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The Department of Microbiology is at the forefront of research and education, committed to delivering exceptional care and ensuring a safe environment for patients. With prestigious NABL accreditation and ISO certifications (9001 and 21001), our laboratory upholds the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Our faculty has contributed significantly to the field, with over 70 publications, 18 of which are in peer-reviewed journals, alongside 3 copyrights, 2 patents, and 2 authored books. We actively engage in over 50 ongoing research projects, employing advanced technologies such as Real-Time PCR, Chip-based Rapid RTPCR, BacT Alert, and Vitek systems.
The department offers comprehensive microbiology courses across five programs—MBBS, BDS, MD, MSc, and PhD—enrolling more than 300 students. Our commitment to innovative teaching and learning methods ensures that students receive a robust education, preparing them to excel in their medical careers and contribute to advancements in microbiology.
Vision
Mission
Read also about courses offered by the Microbiology Department
MD Microbiology Course
MSc Medical Microbiology Course
PO 1 Clinician- Clinician, who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion
PO2 Leader & Team member- Leader and member of the health care team and system
PO3 Communicator - Communicator with patients, families, colleagues and community
PO4 Lifelong learner- Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge
PO5 Professional- Professional who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive and accountable to patients, community and the profession
PO6 Critical thinker- Critical thinker who is able to think clearly and rationally, and make logical connections between ideas
PO7 Researcher - Researcher who is able to gather, analyze and publish the data to aid new research, enrich scholarly literature and improve the decision-making process
CO 1: Describe the normal flora of human body and describe the host microbe relationship along with microbial physiology and genetics
CO 2: Describe the immune system, mechanisms of immunity, disorders of immune system and transplant immunity
CO 3: Enumerate the pathogenic organisms and describe their mode of transmission and pathogenesis of diseases produced by them.
CO 4: Describe the laboratory diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases
CO 5: Describe the mechanisms of drug resistance and methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
CO 6: Acquire knowledge about infection control practices and methods of sterilization and disinfection
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Ashutosh Rawat | Professor & HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Dakshina Bisht | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Geeta Gupta | Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Ritu Jain | Associate Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Ankita Gupta | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Dr. Tanushree Gahlot | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Dr. Rahul Ranjan | Assistant Professor |
ACADEMICS:
Major activities of the department are centered on teaching, diagnostics and research.
Department caters to following courses :
MD Microbiology
Ph.D. Medical Microbiology
MSc. Medical Microbiology
MBBS
BDS
BMLS
BOMM
DMLT
Physiotherapy
Occupationaltherapy
BSc. Nursing
General Nursing
Medical laboratory technology
D.XRAY
B.Sc CLINICAL NUTRITION
MHA
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Ashutosh Rawat | Professor & HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Geeta Gupta | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Dakshina Bisht | Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Ritu Jain | Assoc. Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Ankita Gupta | Asst. Professor |
| 6 | Dr. Tanushree Gahlot | Asst. Professor |
| 7 | Dr. Rahul Ranjan | Asst. Professor |
The main thrust areas for research in the department are:
Bacteriology
Mycobacteriology
Virology
Mycology
Parasitology
Serology
Immunology
The research is conducted on patient’s samples after due consent from patients, relatives and IEC.
The focus of Department on
- Continuous progress in the field of patient care and diagnostics
- Provide state of art diagnostic facilities, especially to the deprived sections of our society,
- Reduce the turnaround time and keep a vigilant eye on the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of the bacterial and fungal pathogens
- The laboratory is fast growing with a scope of automation and incorporation of the most advanced rapid diagnostic techniques.
- Training and Surveillance of Hospital associated infections along with Anti-microbial stewardship
- Biomedical Waste Management programs and training conducted regularly.
- Diagnostic Laboratory,
- Library,
- UG Lab,
- Research Laboratory,
- Museum,
- Seminar Room,
- Demonstration Room equipped with Audiovisual Aids
- More than 70 publications indexed in high-impact journals during the last 5 years.
Achievements by the faculty:
- Rising Teacher Star Award.
- Global Teacher Award
- Paper Setter and External Examiners for UG and PG of various Universities
- IQAC and NAAC Coordinator for the University.
- Resource/ Trained faculty in Medical Education Technologies
- Resource person for BMW Management Training of HCW working for Delhi Government
- Assessor for NABH, Niti Ayog Project Review and Validation for District Hospitals, ECHS
- Members of different Sub Committees of Santosh University.
1. World AIDS Day
2. World TB Day
3. World Handwashing Day
4. World Malaria Day
5. World Hepatitis Day
6. World Poilo Day