Bhaumik S, Khan S, Patil R, Vyawahare C, Gandham NR, Kannuri S*. Comparative Evaluation of Colistin Susceptibility Testing Methods and the resistant pattern of colistin among Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates in a tertiary care setup. Journal Of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022;13(S6):4008-15. DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S06.533
  • Athavale VS, Athavale P, Rao C*. Xanthogranulomatous Orchitis Presenting As A Scrotal Swelling In An Elderly Male: Case Report. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022;13(S9):10777-80. DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S09.1259
  • Das NK, Patil R*, Mirza S, Khan S. Don't shoot the messenger. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16(1):137. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_957_21
  • Bhaumik S, Kannuri S. When can we hope for Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology? J Fam Med Prim Care. 2023;12(1):415-6. DOI: 4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2473_22
  • Das NK, Khan S. Reply to Role and importance of journal reader: Scientific contribution of letter to editor. J Fam Med Prim Care. 2023;12:412. DOI: 4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2015_22
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Das NK, Patil R*, Lekshmi R. Manuscript Writer: Are they Eligible for Authorship in scientific Article? If Yes, then which Place. Journal of Indian Medical Association. 2023;12(2):76.
  • Mukhida S, Palal D, Vyawahare C, Mali V, Das NK*. Is re-use of surgical and N95 mask dangerous? An opinion. Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control. 2022;10(2):57-8. DOI: 10.4103/jpsic.jpsic_34_22
  • Das NK, Khan S, Gandham N, Patil R, Mukhida S*. How to ensure the Linen is changed on daily basis in hospitals? Bharti Medical Journal. 2023;3(1):3-4. DOI: 10.56136/BVMJ/2022_00105
  • Ajagunde J*, Das NK, Algule S, Lekshmi R, Shah H. Journal of a novice Academic writer “Manuscript Writing till Publication. Journal of Indian Medical Association. 2023;12(3):73.
  • Bhaumik S, Mukhida S, Das NK, Khan S, Patil R, Kannuri S*. Can vaccines along bring an end to this pandemic. National Journal of Community Medicine. 2023;14(3):208-9. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.140320232647
  • Khan S, Vyawahare C, Gandham NR, Mirza S, Mukhida S*. Lest we forget Spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s spine): Case Series with unusual presentation. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis. 2023;70(2):258-262. DOI: 1016/j.ijtb.2022.08.003
  • Mukhida S*. Tuberculosis poem. MRIMS J Health Sci. 2023;11(2):171. DOI: 4103/mjhs.mjhs_168_22
  • Mukhida S, Vyawahare CR, Das P, Das NK*. In need of new drug; forgetting current use of the available drug for tuberculosis. Lung India. 2023;40:289-90. DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_23_23
  • Mukhida S, Das NK*. When should we be able to divert the cost of tuberculosis to other diseases? Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2023;12(5):1024-5. DOI: 4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_214_23
  • Das NK, Kannuri S, Bhaumik S, Mukhida S*. How virtual conferences are changing the dynamics of traditional conferences. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16(3):474. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_13_22
  • Desai D, Misra RN, Das NK, Gandham NR, Vyawhare CR, Mirza SB*. Prevalence of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases Klebsiella pneumoniae in various Clinical Samples and Characterization of the bla Genes in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western Maharashtra. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16(3):398-402. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_286_22
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Patil R, Das NK. Standard precautions: Its importance before, during and after a COVID-19 pandemic. J Patient Saf Infect Control. 2022;10:87-8. DOI: 10.4103/jpsic.jpsic_8_23
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Patil R, Kannuri S, Das NK. Why is strict monitoring of hand hygiene required for patient safety in hospitals? J Patient Saf Infect Control. 2022;10:89-90. DOI: 10.4103/jpsic.jpsic_523
  • Mukhida SS, Patel A. Can health insurance help to improve the personal and economical health of India? Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2023;12:1474-5. DOI: 4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_186_23
  • Mukhida S. मच्छर और मलेरिया. MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences. 2023;11:221. DOI: 4103/mjhs.mjhs_32_23
  • Das P*, Singh GK, Sapra D, Mukhida S. An intriguing case of catamenial anaphylaxis treated with omalizumab during peri-menopausal period. Indian Journal of Drug of Dermatology. 2023;9(1):38-9. DOI: 10.4103/ijdd.ijdd_22_23
  • Vyawahare C, Ajagunde J*, Mukhida S, Algule S. Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infections in high burden settings: A herculean task. Lung India. 2023;40(5):480-1. DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_163_23
  • Mukhida S, Borah N*. How precautionary medicine and public health are attached? J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12(8):1743-4. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2220_22
  • Das NK, Patil RA*. Pakistan floods: Many lessons for all nations. J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12:1742. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_400_23
  • Edavaloth P, Mukhida S, Kannuri S, Shah H, Datta A*. Co-Existence of Two Multidrug-Resistant Non-Fermenter Gram-Negative Bacilli: The Dead End or is There Still Hope? National Journal of Community Medicine. 2023;14(8):547-8. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.140820233139
  • Khan S, Das NK, Patil R, Mukhida S. Do we understand the actual importance of world zoonosis day? – An opinion. Sri Ramachandra Journal of Health Science. 2023;3:36-7. DOI: 10.25259/SRJHS_23_2023
  • Das NK, Vyawahare C, Patil R, Das P, Mukhida S. Can scoring system to predict the antibiotic-associated diarrhea be a boon in any resource limited setup? J Clin Infect Dis Soc. 2023;1:165. DOI: 10.4103/CIDS.CIDS_3_23
  • Datta A, Mukhida S, Mukherjee S, Korat A, Khan S, Edavaloth P*. Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Dose and The Indian Scenario: When We Will Have a Fully Immunized Population? National Journal of Community Medicine. 2023;14(9):624-5. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.140920233171
  • Mukhida S, Khan S, Das NK, Kannuri S. Is there any Vaccine available which does have Zero side effects? Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2023;121(9):70.
  • Patil RA, Mukhida SS. Reply to the syndemic of “COVID-19 and tuberculosis”. J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12(9):2185. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2175_2
  • Khan S, Mukhida S*, Das NK, Khan S. Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea: Asian countries to act or not? Environ Dis. 2023;8:81-2. DOI: 10.4103/ed.ed_9_2
  • Das NK, Khan U, Gandham NR, Mirza SB. MDR strains in solid organ transplantation: A deterrent and obstacle. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16:651. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_1088_22
  • Desai D, Das NK, Mukhida S, Paranjpe R. Is India Quietly Becoming a Favorable Hub for Clinical Trials? National Journal of Community Medicine. 2023;14(9):626-7. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.140920233201
  • Ajagunde J*, Khan S, Gandham NR, Athavale P, Desai D. Improvisation of Lifestyle: Move it or lose it. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal (BVMJ). 2023;3(3):4-5. DOI: 10.56136/BVMJ/2023_00040
  • Das NK, Khan S, Das P, Mukhida SS*. Real effects of loss of vaccination will be known in coming times reply to Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign: Pandemic as speed breaker. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16:S326-7. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_32_23
  • Mukhida SS, Kannuri S, Bhaumik S, Das NK, Patil R. Do negative results of laboratory investigation have any importance? J YSR Univ Health Sci. 2023;12:78-9. DOI: 10.4103/jdrntruhs.jdrntruhs_28_22
  • Das NK, Mukhida SS, Prasanna S, Ajagunde J, Khan S. Cybersecurity in medical field: A threat looming large. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16:S325. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_34_23
  • Raghavan L, Mukhida SS, Das NK, Algule S. Can CRP alone be used as a predictive marker for infective disease? Reply to usefulness of CRP as a prognostic marker in the clinical course of COVID-19 infection during the three waves: A retrospective study. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16:S321-2. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_2_23
  • Singla K*, Khan S, Kumar M. Assessment of Seminar-based Teaching in Medical Education: Students’ Point of View. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2023;12(10):42-3.
  • Mukhida SS, Edavaloth P. Can multidrug resistant Candida auris infect the neonates? Opinion on neonatal Candidemia. J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12:3013-4. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1019_23
  • Shah HA, Lekshmi R. Does C-reactive protein help to diagnose the infection in new-born and neonatal in context to maternal immunological marker? An opinion. J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12:3005-6. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_993_23
  • Datta A, Gandham N, Mirza S. Healthcare-Associated Acinetobacter Infections: An Urgent Call for Action. Natl J Community Med. 2023;14(11):783-4. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.141120233325
  • Mukhida SS, Datta A. Involvement of the tutor in competency-based teacher education in medical college: How much need it? J Family Med Prim Care. 2023;12:3011-2. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1005_23
  • Desai D, Mukhida S, Das NK, Algule S, Mukherjee S. Outbreak of Pink Eye in Pune: What is Better; Precautions or Treatment? Natl J Community Med. 2023;14(10):702-3. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.141020233292
  • Paranjape R, Desai D*, Mukhida S, Kamdar GA, Gandhi S. Nurturing emotional growth in medical postgraduates via eye donation poster competition unlocking emotional quotient through art. Natl J Community Med. 2023;14(12):878-9. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.141220233408
  • Das P, Das NK, Khan S, Mukhida S*. Revisiting Mpox: A dermatologist’s perspective. Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society. 2023;1(3):279-80. DOI: 10.4103/CIDS_CIDS_36_23
  • Sahastrabudhe TS*, Gujral HS, Muthukareppan NA, Bagrecha M, Barthwal M, Mirza S. Relationship between disease severity, immune response, and viral clearance in unvaccinated patients with COVID-19: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2023;17(2):OC01-5. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2023/63744.18788
  • Qureshi D, Gandham NR, Vyawahare CR, Bhaumik S, Kannuri S, Mukhida S, Mirza S*. Susceptibility of contemporary Staphylococcus aureus isolates to a novel antibiotic Levonadifloxacin: A report from a tertiary care centre. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023;16(6):941-3. DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_370_22
  • Ajagunde J. Myco-Crossword. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal. 2023;3(4):4-5.
  • Khan S, Patil R, Das NK, Mukhida S. The resurgence of sexually transmitted diseases in the United Kingdom: Need to worry or not? Environ Dis. 2023;8(4):108-9. DOI: 10.4103/ed.ed_19_2
  • Waje JS, Das NK, Mirza S, Gandham NR, Vyawahare CR, Khan S, Mukhida S, Patil R. An assessment of minocycline sensitivity in multidrug-resistant gram-negative isolates in a tertiary care center of Western Maharashtra. JDRY SRUHS. 2023;12(3):261-6. DOI: 10.4103/jdrysruhs.jdrysruhs_146_22
Category International National Total
2024 3 5 8
Publication List - 2024
International
  • Das P, Vasudevana B, K Lekshmi Priya, Verma P, Das NK, Mukhida S. A rare case of solitary pedunculated schwannoma of the scalp. Egypt J Dermatol Venereol, 44(1); 67–68. 2024. DOI: 10.4103/ejdv.ejdv_23_23.
  • Mirza S et al. Impact of COVID 19 outbreak on healthcare workers in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in India: a cross sectional study. Scientific Reports. 14;1504:2024. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50317-8.
  • Bhatlekar T, Swarup S, Mukhida S, Gandham NR, Patil R, Bhandari A, et al. Chitosan: A naturally occurring viable alternative to nystatin as an antifungal agent incorporated in heat polymerized denture base resin-II. Sci Dent J. 7(3); 96-101, 2023.
National
  • Mukhida SS, Das NK. Who required the counselling to stop intimate partner violence, victim or perpetrators? J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2190 1. DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_311_23.
  • Mukhida SS, Das NK. What is actual condition of working parents about child nurturing and what they have to do? J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2183 4.
  • Mukhida SS, Das NK. Should we have to submit a letter to editor only in those journals which previously published our letter? J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2192 3.
  • Buch A, Khan U, Rathod H, Jain K, Dwivedi A, Rajesh A. Tumor budding in breast carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Can Res Ther 2023; 19:1697-713. DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_188_22.
  • Mukhida S, Palal D, Mali V, Das NK. Blood demand and supply: Can world blood donor day theme support? J Hematol Allied Sci. 2023; 3:74-5. DOI: 10.25259/JHAS_12_2023.

  • Hospital Infection Control Practices (HICC)
  • External Quality Assurance (EQAS) Programme for
    • Bacteriology
    • Serology
    • Mycology
    • CBNAAT
    • Parasitology
  • Methodical Sample processing for rapid diagnosis using Automations
  • Molecular testing methods - CBNAAT, Genprobe, Line Probe assay
  • NABL Accredited, ICMR approved, Fully functional COVID-19 testing Laboratory
  • All lab personnel follow strict Bio-safety practices
  • Biomedical management practices strictly followed
  • In UG Teaching - Problem Based Learning, Integrated Teaching, Tutorials and also classes for slow learners
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II MBBS Programmes - Mapping of Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs)
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO No. Description
PO 1 Knowledge and Skills: By the end of the programme, the MBBS Graduate will have a comprehensive understanding of medical sciences and clinical skills.
PO 2 Planning and Problem Solving Abilities: Ability to plan and solve problems effectively in medical practice.
PO 3 Communication: Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
PO 4 Research Aptitude: Ability to conduct and understand research relevant to medical practice.
PO 5 Professionalism and Ethics: Uphold professional and ethical standards in medical practice.
PO 6 Leadership: Exhibit leadership qualities in healthcare settings.
PO 7 Societal Responsibilities: Acknowledge and address societal health issues and responsibilities.
PO 8 Environment and Sustainability: Understand and apply principles of environmental health and sustainability.
PO 9 Lifelong Learner: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development throughout their career.

Subject with code - Microbiology MB 203
CO No. Course Outcome Description At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
203.1 The student should be well equipped with the knowledge of prevalent communicable diseases of national importance and of the newer emerging pathogens. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
203.2 Know and describe the etiology and pathogenesis of diseases caused by microorganisms. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO7, PO9
203.3 Plan and interpret laboratory investigations for diagnosis of infectious diseases and correlate the clinical manifestations with the etiological agent. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO9
203.4 Be conversant with proper methods of collection, storage & transport of clinical material for microbiological investigations. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
203.5 Understand the principles of immunology and its application in the diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases including vaccinology. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
203.6 Understand methods of disinfection and sterilization and their application to control and prevent hospital and community acquired infections including universal biosafety precautions and waste disposal. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
203.7 The student will understand the use of the different antimicrobial agents including antibiotics to use judiciously and prevent misuse. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9

Post Graduate Programme Programme Outcomes
PO No. Programme Outcome Description
PO 1 Knowledge and Skills
PO 2 Planning and problem solving abilities
PO 3 Communication
PO 4 Research Aptitude
PO 5 Professionalism and Ethics
PO 6 Leadership
PO 7 Societal Responsibilities
PO 8 Environment and Sustainability
PO 9 Lifelong Learner

Course Outcomes and Mapping with Programme Outcomes
Year Course Code Course Title CO No. Course Outcome Description Mapped Programme Outcomes
Year MD Microbiology Course Title PCO6 The student should have advanced knowledge in medical microbiology with an emphasis on diagnostic techniques and their applications in clinical settings. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9

Course 1 (Subject Code) - Outcomes and Mapping
CO No. Course Outcome Description Mapped Programme Outcomes
PCO6.1 Recognize the importance of clinical microbiology in the context of the health needs of the community and the national priorities in the health sector. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO9
PCO6.2 Practice clinical microbiology ethically and in step with the principles of primary health care. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO9
PCO6.3 Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the basic sciences relevant to clinical microbiology. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO9
PCO6.4 Identify social, economic, environmental, biological, and emotional determinants of health in a given case, and take them into account while planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive, and primitive measures/strategies. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.5 Diagnose and manage the majority of the conditions in clinical microbiology based on clinical assessment and appropriately selected and conducted investigations, including prevention. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.6 Demonstrate skills in documentation of individual case details as well as morbidity and mortality rates relevant to infectious diseases. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.7 Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and exhibit interpersonal behavior in accordance with societal norms and expectations. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.8 Organize and supervise the chosen/assigned health care services demonstrating adequate managerial skills in the clinic/hospital or the field situation. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.9 Develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing education needs; select and use appropriate learning resources in clinical microbiology. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.10 Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology, and be able to critically analyze relevant published research literature as well as effectively and responsibly implement national health programmes. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.11 Develop skills in using educational methods and techniques as applicable to the teaching of medical/nursing students, general physicians, and paramedical health workers. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9
PCO6.12 Function as an effective leader of a health team engaged in health care, research, or training. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9

Postgraduate Students' Placement Details by Year
Sr. No. Name of the P.G. Student Year of Passing Placement
1 Dr. Shalini Bhaumik 2023 SR- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani
2 Dr. Sriram Kannuri 2023 SR- NRI Institute Of Medical Sciences, Sangivalasa, Bheemunipatnam, Visakhapatnam
3 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida 2023 SR- G.M.E.R.S Medical College, Hospital, Junagadh, Gujarat

News Articles on Health Topics by Date and Faculty
Sr. No. Date Topic Name Newspaper Name Faculty Name
1 05/01/22 SPPU team develops nano formulation to treat candida with lignin from bagasse The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
2 06/01/22 Every Pore on Your Face Is a Walled Garden The New York Times Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
3 06/01/22 Viruses unleashed into a woman’s wound to slay superbug in her leg Live Science Dr. Sriram Kannuri
4 28/01/22 What WHO Said on NeoCov Coronavirus, Discovered By Chinese Scientists NDTV Coronavirus Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
5 30/01/22 Covid-19 nasal vaccine could be a game-changer: AIIMS epidemiologist Mint Dr. Sameena Khan
6 01/02/22 CDRI scientists develop RT-PCR kit for detection of Omicron variant Mint Dr. Sameena Khan
7 03/02/22 Mylab launches CoviSwift, a ‘point-of-care testing solution’ Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
8 11/02/22 Luc Montagnier, Nobel-winning discoverer of HIV, dead at 88 Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
9 20/02/22 Polio returns to Africa WHO, Reuters Dr. Shahzad Mirza
10 23/03/22 No need to invoke Disaster Management Act for COVID-19 containment measures from April 1, Union Home Ministry tells States The Hindu Dr. Shahzad Mirza
11 24/03/22 World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Date, theme, history, significance of the Day Hindustan Times Dr. Shahzad Mirza
12 23/03/22 World Tuberculosis Day 2022 - Date, Theme, Symptoms & Treatment For TB NDTV Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
13 24/03/22 World TB Day 2022 – Online Talk Show World Health Organization Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
14 09/04/22 AMR accounts for 7L deaths globally: A silent pandemic, as deadly as COVID Pune Mirror Dr. Shahzad Mirza
15 28/05/22 Similar Symptoms, Less Fatal: How is Different from Smallpox and Chickenpox News 18 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
16 30/05/22 National Dengue Day 2022: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Mosquito-borne Disease News 18 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
17 02/06/22 Fighting tobacco product waste WHO Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
18 19/07/22 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia is Killing Patients. Yet There Is A Simple Way to Stop It. www.medscape.com Dr. N.R. Gandham
19 23/07/22 W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency The New York Times Dr. Shahzad Mirza
20 27/07/22 State surpasses 2021’s cholera cases in seven months, reports most fatalities in a decade Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
21 28/07/22 Monkeypox Virus in India The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
22 11/08/22 Study: BCG Vax for TB works only for under five The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
23 13/08/22 Walking a tightrope in messaging transmission routes The Hindu Dr. Shahzad Mirza
24 19/08/22 ICMR Plans serosurvey to spot asymptomatic monkeypox patients The Times of India Dr. Shahzad Mirza
25 06/09/22 Covid-H1N1 coinfections pose treatment challenge The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
26 13/09/22 Lidocaine could save IL cancer patients globally: MH director The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
27 14/09/22 BV154-a NOVEL adenovirus vectored, intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 Bharat Biotech Dr. Shahzad Mirza
28 03/10/22 IIT-Roorkee discovers antiviral molecules to treat Covid-19 Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
29 10/10/22 India facing a pandemic of antibiotics-resistant superbugs www.bbc.com Dr. Shahzad Mirza
30 20/10/22 IISER scientists measure viscoelasticity of heart muscles The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
31 25/10/22 Fitter XBB strains seen; XBB.3 leads India with most cases The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
32 25/10/22 Covid boosts harmful fungi in human body, reveals study The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
33 29/11/22 Antibiotics to prevent infection at surgical site should not continue beyond 48 hours: ICMR times.group.com Dr. Shahzad Mirza
34 22/12/22 No antibiotics without prescription in Kerala The Hindu Bureau Dr. Shahzad Mirza
35 27/01/2023 First intranasal Covid vaccine launched in India Onmanorama Dr. Shahzad Mirza
36 21/02/2023 Mumbai scientist invent special mask to swiftly detect TB in kids Times Nation Dr. Shahzad Mirza
37 07/04/23 World Health Day The Economic Time Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
38 11/06/2023 End of kala azar is near but not time for cheer Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham
39 04/08/23 How the hospital pathogen Acinobacter baumanni quickly adapts to new environmental conditions Science Daily Dr. Shahzad Mirza
40 09/08/23 Synthetic antibiotic could be effective against drug-resistant superbugs. Decades of work by a series of Duke investigators yields new drug, patents and a startup company Science Daily Dr. Shahzad Mirza
41 28/08/23 Dengue vaccines under development in India: a status report. Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
42 04/09/2023 New Covid-19 variant may be ‘reason to worry’: What is known about ‘Pirola’ so far Indian Express Dr. Shahzad Mirza
43 05/09/2023 How Rampant Overuse Of Antibiotics During Covid Impacted India NDTV World Dr. Shahzad Mirza
44 06/09/2023 Covid-H1N1 coinfections pose treatment challenge The Times of India Dr. N. R. Gandham
45 11/09/2023 Nipah alert in Kozhikode Two unnatural deaths reported following fever at a private hospital. Relatives of a deceased admitted in ICU. The Hindu.com Dr. Shahzad Mirza
46 12/09/2023 Centre confirms Nipah virus deaths in Kozhikode, district on high alert Mathrubhumi.com Dr. Shahzad Mirza
47 13/09/2023 Lodocaine could save IL cancer patient globally: TMH Director The Times of India Dr. N. R. Gandham
48 24/09/2023 Resistance to last-resort antibiotics growing in India, Says ICMR report Times of Nation Dr. Shahzad Mirza
49 27/10/2023 Mylab & Serum Institute Launch India’s first influenza vaccine Nasivac S4 The Times of India Dr. Shahzad Mirza
50 10/10/2024 Paradigm shift in medicine why gene and cell therapy are the future of healthcare in India Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
51 10/10/2024 Genes that boost fertility also shorten our life, suggest studies Indian Express Dr. N.R. Gandham
52 16/12/2023 Covid-19 sub-strain JN.1 detected in Kerala woman; centre monitoring situation Indian Express Dr. Shahzad Mirza
53 17/12/2023 The era of CRISPR therapeutics is here – what can we expect? | Explained The Hindu Dr. Shahzad Mirza
54 04/01/2024 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure, says survey. The Hindu Dr. Shahzad Mirza
55 17/01/2024 Mumps may assume form of epidemic this year: IAP The Times of India Dr. Shahzad Mirza
56 18/02/2024 Trekkers warned as KFD outbreak grips Malnad areas The Times of India Dr. Shahzad Mirza
57 18/02/2024 Scientist, startups fight antibiotic apocalypse The Times of India Dr. N.R. Gandham

Under Graduate Teaching Programme

Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Introduction Dr. R.N. Misra
2 Morphology-I Dr. S.V. Jadhav
3 Morphology-II Dr. S.V. Jadhav
4 Growth and Nutrition Dr. R.A. Patil
5 Sterilization-I Dr. R.N. Misra
6 Sterilization-II Dr. R.N. Misra
7 Hand Hygiene Dr. K.M. Angadi
8 Genetics-I Dr. N.S. Gupta
9 Genetics-II Dr. N.S. Gupta
10 Host-Parasite Relationship-I Dr. S.V. Jadhav
11 Host-Parasite Relationship-II Dr. S.V. Jadhav
12 Antibiotic Sensitivity and Resistance Dr. S.B. Mirza

Immunology Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Introduction of Immunology Dr. D.P. Pandit
2 Antigen Dr. N.R. Gandham
3 Antibody Dr. N.R. Gandham
4 Complements Dr. K.M. Angadi
5 Structure and Function of Immune System-I Dr. D.P. Pandit
6 Structure and Function of Immune System-II Dr. D.P. Pandit
7 Immune Response-I Dr. R.N. Misra
8 Immune Response-II Dr. R.N. Misra
9 Ag-Ab Reaction-I Dr. S.B. Mirza
10 Ag-Ab Reaction-II Dr. S.B. Mirza
11 Hypersensitivity Dr. N.K. Das
12 Autoimmune Diseases Dr. N.K. Das
13 Immunodeficiency Diseases Dr. R.N. Misra
14 Immunology of Transplantation and Malignancy Dr. D.P. Pandit

Bacterial Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Staphylococci Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
2 Streptococci Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
3 Streptococcus Pneumonae Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
4 Gram Negative Cocci Dr. D.P. Pandit
5 Enterobacteriaceae - E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus Dr. S.V. Jadhav
6 Salmonella - I Dr. N.K. Das
7 Salmonella - II Dr. N.K. Das
8 Shigella Dr. N.R. Gandham
9 Vibrio Dr. R.A. Patil
10 Pseudomonas Dr. S.B. Mirza
11 Corynebacterium Dr. N.S. Gupta
12 Bacillus Dr. K.M. Angadi
13 Haemophilus influenzae Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
14 Brucella Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
15 Bordetella Dr. S.B. Mirza
16 Yersinia Dr. N.S. Gupta
17 Anaerobiasis and Clostridia - I Dr. N.K. Das
18 Clostridia - II Dr. N.K. Das
19 Mycobacteria - I Dr. N.R. Gandham
20 Mycobacteria - II Dr. N.R. Gandham
21 Mycobacterium leprae Dr. N.R. Gandham
22 Non-Sporing Anaerobes Dr. S.B. Mirza
23 Spirochaetes - I Dr. D.P. Pandit
24 Spirochaetes - II Dr. D.P. Pandit
25 Mycoplasma and Chlamydia Dr. K.M. Angadi
26 Rickettsiae - I Dr. N.R. Gandham
27 Rickettsiae - II Dr. N.R. Gandham
28 Miscellaneous Bacteria Dr. S.V. Jadhav

Mycology Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Mycology-I Dr. S.V. Jadhav
2 Mycology-II Dr. S.V. Jadhav
3 Mycology-III Dr. S.V. Jadhav

Virus Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 General properties of viruses-I Dr. D.P. Pandit
2 Lab diagnosis of viral infection Dr. R.A. Patil
3 Bacteriophage Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
4 Herpes viruses -I Dr. K.M. Angadi
5 Herpes viruses -II Dr. K.M. Angadi
6 Pox and adenovirus Dr. N.K. Das
7 Picorna viruses Dr. K.M. Angadi
8 Orthomyxovirus Dr. N.S. Gupta
9 Paramyxovirus Dr. N.S. Gupta
10 Retroviruses-I Dr. R.N. Misra
11 Retroviruses-II Dr. R.N. Misra
12 Arbovirus-I Dr. N.S. Gupta
13 Arbovirus-II Dr. N.S. Gupta
14 Rhabdovirus Dr. K.M. Angadi
15 Hepatitis- I Dr. R.A. Patil
16 Hepatitis- II Dr. R.A. Patil
17 Oncogenic viruses Dr. S.B. Mirza
18 Miscellaneous viruses Dr. S.B. Mirza

Parasitology Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Introduction and lab. Diagnosis Dr. R.A. Patil
2 Intestinal protozoa-I Dr. N.K. Das
3 Intestinal protozoa-II Dr. N.K. Das
4 Leishmaniasis Dr. R.A. Patil
5 Trypanosomes Dr. R.N. Misra
6 Malaria-I Dr. K.M. Angadi
7 Malaria-II Dr. K.M. Angadi
8 Cestodes-I Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
9 Cestodes-II Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
10 Trematodes Dr. N.K. Das
11 Intestinal nematodes-I Dr. N.S. Gupta
12 Intestinal nematodes-II Dr. N.S. Gupta
13 Tissue Nematodes Dr. R.A. Patil
14 Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma Dr. D.P. Pandit

Lab Diagnosis Topics and Teachers

Sr. No Topics Name of the Teacher
1 Lab diagnosis of PUO Dr. N.K. Das
2 Lab diagnosis of meningitis Dr. N.R. Gandham
3 Lab diagnosis of UTI Dr. N.K. Das
4 Lab diagnosis of STD Dr. R.N. Misra
5 Lab diagnosis of GIT infections Dr. C.R. Vyawahare
6 Lab diagnosis of wound infection Dr. D.P. Pandit
7 Lab diagnosis of respiratory infection Dr. R.N. Misra
8 Lab diagnosis of food poisoning Dr. R.A. Patil
9 Microbiology of food, water and milk Dr. S.B. Mirza
10 Hospital acquired infections Dr. N.R. Gandham

Practical Topics

Sr. No Practical
1Introduction
2Microscopy
3Morphology of Bacteria –I
4Morphology of Bacteria –II
5Common Methods of Sterilization
6Growth Requirements of Bacteria Culture Media
7Principles and Methods of Diagnostic Microbiology-I
8Principles and Methods of Diagnostic Microbiology-II
9Common Serological Reactions
10Staphylococci
11Streptococci & Streptococcus Pneumonae
12Neisseria
13Enterobacteriaceae-I
14Enterobacteriaceae-II
15Vibrio & Pseudomonas
16Mycobacteria
17Yersinia, Brucella, Haemophilus, Bordetella
18Corynebacteria
19Gram Positive bacilli
20Spirochaetes
21Mycology
22Rickettsia and Viruses
23Salmonella
24Parasitology Introduction
25Intestinal protozoa
26Heamoflagellates
27Plasmodia
28HIV
29Helminthology: Phylum Platyhelminths-Cestodes
30Phylum Platyhelminths –Trematodes
31Intestinal nematodes
32Tissue nematodes
33Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, Pneumocystis
34Entomology
35General Microbiology revision
36Bacteriology, Virology & Mycology revision
37Media/slide revision
38Journal correction

CBME-Based Programme

Sl No. Competency Lecture Topic
11.1Introduction and History
21.1Overview of bacterial infections and bacterial taxonomy
31.1Morphology of bacteria
41.1Bacterial Genetics
51.1General Virology and Overview of Viral infections-I
61.1General Virology and Overview of Viral infections-II
71.1General Parasitology and Overview of Parasitic infections-I
81.1General Parasitology and Overview of Parasitic infections-II
91.1General Mycology and Overview of Fungal infections-I
101.1General Mycology and Overview of Fungal infections-II
111.3Epidemiology of common Infectious diseases
121.4Classify and describe the different methods of sterilization and disinfection
131.6Describe the mechanisms of drug resistance in microbials
141.7Describe the immunological mechanisms in health, Immunity (Innate and Acquired) and Immune mechanisms
151.8Describe the components of the immune system its structure and functions
161.8Antibody
171.8Antigen-Antibody reactions-I
181.8Antigen-Antibody reaction-II
191.8Complements
201.8Immune responses, Cell-mediated and Antibody mediated
211.9Discuss the immunological basis of vaccines and describe the Universal Immunisation schedule
221.10Describe the immunological mechanisms in Hypersensitivity and discuss the laboratory methods used in its detection
231.10Describe the immunological mechanisms in Autoimmunity and discuss the laboratory methods used in its detection
241.10Describe the immunological mechanisms in Immunodeficiency diseases and discuss the laboratory methods used in its detection
251.11Describe the immunological mechanisms of Transplantation and tumor immunity
262.1Describe the Etiologic agents in rheumatic fever and their diagnosis
272.2Describe the classification, etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and discuss the diagnostic modalities of Infective Endocarditis
282.5, 1.1Describe the etio-pathogenesis and discuss the clinical evolution and the laboratory diagnosis of Malaria
292.5, 1.1Describe the etio-pathogenesis and discuss the clinical evolution and the laboratory diagnosis of Leishmaniasis
302.5Describe the etio-pathogenesis and discuss the clinical evolution and the laboratory diagnosis of filariasis and other common parasites prevalent in India
312.7Describe the epidemiology, the etio-pathogenesis, evolution, complication of HIV
322.7Opportunistic infections, diagnosis, prevention and the principles of management of HIV
333.1Gastrointestinal infective syndromes
343.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing diarrhea and describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of these agents-I
353.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing diarrhea and describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of these agents-II
363.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing dysentery and describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of these agents-I
373.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing dysentery and describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of these agents-II
383.1Intestinal nematodes-1
393.1Intestinal nematodes-2
403.3Describe the enteric fever pathogens and discuss the evolution of the clinical course and the laboratory diagnosis of the diseases caused by them
413.5Enumerate the causative agents of food poisoning and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis
423.6Describe the etio-pathogenesis of Acid peptic disease (APD) and the clinical course. Discuss the diagnosis and management of causative agents of APD
433.7Describe the epidemiology, the etio-pathogenesis and discuss the viral markers in the evolution of viral hepatitis
443.7Discuss the modalities in the diagnosis and prevention of viral hepatitis
454.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing anaerobic infections, etiopathogenesis and clinical course
464.1Discuss the laboratory diagnosis of Anaerobic infections
474.1, 1.1Gas gangrene, tetanus, Botulism
484.2Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course and lab diagnosis of bone and joint infections
494.3Describe the etio-pathogenesis of infections of skin and soft tissue infections, discuss the clinical course and the laboratory diagnosis
504.3Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course of Viral exanthems and its laboratory diagnosis
514.3Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course of Superficial fungal infections and its laboratory diagnosis
524.3Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course of Sub-cutaneous infections, candidiasis and P marneffei and its lab diagnosis
535.1Etio-pathogenesis, clinical course and discuss the laboratory diagnosis of Meningitis, focal CNS infections and drain infections
545.1Discuss agents, clinical course of pyogenic meningitis, S pneumoniae, H influenzae, N meningitidis, Listeria, S agalactiae and its laboratory diagnosis
555.2Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of agents of encephalitis-I (Herpes, Rabies)
565.2Describe the etio-pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of viral agents of encephalitis – II (Arbovirus, Nipah, Slow virus)
576.1Describe the etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of URTI-1 (Influenza-like illness, Orthomyxovirus)
586.1Describe the etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of LRTI (Tuberculosis)
596.1Describe the etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of LRTI (Non-tuberculosis mycobacteria)
607.1, 7.3Describe the normal commensals of urinary tract, Etiopathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of infections of genitourinary systems
617.2Describe the etio-pathogenesis, prevention, laboratory diagnosis of Agents of sexually transmitted infections
627.2Agents of vaginal discharge, Candidiasis, T vaginalis, other Bacterial agents of STDs. Recommend preventive measures
637.3Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, the appropriate method for specimen collection and discuss the lab diagnosis of urinary tract infections
648.1 1.1Enumerate the microbial agents and their vectors causing Zoonotic diseases. Describe the morphology, mode of transmission, pathogenesis and discuss the clinical course, laboratory diagnosis and prevention (Rickettsiae)
658.2Describe the etio-pathogenesis of opportunistic infections (OI) and discuss the factors contributing to OI, and laboratory diagnosis of opportunistic infections
668.3Describe the role of Oncogenic viruses in the evolution of virus-associated malignancy
678.4Describe the etiologic agents of emerging and reemerging infections, clinical course and diagnosis
688.5Define healthcare-associated infections. Enumerate the types: HAI, CAUTI, CRBSI, VAP, SSI
698.5Surveillance and prevention including care bundle, Antimicrobial stewardship, rational use of antimicrobial agents
708.16Describe the national health programs in the prevention of common infectious diseases

SGD Sessions

Sr. No. Name of SGD
1Microscopy (1.1)
2Discuss the application of the different methods of sterilization and disinfection in the laboratory, in clinical and surgical practice (1.4)
3Hospital acquired infection (definition, risk factors, hand hygiene, PPE), NSI (MI 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)
4Discuss the appropriate method of collection of samples in the performance of laboratory tests in the detection of microbial agents causing infectious diseases (MI 8.9)
5Identification of bacteria (Conventional methods, Culture media and culture methods (1.1)
6Choose appropriate lab test in diagnosis of infectious diseases (8.13)
7Giardiasis, Intestinal coccidian parasite, microsporidia infection (MI3.1)
8Normal microbial flora of human body (MI 1.1)
9Staphylococcal infections (4.1, 4.3, 8.15)
10Microbial pathogenesis (MI 1.1)
11Intestinal cestode infection- D latum, Taenia, Hymenolepis, Intestinal trematode infection- Fasciolopsisbuski (MI3.1)
12Describe the basics of infection control: Hand hygiene, BMW, Environment hygiene, Use of equipment, respiratory hygiene, cough etiquettes, PEP, spill management, Vaccination (MI. 8.6)
13Infections due to Actinomycetes, Nocardia (MI 4.3, 6.1, 6.3)
14Parasitic infection of respiratory tracts (6.1)
15Parasitic infections of skin, soft tissue, musculoskeletal system: Onchocerca, Loa loa, Mansonella, Dracunculosis, Trichinella, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, cysticercosis, Larva migrans (MI 4.3)
16Identification of bacteria (Automation methods (MI 1.1)
17Describe the methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and monitoring of antimicrobial therapy (MI 1.6)
18Etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of agents of atypical pneumonia (bacterial): Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella and others (MI 6.1)
19List the common microbial agents causing anemia. Describe the morphology, mode of infection, pathogenesis, clinical course, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of microbial agents causing anemia: Hookworm, Trichuris (MI 2.4)
20Describe the methods used and significance of assessing the microbial contamination of food, water, air (MI 8.8)
21Misc bacteria: Bartonella, Ehrlichia (MI 4.3, 6.1)
22Vector borne infections, Lab acquired infections, transfusion transmitted infections, ectoparasitic infestations (MI 1.1)
23Infective syndromes of oral cavity (MI 1.1)
24Shigellosis, Non-typhoidal salmonellosis, diarrhogenic E. coli, Yersiniosis (MI 3.1)
25Agents of UTI: Enterococcus (In detail), Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Streptococcus agalactiae and other agents, BK virus, Schistosoma haematobium, fungal infections (MI 7.3)
26Infective syndromes of ear and nose (MI 1.1)
27Identification of bacteria (Molecular methods, typing and other methods) (MI 1.1)
28Echinococcosis (hydatid disease), Other parasitic infections of liver: Amoebic liver abscess, Fasciola hepatica infection, parasitic infections infecting bile duct: Clonorchis, Opisthorchis (MI 1.1)
29Aseptic meningitis, tubercular, Cryptococcal meningitis and encephalitis (MI 5.3)
30Viral hemorrhagic fevers: KFD, Ebola, Marburg (MI 1.1)
31Infection due to non-fermenters: Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Stenotrophomonas, Burkholderia including Melioidosis (MI 4.3, 6.1, 6.3)
32Infective syndromes of eye, periocular/periorbital infections, eyelid infections, Lacrimal gland infection (Preseptal infection and orbital infections (MI 1.1)
33Agents of aseptic meningitis-2: Other agents, Spirochaetal meningitis and other fungi affecting CNS (MI 5.1)
34Trypanosomiasis, Schistosoma (MI 1.1)
35Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Borreliosis (MI 8.1)
36Describe the etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of agents of typical pneumonia: Pneumococcal pneumonia in detail, H influenzae in detail, Bordetella infection in detail (MI 6.1)
37Describe the etio-pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of infections of upper and lower respiratory tract (URTI -2): Rhinovirus, Adenovirus and infectious mononucleosis (EBV), Viral agents of LRTI: Paramyxovirus infections: Parainfluenzae, RSV, Coronaviruses including SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, COVID-19 (MI 6.1)
38Parasites causing encephalitis: Neurocysticercosis, Toxoplasmosis and others (MI 5.2)
39Bacterial URTI: Diphtheria (in detail), Group A Streptococcus in detail
40Dengue, Chikungunya, Hantaanvirus, Zikavirus (1.1)
41Etio-pathogenesis, lab diagnosis and prevention of fungal agents causing respiratory tract infections: zygomycosis, aspergillosis, Pneumocystosis and other fungal infections (MI 6.1)
42Mycetoma (MI 4.3, 8.15)
43Non-sporing anaerobes (MI 4.1, 4.3, 8.15)
44Systemic mycosis and systemic candidiasis (MI 1.1)
45Microbial agents of bioterrorism (MI 8.4)
46Agents of genital ulcers: LGV, Granuloma inguinale, soft chancre, HSV (MI 7.2)
47Discuss confidentiality pertaining to patient identity in lab results (MI 8.12)
48Interactive session: Pandemic module (2.1)
49SGD followed by plenary: Pandemic module (2.1)
50Exploratory and interactive theory session: Pandemic module (2.3)
51SGA: Students are to interpret and choose different test reports: Pandemic module (2.3)
52Discussion and closure (1): Pandemic module (2.3)
53The foundation of communication-2 (AETCOM) (2.1)
54Focused small group discussion (2.1): AETCOM
55Discussion and closure (2.1): AETCOM

Practicals/DOAP Sessions

Sr. No. Name of Practicals/DOAP
1Microscopy (MI 1.1)
2Choose the most appropriate method of sterilization and disinfection to be used in specific situations in the laboratory, in clinical and surgical practice (MI 1.5) (Integrated with G.S.)
3Hand hygiene, Biomedical waste-1 (MI 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)
4Demonstrate the appropriate method of collection of samples in the performance of laboratory tests in the detection of microbial agents causing infectious diseases (8.10)
5Gram staining-1 (MI 1.2)
6Acid fast staining-1 (MI 1.2, 6.3)
7Stool Microscopy-1 (MI 1.2)
8PPE-1 (MI 8.7)
9Gram staining-2 (MI 1.2)
10Acid Fast staining-2 (MI 1.2)
11Stool Microscopy-2 (MI 1.2)
12Hand hygiene, Biomedical waste-2 (MI 8.7)
13PPE-2 (MI 8.7)
14Ag-Ab reactions (1.8, 8.15)
15Lab diagnosis of fungal infections: KOH mount, Gram stain (Yeast), India ink, LPCB mount (MI 1.1, 1.2)
16Revision Practical
17Identify the microbial agents causing Rheumatic heart disease & Infective endocarditis. CRBSI and Sepsis (MI 2.3, 2.4, 8.15), Blood collection, blood culture, swab collection, ASO interpretation
18Gram staining-3 (MI 1.2)
19Acid Fast staining-3 (MI 1.2)
20Stool microscopy-3 (MI 1.2)
21Hand hygiene, Biomedical waste-3 (MI 8.7)
22PPE-3 (MI 8.7)
23Identify the causative agent of Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis and Leishmaniasis (MI 2.6, 8.15)
24Throat swab Gram staining (smears made from S. pyogenes and certification) (MI 6.2)
25Identify the common etiologic agents of diarrhea and dysentery (MI 3.2, 8.15), stool routine microscopy, Hanging drop
26Lab diagnosis of UTI (7.3, 8.10, 8.15)
27Gram staining-4 (MI 1.2)
28Acid-fast staining-4 (MI 1.2)
29Stool Microscopy-4 (MI 1.2)
30Tubercular meningitis, Cryptococcal meningitis, Lyme’s disease and Encephalitis (MI 5.3)
31Appropriate Laboratory test in the diagnosis of Viral hepatitis with emphasis on viral markers (3.8)
32Identify the microbial agents of pyogenic meningitis (MI 5.3, 8.15)
33Gram Staining-5 (MI 1.2)
34Acid fast staining-5 (MI 1.2)
35Stool microscopy-5 (MI 1.2)
36Identify the different modalities for diagnosis of enteric fever, Brucellosis, and Borreliosis. Choose the appropriate test related to the duration of illness: Widal test, Blood culture, Stool culture, Clot culture (MI 3.4, 8.15)
37LRTI Sputum Gram and ZN staining-1 (smears made from S. pneumoniae and certification) (MI 6.3)
38Lab diagnosis of COVID and Influenza (MI 6.2, 6.3)
39Lab diagnosis of viral infections: Microscopy, Cultivations, serology, molecular tests (MI 1.1)
40Revision Practical
41Throat swab Gram staining-2 (smears made from C. diphtheriae and certification) (MI 6.2)
42HIV and Dengue (2.7, 8.15)
43LRTI Sputum Gram and ZN staining-3 (smears made from H. influenzae and certification) (MI 6.3)
44Lab diagnosis of STI (7.1, 7.2, 8.10, 8.15)
45LRTI Sputum Gram and ZN staining-2 (smears made from Klebsiella and certification) (MI 6.3)
46Throat swab Gram staining (smears made from Candida) and certification (MI 6.2)
47Vaccine (1.9)
48Demonstrate respect for patient samples sent for laboratory investigations (MI 8.11)
49Confidentiality pertaining to patient identity in lab results (MI 8.14/AETCOM)
50Visit to isolation ward in the hospital (1 hour) Pandemic module (2.1)
51Debriefing and feedback Pandemic module (2.1)
52Sample collection demo and hands-on in skill lab Pandemic module (2.3)
53Visit to lab with demo of diagnostic test Pandemic module (2.3)
54Skill lab session (2.1) AETCOM
55Revision Practical

SDL Sessions

Sl No. Faculty Competency Topic
1SK1.1Physiology of bacteria
2RAP1.8Antigens
3SZM8.5, 8.6Biomedical waste
4NKD1.1Plague
5CRV3.1Viral Gastro-enteritis
6NSG4.3Streptococcal infections pertaining to SSTI, Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
7NRG4.3Leprosy
8RNM5.1Aseptic meningitis (Polio, Coxsackie, Mumps, Diphtheria)
9RAP7.1, 7.2Sexually transmitted infections (In brief), Infections of the female reproductive organs, Agents of urethritis
10SK8.1Congenital infections and TORCH

Journal Clubs

Sr. No. Name of Journal Year/Vol/Issue/Pg Nos Title of Paper P.G. Student Guide Date
1Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil VidyapeethMarch 2022 Vol-16 Page-687A 5-Year Retrospective Study of Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Various Clinical Sample at tertiary Care HospitalMs. Anshika AhujaDr Prachi Athavale13/01/2024
2Lab PhysiciansJuly 2021 Vol-13 Page-374Evaluation of the performance of Direct Susceptibility Test by VITEK 2 from Positively flagged Blood Culture Broth for Gram-Negative BacilliDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Preethy Edavaloth20/01/2024
3Lancet Infectious Disease2022 Volume: 23 Page: 167-176Risk of reinfection, vaccine protection, and severity of infection with the BA.5 omicron subvariant: a nation-wide population-based study in DenmarkDr. Sriram KannuriDr. R. A. Patil21/01/2023
4Indian Journal of Medical MicrobiologyVol.42, March-April 2023, 25-29A Study on Candiduria in neonates and infants from a tertiary care centre, North IndiaDr. Shital AlguleDr. R. A. Patil11/02/2023
5Indian Journal of Medical Microbiologyhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.12.004Comparative evaluation of serological tests used for the diagnosis of rickettsial diseases prevalent in the temperate region of North IndiaDr. Shital AlguleDr. Sameena Khan03/03/2023
6Pathogens Global HealthVolume: 115 Issue: 4 (page no 267-272)Comparison of polymerase chain reaction, microscopy, and rapid diagnostic test in malaria detection in a high burden state (Odisha) of IndiaDr. Heer ShahDr. Jyoti Ajagunde17/03/2023
7Gut Pathogens11 Article number: 21 (2019)High primary resistance to metronidazole and levofloxacin and a moderate resistance to clarithromycin in Helicobacter pylori isolated from Karnataka patientsDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Prachi Athavale28/03/2023
8AntibioticsYear: 2022 Volume 11, Issue 11, Pages 1570Macrolide Resistance in Bordetella pertussis: Current Situation and Future ChallengesDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Sameena Khan08/04/2023
9Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection ControlYear: 2023 Vol 12, Issue 42 pp. 889-894The danger of the toxicity and inefficacy of alcohol-based hand rubs in Iran during COVID-19: a cross-sectional studyDr. Heer ShahDr. Jyoti Ajagunde28/04/2023
10Tropical ParasitologyYear: Jul–Dec 2022 Vol 12(2) Page: 69-77Host-parasite interactions in infections due to Entamoeba histolytica: A tale of known and unknownDr. Heer ShahDr. Prachi Athavale10/05/2023
11The LANCET Infectious DiseasesYear: March 2022, Volume 22, Issue 3 Pages 349-356Effectiveness of an inactivated virus-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, BBV152, in India: a test-negative, case-control studyDr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde20/05/2023
122023 Patel et al. Cureus15(4): e37761 DOI 10.7759/cureus.37761Assessment of the Diagnostic Utility of GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/Rifampicin (MTB/RIF) Assay in the Suspected Cases of Tuberculous MeningitisDr. Lekshmi R.Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde10/06/2023
13Vaccine ResearchVacRes, Year: 2019 Vol. 6, No.2, Page no - 42-46A Community Based Cohort Study on Usefulness of Leishmanin Skin Test in Detection of Immunoreactivity Against Leishmania donovani Infection in an Endemic Area of Kala-Azar, Bihar, IndiaDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Prachi Athavale22/06/2023
14Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology40 (2022) 35–45Treatment of MRSA infections in India: Clinical insights from a Delphi analysisDr. Lekshmi RDr. Prachi Athavale15/07/2023
15Transpl Infect Dis2023;25:e14070.1-13Epidemiology, management, and burden of cytomegalovirus in solid organ transplant recipients in selected countries outside of Europe and North America: A systematic reviewDr. Lekshmi RDr. Preethy Edavaloth22/08/2023
16Journal of Fungi2022, 8, 757Trichophyton indotineae – An emerging pathogen causing Recalcitrant dermatophytoses in India worldwide - A Multidimensional PerspectiveDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Preethy Edavaloth12/09/2023
17Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance2023; 14(1).1-9A prospective study evaluating the effect of a “Diagnostic Stewardship Care-Bundle” for automated blood culture diagnosticsDr. Shital AlguleDr. Shahzad Mirza14/10/2023
18Indian Journal of Pathology and MicrobiologyYear: Jun-2022 Vol 64(4) Page: 314Phaeohyphomycosis: A study from tertiary health care center in North IndiaDr. Heer ShahDr. Rajashri Patil12/12/2023
19European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Disease2020, Vol. 39, Page 281–286Ventilator associated pneumonia diagnosis: a prioritization exercise based on multi-criteria decisionDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. K. Das01/01/2022
20Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2016, Vol. 34, Page 275-85The changing face of community acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureusDr. Sriram KannuriDr. R. A. Patil05/02/2022
21Journal of Medical Microbiology2020, Vol. 38, Page 362-70The impact of antimicrobial stewardship program on regulate the policy adherence and antimicrobial usage in selected intensive care unit in tertiary care center: A prospective interventional studyDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Shahzad Mirza18/02/2022
22Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2019, Vol. 37, Page 337-44Geographically distinct North-East Indian Helicobacter pylori strains are highly sensitive to clarithromycin but are levofloxacin resistantDr. Sriram KannuriDr. C.R. Vyawhare05/03/2022
23Indian Journal of Medical Research2019, Vol. 149(6), Page 771-777Differential susceptibility & replication potential of Vero E6, BHK-21, RD, A-549, C6/36 cells & Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to three strains of chikungunya virusDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. N.K. Das30/03/2022
24Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2018, Vol. 36, Page 61-64Histoplasmosis in non-endemic North Western part of IndiaDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. C.R. Vyawhare09/04/2022
25Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2019, Vol. 37, Page 318-25Protocol for developing a surveillance system for surgical site infectionDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. R. A. Patil30/04/2022
26European Journal of Clinical Microbiology2020, Volume: 39, Page: 1021-126Searching therapeutic strategy of new coronavirus pneumonia from angiotensin-converting enzyme 2: the target of COVID-19 and SARS CoVDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. Shahzad Mirza07/05/2022
27ASM: mSystems2021, Volume: 6, E00964-21Baseline gut metagenomic functional gene signature associated with variable weight loss responses following a health lifestyle intervention in humansDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. K. Das21/05/2022
28American Journal of Infection Control2020, Volume: 48, Page: 68-76Moving beyond hand hygiene monitoring as a marker of infection prevention performance: development of tailored infection control continuous improvement toolDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. R. Gandham18/06/2022
29Indian Journal of Dermatology2022, Volume: 67, Page 121-126Evaluating the effect of supplementation with Bacillus clausii on therapeutic outcomes in atopic eczema- Results of an observer blinded parallel group randomized controlled studyDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. K. Das09/07/2022
30Journal of Clinical Microbiology2018, Volume: 56, Page 1417-1419The complexities of Nocardia taxonomy and identificationDr. Lekshmi RDr. C. R Vyawahare23/07/2022
31PLOS One2018, Volume: 13(12), Page: e0208458 (1-11)Bacterial infections among patients with psychiatric disorders: Relation with hospital stay, age, and psychiatric diagnosesDr. Shital AlguleDr. N. K. Das06/08/2022
32BMJ Global Health2019, Volume: 4, Page: e001114 (1-10)Diagnostic tests for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: a widespread tick-borne diseaseDr. Sriram KannuriDr. Shahzad Mirza20/08/2022
33Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2020, Volume: 38, Page: 397-400Use of foldoscope as an effective tool for detection of biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosaDr. Heer ShahDr. Shahzad Mirza10/09/2022
34Clinical Microbiology and Infection2016, Volume: 22, Page: 12-21Emerging bacterial pathogens: the past and beyondDr. Shital AlguleDr. Chanda Vyawahare24/09/2022
35PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases2022, Volume: 16 (6), Page: e0010514Detecting the impact of temperature on transmission of Zika, dengue, and chikungunya using mechanistic modelsDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. Shahzad Mirza15/10/2022
36Journal of Infection2020, Volume: 80, Page: 623-629Microbial aetiology of brain abscess in a UK cohort: Prominent role of Streptococcus intermediusDr. Lekshmi RDr. Chanda Vyawahare29/10/2022
37Iranian J of Med. Micro2020, Volume: 14 (3), Page: 183-197Optimization of Chitosan Production from Iranian Medicinal Fungus Trametes Versicolor by Taguchi Method and Evaluation of Antibacterial PropertiesDr. Sriram KannuriDr. R. A. Patil12/11/2022
38Nature2018, Volume: 88, Page: 6244Difference in virulence and composition of a cariogenic biofilm according to substratum directionDr. Shital AlguleDr. Shahzad Mirza26/11/2022
39European J of Microbiology and Immunology2020, Volume: 10 (4), Page: 210-216Comparison of two commercial and one in-house real-time PCR assays for the diagnosis of bacterial gastroenteritisDr. Heer ShahDr. Shahzad Mirza03/12/2022
40Indian Journal of Medical Research2020, Volume: 152(6), Page: 656-661Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Burkholderia cepacia complex & Stenotrophomonas maltophilia from North India: Trend over a decade (2007-2016)Dr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. R. A. Patil17/12/2022
41Plos Biology2015, 7(3), 1-23Biofilm Formation as a response to ecological competitionDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. K. Das10/07/2021
42Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf2008, April 34(4), 228-243A practical, robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) for Integrating Research Findings into PracticeDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. K. Das24/07/2021
43Indian Journal of Medical Research2019, 150, August, 194-198Detection of heterogenous Vancomycin intermediate staphylococcus aureus – A preliminary report from South IndiaDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. Sameena13/08/2021
44Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology2020, 38(1), January – March 2020Colistin susceptibility testing of gram negative bacilli: Better performance of Vitek-2 System than E-test compared to broth microdilution method as the gold Standard testDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. R. Gandham28/08/2021
45Indian Journal of Medical Research2020, May, 152: 88-94Pooled testing for Covid-19 diagnosis by real-time RT-PCR: A multi-site comparative evaluation of 5 & 10 sample poolingDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. K. Das11/09/2021
46European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease2021, AugustLow risk of reinfections and relation with serological response after recovery from the first wave of COVID-19Dr. Shalini BhaumikDr. C. R. Vyawahare25/09/2021
47Journal of Scientific Reports2019, Volume 9, Page 1-8Higher abundance of Enterovirus A species in the gut of children with islet autoimmunizationDr. Sriram KannuriDr. R. A. Patil09/10/2021
48Journal of Clinical Microbiology2019, Volume 57, Issue 3, Page 1797-18Evaluation of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin disk diffusion and E-test using the 2019 Enterobacteriaceae CLSI breakpointDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. C. R. Vyawahare23/10/2021

Seminars

2024

2024 Seminars
Sr. No. Topic Speaker Faculty I/c Date
1 Seminar – Sterilization and Disinfection Ms. Jinal Jadhav Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde 02/01/2024
2 Seminar - Cultivation and isolation of anaerobic bacteria of clinical significance Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Sameena Khan 16/01/2024

2023

2023 Seminars
Sr. No. Topic Speaker Faculty I/c Date
1 Viral Hemorrhagic fever Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. N. R. Gandham 12/10/2022
2 Neglected fungal pathogens Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. C.R. Vyawahare 16/11/2022
3 Pox Virus Dr. Heer Shah Dr. N. R. Gandham 30/11/2023
4 Picorna virus Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. C. R. Vyawahare 28/12/2022
5 Emerging coccidian pathogen Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. N. R. Gandham 18/01/2023
6 Rhabdovirus Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Shahzad Mirza 15/02/2023
7 Opportunistic infections in HIV parasitic and fungal Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. R. A. Patil 15/03/2023
8 Major Histocompatibility Complex Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. C. R. Vyawahare 24/03/2023
9 Different methods of detection of ESBL Dr. Shital Algule Dr. Shahzad Mirza 17/04/2023
10 Microbiological perspective in common skin rashes Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. C. R. Vyawahare 21/04/2023
11 Human Leptospirosis Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Rajashri Patil 26/04/2023
12 Seminar: Biochemical Reaction -1 Dr. Sundip Mukherjee Dr. Sameena Khan 23/05/2023
13 Seminar: Biochemical Reaction-2 Dr. Sundip Mukherjee Dr. Sameena Khan 25/05/2023
14 Practical Seminar: Streaking Methods and Biochemical reaction Dr. Heer Shah Dr. C R Vyawahare 26/05/2023
15 Autoimmunity Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Rajashri Patil 13/06/2023
16 Infective endocarditis Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. Shahzad Mirza 27/06/2023
17 MGIT Dr. Sundip Mukherjee Dr. Shahzad Mirza 11/07/2023
18 Dermatophytes Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde 25/07/2023
19 Culture Media Anshika Ahuja Dr. Sameena Khan 08/08/2023
20 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Dr. Shital Algule Dr. Rajashri Patil 29/08/2023
21 Rabies Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. Sameena Khan 26/09/2023
22 Culture Media Anshika Ahuja Mr. Amitesh Datta 10/10/2023
23 Culture Methods Isha Sangtani Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde 17/10/2023
24 Malarial Vaccines Dr. Sundip Mukherjee Dr. N. R. Gandham 31/10/2023
25 Vancomycin resistant Enterococci Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Preethy Edavaloth 21/11/2023
26 Diphtheria Vishal Pawar Dr. Sameena Khan 28/11/2023
27 Seminar: Slide Seminar Dr. Shital Algule Dr. Prachi Athvale 05/12/2023
28 Seminar: Recent Advances in the Lab Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. Sameena Khan 19/12/2023

2022

2022 Seminars
Sr. No. Topic Speaker Faculty I/c Date
1 Lymphadenitis Dr. Sriram Kannuri Dr. R. A. Patil 05-01-2022
2 HIV Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. Shahzad Mirza 29-01-2022
3 Hepatitis Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. Shahzad Mirza 09-02-2022
4 CLBSI Dr. Sriram Kannuri Dr. C. R. Vyawahare 23-02-2022
5 Microscopy Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. Shahzad Mirza 16-03-2022
6 Sterilization Methods Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. N.K. Das 30-03-2022
7 Hand hygiene and BMW/ General Mycology and Overview of Fungal infections-II (1.1 ) Dr. Shital Alagule Dr. N. R. Gandham 13-04-2022
8 Staining Techniques Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. N. K. Das 27-04-2022
9 Roles of Animal In Microbiology Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. Sameena Khan 11-05-2022
10 Sterilization And Disinfection Dr. Shital Alagule Dr. Rajashri Patil 25-05-2022
11 Mycetoma Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. Shahzad Mirza 10-06-2022
12 CLSI guidelines and Newer Amendments Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. N.K. Das 10-06-2022
13 Neisseria Dr. Heer Shah Dr. Shahzad Mirza 13-07-2022
14 Bacterial Oncology disease Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. Rajashri Patil 10-08-2022
15 Enteric fever Dr. Lekshmi R Dr. C.R. Vyawahare 24-08-2022
16 Emerging Bacterial infection Dr. Sriram Kannuri Dr. Rajashri Patil 14-09-2022
17 Meningitis Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Dr. N.K. Das 28-09-2022


PG Lectures

P. G. Lectures
Sr.No. Date Topic Faculty Name
104/01/2022Parvo virusDr. N. R. Gandham
210/01/2022LeishmaniasisDr. C. R. Vyawahare
303/02/2022GonorrheaDr. N. R. Gandham
410/02/2022RickettsiaDr. N. K. Das
517/02/2022PlagueDr. C. R. Vyawahare
624/02/2022AMR development against newer antibioticsDr. R. A. Patil
703/03/2022Introduction of MicrobiologyDr. N. R. Gandham
810/03/2022Introduction of BacteriologyDr. N. K. Das
917/03/2022Introduction of MycologyDr. R. A. Patil
1024/03/2022Introduction of MycobacteriologyDr. C. R. Vyawahare
1131/03/2022Introduction of ImmunologyDr. Shahzad Mirza
1207/04/2022ImmunityDr. N. K. Das
1321/04/2022General introduction of ParasitologyDr. R. A. Patil
1428/04/2022Drug resistance mechanismDr. Shahzad Mirza
1505/05/2022ComplementsDr. C. R. Vyawahare
1612/05/2022Basal Vaccines and universal immunization scheduleDr. N. R. Gandham
1719/05/2022Autoimmunity and Infectious diseaseDr. Shahzad Mirza
1826/05/2022Immunological mechanism of transplantation and tumor MarkersDr. N. K. Das
1909/06/2022Bacterial metabolismDr. R. A. Patil
2016/06/2022Rheumatic Heart DiseaseDr. Shahzad Mirza
2123/06/2022Infective EndocarditisDr. C. R. Vyawahare
2207/07/2022MalariaDr. R. A. Patil
2314/07/2022FilariasisDr. C. R. Vyawahare
2421/07/2022LeishmaniasisDr. N. R. Gandham
2504/08/2022Epstein Barr VirusDr. C. R. Vyawahare
2611/08/2022CestodesDr. N. K. Das
2718/08/2022InfluenzaDr. N. R. Gandham
2825/08/2022TrematodeDr. R. A. Patil
2901/09/2022Superficial fungal infectionsDr. N. K. Das
3008/09/2022Bone and joint infectionsDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3115/09/2022Viral exanthemsDr. N.R. Gandham
3229/09/2022Vector Borne InfectionDr. R. A. Patil
3306/10/2022DiphtheriaDr. N. R. Gandham
3413/10/2022BactiuriaDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3520/10/2022Oral ThrushDr. R. A. Patil
3627/10/2022Bio safety managementDr. N. K. Das
3703/11/2022National Health ProgramDr. N. K. Das
3810/11/2022HAIDr. Shahzad Mirza
3917/11/2022BioterrorismDr. N. R. Gandham
4024/11/2022Emerging and reemerging infectionDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4101/12/2022Emerging Viral InfectionDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4222/12/2022Zoonotic diseaseDr. N. R. Gandham
4329/12/2022Bio safetyDr. N. K. Das
4405/01/2023Viral CultureDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4512/01/2023Parasitic culture mediaDr. R. A. Patil
4619/01/2023DisinfectantsDr. Shahzad Mirza
4709/02/2023MycoplasmaDr. N. R. Gandham
4816/02/2023Systemic Fungal InfectionDr. R. A. Patil
4923/02/2023Diarrhea and Food PoisoningDr. C. R. Vyawahare
5002/03/2023Superficial MycosisDr. R. A. Patil
5109/03/2023Lecture: Rodent born viral infectionsDr. C. R. Vyawahare
5216/03/2023Immunology of transplantationDr. Sameena Khan
5323/03/2023Lecture: Viral host interaction: viral infectionsDr. Shahzad Mirza
5411/04/2023Lecture: Intestinal Cestode infectionsDr. Prachi Athavale
5520/04/2023Lecture: Bacterial pharyngitisDr. Shahzad Mirza
5627/04/2023Lecture: Viral encephalitisDr. Shahzad Mirza
5704/05/2023Lecture: CRBSIDr. C. R. Vyawahare
5811/05/2023Lecture: Bacterial MetabolismDr. N. R. Gandham
5918/05/2023Lecture: AntibiogramDr. Shahzad Mirza
6005/06/2023Streptococcus pneumoniaeDr. C. R. Vyawahare
6112/06/2023PG Lecture: Approach to diarrheal caseDr. C. R. Vyawahare
6219/06/2023PG Lecture: Tumor antigensDr. Shahzad Mirza
6324/06/2023PG Lecture: Emerging and re-emerging viral infection-IDr. Rajashri Patil
6426/06/2023PG Lecture: Emerging and re-emerging viral infections-IIDr. Rajashri Patil
6510/07/2023Non-Agglutinable VibrioDr. Sameena Khan
6624/07/2023Non-gonococcal UrethritisDr. N. R. Gandham
6731/07/2023Bacterial toxinDr. Shahzad Mirza
6801/08/2023ImmunoprophylaxisDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
6907/08/2023Non-sporing anaerobesDr. Preethy Edavaloth
7021/08/2023Rodent born viral infectionsDr. Prachi Athavale
7128/08/2023Laboratory Control of Antimicrobial TherapyDr. N. R. Gandham
7204/09/2023PG Lecture: Emerging and re-emerging diseasesDr. Rajashri Patil
7311/09/2023PG Lecture: Newer modalities for diagnosis tuberculosisDr. Chanda Vyawahare
7418/09/2023PG Lecture: Antimicrobial StewardshipDr. Shahzad Mirza
7525/09/2023PG Lecture: Rickettsial infections and laboratory diagnosisDr. N. R. Gandham
7609/10/2023PG Lecture: FilariasisDr. Prachi Athavale
7716/10/2023PG Lecture: CestodesDr. C. R. Vyawahare
7823/10/2023PG Lecture: VDRL testDr. Sameena Khan
7930/10/2023PG Lecture: Complement pathwayDr. Rajashri Patil
8006/11/2023PG Lecture: Sterilization methodsDr. Shahzad Mirza
8120/11/2023PG Lecture: Cell mediated immunityDr. N. R. Gandham
8204/12/2023PG Lecture: Antimicrobial resistance development in Staphylococcus aureusDr. Rajashri Patil
8311/12/2023PG Lecture: EnterovirusDr. N. R. Gandham
8418/12/2023PG Lecture: Polio virusDr. Shahzad Mirza
8501/01/2024PG Lecture: Calculation of BMQDr. Shahzad Mirza
8608/01/2024PG Lecture: Free living amoebaDr. N. R. Gandham
8715/01/2024PG Lecture: LPADr. C. R. Vyawahare
8822/01/2024PG Lecture: Viral Hemorrhagic feverDr. Rajashri Patil

Case Presentations
Sr. No. Date Topics Case Name of PG Students Name of Guide
107/01/2022MediastinitisA rare case of mediastinum infection by Klebsiella pneumoniaeDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Shahzad Mirza
211/01/2022MicrofilariaA rare case of hydrocele due to microfilaria in Pune regionDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. K. Das
301/02/2022Bacterial MeningitisCase of meningitis due to MDR organismDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. R. Gandham
408/02/2022Breast AbscessA breast abscess case caused by Staphylococcus aureusDr. Sriram KannuriDr. Sameena Khan
515/02/2022Brain AbscessA rare case of brain abscess by Streptococcus anginosusDr. Sriram KannuriDr. N. K. Das
622/02/2022Biofilm FormationPseudomonas biofilm formation in operative polytrauma patientDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. N. R. Gandham
708/03/2022Fungal Infection in Post Renal TransplantPost renal transplant fungal infection by moldDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Sameena Khan
815/03/2022Streptococcal Infection of VaginaGroup B Streptococcus vaginal colonization in pregnant womenDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. N. K. Das
922/03/2022Bacteriuria due to EnterococcusEnterococcus isolation from urine specimenDr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1029/03/2022Breast Abscess and MRSAMethicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolation in breast abscessDr. Shital AlaguleDr. R. A. Patil
1105/04/2022DysenteryDysentery caused by ShigellaDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1212/04/2022MycetomaA case of Mycetoma by ActinomycisDr. Lekshmi RDr. Sameena Khan
1319/04/2022GiardiasisRecurrent Gastroenteritis by GiardiaDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. R. A. Patil
1426/04/2022VREVRE causing CAUTIDr. Shital AdaguleDr. Shahzad Mirza
1510/05/2022PneumoniaLRTI due to K. pneumoniaeDr. Heer ShahDr. Sameena Khan
1617/05/2022SepticemiaCandidemia due to Candida guilliermondiiDr. Lekshmi RDr. R. A. Patil
1724/05/2022UTIUrinary tract infection caused by A. baumannii complexDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. N. K. Das
1831/05/2022VAPBurkholderia species causing VAP in adult patientDr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1907/06/2022Acute GastroenteritisShigella - Cause acute gastroenteritisDr. Shital AlguleDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2014/06/2022DiarrheaA case of diarrhea due to Salmonella enteritisDr. Lekshmi RDr. C. R. Vyawahare
2121/06/2022Diabetic Foot UlcerDiabetic foot ulcer caused by MDR E. coliDr. Heer ShahDr. Sameena Khan
2228/06/2022Otitis MediaA case of otitis media by Staphylococcus aureusDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. N. K. Das
2305/07/2022MalariaA case of pyrexia of unknown originDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. N. K. Das
2412/07/2022OnychomycosisA case of onychomycosisDr. Lekshmi RDr. R. A. Patil
2519/07/2022NocardiosisA case of post-transplant NocardiosisDr. Shital AlguleDr. N. R. Gandham
2602/08/2022Maggot InfestationA rare case of MyiasisDr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2723/08/2022Bacteremia due to RalstoniaSepticemia due to rare non-fermenter - Ralstonia speciesDr. Heer ShahDr. Sameena Khan
2830/08/2022Bacterial MeningitisA case of meningitis due to H. influenzaeDr. Shital AlguleDr. N. R. Gandham
2906/09/2022Stenotrophomonas Infection in BloodNon-fermenter with multi-drug intrinsic resistant infectionDr. Shalini BhaumikDr. Sameena Khan
3013/09/2022Staphylococcus aureus in Neonatal SepticemiaNeonatal septicemia due to MRSADr. Heer ShahDr. N. R. Gandham
3112/07/2023PANDASIsolation of Streptococcus in suspected case of PANDASDr. Heer ShahDr. Preethy Edavaloth
3219/07/2023Isolation of Salmonella from Body FluidIsolation of Salmonella from ascitic fluidDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
3326/07/2023Anaerobic Organism as a PathogenIsolation of Clostridium perfringens from breast tissueDr. Lekshmi RDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3402/08/2023Pyrexia of Unknown OriginA case of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Rajashri Patil
3514/08/2023Japanese EncephalitisA case of Japanese encephalitisDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
3623/08/2023Slow Virus DiseasesA case of Subacute sclerosing panencephalitisDr. Shital AlguleDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3729/08/2023Acanthamoeba KeratitisA case of Acanthamoeba keratitisDr. Lekshmi RDr. Sameena Khan
3806/09/2023TetanusA case of tetanusDr. Shital AlguleDr. Shahzad Mirza
3913/09/2023MalariaA case of malariaDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Savita Bhatia
4003/10/2023Tubercular MeningitisA case of tubercular meningitisDr. Shital AlguleDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4118/10/2023Trichosporon asahiiA case of Trichosporon asahiiDr. Lekshmi RDr. Rajashri Patil
4201/11/2023Chryseobacterium indologenesA case of Chryseobacterium indologenes isolated from urine sampleDr. Shital AlguleDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4322/11/2023Slide DiscussionSection appendix with Taenia, E. vermicularis, E. granulosusDr. Heer ShahDr. Prachi Athavale
4429/11/2023Colistin Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniaeColistin resistant Klebsiella pneumoniaeDr. Lekshmi RDr. Shahzad Mirza
4506/12/2023SSIA case of anaerobic infection in SSIDr. Shital AlguleDr. Preethy Edavaloth
4626/12/2023CAUTIA case of CAUTIDr. Shital AlguleDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
4727/12/2023Vaccine-Induced CaseVaccine-induced case of PolioDr. Heer ShahDr. Shahzad Mirza
4803/01/2024Saprophytic Infection of NailIsolation of Aerobasidium pullulans from nail sampleDr. Shital AlguleDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4923/01/2024Surgical WoundsA silent threat to surgical wounds: A mysterious and tenacious bugDr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Lekshmi R
5024/01/2024AspergillomaIsolation of Aspergillus fumigatus from CSF sampleDr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde

Group Discussion Schedule
Sr.No. Date Topic Name of Faculty
103/01/22Neutralizing AntibodiesDr. Sameena Khan
231/01/22Emerging Pathogen C. aurisDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
302/02/22Morphology of HIV VirusDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
416/02/22Stool Microscopy: Artifact vs OrganismDr. Sameena Khan
502/03/22Sample Acceptance/RejectionDr. N. K. Das
609/03/22Selection of Culture MediaDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
723/03/22Sample ProcessingDr. Sameena Khan
806/04/22Selective Culture MediaDr. N. K. Das
920/04/22Colony Morphology DescriptionDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1004/05/22Cell Mediated ImmunityDr. Nikunja Das
1118/05/22Lab Investigation of Autoimmunity and Infectious DiseaseDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1201/06/22Oxidase TestDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1315/06/22Hanging Drop TestDr. R. A. Patil
1429/06/22Urease TestDr. Sameena Khan
1506/07/22Morphology of ParasiteDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1620/07/22Pure Culture ProcessingDr. Sameena Khan
1703/08/22HHV ClassificationDr. Shahzad Mirza
1817/08/22Hydatid CystDr. R. A. Patil
1907/09/22BartonellaDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2008/10/22MIC & MBCDr. N. K. Das
2119/10/22Stool Preservation TechniqueDr. Sameena Khan
2202/11/22Nosocomial InfectionDr. R. A. Patil
2309/11/22Arterial Blood Gas AnalysisDr. N. K. Das
2423/11/22Microbiology MuseumDr. R. A. Patil
2507/12/22Colonizer/PathogensDr. Sameena Khan
2621/12/22LRTI/DRTIDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2713/01/23Germ Tube TestDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2813/01/23Germ Tube TestDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2925/01/23Decarboxylation TestDr. Sameena Khan
3008/02/23Various Culture MethodsDr. Prachi Athavale
3122/02/23Physiology of BacteriaDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
3201/03/23AMSPDr. Shahzad Mirza
3308/03/23Recent Updates about H3N2Dr. Deepali Desai
3429/03/23Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease in ChildrenDr. Prachi Athavale
3505/04/23Infections Due to Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative BacilliDr. Prachi Athavale
3619/04/23Bacterial Lobar PneumoniaDr. Chanda Vyawahare
3703/05/23Classification of BacteriaDr. Deepali Desai
3817/05/23Automated Methods for Bacterial IdentificationDr. Prachi Athavale
3924/05/23Types of MediaDr. Deepali Desai
4009/06/23Gram Positive Bacilli in BloodDr. Prachi Athavale
4122/07/23Filamentous BacilliDr. Deepali Desai
4209/08/23A Case of Infectious MononucleosisDr. Shahzad Mirza
4320/09/23Pyrexia of Unknown OriginDr. Prachi Athavale
4425/10/23Anaerobic Gram Positive BacilliDr. Savita Bhatia
4504/11/23PhaeohyphomycosisDr. C. R. Vyawahare
4608/11/23Anaerobic Culture MethodsDr. Deepali Desai
4725/11/23Basic Overview of MycologyDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
4802/12/23Covid JN.1 VariantDr. Sameena Khan
4913/12/23Approach in Practical ExamDr. Tejashree Nare
5023/12/23Calculation Formulas to Assess the PrevalenceDr. Preethy Edavaloth
5117/01/24Toxigenic Nasopharyngeal DiphtheriaDr. Deepali Desai
5231/01/24ObelisksDr. Savita Bhatia

P.G. Student Presentations by Date and Faculty
Sr.No. Date Topic P.G. Student Faculty
106/01/2022Cryptococcal AgDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Sameena Khan
212/02/2022Antibody TitrationDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Sameena Khan
326/02/2022Urine Keaton testDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Sahjid MukhidaDr. Shahzad Mirza
412/03/2022Sample collection for serology testDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
526/03/2022Serum and plasma separationDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Sameena Khan
616/04/2022Centrifugation Methods for serology testingDr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Shahzad Mirza
714/05/2022Complete Blood Count and HemogramDr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Shahzad Mirza
828/05/2022Blood Sugar (Fasting and PPBS)Dr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. R. A. Patil
911/06/2022Standard Agglutination TestDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. N. K. Das
1025/06/2022Rapid Diagnostic TestDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Shahzad Mirza
1102/07/2022Lab diagnosis of MalariaDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Sameena Khan
1216/07/2022Lab diagnosis of FilariaDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1313/08/2022Serology tests for fungiDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. Sameena Khan
1427/08/2022Serology test for parasitesDr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer ShahDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
1503/09/2022Occult Blood for StoolDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer ShahDr. N. K. Das
1616/09/2022Latex Agglutination testDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer ShahDr. Sameena Khan
1710/12/2022Malaria-ELISADr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
1822/10/2022Serology - Lupus antibody detectionDr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Lekshmi RDr. N. K. Das
1905/11/2022Serology: Automated Urine analyzerDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer ShahDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2019/11/2022Serology: Molecular test of Zika VirusDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer ShahDr. N. K. Das
2101/10/2023Urine Routine MicroscopyDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer ShahDr. Jyoti Ajagunde
2220/01/2023Serology: Standard Agglutination test for VibrioDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
2310/02/2023Weil-Felix testDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Lekshmi R / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
2425/02/2023Indirect Immunofluorescence AssayDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Shahzad Mirza
2504/03/2023Types of AntibodiesDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. R. A. Patil
2611/03/2023Microscopic agglutination for detection of LeptospiraDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
2718/03/2023HypersensitivityDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. C. R. Vyawahare
2801/04/2023Mechanism of graft rejectionDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Rajashri Patil
2929/04/2023ImmunoprophylaxisDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
3012/05/2023Detection of AutoantibodiesDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. N. K. Das
3127/05/2023Assays for Antigen detectionDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Shahzad Mirza
3210/06/2023ELISA for detection of viral antigensDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3324/06/2023Immunology: Vaccination ScheduleDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Sameena Khan
3408/07/2023Diagnostic Techniques for SerologyDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. R. A. Patil
3522/07/2023Principles of Immunological TestingDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. N. K. Das
3605/08/2023ELISA: Technique and ApplicationsDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Shahzad Mirza
3719/08/2023Quantitative and Qualitative TestsDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. C. R. Vyawahare
3802/09/2023Serology: Advanced TechniquesDr. Sahjid Mukhida / Dr. Sriram Kannuri / Dr. Shalini Bhaumik / Dr. Shital Algule / Dr. Heer Shah / Dr. Sundip MukherjeeDr. Rajashri Patil

Mentorship Details (2022-2023 Batch)
Sr. No Mentor Roll No Name of the Students
1 Dr. Chanda R. Vyawahare 21191
21192
21193
21194
21195
21196
21197
21198 		Sakore Samrudhii Ravindrakumar
Saksham Dhokwal
Sakshi Chhabra
Sakshi Dattatray Gund
Salve Siddhant Nitin
Samiksha Sunil Deshpande
Samriddhi Sachin Gandhi
Sandipta Singha
2 Dr. Rajashri Patil 21199
21200
21201
21202
21203
21205
21206
21207 		Saniya Ramteke
Sarvesh Sabane
Saumya Singh
Saurabh Kedia
Shaikh Sohil Akbar
Shaniya Khan
Shatakshi Arvind Dahiwalkar
Shatakshi Tiwari
4 Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza 21208
21209
21210
21211
21212
21213
21214
21215 		Shelke Rutuja Rajabhau
Shivani Dubey
Shivani Yadav
Shreeyansh Shreekant Lal
Shreya
Shreya Sharma
Shreya Singh
Shristi Mishra
5 Dr. Sameena Khan 21216
21217
21218
21219
21220
21221
21222
21223 		Shubham Shekhar
Shubhangi Thard
Shweta Pathak
Simanto Debnath
Siya Swami
Sneha Singh
Sneha Singh
Sohini Mazumder
6 Dr. Prachi Athavale 21224
21225
21226
21228
21229
21230
21231 		Sonawane Soham Abhijit
Sowani Mehek Chetan
Sthitapragyan Mahakud
Sudeshna Kundu
Suhani Goyal
Sukanya Baruah
Sukriti Kashyap
7 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde 21232
21233
21234
21235
21236
21237
21238
21239 		Tanisha Agarwal
Taniya Agarwal
Tatireddy Nithin Reddy
Tiya Anna Thomas
Triloki Nath Dixit
Triveni Lodhi
Trupti Vijay Thorat
Tupe Pranjal Sachin
8 Mrs. Deepali Desai 21240
21241
21242
21243
21244
21245
21246
21247 		Vanika Singh
Varun Prakash Sikka
Varun Rahul Bhadre
Varun Varma
Vedika Singh
Vidhi Garg
Vidushee Manchanda
Vikrant Gade
9 Mr. Amitesh Datta 21248
21249
21250
20142
20226
20228
20233
20247 		Vishal Bhardwaj
Vishwakarma Anish Ajay
Wani Swarangi Rajendra
Patil Prathamesh Bhaiyyasaheb
Tanishq Kakade
Tejas Lawangare
Ukhalkar Jai Santosh
Yash Singh

Integrated Teaching-Classes
Topic Classes
Pyelonephritis Bacteriology of Pyelonephritis
Pathogenesis of pyelonephritis
Clinical features of Pyelonephritis
Treatment of Pyelonephritis
ICU management in Pyelonephritis
Tuberculosis Bacteriology of Tuberculosis
Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
Clinical presentation and complications in Tuberculosis
Laboratory diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Prevention and control of Tuberculosis
Treatment of Tuberculosis
Pneumonia Bacteriology of Pneumonia
Pathogenesis of pneumonia
Clinical features of pneumonia
Prevention & control of Pneumonia
Treatment of Pneumonia
Emergency management of Pneumonia
Medico legal aspects of Pneumonia
HIV Epidemiology of HIV
HIV Virology
Pathogenesis of HIV infection
Clinical features and opportunistic infection in HIV
Diagnosis of HIV infection
Treatment of HIV infection
Critical care management of HIV patients
Prevention & control programme of HIV infection
Medico legal aspects in HIV infection
Enteric fever Bacteriology of Enteric fever
Pathogenesis of Enteric fever
Clinical features of Enteric fever
Treatment of Enteric fever
Prevention & control of Enteric fever
ICU management of Enteric fever

Completed M.D. Dissertations
Sr. No Topic PG Student Name Guide Name
1 Nosocomial pneumonia in (ICU) intensive care unit patients Dr. S.A. Kazmi Dr. MRS. V.Y. Sharma
2 Bacteriological study in suspected neonatal septicaemia Dr. Priya Dhumal Dr. R.P. Nagdawne
3 Role of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis and the utility of Ziehl-Neelsen staining Dr. Vandana Verma Dr. S.S. Chandanwale
4 Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamases from various clinical samples Dr. Shital Kambale Dr. R.P. Nagdawane
5 Study of bacterial vaginosis in women of reproductive age by pH determination, direct gram stain and Giemsa stain of vaginal discharge Dr. Amit Rangari Dr. R.P. Chandanwale
6 An assessment of the carcinogenicity of various infant milk formulare by microbiological and biochemical methods Dr. Shweta Dixit Dr. Asha Singh
7 Bacterial profile and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in clinically diagnosed urinary tract infections Dr. Dharmesh Singh Dr. R.P. Nagdawne
8 Microbial profile of aural discharges (Otorrhoea) & antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the common isolates Dr. Pallavi Tatte Dr. Nageshwari Gandham
9 Study of susceptibility pattern of mycobacterial isolates from patients of pulmonary tuberculosis Dr. Shilpa Lagali Dr. MRS. V.Y. Sharma
10 Study of detection of human rotavirus in stool specimen by ELISA technique & association of enteric pathogens in childhood diarrhea Dr. Dipali Chavan Dr. R.P. Nagdawne
11 A comparative antimicrobial analysis of various root canal irrigating solutions on endodontic pathogens: In-Vitro Study Dr. Abhinav Misuriya Dr. Shalini Aggarwal
12 Microbial etiological agents in chronic periodontitis Dr. Manpreet Kaur Dr. R.P. Nagdawne
13 Identification of fungal infections in suspected clinical samples of superficial fungal infection and anti-fungal susceptibility testing Dr. Arnob Mandol Dr. G.B. Matnani
14 Serodiagnosis of dengue antibodies in suspected cases of dengue fever by Elisa technique Dr. Suruchi Sharma Dr. V.Y. Sharma
15 Comparative study of the prevalence of intestinal parasites in HIV-reactive and NON-reactive individuals Dr. Saikat Bhawal Dr. R.P. Nagdawne
16 Incidence of healthcare associated infection and antibiotic resistance of isolates in critical care patients of a tertiary care hospital Dr. Ajay Kumar Dr. R. N. Misra
17 Isolation and identification of Acinetobacter species with special reference to antibiotic resistance Dr. Neetu Gupta Dr. N. R. Gandham
18 Isolation and identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and detection of multi-drug resistance tuberculosis Dr. Mukesh Sharma Dr. R.N. Misra
19 Incidence of sepsis in the neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates Dr. Purbasha Ghosh Dr. R.N. Misra
20 To compare the microbial colonization and patient’s comfort with absorbable and non-absorbable suture material in extraction socket suturing Dr. S. S. Dusane Dr. Kalyani Bhate
21 To evaluate efficacy of manuka honey dressing in the treatment of infected socket Dr. Suraj Pradip Jabde Dr. Pushkar Waknis
22 Documentation of the spectrum of microbiological flora and their antibiotic sensitivity in oral infections in local population in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra Dr. Asmita Maruti Phirange Dr. Pushkar Waknis
23 Prospective study of anaerobic isolates from deep-seated wound infections encountered in a tertiary care hospital Dr. Retina Paul Dr. R. N. Misra
24 Spectrum and prevalence of fungi in soft tissue infections in a tertiary care hospital Dr. Moumita Sardar Dr. N. R. Gandham
25 Isolation of bacteria in acute diarrheal diseases in pediatric age group of patients attending a tertiary care hospital and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates Dr. Indranath Roy Dr. Dakshayani P Pandit
26 Comparison of efficacies of 5% Povidone-iodine solution and 0.2% Chlorhexidine solution in controlling bacteremia in patients undergoing surgical removal of mandibular third molar Dr. Faza Siddiqui Dr. Kalyani Bhate
27 The isolation and identification of non-fermenting organisms and their antibiogram from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital Dr. Nabamita Chaudhury Dr. R.N. Misra
28 To isolate and identify the B-lactamases in Enterobacteriaceae among community acquired infections in a tertiary care hospital Dr. Shahzad Beg. Mirza Dr. R.N. Misra
29 Antibiotic resistance pattern of bacteria isolated from cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital Dr. Sopia Mukherjee Dr. R.N. Misra
30 A study of risk factors, occurrence and etiology of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in critical care unit of Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center Dr. Izna Dr. N.R. Gandham
31 Role of nitric oxide in pathogenesis of dengue fever Dr. Prachi Bhide Dr. D.P. Pandit
32 Study of colistin susceptibility and clinical profile of CRAB and CRE isolates from tertiary care hospital Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Dr. N.R. Gandham
33 Evaluation of rapid diagnostic method for molecular characterization of MDR genes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from western part of India Dr. Sahjid Saddrudin Mukhida Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
34 Correlation between clinical features and immunological parameters with viral load in COVID-positive patients Dr. Sriram Kannuri Dr. Rajashri Patil

PhD Thesis Information
S.No Guide Topic PhD Student Year of Completion
1 Dr. D.P. Pandit Cross Sectional Study to determine Sero prevalence of Brucellosis and pattern of Haematological, Biochemical and Immunological parameters in patients with Febrile Illness Dr. Shraddha Gunjal 2022
2 Dr. R.N. Misra Molecular characterization of extended spectrum of β lactamases producing hospital and community acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae infections Dr. Deepali Desai 2023


Completed Dissertation Topics with Biotechnology Institution
Sr. No Year Topic Student Name Guide Name
1 2022 An assessment of minocycline sensitivity in multidrug-resistant Gram Negative isolates in a tertiary care center of Western Maharashtra Ms. Janhavi Waje Dr. N.K. Das
2 2022 A Study Based on Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections In Intensive Care Units (ICU) In a Tertiary Care Hospital Ms. Akanksha Dhanraj Patil Dr. Shahzad Mirza

Ongoing PG Students Dissertation
Sr. No. Topic Guide PG Student Year
1 A Study On Culture Based Screening Of Aerobic Microbial Flora In Chronic Leg Ulcers. Dr. N. R. Gandham Dr. Lekshmi R 2022-2025
2 A Study Of Microbial Profile Of Bloodstream Infections In Critical Care Units In A Tertiary Care Hospital Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Dr. Algule Shital Sopan 2022-2025
3 Prevalence and Molecular Characterisation of Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa In The Critical Areas Of A Tertiary Care Centre In Western Maharashtra. Dr. Rajashri Patil Dr. Shah Heer Anill 2022-2025
4 A Study Of Epidemiology And Virulence Factors Of Candida Species In Candidemia With Special Reference To Candida auris Dr. N. R. Gandham Dr. Sudip Mukherjee 2022-2025
5 Phenotypic Characterisation, Virulence Determination and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Enterococci from patients with Urinary Tract Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Dr. Chanda R. Vyawahare Dr. Shazia Khan 2023-2026
6 Clinicomycological Profile Of Dermatomycosis In A Tertiary Care Centre Dr. Rajashri Patil Dr. Diganta Banerjee 2023-2026
7 Clinico-Microbiological Characterisation Of Patients Diagnosed With Mycobacterium Leprae Infection In A Tertiary Care Setup Dr. Shahzad Mirza Dr. Vandna Kumari 2023-2026

Ongoing PhD Students Thesis
Sr. No. Topic Guide PhD Student Date of Enrollment
1 AMSP in India-Status quo and the way forward –A Delphi consensus approach Dr. N.R. Gandham Dr. Shahzad Mirza -
2 The role of Microbiota and HPV in cervical oncogenesis Dr. N.R. Gandham Bhagyashri Patl-Takbhate -
3 Phenotypic and molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors among Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Western part of Maharashtra Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Ms. Snehal M. Deshmukhe -
4 Study on Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) genotyping and mutation analysis in HBV positive patients in tertiary care Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Ms. Manisha Mukesh Ratnparkhi -
5 AMSP in India-Status quo and the way forward –A Delphi consensus approach Dr. N.R. Gandham Dr. Shahzad Mirza -
6 The role of Microbiota and HPV in cervical oncogenesis Dr. N.R. Gandham Bhagyashri Patl-Takbhate -
7 Phenotypic and molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors among Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Western part of Maharashtra Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Ms. Snehal M. Deshmukhe -
8 Study on Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) genotyping and mutation analysis in HBV positive patients in tertiary care Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Ms. Manisha Mukesh Ratnparkhi -

Dissertation with Pulmonary Department
Sr. No. Year Project Title PG Student Guide
1 2019-2022 Assessing Effectiveness of Cheap and Practical Ways of Sputum Disinfection for Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Home Scenario Dr. Kiran Ashok Balani Dr. Tushar Sahasrabudhe

Year 2022
Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Invited at Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry for CME and Workshop on “Role of Imaging in Diagnosis of Wound Infection” to Chair a session on Illuminate - A Step into Comprehensive Wound Assessment and as Guest Speaker for the session on “Illuminate - Clinical study and cases presentation from Microbiology Perspective”.
2 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Invited as a panelist for sharing valuable inputs and expertise at 3rd Diagnostics Leadership Summit, 2021 organized by Elets Techno Media Pvt. Ltd.
3 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded for special efforts as an Organizing Committee member at the UNMESH Science Festival for UG, PG, Interns, Ph.D. scholars, and young budding faculty on 17th -18th March 2021.
4 Dr. Rajashri Patil Associate Professor Deposited 17 strains in the NCMR-NCCS National Centre for Microbial Resource.
5 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded for special effort as an Organizing Committee member at the Science Festival on 2nd & 3rd March, 2022, conducted online through Zoom platform.
6 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Awarded the appreciation certificate for receiving the award of First Place in the design of Molecular Lab by the Department of Microbiology Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research Institute in ACCENDO-2020 on occasion of Teacher’s Day dated 5th September 2022.
7 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded the “Dr. P.D. Patil Young Researcher Award” for the Year 2021-22 dated 5th September 2022.
8 Dr. N. R. Gandham Professor and HOD Chaired a session and was also Judge for oral paper presentation at the MahaMicroCon-2022 XXVI-Maharashtra Chapter Conference of IAMM. Theme: “Molecular Epidemiology” held at BJ Government Medical College, Pune on the 17th and 18th of September 2022.
9 Dr. Shalini Bhaumik JR III Presented a paper for “Dr. Late P. M. Khare Junior Best Research Paper” Award. Best three papers including hers were shortlisted from 43 papers for the same, in the MahaMicroCon-2022 XXVI-Maharashtra Chapter Conference of IAMM. Theme: “Molecular Epidemiology” held at BJ Government Medical College, Pune on the 17th and 18th of September 2022.
10 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Presented Token of Gratitude for sharing valuable insights at the 4th Elets Diagnostics Leadership Summit 2022 organized by Elets and CrelioHealth on 22-23rd March 2022.
11 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Participated in the Online course NIeCer 103: Scientific Writing in Health Research with a score of 86% organized by ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology on 13th March 2022.
12 Mr. Amitesh Datta Demonstrator Secured Second Place in the Indo-US Workshop held on 21st -27th March 2022 conducted by the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru under the Department of Science and Technology, Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) scheme.
13 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Awarded the certificate by City Tuberculosis Elimination Center, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) as recognition for her efforts and contribution towards ending Tuberculosis on 24 March 2022.
14 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Held 2nd Runner Up (Third Prize) in the E-Quiz Competition for PG Students (by Diagnostic Division of CAHO) on 19th March 2022.
15 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Secured 2nd place in ‘World Antibiotic Awareness Week’- National PG Seminar competition at Vinayaka Mission Kirupanada Variyar Medical College, Salem held from 22nd-23rd Nov 2021.
16 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Felicitated with memento on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day 1st July 2022 organized by Inner Wheel Club of Nigdi Pride Chapter No. 5907 International Inner Wheel Theme 2022-23 Work Wonders.
17 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Invited as a speaker in Scientific Symposium on “Invasive Fungal Infections Update” organized by BSV bringing life to life and he spoke on Current Epidemiological Trends and Diagnostic Challenges in IFI held on August 4th 2022, Thursday 11.30 am -01.30 pm at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Seminar Hall, 5th Floor, New Hi-Tech Building.
18 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Appreciation certificate: First place in the design of Molecular lab organized by Department of Microbiology Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research Institute in ACCENDO-2020 on occasion of Teacher’s Day (5th September 2022).
19 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Dr. P.D. Patil Young Researcher Award” for the Year 2021-22 on occasion of Teachers Day (5th September 2021).
20 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Won 2nd prize with Rs. 5000/- Cash in oral paper presentation in “Annual Conference of Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine” Practical Approach by the Experts organized by the department of Respiratory Medicine on 25th December 2022, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune.
21 Miss Ansika Ahuja MSc. Medical Microbiology I Won 2nd prize with Rs. 2500/- Cash in poster presentation in “Annual Conference of Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine” Practical Approach by the Experts organized by the department of Respiratory Medicine on 25th December 2022, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune.

Year 2023
Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Appreciation certificate from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidhyapeeth, Pune for the year 2022-23 in recognition of receiving National Tuberculosis Elimination Centre (PCMC) on the occasion of Teachers Day (5th September 2023).
2 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor National Tuberculosis Elimination Program as a recognition for her efforts and contribution towards ending Tuberculosis on 24th March 2023 City Tuberculosis Elimination Centre (PCMC).
3 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor Awarded certificate of appreciation for being registered as a Nikshay Mitra under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan City Tuberculosis Elimination Centre (PCMC).
4 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded appreciation certificate from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidhyapeeth, Pune for the year 2022-23 in recognition of receiving Best Case Report 2022 from Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (ILDVL) on the occasion of Teachers Day (5th September 2023).
5 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Awarded for participation as Judge at the Unmesh 2023 Science Festival on 12th & 13th April 2023 Research and Development Cell of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune.
6 Mr. Amitesh Datta Tutor and Ph.D. Scholar Presented poster and Awarded 1st Prize and cheque of 1000 Rupees on 18th March 2023 at G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, N Delhi at the 1st Quarter Meet of IAMM Delhi Chapter.
7 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida and Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Awarded Scholarship for the academic year 2022-2023. They received a scholarship of 30000/- rupees each in cash presented on the 26th March 2023 by Metroplus Foundation in MEDENGAGE SCHOLARSHIP SUMMIT.
8 Ms. Anshika Ahuja MSc. Medical Microbiology First Year Student Gold Medal for obtaining First Position in the university degree program B.Sc. Microbiology in the year 2022, JECRC University, Jaipur.

Department Achievements
  • The Microbiology department achieved 7% accuracy in the 114th IAMM EQAS Evaluation Report conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and obtained 75/76 Marks in Bacteriology and Serology.
  • The department participated in the Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology (IATP) External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS) for Microscopy in 2023 and scored Grade A.
  • The department participated in the External Quality Assurance Program (EQAS July-2023) for Medical Mycology at Mycology Division, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGI), scoring 80% with "Good" performance.
  • Shahzad Mirza, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, was awarded an appreciation award for outstanding and stellar efforts in making the Patient Safety Week a success.
  • Preethy Edavaloth, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, who was a Senior Resident for the last year, has cleared the DNB Microbiology Exams Part I (Theory) & Part II (Practical), conducted in April 2023 and August 2023, respectively.
  • Deepali Desai, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, successfully completed the basic course in biomedical research as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), scoring 67% in the Proctored Examination (July 2023).
  • Shital Algule, Junior Resident in the Department of Microbiology, successfully completed the basic course in biomedical research as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), scoring 58% in the Proctored Examination (July 2023).
  • Third-year UG student Ellora Pandey presented a paper titled "Urinary tract infection caused by an emerging multi-drug resistant Myroides species - A case report" at the 12th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS), which will be published in BMC, 2023, (Suppl 17):29,2.
  • Shahzad Mirza, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, contributed as a judge for the “Innovation Stall Competition” at the regional meet held at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune on 16th December, 2023.

Conference and Webinar Participation - 2022

# Participant Designation Event Date Role
1 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Antimicrobials: Awareness and Appropriateness 2nd January 2022 Delegate
2 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Two Day International Scientific Writing Workshop 8th -9th January 2022 Delegate
3 Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza Associate Professor Two Day International Scientific Writing Workshop 8th -9th January 2022 Delegate
4 Dr. Prachi Athavale Two Day International Scientific Writing Workshop 8th -9th January 2022 Delegate
5 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Two Day International Scientific Writing Workshop 8th -9th January 2022 Delegate
6 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Two Day International Scientific Writing Workshop 8th -9th January 2022 Delegate
7 Dr. Rajashri Patil 3rd edition of BUG TALES webinar 22nd January 2022 Delegate
8 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Multi speciality” 23rd January 2022 Delegate
9 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Medical Education and Learning Point Hospital Infection Prevention And Control 29th January 2022 Delegate
10 Jyoti Ajagunde Webinar on Multispecialty, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 6th February 2022 Delegate
11 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Multispecialty, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 6th February 2022 Delegate
12 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Webinar on Multispecialty, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 6th February 2022 Delegate
13 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Medical Education and Learning Point, Diagnostics Day-4, Paschim Vihar, Delhi, 110063 12th February 2022 Delegate
14 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Evidence-to-Action: Standard Treatment Guidelines'' Certificate No. DSPRUD ECHO STG series/214 Organized by the Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (DSPRUD) and ECHO India Trust, Delhi 12th February 2022 Delegate
15 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Superspeciality Approach to speciality Cases organized by Indian Medical Association, Nanded 13th February 2022 Delegate
16 Dr. Sameena Khan Webinar on “Decoding Antibiograms” organized by BD India 16th February 2022 Delegate
17 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Webinar on “Decoding Antibiograms” organized by BD India 16th February 2022 Delegate
18 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Decoding Antibiograms” organized by BD India 16th February 2022 Delegate
19 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Webinar on “Decoding Antibiograms” organized by BD India 16th February 2022 Delegate
20 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Webinar on “National Workshop on WHONET”, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai - 600127 16th February 2022 Delegate
21 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “National Workshop on WHONET”, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai - 600127 16th February 2022 Delegate
22 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III Webinar on “National Workshop on WHONET”, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai - 600127 16th February 2022 Delegate
23 Dr. Shalini Bhaumik JR III Webinar on “National Workshop on WHONET”, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai - 600127 16th February 2022 Delegate
24 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Differential Diagnosis and Management of the Day Today Clinical Ailments, Indian Association Sangali Branch 20th February 2022 Delegate
25 Dr. N.R. Gandham Webinar on “Export Controls Relating to Intangible Technology Transfers (ITT) and SCOMET”, Virtual, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India 23rd February 2022 Delegate
26 Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das “Workshop on Curriculum Outcome Analysis”, Jointly organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth’s University Centre for Professional Education and Faculty Development (UCPE & FD), & Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) 22nd October 2021 Delegate
27 Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das “Advanced Workshop in Newer Methods of Assessment”, Jointly organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth’s University Centre for Professional Education and Faculty Development (UCPE & FD), & Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) 1st November 2021 Delegate
28 Dr. Sriram Kannuri, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Module on Hepatitis-A”, Organized by Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Beed in association with Indian Medical Association, Beed 26th February 2022 Delegate
29 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III 45th Annual Conference of Mumbai Hematology Group, Mumbai 7th March 2022 to 13th March 2022 Delegate
30 Mr. Amitesh Datta Operational Training on MTBDRplus and MTBDRsl organized by Biomerix Company 23rd February to 25th February 2022 Delegate
31 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor “CHET HICCON-2021”, A National level e-CME, Department of Microbiology at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram 9th March 2022 Delegate
32 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor “CHET HICCON-2021”, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram 9th March 2022 Delegate
33 Mr. Amitesh Datta Workshop on Good Clinical Practice; organized by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik Dindori Road, Mhasrul, Nashik - 422004 10th March 2022 Delegate
34 Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza Associate Professor Online Workshop on 'Evidence-to-Action: Standard Treatment Guidelines' The Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (DSPRUD) and ECHO India Trust 12th March 2022 Delegate
35 Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida World Kidney Day, World TB Day and International Women's Day, Indian Medical Association Mumbai Branch, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 13th March 2022 Delegate
36 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor 8th International Sysmex Scientific Seminar Advances in the Evaluation and Management of Haematolymphoid Malignancies, Organized by Sysmex, lighting the way with Diagnostics Japanese company headquartered in Kobe 14th March 2022 Delegate
37 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor 8th International Sysmex Scientific Seminar Sysmex Transfusion Medicine: Donor. Patients. Our Solutions., Sysmex, lighting the way with Diagnostics Japanese company headquartered in Kobe 15th March 2022 Delegate
38 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor 8th International Sysmex Scientific Seminar Critical Care in Infection Management, Organized by Sysmex, lighting the way with Diagnostics Japanese company headquartered in Kobe 16th March 2022 Delegate
39 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III E-learning Module: Clinical Updates and Innovation in Tuberculosis for 2022, Medical Learning Hub Online Platform 19th and 20th March 2022 Delegate
40 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Oncology Webinar, Indian Medical Association Mumbai Branch, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 20th March 2022 Delegate
41 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III E-learning Module Can Artificial Intelligence Transform TB Care, Medical Learning Hub Online Platform 23rd March 2022 Delegate
42 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Online CME on Tuberculosis: Recent Updates and Emerging Challenges, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 23rd March 2022 Delegate
43 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Allergic Rhinitis Webinar, Indian Medical Association Mumbai Branch, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 23rd March 2022 Delegate
44 Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde, Dr. Sriram Kannuri, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Microquest 2 “Quiz Webinar on Tuberculosis” Society of Clinical Microbiologists, Mumbai and BD India 24th March 2022 Delegate
45 Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Webinar on “Updates in Diagnosis of Tuberculosis, BD India in association with Yashoda Group of Hospitals, Hyderabad 25th March 2022 Delegate
46 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Online CME on Pathology Updates, Association of Practicing Pathologist-India 27th March 2022 Delegate
47 Dr. Rajashri Patil Updates in Diagnosis and Management of Drug Resistance TB, BD India in Association with KIMSHHEALTH Trivandrum 28th March 2022 Delegate
48 Mr. Amitesh Datta Indo-US Workshop, Conducted by the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru under the Department of Science and Technology, Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) scheme 21st March to 27th March 2022 Delegate
49 Dr. Sriram Kannuri, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Shital Algule, Dr. Lekshmi R JR III and JR II 14th Annual Workshop on Basic and Molecular Diagnostics in Mycology, Conducted by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai 30th March to 2nd April 2022 Delegate
50 Dr. N.R. Gandham J.Mitra Scientific Webinar Series on the Topic “Emerging Trends in Dengue Diagnosis” Organized by J.Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd. 20th May 2022 Delegate
51 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III e-Learning module titled “Treatment of TB, MDR TB & Case Presentation: New Regimens for TB & MDR TB” Organized by Medical Learning Hub 23rd April 2022 Delegate
52 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Multi Speciality Organized by Indian Medical Association Mumbai Branch, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 24th April 2022 Delegate
53 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III e-Learning module titled “Why should you screen for MDR in any suspected case” Organized by Medical Learning Hub 30th April 2022 Delegate
54 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III e-Learning module titled “Treatment of TB, MDR TB & Case Presentation: New Regimens for TB & MDR TB” Organized by Medical Learning Hub 5th May 2022 Delegate
55 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III e-Learning module titled “ADR & Drug Interactions With ATT & HIV Drugs” organized by Medical Learning Hub 19th May 2022 Delegate
56 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III “Immucor APAC webinar session on ABO Isoagglutinin Titration” Organized by IMMUCOR 19th May 2022 Delegate
57 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Meniscus of Oncology Conference 2022 Organized by Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad & TYACAN (Teen & Young Adult Cancer), Indore and Manage Health Foundation, Ahmedabad 21st & 22nd May 2022 Delegate
58 Mr. Amitesh Datta Microbiology updates-4 (Online), Organized by Medical Education & Learning Point MELAP 21st May 2022 Delegate
59 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III The Preceptorship Programme 2022 for the following modules Day 1 – 23 May 2022 Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) And Interpretation Of The Medical Literature Investigation Of Abnormal LFTs Day 2 – 24 May 2022 Benign Liver Diseases And How To Diagnose Them: Fibrosing Nodular Hyperplasia, Hemangioma, Hepatic Adenomas And Hepatic Cysts Is Cirrhosis Present? Diagnosis Of Cirrhosis, Non Invasive Markers And When To Biopsy Day 3 – 25 May 2022 Progression Of Liver Disease From Cirrhosis To Decompensation Overview Of Biliary Diseases 23rd & 25th May 2022 Delegate
60 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III “Virtual Thyroid Update” as a faculty member: webinar code: MMC/WEB/2022/F-015495 Organized by Indian Medical Association, Aurangabad 25th May 2022 Delegate
61 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “World No Tobacco Day” webinar code: MMC/WEB/2022/F-015522 Indian Medical Association Mumbai Branch, IMA House, Haji Ali, Mumbai 29th May 2022 Delegate
62 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Singapore Hepatology Conference 2022 (Day 1: Chronic Hepatitis B, Day 4: HCC Symposium) Organized by Singapore 30th May to 2nd June 2022 Delegate
63 Dr. Nageswari Gandham 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
64 Dr. Chanda R. Vyawahare 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
65 Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das Associate Professor 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
66 Dr. Rajashri Patil Associate Professor 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
67 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
68 Dr. Sameena Khan 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
69 Dr. Prachi V. Athavale 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
70 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
71 Mrs. Deepali Desai 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
72 Mr. Amitesh Datta 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
73 Miss Ankita Navale 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
74 Dr. Tanmay Bhagwatkar 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
75 Dr. Uzair Khan 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
76 Dr. Preethy Edavaloth 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
77 Dr. Shalini Bhaumik 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
78 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
79 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
80 Dr. Heer Shah JR II 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
81 Dr. Algule Shital Sopan JR II 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
82 Dr. Lekshmi R JR II 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
83 Mr. Vishal Pawar MSc Medical Microbiology Student 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” (on Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship) organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune-18 3rd & 4th June 2022 Resource Person
84 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Research Methods and Research Methodology 18th June Delegate
85 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on “Challenges of Setting up a BMT unit, in LMIC 19th June, 2022 Delegate
86 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Virtual meeting Sickle Cell Disease An update (2022) 19th June, 2022 Delegate
87 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Online 1 Day Advanced Excel Training 21st June 2022 Delegate
88 Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das, Dr. Sameena Khan Awareness training course for EMS (ISO 14001:2015) & Green Certification organized by Prerana Consultancy Services 7th April 2022 Delegate
89 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde MAMB-DMH Molecular Workshop 25th to 26th June 2022 Delegate
90 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida E-learning module: What’s New for TB Vaccines & Recommendations to Control Spread of TB Infection 29th June 2022 Delegate
91 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida 2 Hour Live Training Webinar on Data Collection, Data Analysis and Data Interpretation 16th July 2022 Delegate
92 Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida BUG Tales webinar Jointly Hosted by Society of Clinical Microbiologists, Mumbai and BD India 23rd July 2022 Delegate
93 Mr. Amitesh Datta Molecular Epidemiology –Critical Applications in Public Health and Clinical laboratories 26th July 2022 Delegate
94 Dr. Uzair Khan Workshop on No-Clear to Nuclear Medicine at Confluence 2022 Participate in Confluence X Ascension 2022, An International Medical Research and Humanities Conference at Seth GSMC AND KEM Hospital 27th to 31st July 2022 Delegate
95 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida 2 Hour Live Training Webinar on Journal Submission, Discussion and Conclusion 30th July 2022 Delegate
96 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Lactacon 2022 An Initiative: To Step Up for Breast Feeding organized by “Yashoda” Advanced Human Milk Bank & CLMTRC: Department of Paediatrics 7th August 2022 Delegate
97 Dr. Sameena Khan “3T-IBHSc Training course for Health Science 10th to 12th August 2022 Delegate
98 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III A 2 Hour Live Webinar on Plagiarism, Citation and Proofreading 13th August 2022 Delegate
99 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on A novel and rapid platform to generate gram-level antibodies for diagnostics and therapeutic use 16th August 2022 Delegate
100 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Educational Webinar: TORCH Infections - Screening vs. Diagnosis 16th August 2022 Delegate
101 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Webinar on Driving Lab Efficiency with PCR Power 17th August 2022 Delegate
102 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Mentorship “How to Get Published” Webinar - Sage Journals 24th August 2022 Delegate
103 Dr. Shahzad Mirza 6th Advanced National Workshop on Hospital Infection Control organized by HICP Unit, JIPMER Puducherry 23rd to 27th August 2022 Delegate
104 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri ID-ABC-Infectious Diseases-Antibiotics, Bacteria & Core Concepts Workshop 27th August 2022 Delegate
105 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri ID-CON 2022 1st Annual Conference of Infectious Diseases Academic Activities 28th August 2022 Delegate
106 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Completed 15 hours of Certificate Course in “AST Reporting and Beyond” supported by American Society of Microbiology April to August 2022 Delegate
107 Dr. Sameena Khan Reovirus Webinar presented by Prof. Guillermo Zavala 1st September 2022 Delegate
108 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Challenges in Sepsis: Diagnostic and Patient Management 13th September 2022 Delegate
109 Dr. N. R. Gandham, Dr. Chanda Vyawahare, Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde, Mr. Amitesh Datta, Dr. Shalini Bhaumik, Dr. Shital Algule, Dr. Lekshmi R, Dr. Heer Shah MahaMicroCon-2022 XXVI-Maharashtra Chapter Conference of IAMM. Theme: “Molecular Epidemiology” 17th and 18th September 2022 Delegate
110 Mr. Amitesh Datta, Dr. Shalini Bhaumik Hands-on Workshop SARS-Cov-2 Whole Genome Sequencing held at BJ Government Medical College, Pune during MahaMicroCon-2022 XXVI-Maharashtra Chapter Conference of IAMM. Theme: “Molecular Epidemiology” 17th and 18th September 2022 Delegate
111 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida IMPACT 2022 online workshop & conference on “Writing And Reviewing” 15th to 17th September 2022 Delegate
112 Dr. Shahzad Mirza 3rd Annual National Sepsis Forum Meet SEPSISCON 2022. Theme: Sepsis Management: Navigating the Future online Conference 17th and 18th September 2022 Delegate
113 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Mahatelemedicon 2022 under the aegis of Telemedicine Society of India (MH) September 2022 Delegate
114 Mr. Amitesh Datta Microbiology Update -7 (Online) 24th September 2022 Delegate
115 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Webinar on Breaking through RT-Qpcr Boundaries in Gene Expression Analysis 20th September 2022 Delegate
116 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Navigating Peer Review: How to Get Published Webinar 21st September 2022 Delegate
117 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Webinar on Real Time PCR for Molecular Detection and Research of Infectious Pathogens Beyond SARS-COV-2 28th September 2022 Delegate
118 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III How to Get Published Webinar “Open Access and Author Rights” - Sage Journal 19th October 2022 Delegate
119 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Mental Health Day 16th October 2022 Delegate
120 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Endotoxin Testing Platforms: How Traditional Techniques Compare to Recent Industry Developments and How Ease of Use, Productivity, and Data Integrity Can Be Improved 26th October 2022 Delegate
121 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III IAMM PG Assembly organized by PGIMER Chandigarh 6th to 8th October 2022 Delegate
122 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Shalini Bhaumik, Dr. Sriram Kannuri, Dr. Shital Algule, Dr. Lekshmi R, Dr. Heer Shah Startup Conclave 2022 organized by DPU Vidyapeeth and DPU Foundation For Innovation, Incubation And Entrepreneurship 14th October 2022 Delegate
123 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Mental Health Day 16th October 2022 Delegate
124 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Open Access and Author Rights “How To Get Published” Webinar 16th October 2022 Delegate
125 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Osteoporosis Day: Strong Bones For Healthy Aging 20th October 2022 Delegate
126 Mr. Amitesh Datta Tutor / Ph.D Student Clinic and Conference in the SYMRESEARCH 2022 National Conference on Research in the Health and Biomedical Sciences 3rd, 4th, and 5th November 2022 Delegate
127 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III International e-Conference CHET MYCOCON-2022 November 2022 Delegate
128 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III How to Promote Your Article “How To Get Published” Webinar 16th November 2022 Delegate
129 Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education Technology under the supervision of NMC Regional Centre 22nd to 24th November 2022 Delegate
130 Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das Associate Professor 45th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists 24th to 27th November 2022 Delegate
131 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Online CME - "Tackling Multidrug Resistant Pathogens" to commemorate the “World Antibiotic Awareness Week” 22nd November 2022 Delegate
132 Dr. Deepali Desai JR III Two-Day 4th National Level Workshop on NIRF India Rankings 2023 21st and 22nd December 2022 Delegate
133 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Course on VTE Management in Medically Ill Hospitalization 13th December 2022 Delegate
134 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III VTE Management in Surgery: From Risk Assessment to Appropriate Thromboprophylaxis 14th December 2022 Delegate
135 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Course on Moving the Needle in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: Updates and Recommendations 15th December 2022 Delegate
136 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Shalini Bhaumik, Dr. Sriram Kannuri, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Shital Algule, Dr. Lekshmi R, Dr. Heer Shah, Dr. Sundip Mukherjee, Mr. Vishal Pawar, Miss. Ansika Ahuja, Miss. Isha Sangtani Associate Professor, JR, MSc Students Annual Conference of Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 24th and 25th December 2022 Delegate

Year 2023
ID Name Designation Event Date Status
1 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR II A Webinar on Freelancing in medical writing- Ocean of opportunities 23 January 2023 Delegate
2 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Heer Shah Associate Professor, JR II “Advanced National Workshop on Antimicrobial Stewardship” 06th February to 10th February 2023 Delegate
3 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Heer Shah Associate Professor, JR II Investigator meeting of V-AMR project titled “Surveillance of multidrug resistance” 10th February 2023 Delegate
4 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR II CME on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) 6th February 2023 Delegate
5 Amitesh Datta Tutor/Ph.D Student Webinar on “Gamification to Promote Student Engagement in Health Professions Education” 16th February 2023 Delegate
6 Dr. Deepali Desai Assistant Professor Two Days Hands-on Workshop on “Chick Embryo Model For Biomedical Research” 21st & 22nd February 2023 Delegate
7 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Journal club and Journal Scan 23rd February 2023 Delegate
8 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Diagnosis and management of TB and DR TB 11th March 2023 Delegate
9 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III AMR Master class Webinar BUGTALS on Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections 11th March 2023 Delegate
10 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III E-learning Module Titled “Akshay Bharat Diagnosis & Management of DS TB and DR TB” 19th March 2023 Delegate
11 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Sahyadri Hospital Conference on “Cancer Case Discussion-Panel Based” 12th March 2023 Delegate
12 Mr. Amitesh Datta Tutor/Ph.D Student 1st Quarter Meet of IAMM Delhi Chapter 18th March 2023 Delegate
13 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III National CME on Tuberculosis Theme :” Yes! We can End TB!” 18th March 2023 Delegate
14 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on Journal Club and Journal Scan organized by The Indian Myeloma Academic Groupe (IMAGe) 23rd March 2023 Delegate
15 Dr. Heer Shah JR II AIIMS Jodhpur –IIT Jodhpur Joint Conclave and Workshop on stem Cells, Cellular Therapy, Gene Therapy and Tissue Engineering (ICSCTE-2023) 26th -28th March 2023 Delegate
16 Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III AMR Master class 4.0 - Session 2 –Optimization of Blood Culture Practice 29th March 2023 Delegate
17 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Tuberculosis Day conducted in Collaboration with the Indian Chest Society (Haryana Chapter) 24th March 2023 Delegate
18 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Associate Professor, JR III International e-Conference CHET TBCON -2023 on the theme Tuberculosis 30th and 31st March 2023 Delegate
19 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III E-Learning module titled “Clinical Updated & Innovations in Tuberculosis-2023” 15th April 2023 Delegate
20 Amitesh Datta Tutor/Ph.D Student Overview of Whole Genome SequencingPACE# awarded 1 hour of continuing education by ASM 16th April 2023 Delegate
21 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on AMR Masterclass 4.0 - “Optimization of Blood culture Practices for better patient outcomes - Session 2” 29th March 2023 Delegate
22 Dr. Rajashri Patil Associate Professor Successfully Completed Internal Auditor Training of QMS based on ISO 9001:2015 25th – 26th April 2023 Delegate
23 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor 4th World Sepsis Congress One Global Health Threat: Sepsis, Pandemic and Antimicrobial Resistance 25th – 26th April 2023 Delegate
24 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Tuberculosis Day conducted in Collaboration with the Indian Chest Society (Haryana Chapter) 24th March 2023 Delegate
25 Dr. Shahzad Mirza, Dr. Sahjid Mukhida Associate Professor, JR III International e-Conference CHET TBCON -2023 on the theme Tuberculosis 30th and 31st March 2023 Delegate
26 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida, Dr. Sriram Kannuri JR III E-Learning module titled “Clinical Updated & Innovations in Tuberculosis-2023” 15th April 2023 Delegate
27 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on AMR Masterclass 4.0 –Session 3 “Best Practices in Urine Culture for Better Patient Outcomes” 28th April 2023 Delegate
28 Mr. Amitesh Datta Tutor and Ph. D Scholar Overview of Whole Genome SequencingPACE# awarded 1 hour of continuing education by ASM 16th April 2023 Delegate
29 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Training workshop on CME on “Clinical Updates in DRTB” 07th June 2023 Delegate
30 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Participated in the webinar AMR Masterclass 4.0 –Session 5 “Sepsis in paediatric Patients” 28th June 2023 Delegate
31 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Webinar on World Zoonoses Day organized by Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV) 07th July 2023 Delegate
32 Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JR III Antibody titration: Technical aspects and Clinical co-relation 20th July 2023 Delegate
33 Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Online CME Surgical Site Infection Prevention (S.S.I.P) Webinar 29th July 2023 Delegate
34 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor 1st International CME on Viral Hepatitis organized by the Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Rajkot 28th July 2023 Delegate
35 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde, Dr. Prachi Athavale Assistant Professor Rational antimicrobial use – right drug for right bug organized by Department of Microbiology, SKNMC AND GH 27th July 2023 Delegate
36 Dr. Heer Shah JR II Hands-on Workshop “An Encounter With Anaerobes” at FMRC, Mangalore 31st July - 4th August 2023 Delegate
37 Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor Online CME Surgical Site Infection Prevention (S.S.I.P) Webinar 29th July 2023 Delegate
38 Ms. Snehal Deshmukhe, Mrs. Manisha Ratnaparkhi Tutor and Ph. D Scholar Live training webinar on Literature review writing for research scholars 03 September 2023 Delegate
39 Dr. N. R. Gandham, Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Shahzad Mirza Professor and HOD, Associate Professor CPD Workshop/Conference Clinical Mycology Workshop, Lab Diagnostics Workshop 8th, 9th & 10th September 2023 Delegate
40 Dr. Prachi Athavale Assistant Professor National Medicolegal CME 2023 on Prevalent medicolegal Challenges in clinical Practice 17 September 2023 Delegate
41 Dr. C.R. Vyawahare, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Professor, Assistant Professor 15th Annual Workshop On Basic And Molecular Diagnostics in Mycology 20th to 24th September 2023 Delegate
42 Dr. Rajashri Patil, Dr. Sameena Khan, Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Associate Professor, Assistant Professor CME on “Revisiting Emerging And Re-emerging Infections, Recent advances In Diagnosis” 18th September 2023 Delegate
43 Dr. Rajashri Patil Associate Professor Webinar on best of allergy on Impact of Air Pollution on Asthma and allergic rhinitis 30th September 2023 Delegate
44 Dr. Lekshmi R JR 5th National Conference & Workshop on Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices In India ASPICON 2023 29th September to 1 October 2023 Delegate
45 Dr. N. R. Gandham, Dr. Shahzad Mirza Professor and HOD, Associate Professor 5th National Conference & Workshop on Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices In India ASPICON 2023 29th September to 1 October 2023 Delegate
46 Lekshmi R JR Delegate During IAMM PG Assembly 2023 12-14 October 2023 Delegate
47 Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde Assistant Professor National CME on Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore 12-14 October 2023 Delegate
48 Dr. Preethy Edavaloth, Mr. Vishal Pawar, Mrs. Nilima Patil Assistant Professor Hands on Workshop on Broth Micro Dilution Technique 21 October 2023 Delegate
49 Dr. Chanda Vyawahare Professor J. Mitra Scientific Webinar Series on “Diagnosis Of Typhoid Fever” 27th October 2023 Delegate
50 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor CME on New Paradigms for Organ Donation and Transplantation Program 29th October 2023 Delegate
51 Dr. Prachi Athavale, Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde, Ms. Snehal Deshmukhe, Mrs. Manisha Ratnaparkhi, Ms. Snehal Wagh Assistant Professor, Tutor and Ph. D Scholar Technology Workshop on Flow Cytometry 30th October 2023 - 01st November 2023 Delegate
52 Mr. Amitesh Datta Tutor and Ph. D Scholar 6th National Workshop On “Statistical Methods In Biomedical Research 01st November to 03rd November 2023 Delegate
53 Dr. Shital Algule, Dr. Heer Shah, Dr. Sundip Mukherjee JR 2023 Microcon.46th Annual Conference Of Indian Association Of Medical Microbiologists 23rd November 2023 Delegate
54 Mrs. Manisha Mukesh Ratnaparkhi Tutor and Ph. D Scholar Completed International Lead Auditors & Management System Requirement On-line Transition Certificate Course for ISO 15189:2022 10th and 11th December 2023 Delegate
55 Dr. Shahzad Mirza Associate Professor Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference 2024 6th to 7th February 2024 Delegate
56 Dr. Hrishikesh Gilankar Tutor Received the ERC qualification Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider in Colombo, Sri Lanka 15th February 2023 Delegate