Introduction:
Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Nagpur
A GLORIOUS JOURNEY OF FIVE DECADES (1972-2023)
In the year 1972, a pivotal moment arrived when the once unassuming branch of Microbiology emerged from the shadows of Pathology, acquiring a distinct identity of its own. It marked the inception of an era characterized by a fervent desire to establish its significance in the realm of medical sciences. At the helm of this daunting task stood a luminary, a visionary, and an exceptional Microbiologist - Dr. Usha Hardas.
Usha Hardas not only shouldered the responsibility of birthing this new department but also embarked on a Herculean endeavor - the culturing of viruses on tissue culture method within the confines of a modest laboratory, bolstered by the support of ICMR. It was under her tutelage that Dr. S. V. Jalgaonkar made history as the first postgraduate student of this fledgling Microbiology Department. The department conducted its first MD examination, with the distinguished presence of Dr. R Ananthnarayan as an external examiner.
As the years unfolded, the baton of leadership was gracefully passed on to Dr. Mrunal Kher, who made indelible contributions to the department's growth. The recognition of the department for its diagnostic services began to crystallize. The next luminary to assume the mantle of leadership was Dr. Ashok Pathak, who introduced pivotal diagnostic facilities for HIV and STDs, filling a crucial void in healthcare services.
Dr. A. M Saoji, a revered teacher of his era, left an indelible mark by establishing the Immunology laboratory and pioneering Gel technology for the diagnosis of immunological disorders. Together with Dr. A. A. Pathak, they authored standard Dr. Usha Hardas Founder Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, GMC, Nagpur operative procedures for Laboratory diagnosis of STDs, cementing the department's reputation for excellence.
Dr. R.M Powar, in his tenure as the head, added another jewel to the department's crown by instituting the Regional Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Training, Research, and Reference Laboratory. The department's illustrious journey continued under the visionary leadership of Dr. R.P. Fule, Dr. S.G Joshi, Dr. V.J. Katkar, Dr. R.B. Brahmane, Dr. N. G Deogade, Dr. M. S. Qazi, and Dr. R. B. Surpam.
Though nascent, the department proudly boasted of its discoveries, notably the identification of Trypanosoma evansi and Chandipura virus in the early 90s. Fiftytwo years hence, the department stands tall with seven thriving sections - Bacteriology, Serology, Immunology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Virology, and Parasitology., 23 dedicated teaching faculty and 29 committed non-teaching staff members. The Central Clinical Laboratory (CCL) operates ceaselessly to meet the demands of emergency cases, with an annual workload exceeding five lakh investigations. Adding a recent jewel to its crown, Dr. Sunanda Zodpey (Shrikhande) and her adept team established a state-of-the-art Molecular laboratory. This laboratory played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing significantly to patient diagnoses by testing over five lakh suspected COVID-19 samples.
The department got its first postgraduate seat recognition in the year 1977 and from a single postgraduate seat, the department has now burgeoned to accommodate twenty-five yearly postgraduate seats. Over two hundred microbiologists have been nurtured by the department, who have since spread their wings across national and international healthcare institutions and research centres.
From its inception, the department has been at the forefront of academic and research activities. It has organized national and state-level conferences, workshops and numerous CMEs on topics like gel diffusion technology, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, parasitology, HIV/AIDS, antimicrobial resistance and hospital infection control.
The department has consistently nurtured the academic growth of its undergraduate and postgraduate students, who have garnered numerous awards for poster presentations, oral presentations, syndicate seminars, and quizzes, bringing honour to the department. The illustrious undergraduate scholars achieved an extraordinary feat by clinching a resplendent hat trick in conquering the prestigious state-level microbiology quiz. Its faculty and postgraduate students have made significant contributions through research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
But the department's commitment extends beyond routine diagnostics. It is involved in a multitude of activities including -
- NABL accredited Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre, CD4 laboratory, Viral load laboratory and State Reference laboratory
- Regional Centre for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)/Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs)
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP)
- National Vector Born Disease Control Program (NVBDCP)
- State Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (SVRDL)
- National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP)
- Maharashtra State Antimicrobial Surveillance Network (MAHASAR)
- Sentinel Surveillance site under National One Health Program for Prevention and control of Zoonotic diseases (NOHPPZ)
In recent years, Microbiology has risen to unprecedented clinical importance, given the evolving infection prevention practices, the emergence of new and reemerging bacterial and viral infections, and the formidable challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department's relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence has positioned microbiologists as the vanguards in the battle against microorganisms.
It is through countless small yet consistent steps that this department has achieved a resounding victory. The collective efforts of its distinguished faculty, and unwavering staff have earned it the laurels it so richly deserves. As it continues its journey into the future, may it forever remain a beacon of significance, illuminating the path towards ever greater heights of achievement.
Department envisions to train the personnel with expertise of the high standards as per the today’s demand, to provide diagnostic solution for global challenges such as sky rocketing anti-microbial resistance and emergence of new infectious diseases. We will exert to build it as a centre of expertise for different aspects of Microbiology and its applications.
In the words of wisdom, "The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along the path will take on greater heights." The Department of Microbiology at Government Medical College, Nagpur, epitomizes this timeless truth.
Team, Department of Microbiology, GMC, Nagpur
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Publication/Presentation
List of Indexed Publications by faculty in the year 2020
1. Meshram RB, Gajbhiye SR, Raut SS. Biofilm Production by the Organisms Causing Osteomyelitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res. 2020;6(1): MB06-MB09. [Indexed: Copernicus]
2. Bhise SM, Taiwade PD, Zodpey SS, Agarwal VA. Scrub typhus in rural areas & suburbs of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2020;151(1):104-106.[Indexed: Pubmed]
3. Agarwal V, Agrawal G, Bazare B, Zodpey S. Analysis of WHONET surveillance data of antimicrobial sensitivity of uropathogens in a tertiary care hospital: An indicator to empirical antimicrobial treatment for urinary tract infection. J Clin Diagno Res 2020;14(9): DC05-DC09.[Indexed: DOAJ, Embas, Web of Science]
4. Mohod S, Khadse R, Chavan S,Raut S. Study of Candida species isolated from different clinical specimens. Int J of Scientific Res. 2020;9(2)[Indexed: Indian citation index, PubMed]
5. Sharma P, Tore R, Naikwade S.Study of HSV-2 in genital ulcer disease. Int J of Scientific Res.2020;9(3). [Indexed: Indian citation index, Crossreference]
6. Chavan S, Raut S, Khadse R, Tore R. Microbiological profile and antimicrobial resistance pattern of blood culture isolates in a tertiary care teaching institute in Central India. Indian J of Medical Science & Innovative Res.2020;5(1):217-25.[Indexed: Pubmed, Copernicus]
7. Mishra M, Bajare B, Zodpey S. Retrospective Study of HIV-TB Co-infection among patients attending ICTC in Nagpur,Central India. GJRA. 2020;9(12):1–3.[Indexed: Indian citation index, Crossreference]
8. Wandre AS, Agrawal GN. Antibiogram of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from a tertiary care centre. International Journal of Research & Review 2020;7(2): 307-10.[Indexed: Copernicus]
9. Bhise S, Taiwade P, Agarwal V. Performance of an immunochromatographic assay for rapid diagnosis of Scrub Typhus in an outlying healthcare facility. Int J App Res. 2020;6(10):794–6.[Indexed: Indian citation index, Crossreference]
10. Ukey U, Sharma S, Bhalavi S. Cross sectional study of awareness of nurses from Central India about Covid 19. GJRA. 2020;9(7):160–2.[Indexed: Indian citation index, Crossreference]
11. Meshram RB, Gajbhiye SR, Raut SS. Study of Organisms Causing Osteomyelitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020;9(1):33-8.[Indexed: Copernicus]
List of Indexed Publications by faculty in the year 2021
1. Pandhare SN, Arjunwadkar VP, Gaikwad SK, Bhamare S. Clinicomycological study Of Candidemia inadult patients. Indian J of App Res. 2021;11(12):3–5[Indexed: Indian citation index, ]
2. Sheikh R, Chavan S, Khadse R, Raut S. Bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility from cases of otitis media in tertiary care hospital. Indian J of Res. 2021;10(10):25–7.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
3. Thakare G, Chavan S, Raut S, Tore R. Comparative study of E-strip and VITEK-2 for vancomycin MIC for Staphylococcus aureus at tertiary care centre. Indian J of App Res.2021;11(11):8-10.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
4. Gajbhiye S, Channe N, Shrikhande S. Changing Trend of Dermatophyte Infections: A Five Year Study.Int. J. LifeSci., 2021;7(2): 2788-2793.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
List of Indexed Publications by faculty in the year 2022
1. Bajare B, Kalbhor P, Tankhiwale S, Shrikhande S. Spectrum of Fungal Isolates of Clinical Specimens from Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J of Scientific Develop and Res. 2022;7(8):83–7.[Indexed: DOAJ]
2. Channe N, Bhise S, Bawankar N, Gajbhiye S, Shrikhande S. Onychomycosis: Dermatophytes and yeasts to non-dermatophyticmoulds: A rising trend in Central India.Int J of Scientific Develop and Res.2022;7(12):71–6.[Indexed: DOAJ]
3. Pandhare S, Rahangdale V, Dwivedi S, Agarwal G, Zodpey S. Antibiotic resistance pattern of bacterial pathogens isolated from pus in a tertiary care hospital of Central India. Int J of Scientific Res. 2022; 11(9):74–6. [Indexed: Indian citation index]
4. Murhar R, Gajbhiye S, Shrikhande S. Use of GENEXPERT (CBNAAT) indiagnosis of SARS-COV-2.Int J of Scientific Develop and Res. 2022;7(8):713–6.[Indexed: DOAJ]
5. Sharma N, Channe N, Kalbhor P, Gajbhiye S, Patil A. Sunanda Shrikhande. Mycological profile of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) samples in respiratory infections in a tertiary care centre. Int J of Scientific Develop and res.2022;7(8):494–8.[Indexed: DOAJ]
6. Patil D, Patil A. Shrikhande S. Isolation, speciation and antifungal drug suscepibility of Candida species isolated from various clinical specimens in a tertiary care hospital. Int J of Scientific Develop and res. 2022;7(11).[Indexed: DOAJ]
7. Gedam S, Mukhi J, Deogade K, Sharma M, Gosawi S, Agarwal V. Etiological profile of genital ulcer disease in patients attending a regional center for sexually transmitted infections in Central India- A 5 years analysis (2017-2021) Ind. J Appl Res.2022;8(5):274–7.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
8. Lalhmunsangi J, Bhise S, Katkar V, Surpam R, Roy S. Pattern of bacterial infections among children with Sickle cell disease in tertiary care hospital of Central India. J Clin Diagno Res 2022;16(8).[Indexed: DOAJ, Embas, Web of Science]
9. Chikte S, Raut S, Meshram P, Chavan S. The impact of short-term training program for nurses in operation theater regarding environmental surveillance in operation theater in a tertiary care hospital in Central India. Ind J of Scientific Res. 2022;11(08).[Indexed: Indian citation index]
10. Farooqui S, Raut S, Chavan S, Tore R, Khadse R. Study of multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter in Intensive care unit patients. Int J of Scientific Res. 2022;11(07). [Indexed: Indian citation index]
List of Indexed Publications by faculty in the year 2023
1. Bankar R, Quazi M, Bawankar N, Bajare B, Shrikhande S. Seroprevalence of Dengue in Rural Areas of Central India.Int. J of Scientific Res. 2023;12(1).[Indexed: Indian citation index]
2. Gajbhiye SR, Channe NM, BajareBP, Shrikhande SS.Study of Mucormycosis in Covid and Post-Covid patients from a tertiary care hospital in Central India. Int J of Scientific Develop and res. 2023;8(1):964-9. [Indexed: Indian citation index]
3. Sabne S, Zodpey SS., Bajare BP.Study of fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study. Intl J of Sci Res. 2023;12(1):57-60.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
4. Agrawal GN, Bawankar NS, Meher A, Agarwal V, Zopey SS. Minimizing error in susceptibility testing of ciprofloxacin by disc diffusion test using both pefloxacin and ciprofloxacin discs. International J Scientific Res 2023;12(2):1-3.[Indexed: Indian citation index]
5. Bajare B, Robinson P, Kokate S, Zodpey SS. Clinico-demographic profile and seroprevalence of dengue at a tertiary care hospital in Central India. Global J of Res. Analysis.2023;12(4). [Indexed: Indian citation index]
6. Datkar R, Agrawal GN, Gosavi SS, Deogade KS, Sharma MK, Agarwal VA. Recent trends in seroprevalence of syphilis in different patient groups attending a regional centre for sexually transmitted infections in Central India. Int J Res Med Sci.2023 Jun;11(6): 2202-5.[Indexed: PubMed]
7. Murhar R, Gajbhiye S, Zodpey S, & Lichade S. Evaluation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by conventional methods, GeneXpert and line probe assay in cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2023 Jun;11(6), 2082–2089. [Indexed: PubMed]
8. Majumder D, Gajbhiye SR, Channe NM, Bajare B. Schizophyllum spp. in Covid-19- A Series of Ten Cases from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Central India. IJMBS [Internet]. 2023 Dec 5 [cited 2023 Dec 19];7(11). Available from: https://ijmbs.info/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/2744
9. Kokate S, Da I Nesha B L, Sharma P, Thangjam R, Zodpey S S A Descriptive study on the incidence and bacteriological profile of device associated infections (Dai) in intensive care units (ICUS) At tertiary health care centre in central India.
10. Khetan S. Gajbhiye S. Shrikhande S. Karade K, Jichkar S. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis testing and reporting.SSR Inst Int.J life Sei.,2024 Jan: 10(1); 3452 - 3456. [Indexed: PubMed]
11. Gupta T., Chavan S., Raut S. Nitrofurantoin susceptibility pattern in Uropathogens : A comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance Int J of*
Scientific Res. 2024;13(1). [Indexed: Indian citation index]
12. Lyngdoh D, Channe N , Gajbhiye S , Ghatge D, Shrikhande S . Aspergillus terrus infection from a chronic oral ulcer of an immunocompromised patient: A Case Report. International Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Research , Volumne 6 , Issue 1 , Jan- Feb 2024, page 545-547
13. Bawankar NS, Agrawal GN, Zedney SS. Linezolid susceptibility in MRSA isolates: insights into resistance and concordance in phenotypic detection methods. Int J Res Med Sci. 2024 Feb; 12(2): 507-11.
14. Sharma R, Channe N, Pandhare S, Wanjare V, Sharma DrN, Shrikhande S. First reported case of Phoma multirostrata from central India. Microbiologia Medica 2024;39.
15. Khetan S, Gajbhiye S, Shrikhande S, Karale K, Jichkar S. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Testing and Reporting. SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences 2024;10:3452–6.
16. Agarwal S. Emergence of Carbapenem Resistant Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli Isolated in an ICu of a Tertiary Care Hospital. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH 2017.
17.Bajare B, Lonare R, Bhise S, Shrikhande S. Bacteriological Profile and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern in Sterile Body Fluids from a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study. [2023].
Research
ONGOING RESEARCH IN RESEARCH LABORATORY
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
- A Study on Central Venous Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients at a Tertiary Health Care Centre In Central India
- Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of candida species isolated from various clinical samples in tertiary care hospital in central India - cross sectional study
- Bacteriological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of pleural fluid among patients in a tertiary care hospital in central India
- Evaluation Of CD4 Count and Viral Load As Predictors of Clinical Progression And Treatment Failure in Newly Diagnosed HIV Positive Patients - A Cross Sectional Study
- A Cross Sectional Study on Bacteriological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Patients with Osteomyelitis at a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India
- A Study on Non - Fermenting gram - negative Bacilli- Their Prevalence & In Vitro Susceptibility at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Central India
- A study on carbapenemase production & colistin susceptibility in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Central India
- A Study on Prevalence of Vancomycin and Linezolid Resistant Enterococci in A Tertiary Care Hospital
- Comparison Between Gene Expert and Line Probe Assay for Detection of Rifampicin Resistant in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
- Detection of Human Papillomavirus High Risk Genotypes in Women with and Without Cervical Lesions Batch 2021-22 Thesis Attending Regional Centre for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Central India
- A Study on the Seroprevalence of Dengue Virus Infection among the Patients Admitted with Acute Febrile Illness in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India
- To Detect Susceptibility of Ceftazidime Avibactam and Ceftazidime Avibactam and Aztreonam in Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Bacteriological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates from Cancer Patients with Febrile Neutropenia Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India- A Cross Sectional Study
- A cross sectional study of clinical isolates of coagulase negative staphylococci and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern, in a tertiary care hospital, in central India
- Bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of isolates from various intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital-a cross sectional study
- Susceptibility of clinical isolates of kpc producer in carbapenem resistant enterobacterales to ceftazidime and ceftazidime plus avibactum combination in tertiary care hospital in central India, A cross sectional study
- Bacteriological profile of neonatal septicemia and its antibiotic susceptibility pattern in tertiary care hospital
- To study in vitro activity of ceftaroline against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus and methicillin resistant CONs in a tertiary care hospital, in central India.
- Microbiological profile of urinary tract infection in paedicatric age group in a tertiary care hospital in central India-A cross sectional study.
- A Cross sectional Study of Invasive Fungal Infections Among Immunocompromised Patients in Tertiary Care Centre in Central India.
- A Study on Carbepenam Resistance in Acinetobacter spp. Isolated from various clinical samples in tertiary care hospital in Central India.
- Isolation , characterisation and antimicrobial Susceptibility testing in sputum samples of pneumonia patients in tertiary care hospital in central India.
- Bacteriological profile and Antibiotic susceptibility testing of Pus and Wound swabs in tertiary care hospital in Central India.
- Study on detection of Helicobacter pylori in bile aspirate in patients in the Tertiary Care Centre in Central India .
- Seroprevalence of HAV and HEV in patients at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Central India.
- A study on Dermatophytosis in a tertiary care hospital in Central India- A cross sectional study.
- Clinical comparisons of enteric fever in Children and Adults caused by Salmonella typhi in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India.
- A study on etiology of the microbial infections in the patients undergoing hemodialysis in tertiary care hospital on Central India.
- Seroprevalence of scrub typhus in patients with acute febrile illness reporting to a tertiary care hospital in Central India.
- Bacteriological profile of hospital acquired infections in the intensive care unit in a tertiary care hospital in Central India.
- Seroprevalence of ToRCH infections in women with bad obstetric history in a tertiary care centre in Central India- A cross sectional Study.
- Study on antimicrobial resistance in the clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus in tertiary care hospital in central India - A cross sectional study.
- Study on antimicrobial resistance in the clinical isolates of Enterococci in tertiary care hospital in central India - A cross sectional study.
- Microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility of clinical isolates in paedicatric patients with sickle cell diseases in a tertiary care hospital in Central India.
Workshop/CME/Conference
Conferences / workshops conducted in 2018
1) The centre for Regional sexually transmitted infection, teaching, training, research and reference laboratory (RSTRRL) project under maharastra state AIDS control society (MSACS), National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) AND Department of Microbiology organised a capacity building training programme for Microbiologists and Laboratory technicians from 29th January to 2nd February 2018.
2) Two Training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices for residents was conducted in March 2018.
Conferences / workshops conducted in 2020
1) Trainning of medical officers, residents, nursing staff ,Class IV on sample collection, transportation, disinfection practices and biomedical waste management of SARS-CoV2 is conducted every month.
a) Nine training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices was conducted in March 2020
b) Thirty training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices was conducted in April 2020
c) Fifteen training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices was conducted in May 2020
d) Five training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices was conducted in June 2020
e) Five training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices was conducted in December 2020
Conferences / workshops conducted in 2021
1) Training session on Hospital Infection Control practices for medical officers, residents, nursing staff ,Class IV was conducted online in June 2021
Link for the same -
https://classroom.google.com/c/MzA0NTgyMjMxNDkz?cjc=fndfc2d
2) Four training sessions on Hospital Infection Control practices for residents was conducted in August 2021.
3) Antimicrobial susceptibility testing training for Paramedical staff was conducted in the month of November 2021
Conferences / workshops conducted in 2022
1) The centre for Regional sexually transmitted infection, teaching, training, research and reference laboratory (RSTRRL) project under Maharashtra state AIDS control society (MSACS), National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and Department of Microbiology successfully completed a capacity building training programme for Microbiologists and Laboratory technicians from 14th March to 16th March 2022.
2) Post Graduate Quiz on Biomedical Waste Management was conducted on 25th August 2022.
3) Hospital Infection Control Week under the slogan of "Unite for safety, clean hands" was celebrated during 10th October to 15th October 2022
4) CME on Hospital infection control was organised on 15th October 2022.
5) Post Graduate quiz on the topic of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing was conducted on 30th November 2022.
6) National medical college network digital e classroom lecture was conducted by Dr Seema Agrawal and Dr Sunita Gajbhiye on 13th October 2022 on Impact of Covid 19 on HIV and TB.
7) On the occasion of world AIDS Day, to spread the awareness about prevention of HIV/AIDS following events were conducted :
1) HIV/AIDS awareness rally
2) HIV/AIDS exhibition with distribution of pamphlet on street and role play by NGOs
3) Deliberation about HIV/AIDS awareness by staff of GMCH, Nagpur.
Conferences / workshops conducted in 2023
1) Workshop on Molecular Diagnosis of Human Viral Infectious Diseases organised by SVRDL department of Microbiology from 23rd January to 28th January 2023.
2) Syndicate seminar on Tuberculosis was organised on the occasion of World TB Day on 24th March 2023 .
3) Guest Lecture was organised for postgraduates on "Motivational Goal Setting" by Dr Kalpana Date, Associate Professor, NKPSIMS and LMH, Nagpur on 31st March 2023.
4) Guest Lecture was conducted on " Biomedical ethics" by Dr.Neena Nagdeo, Professor, NKPSIMS and LMH, Nagpur on 6th April 2023.
5) Guest Lecture was conducted on "Opportunities and challenges in Private Practice in Clinical Microbiology" by Dr.Yagnesh Thakar on 24th April 2023 .
6) Syndicate Seminar in association with VAMM was organised at Department of Microbiology, GMC Nagpur on 7th June 2023.
7) Department of Microbiology had organised various activities during the Infection Control Week from 16/10/23 to 21/10/23
16/10/23 : Rangoli, Poster and Slogan competition was conducted for nursing staff of hospital and faculty
17/10/23 : Continued Nursing Education (CNE) on topic - Universal precautions and Biohazard safety and Biomedical waste disposal was conducted to spread awareness among the nursing staff
18/10/23 : Debate competition was arranged for the post graduates of the Department of Microbiology on the topic "Challenges and Opportunities in infection control in government setup"
19/10/23 : HICC awareness session for post graduates on topic - Universal precautions and Biohazard safety and Biomedical waste disposal was conducted
20/10/23 : HICC awareness rally was conducted in the hospital to underline the importance of hand hygiene and proper segregation of biomedical waste at its source.
21/10/23 : Cleanliness drive was also conducted in the Department of Microbiology.
8) Guest Lecture: A guest lecture by Dr. C N Chaudhary, senior Microbiologist was organised on 19/10/23 on the topic "Scope and Future prospects of Clinical Microbiology" for post graduates.
9) Training On Molecular Detection of Human Viral Infectious Diseases was conducted by SVRDL, Department of Microbiology, GMC Nagpur for post graduate students of the Department from 6th to 8th of November 2023.
10) Antimicrobial awareness week was conducted from 18th to 24th November 2023 in Department of Microbiology, GMC Nagpur. Online quiz and slogan competition for post graduates of all departments was condutcted for awareness about rational use of antimicrobials. 'Go Blue' campaign was also organised during this week for underlining the importance of judicious use of antimicrobials among all medical professionals.
11) Guest lecture: A guest lecture by Ex. prof and head Dr Jalgoankar, was organised on 06/12/2023 on topic My department of microbiology GMC, Nagpur: “Nostalgia of indelible memoirs”
12) Guest Lecture: A guest lecture by Dr. Arvind Kurhade, senior international faculty was organised on 12/12/23 on the topic "Interactive, integrated and applied aspects of fungal infections" for post graduate students.
13) Guest Lecture: A guest lecture by Dr. Ashwini Tayade, Consultant Infectious Diseases and Dr. Sonal Naikwade, was organised on 14/12/23 on the topic "Clinical Expectations: Microbiologists responsibilities" for post graduate students.
14) Guest Lecture: A guest lecture by Dr. Shrikant Ambalkar, Honorary Associate Professor University of Nottingham and Consultant Microbiologist, Sherwood Forest Hospital NHS trust United Kingdom, was organised on 20/12/23 on the topic "Faecal Microbiota Transplant and Recent Advances in Microbiology Techniques" for post graduate students.
Awards & Achievements
Since its inception, our department has been in the forefront of various academic and research activities.
1) We have organized three national level conferences, one state conference and various workshops on Gel technology, Sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS , Hospital Infection control practices
2) Also Trypanosoma evansi and Chandipura virus were discovered in our department for the first time.
3) Indian Council Of Medical Research sanctioned various short term research projects for undergraduates have been conducted in our department.
4) Vidarbha level winner of Microbiology undergraduate quiz for a decade.
5) Maharashtra State level winner of Microbiology undergraduate quiz for five years.
6) Dr. Divya Patil won the second prize in oral presentation in Maha-microcon 2018, the state chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologist, at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad from 28 September to 30 September 2018
7)State level Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.
- State level Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (SVRDL) at GMCH, Nagpur (MS) has been approved by Directorate of Medical Education and Research – Department of Health Research (14th May 2019)
- Date of commencement of work -9th April 2020.
- Till mid 2021
- 1390 by CBNAAT (Cartridge based Nucleic acid Amplification test) and are providing reports of deceased patients within an hour.
- 10169 by Abbott machine (NACO- Viral load Laboratory)
- Average testing capacity of Lab -1000 samples per day.
- SVRDL, GMC Nagpur is catering samples of COVID-19 of nearby Districts (Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli), PHC’s, Rural Hospitals.
- Regular training of PCR is provided to health care workers of public health department.
- Performing Quality assessment of Viral Transport Media regularly.
Participation:
Participating in EQAS (External Quality Assurance Scheme) conducted by ICMR
- Use of dry swab technique which is now included in ICMR advisory dated 26-11-2020
- Ongoing projects in SVRDL
- Self swab collection for testing by patients of COVID-19.
- Sequencing of COVID-19 positive sample .
- Comparison of RNA pooling and sample pooling.
- Comparison of HRCT chest reports with CT values of RT-PCR.
- In Second phase of Project we are going to start Viral culture, Tissue culture, Serology and Sequencing of viral strains.
- Till June 2023, 567901 samples have been tested for Covid-19 in SVRDL, GMC Nagpur.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR 2022
1) On 3rd July 2022 VAMM Conducted Syndicate Seminar & Dr.Diptanu Majumdar (JR-2) received 1st prize in that event.
2) On 25th August 2022, the Department of Microbiology conducted PG Quiz on topic of Biomedical Waste Management & 1st Prize was secured by-Dr.Preeti Sharma, 2nd Prize - Dr. Neha Sharma & 3rd Prize- Dr.Da I Nesha Lyngdoh.
3) The Department of Microbiology arranged different activities during Hospital Infection Control Week under the slogan of Unite for safety, clean your hands from 10th to 15th October 2022. In this program Rangoli competition was organized in which1st Prize was secured by-Dr.Rasika Aloney , 2nd Prize was awarded to Dr.Rashmi Hadke. Also Poster competition was conducted in which 1st Prize was awarded to Dr.Preeti Sharma & 2nd Prize to Dr.Ravita Sharma(Junior residents 1)
4) Department of Microbiology conducted another PG Quiz on 30th November 2022 on " Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing" for post graduates students in which 1st Prize was secured by- Dr.Neha Bawankar, 2nd Prize- Dr.Radha Datkar & 3rd prize was shared by Dr.Shrikant Kulmethe, Dr.Diptanu Majumdar & Dr.Renuka Murhar.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR 2023
1) On 25th & 26th February 2023 the postgraduate students from Department of Microbiology attended VAMMCON at Sewagram. In PG Quiz 1st Prize was secured by -Dr.Thenmozhi ,2nd Prize- Dr.Radha & 3rd prize - Dr.Neha Bawankar. Also in Oral paper presentation 1st Prize secured by - Dr.Swati Gedam & 3rd Prize was secured by Dr.Krishnalekha.
2) In VAMMCON 2023, Dr. Vandana Agarwal Mam (Professor, Dept. of Microbiology) earned the Best Case report presented award.
3) Syndicate Seminar was conducted by Department of Microbiology on 24th March 2023 on occasion of World Tuberculosis Day.1st Prize was secured by- Dr.Lisa Dan Joseph, 2nd Prize- Dr.Hema Daheriya & 3rd prize - Dr. Manoharan Vengadesh.
4) The postgraduate students from Department of Microbiology attended Syndicate Seminar conducted by VAMM in Department of Microbiology in GMC Nagpur on 7th June 2023 & 1st Prize was secured by -Dr.Sagnik Poddar & 3rd prize - Dr.Da I Nesha Lyngdoh.
5) The postgraduate students from Department of Microbiology attended MAHAMICROCON conducted on 9/9/2023 and 10/9/2023 in which Dr. Preeti Sharma, Junior Resident - 2 secured 1st prize in Post Graduate Quiz
6) Dr. Bhuvaneshwari JR 3, Department of Microbiology won first prize for oral paper presentation in National Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) held on 25th, 26th of November at Lucknow
7) Dr. Preeti Sharma JR 3, Department of Microbiology won first prize in PG Quiz in National Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) held on 25th, 26th of November at Lucknow
8) Dr. Pooja Shende, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology won first prize in Poster Presentation in Annual Conference of Vidarbha Associan of Medical Microbiology held on 30th, 31st of March at Nagpur.
9) Dr. Lisa Dan Joseph, JR 2, Department of Microbiology won first prize in PG Quiz in Annual Conference of Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiology held on 29th, 30th, 31st of March at Nagpur.
10) Dr. Hema Daheriya, JR2, Department of Microbiology won second prize in PG Quiz in Annual Conference of Vidharbha Association of Medical Microbiology held on 29th, 30th, 31st of March at Nagpur.
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