CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching MSc students of MIV
- Resource person and representing MAHE for career guidance programs and admission promotion activity
- Guiding PhD and MSc students in MIV
- Actively involved in organising workshops at MIV 沙巴体育
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Diagnostic Virology-I | 3rd semester |
| Clinical & Diagnostic Virology-II | 3rd semester |
| One Health | 2nd semester |
| Bioethics | 1st semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Microbiology | Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 2018 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 沙巴体育 Institute of Virology | Assistant Professor | June, 2021 till present | |
| NIMHANS, Bangalore | Senior Resident | 2018-2021 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Translational research focused on neuroviral infections, immunology of viral diseases, and the One Health approach, emphasizing the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
Area of Expertise
Trained clinical microbiologist and virologist with expertise in: ? Neurovirology and viral diagnostics ? Autoimmune encephalitis and immunological assays ? Biosafety and biosecurity in high-containment laboratories (BSL-3) ? Laboratory quality systems (ISO 15189) ? Clinical and diagnostic virology education
Area of 沙巴体育
* Evaluation of the recent abridged WHO intradermal pre-exposure prophylaxis guidelines in rabies (antibody titer study using rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test)
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member: Indian Virological Society, Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), and Society for Biosafety, India?
- Key Roles: Assistant Professor and Biosafety Officer at 沙巴体育 Institute of Virology and BSL-3, MAHE
- 沙巴体育 Leadership: Principal Investigator/Co-PI on several ICMR, DBT, and international collaborative projects
- Scientific Output: Multiple peer-reviewed publications
- Invited Speaker/Resource Person: National and international conferences, workshops, and WHO-associated training programs
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