About the Department of Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology, established in 2011, is the beating heart of the institution’s academic, diagnostic, and research ecosystem. Microbiology is the science of the unseen the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that silently shape human health and disease. At our department, this invisible world is explored with passion, precision, and purpose.

We are not just a laboratory or a teaching unit; we are a bridge between the classroom, the clinic, and the community. Our faculty and laboratory professionals work with a singular vision to educate future doctors and scientists, deliver accurate diagnostic services, and lead initiatives that safeguard public health.

Academic & Training Excellence

Learning at our department is dynamic and immersive:

• A state-of-the-art student laboratory, training & helping students translate theory into practice.
• A modern demonstration hall with audiovisual aids ensures interactive learning for 60 students.
• A dedicated departmental library with more than 120 specialized titles supports continuous academic growth.
• An upgraded museum, with charts, models, and specimens, transforms microbes from textbook concepts into tangible realities.
• A cutting-edge research laboratory empowers postgraduates and faculty to pursue innovation and discovery.

Diagnostic & Clinical Strength

Our Service Laboratory is the backbone of patient care, offering specialized diagnostic sections in: Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Serology, Immunology, Anaerobic, STI & BSL-2 Molecular Testing. Each section is equipped with advanced platforms, ensuring accuracy, speed, and reliability, thus directly supporting clinicians in decision-making.

Beyond Diagnostics

The Department of Microbiology not only caters to routine diagnostic services but also looks after the IMR Department. The department plays a leadership role in hospital-wide initiatives by:

• Designing and monitoring antibiotic policies & implementing comprehensive Antibiotic Stewardship Programs.
• Establishing protocols for infection prevention and control, sterilization, and disinfection.
• Implementing safe and sustainable biomedical waste management systems.
• also looks after the IMR Department

Courses Offered

1. Undergraduate (UG):
   1. MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
   2. BMLT – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
   3. DMLT – Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
2. Postgraduate (PG):
   1. MD (Microbiology) – Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology
   2. MSc Medical Microbiology – Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
3. Doctoral:
   1. PhD (Medicine) in Microbiology – Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (Microbiology)

Service Laboratories

1. Bacteriology
2. Serology / Immunology
3. Virology (BSL-2)
4. Mycology
5. Parasitology
6. Mycobacteriology
7. STI Laboratory
8. Anaerobic Laboratory
9. Media Room
10. Hospital Infection Control Testing Facility
11. ICTC (Integrated Counselling & Testing Centre)

Departmental Research Laboratory

Laboratory Space: 58.85 Sq. m.

Major Equipment

Research Projects

Completed in the Past 3 Years

1. Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal – Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) screening by risk factor based active surveillance: An Infection Control Measure for Intensive Care Unit in Central India
2. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Retrospective study on prevalence of Bacterial isolates from patients of Blood Stream Infection admitted in a tertiary care center
3. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Mrs. Smeeta Arvind John, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Kuldeep Singh – Prevalence of positivity of CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) in Extrapulmonary tuberculosis at Chirayu Medical College & Hospital, Bhopal
4. Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – A study of microbial characterization of Enterococci with special emphasis on VRE at tertiary care centre
5. Dr. Saurabh Jayant, Dr. Sanyogita Jain, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Ankit Agarwal, Mr. Veerendra Sen – Study of fungaemia in patients attending oncology unit at tertiary care centre of Central India
6. Dr. Sanyogita Jain, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Study of Candida infection in hospitalized Covid 19 patients: an experience at a Dedicated Covid hospital in central India
7. Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Mr. Veerendra Sen – Prevalence of mecA- and mecC-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from different clinical specimens in a Tertiary care Setting of Central India
8. Dr. Sanyogita Jain, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – A retrospective study of fungal isolates in clinically suspected cases of mucormycosis in SARS-CoV-2 positive patients attending a tertiary care hospital
9. Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal – A study of prevalence, spectrum and risk factors of invasive fungal infection in critically ill patients attending tertiary care centre
10. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Namrata Naithani, Dr. Satakshi Manwani, Dr. Virendra Raghuvanshi, Dr. Arpita Soni – Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: An Emerging Pathogen! – A Retrospective Evaluation

Ongoing Projects in Research Laboratory

1. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Detection of MDR TB through GeneXpert and Rapid tube MTT assay: a comparative study
2. Dr. Sanyogita Jain, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Phenotypic determination of ESBL, MBL, AmpC & Carbapenemase in MDR isolates of Enterobacteriaceae recovered from patients admitted in ICU
3. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Mrs. Mamta Sarwariya, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Virendra Raghuvanshi – Retrospective study on Bacterial isolates from COVID-19 patients with Blood Stream Infection admitted in a dedicated COVID Hospital
4. Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Evaluation of bacterial isolates from respiratory tract co- infection of SARS CoV-2 confirmed cases admitted in a tertiary care hospital of Central India
5. Dr. Saugata Hazra, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh – Development and Clinical Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-empowered Antibiotic Susceptibility Device to Optimize Antimicrobial Therapy Regimens in Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
6. Dr. Akshaya Khattri, Dr. Sanyogita Jain, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Deepak Nadkarni, Dr. Rajdeep Paul – Prevalence of HLA-B27 in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis in Tertiary Care Hospital of Central India
7. Dr. Arpita Soni, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Rajdeep Paul, Dr. Satakshi Manwani – Evaluation of Immune Response to Hepatitis B Vaccine in Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Central India

Externally Funded Research Project

Dr. Saugata Hazra*, Dr. Rajdeep Paul*, Dr. Saurabh G Agarwal, Dr. Kuldeep Singh- Development and Clinical Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-empowered Antibiotic Susceptibility Device to Optimize Antimicrobial Therapy Regimens in Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Patients- Funded by and in Collaboration with Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Joint Faculty, Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Faculty Contributions – Books

Teaching Faculty

Our department is proud to have a dedicated and experienced teaching faculty. Below, you can view the faculty slides:

Important Equipment

(As provided)

Departmental Library Facility

Journal Details

Departmental Museum

Space: 10.26Sq. m.

Publications from the department during the past 3 years

1. Patel Sakshi, Dadheech M, Sahu P, Pathe C, Singh J, Purwar S, Rai NK, Khadanga S, Gupta RS, Maurya AK. Diagnostic Utility of the "Lancet Consensus Scoring System" in Suspected Cases of Tuberculous Meningitis in Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India. Int J Mycobacteriol. 2024 Jul 1;13(3):299-306. Indexing- Pubmed, Medicus

Gallery

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