Microbiology is a broad term comprising many branches like virology, mycology, parasitology and others. The department provides comprehensive lab support to the teaching hospital.
- The vital aspects of infection control and waste management are brought to the foreground by this Department. Prevention, diagnosis and cure are the major areas that outline the training provided by this department.
- This department is responsible for testing, teaching and research.
- The course focuses on infectious diseases, how they are caused and what needs to be done to treat them. The department often takes to problem-based training approaches like role-play and model-making to teach students.
- PG students learn mostly through clinical postings, as a part of which they have to go on outpatient and ICU rounds, and spend a considerable amount of time working at the labs.
- High-end infrastructure in the form of multiple labs distinguish the Department of Microbiology. There are 7 labs, each dedicated to the sub-streams of aerobic, anaerobic, TB, virology, micology, cerology and parasitology.
- Students training under this department have access to the Central Research Lab where molecular diagnostic testing is performed. They also have access to the Central Museum, which integrates the disciplines of microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, anatomy and forensics under one roof, creating an environment of integrated learning and discovery.
FACULTY
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Dr.Banashankari GS
Professor & HOD
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Dr.Prathab AG
Professor & Registrar -I, RMC & Joint Controller of Examinations, RUAS
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Dr.Beena
Professor
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Dr. Naik Shalini Ashok
Associate Professor
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Dr. Sandeep T
Associate Professor
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Dr. Lalitha C
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Parinitha Kaza
Senior Resident
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Dr. Abhilasha Dalal
Senior Resident
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Dr. Betu Rama Soujanya
Senior Resident
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Mr.Sagar Y.
Tutor
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Mr. Sheeth M.
Tutor
