The Department of Microbiology was established in 2005 and caters not only to the diagnostic need of clinicians, but is also actively involved in teaching, researchand hospital infection control activities. The Lab was established in 2005 and has made immense progress since then.The Clinical Microbiology lab is a component of the Central Clinical Laboratory and is NABL accredited for Microbiology, Serology and Molecular Testing. Laboratory Accreditation provides official recognition of our competence and provides a ready means for customers to find reliable testing services as per their requirements.
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The Department of Microbiology, CHRI is a community of well qualified and enthusiasticfaculty, technical support staff, research scholars and postgraduate students. The faculty are qualified Clinical Microbiologists with adequate experience, necessary expertise and skills required for the interpretation of test results and accordingly aid the clinicians in clinching the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
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Keeping in line with the statutory requirements, the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory has separate service laboratories for Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Tuberculosis (Mycobacteriology) and Immunology. In addition, separate areas have been earmarked for media preparation and autoclaving and for decontamination of all clinical samples and used media (Photo).
Microbiology Division is fitted withsophisticated equipment such as the Vitek 2 compact for automated microbial identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing by MIC method. Vitek2 enables to identify a large range of microorganisms and the system can process 30 cards at a time. All steps are automated, right from sample feeding, reading to recording and interpretation of results. BD Bactec 9050 is a trusted automated blood culture system which can accommodate blood samples with barcode and continuous monitoring facilitiesto detect growth at the earliest is also present.
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Top quality Biosafety cabinets Class II Type B2 have been installed in Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology and the Molecular testing Labs to ensure personnel safety while processing bacteriology samples.
Serology and Immunology are equipped with a Bio-Rad PR4100 Absorbance microplate reader, which is an 8- channel absorbance microplate reader with accurate, reproducible and fast measurements using windows-based software technology.
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The department also boasts of a walk in cooler to enable the storage of the diagnostic kits and antibiotic discs in a common storage facility.
A dedicated and isolated area is available for decontamination of all clinical samples and used media prior to discarding.
This newly established section and the pride of the Microbiology Department is equipped with an ultra-modern Rotor Gene Q, a Real Time PCR machine, which can process 72 samples in one run. Two fully automated nucleic Acid Extractors (Qiacube and Alta) are used for the purification and extraction process. Within a short span of time, molecular testing division has processed thousands of samples for COVID 19 by Real Time PCR and by doing so, has lent a supportive hand to the government and its initiatives of testing more people for SARS-CoV 2, so as to aid in the control of the disease.
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The teaching learning process at the department of Microbiology is an enriching and enjoyable experience for the students. All the teaching faculty are well qualified, experienced and student friendly and we also have a robust mentorship program in place.
Our teaching programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates help a pipeline of skilled health care professionals to grow. Our teaching modalities provide extensive knowledge in the formative years of medical schooling.
The various undergraduate courses handled include MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc AHS, Post basic BSc Nursing, BPT. The postgraduate programs offered include MD Microbiology and PhD in Microbiology. Other PG courses handled include Clinical MD courses, MSc Human Nutrition, MDS, MSc MLT students posted in rotation for training in Microbiological methods
Teaching training MoU is in place for students of Chettinad Dental College and Asian Metropolitan University. Special training is also given to international students from other Asian countries to help them with technical skills
Teaching is scheduled and executed for students belonging to different streams through didactic lectures, small group discussions, module teaching, tutorials, Integrated teaching, practical classes and seminar presentations.
Many on-line teaching methods are also made use of for teaching, evaluation & assignment submission. The post graduate teaching is mainly directed towards self-directed learning are they encouraged to refer many books and to present theory seminars on important topics, with the aid of a facilitator. Journal clubs are also regularly conducted. They are also encouraged to participate and present papers on interesting cases and other research topics in national & international conferences.
Effective mentorship programme is available for students. Student support is extended by the faculty – intensive mentorship for poor performers and high performers are encouraged to participate in prize exams, quiz competitions, etc.
A state-of-the-art museum is available to the students with models, specimens & picturesque demonstration of important microbiological & immunological concepts.
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We aim in the promotion and co-ordination of basic, applied,and clinical research. The Department of Microbiology encourages research activities among the faculty and students. UG students are motivated to participate in ICMR STS projects. Collaborative research work is also carried out along with the clinical departments and department of Biotechnology. We are also part of several multicentric research studies. Most of the faculty are eligible PhD guides who guide JRF with their research. At present research activities are being carried out in thrust areas like SARS CoV2, Respiratory Tract pathogens, HPV, Arboviruses, multidrug resistant pathogens, etc. A well-equipped research lab is available to students for explore their research skills. PhD program is also offered by the department to interested students on both full time & part time basis
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Diagnostic Services are offered in the various sections of Microbiology to both outpatients and inpatients and include the following investigations offered under different sections:
- Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology)- Gram Stain, Culture and Sensitivity, AFB stain, AFB Culture by conventional and Micro MGIT
- Mycology – Microscopy (KOH Mount, Gram Stain), Fungal Culture
- Parasitology – Stool Routine examination for ova and cyst
- Immunology and Serology including Viral Serology – ASO, CRP, RF, RPR, Widal, Viral markers such as HIV, Hepatitis B, C, Dengue Serology
- Virology (Molecular Virology) – H1NI, HIV, COVID-19 detection by RT PCR
- Molecular Testing – drug resistant gene study
Outreach activity – Department of Microbiology (18.12.21)
Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, in collaboration with Simple Trust, organized an outreach activity on 18.12.21 for the Irular tribal kids residing in Irular Kudiyiruppu at Nandivaram, Guduvancherry, Kancheepuram District. Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam, Dr Alice Peace, Dr John Maria Louis and DDrSathyakamala of the Department of Microbiology participated in the program. These underprivileged small kids were educated on the importance of personal hygiene and the correct procedure of hand washing was demonstrated to them. The children were asked to perform the handwashing. Information on the Covid 19 pandemic and the preventive measures for the same was also taught to the students. Personal hygiene kits were distributed to the kids.
CHRI strongly believes that community outreach programs such as education on health and hygiene, basic screening of the health of the community, management of clinical cases and simultaneously provision of facilities to access the hospital servicesplay a vital role in improving and extending the reach of health care. The Microbiology department participates actively in many community engagement activities by organizing many awareness and screening camps.
Hand hygiene Awareness camps are conductedto create awareness among the school going children about the importance of hand hygiene and the correct handwashing procedure to be followed. Students were educated with the aid of shortfilms, powerpoint presentations and handouts illustrating the various steps of handwash.
FACULTY
| S.No | Name of the Investigators | Title | Funding Agency(if any) | Amount | Duration |
| 1 | Mrs Alice Peace R
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A. S |
Characterisation of Staphylococcus aureus based on its virulence determinants and antibiotic resistance profile | – | – | 2013-2018 |
| 2 | Dr Vasanthi
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
Isolation and Molecular characterisation of organisms producing Biofilms | – | – | 2009 Aug |
| 3 | Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
– | – | 2009 Aug | |
| 4 | Dr S.Jayanthi
Guide: Dr M.Jeya |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterisation of Non fermenters from various clinical samples- | CARE | 10,000 | 2009 Feb |
| 5 | Mr G. Kumaran
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
A study on superficial fungal infections in tertiary care hospital | – | – | |
| 6 | Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu Professor |
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae | CARE funding |
10,000 | 2012-2013 |
| 7 | Dr. Nirupa S Associate Professor |
Detection of ciprofloxacin resistance plasmids in Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2014-2015 |
STUDENTS
| S.No | Name of the Investigators | Title | Funding Agency(if any) | Amount | Duration |
| 1 | Dr. Ashok Viswanath,
Guide: Dr. Priyadarshini S |
Clinico bacteriological profile of urinary tract infection in patients with preexisting urinary tract diseases in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2017-2020 |
| 2 | Dr Elayarani A MD Microbiology |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization of Erythromycin resistant Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Acute tonsillo pharyngitis in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 3 | Dr Saranya A MD Microbiology |
Evaluation of second generation Anti CCP antibodies with RA Factor isotype in the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 4 | Dr Jaison Jayakaran MD Microbiology |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization of Multidrug resistant isolates from patients with catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 5 | Dr Anitha.R MD Microbiology |
Prevalence of Dengue and Leptospira co infection among patients presenting to tertiary care hospital with acute febrile illness- a cross sectional study. | – | – | 2015-2018 |
| 6 | Deepthi Mayi Das MSc Biotechnology | A study on biofilm inhibitory activities of various plant derived antioxidant compounds among Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from clinical samples | – | 15,000 | 2017-2018 |
| 7 | Mr Gopal
Dr. S.Nirupa Co-guide : |
Analysis of microbiological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of uropathogens isolated from intensive care unit patients | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 8 | Mr. Naveen Kumar
Guide : Co-guide : |
A comparative study of fluorescence microscopy with Ziehl – Neelson staining and culture for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 9 | Ms. Jenifer
Guide : DR. Preethi .V Co-Guide : |
Lancefield grouping and macrolide resistance of hemolytic Streptococci isolated from clinical isolates | – | – | 2013-2014 |
| 10 | Dr. Abirami MD Microbiology |
Study on catheter related blood stream infections in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 11 | Dr.Purushothaman G MD Microbiology |
Evaluation of TNF∞ , IL 6 , CRP, hs CRP as markers of sepsis in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 12 | Dr.Dinesh Raj R MD Microbiology |
Speciation & antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida isolates from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 13 | Ms J.C.Abisha MSc Medical Microbiology | Comparative study of peripheral blood smear, rapid antigen detection, ELISA and PCR methods for the diagnosis of malaria in a tertiary care centre. | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 14 | Mr Ajish C MSc Medical Microbiology |
Comparative study on the seroprevalence of CMV antibodies among doctors and voluntary blood donors in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 15 | Chuing Lundup MSc Medical Microbiology |
Screening for scrub typhus in patients presenting with PUO in a tertiary care centre | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 16 | D.Danis Vijay MSc Medical Microbiology | A study on epidemiological correlation of microbes from different water sources in and around Kelambakkam | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 17 | V. Gayathri MSc Medical Microbiology |
A study on the etiology of acute exacerbation of COPD and correlation with procalcitonin and CRP levels | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 18 | Poonguzhali S MSc Medical Microbiology | Evaluation of the efficacy of in use disinfectants against drug resistant bacterial pathogens isolated from a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 19 | Dr. Nirupa S Associate Professor |
Detection of ciprofloxacin resistance plasmids in Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 20 | Ms Madhurima Mukherjee M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
A study on Macrolide Lincosamide Streptogramin B resistant Staphylococcal species in clinical sample in a tertiary care center | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 21 | Ms Vidya Ravi M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
A Study on Bacterial and Fungal sinusitis and antimicrobial sensitivity testing in a tertiary care hospital in Kelambakkam. | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 22 | Ms Carolyn MSc Medical Microbiology |
A study on the virulence factors in Ciprofloxacin resistant uropathogenic Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 23 | Mr.Tenzin Desel M.Sc. Medical Microbiology |
Study on various Hepatitis B Viral markers in patients and health care workers in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 24 | Mr Arul Arasan MBBS Guide : Mrs Alice |
Detection of high and low level Mupirocin Resistance among clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 25 | Mr.Anuroop S. M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology |
Study on bla KPC gene detection in clinical isolates of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates from clinical samples | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 26 | Dr.Shifa Meharaj MD Microbiology |
Speciation & characterization of Tribe Proteae in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 27 | Ms.G.Gowthami M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
Speciation & characterization of Enterococci from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 28 | Dr.S.Kandasamy MD Microbiology |
Bacteriological analysis of clinical samples from intensive care unit with special reference to multidrug resistant bugs in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 29 | Dr.R.Janani MD Microbiology |
Speciation and characterization of Klebsiella isolates from a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2013 |
| 30 | Ms Gayathri
Guide : Dr M.Jeya |
Candida speciation from salivary samples in diabetic and healthy individuals | – | – | 2012-2013 |
| 31 | Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam Associate Professor
Guide : Dr Jeya |
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 32 | Ms. Raji (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on superficial fungal infections | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 33 | Mr.Venkatesh (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | – | – | ||
| 34 | Ms.J.Pothini (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Comparative study of detection of Antinuclear antibody (ANA) by Immunofluorescence and ELISA method | – | – | 2012 |
| 35 | Mr.Dinesh (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Prevalence of Gram negative bacilli in blood samples and study of antimicrobial susceptibility pattern | – | – | 2012 |
| 36 | Ms.Renu (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on Plasmid mediated resistance in Acinetobacter species | – | – | 2012 |
| 37 | Mr.Prabhu (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on bacteriology of Surgical site infections | – | – | 2012 |
| 38 | Ms.Suja (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Bacteriological study of External ocular infections | – | – | 2012 |
| 39 | Ms.Shanthi (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Profile of Infections in patients undergoing hemodialysis | – | – | 2011 |
| 40 | Ms Sivaranjani MBBS | Prevalence of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2011 |
| 41 | Mr Vysak PR M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Characterisation of MRSA isolates from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 42 | Ms Jomy Jose M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Prevalence and susceptibility pattern of CoNS from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 43 | Ms S Linda Susan M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Bacteriology of Diabetic foot ulcers | – | – | 2011 |
| 44 | Mr Ranjith M.Sc. Medical Microbiology PG | Speciation and characterization of Candida isolates from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 45 | Mr Vijay M.Sc. Medical Microbiology PG | Speciation and characterization of pseudomonas | – | – | 2011 |
| 46 | Mr Karthik M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Study of biofilm producing organisms associated with invasive devices | – | – |
| S.No | Title of the Project | Completed | Ongoing | Initiated | Student Project | Extramural Funding amount |
| 1 | Molecular characterization of genital HPV
Dr. Nirupa S, Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 2 | Evaluation of Molecular diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of common arboviral infections in India.
Dr. Preethi. V, Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 3 | Genotypic study on drug resistant pathogens and its associated risk factors causing infections in a tertiary care hospital.
Dr.S.H.Shifa Meharaj, Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 4 | Clinical Significance of Molecular, Cultural and Non Cultural methods in Detection of Pathogens causing respiratory tract Infection.
Mr. Danis Vijay , Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 5 | Early diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus serotypes causing Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease: Proteomic analysis, Echocardiography and functional polymorphism.
Ms. Sujhithria, Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 6 | Study of choloroquine resistance in Plasmodium falciparam and primaquine resistance in Plasmodium vivax causing human malaria using molecular techniques.
Ms. Abhisha JC, Dr. Vasanthi R |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 7 | Multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis, Typhoid and Malaria.
Dr Shifa Meharaj , Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 8 | Evaluation of coastal pollution and its impact on human health – a prospective cohort study.
Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam (Co-Investigator) National Centre for Coastal Research (sanctioned) |
– | – | Yes | – | 10000000/- (1 crore) |
| 9 | LAMP Assay in comparison with LPA for the diagnosis of Tuberculosis.
Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam & Dr V.Preethi |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 10 | Microbiological profile and resistance pattern of bacterial isolates from respiratory secretions of ventilated patients in the ICU – A retrospective study.
Dr Preethi & Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 11 | Prevalence of bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic susceptibilityprofile in consumable freshwater and marine fish – A comparative study | – | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 12 | Comparative Analysis of Microbial Concentration in Central Clinical Laboratory and microbial carriage among ward Assistants and other healthcare workers accessing the laboratory.
Mr. Snehasis & Dr. Jaison J |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 13 | A Study on the variations in antibiotic susceptibility patterns of common clinical bacterial isolates upon chronic exposure to sub inhibitory concentration of Chlorhexidine.
Dr. Alice Peace, Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam, Dr. Arunkumar |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| Project title and PI | Collaborating Organization | Funding organization | Amount of funding | Status |
| 1. Evaluation of coastal pollution and its impact on human health – a prospective cohort study.
Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam (Co-Investigator) National institute of ocean technology (sanctioned) |
National institute of ocean technology
Wockhardt India pvt limited |
NIOT
Wockhardt India pvt limited |
10000000/-(1 crore) | Ongoing |
| 2. Clinical trial – Aspire India study – Invitro study “susceptibility testing employing WCK 771 / WCK 2349 disks to assess the susceptibility of recent Gram Positive isolates
PI – Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam Co PI – Dr. Alice Peace R |
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| 3. A Surveillance study on the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolates collected from patients at various Indian tertiary care hospitals. ASPIRE INDIA STUDY.
Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam / Dr Alice Peace Selvabai PI – Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam Co PI – Dr. Alice Peace R |
Wockhardt India pvt limited | Wockhardt India pvt limited | Rs 4,00,000 | ongoing |
Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international)
| S.No | Name of the Program | Source of funding | Number of Delegates | Date(s) |
| 1 | Guest lecture – Dengue-Epidemiology and Current Scenario, The guest speaker was Wing Commander Sunita D Patil, Head of Department, Department of Laboratory science 7 Air Force Hospital, Kanpur, UP |
CARE | 150 | 17.12.2021 |
| 3 | Webinar on Stem Cell Transplantation and infection prevention
Dr Muthalagu Ramanathan, Associate Professor, |
CARE | 98 | 29.07.2020 |
| 4 | Webinar on Diagnosis and prevention of COVID-19 an overview”
Dr Hemalatha Varadhan, Professor & HOD, New South Wales Health Pathology, John Hunter Hospital |
CARE | 150 | 14.07.2020 |
| 5 | Webinar on “Whats not taught”
Dr. Shrikala Baliga, Professor of Microbiology Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Research & Education, Mangalore |
CARE | 150 | 07.07.2020 |
| 6 | Webinar on “Emerging viral infections”
Dr. J.Jayalakshmi MD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore. |
CARE | 150 | 30.06.2020 |
| 7 | Webinar on “Quality control and Biosafety in the Molecular testing lab with special reference to SARS-CoV2”
Dr. J.Jayalakshmi MD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore. |
CARE | 50 | 06.06.2020 |
| 8 | Webinar on “SARS CoV2- Understanding the genetic organisation & design of molecular testing tools”
“SARS CoV2- Understanding the genetic organisation & design of molecular testing tools”. The speaker was Dr. Naveen Kumar V. PhD, Founder & Managing Director , ImmuGenix Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Chennai |
CARE | 50 | 05.06.2020 |
| 9 | Week long event on Safety
National Safety week Day 1: Safe Injection Practices Day 2: Road Safety Day 3: Fire Safety Awareness Day 4: Lecture on Stress Management Day 6: Needle stick Injuries |
CARE | 150 | 28.02.2020
04.03.2020 05.03.2020 06.03.2020 09.03.2020 |
| 10 | CME on Autoimmunity & Rheumatological diseases .
Dr. V. Krishnamurthy MD,DM,FRCP, Consultant in Fortis Malar hospital and CEO of Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital |
CARE | 150 | 29.02.2020 |
| 11 | CME on Clinical Governance.
Dr. J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, Senior Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in Centre for Advances Brain and Spine Surgery, Tamilnadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital at Omanthoorar |
CARE | 150 | 03.01.2020 |
| 12 | CME on Elimination of HIV/ AIDS by 2030
Dr Chandrasekaran, Medical Manager, SAATHII |
CARE | 150 | 04.12.2019 |
| 13 | Impact of feedback and Evaluation in medical Education
Dr. Rama Narayanan MD, FACP, Canton medical Education Residency Program, USA |
CARE | 150 | 04.11.2019 |
| 14 | Biomedical waste management as per the statutory guidelines 2016
Dr. AVM Balaji, Faculty of Microbiology, Govt. Stanley Medical college |
CARE | 150 | 03.09.2019 |
| 15 | Carbapenems : Mechanisms of resistance,
Diagnosis and Clinical Impact Dr.. Anusha Rohit MD |
CARE | 150 | 16.08.2019 |
| 16 | CHETVIROCON 2019 | CARE | 250 | 05.07.2019 |
| 17 | Gut Microbiome | CARE | 150 | 21.06.2019 |
| 18 | Prosthetic Joint infections
Dr. Hemalatha |
CARE | 150 | 04.01.2019 |
| 19 | CME on Perinatal infections –an update
Dr. Renuka Sekar, Clinical Lead, OBG, Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital, Australia |
CARE | 55 | 08.11.2018 |
| 20 | CME Intraocular infections
Dr G. Suganeswari, DNB, DO |
CARE | 60 | 20.04.2018 |
| 21 | CME Acute Kidney injury and Chronic renal failure
Dr V.Vivek, MRCP |
CARE | 75 | 19.01.2018 |
| 22 | Workshop on ICTC pre and post test counseling
Resource person: Dr Santhosh Clement MSW,PhD, National Trainer, NBTC & NACO |
CARE | 15 | 20.11.2017 to 22.11.2017 |
| 23 | CME – Recent advances and the role of BMT in the management of AML
Dr R.Muthulagu, MD, Professor and Director, Bone marrow transplant unit, UC MAS, USA |
CARE | 70 | 08.09.2017 |
| 24 | CME – Viral infections in pregnancy
Dr Venkat S, MD FRCPath Clinical Head, Wye Valley , NHS, UK |
CARE | 65 | 25.08.2017 |
| 25 | CME – Biomedical Waste Management – Guidelines 2016
Dr Rosy Vennila MD, Prof and HOD, Govt Stanley Medical College and State Nodal Officer for Infection Control |
CARE | 80 | 21.04.2017 |
| 26 | CME – Breast Cancer –
Dr Lakshmi Balasubramaniam MD/MS- Texas Oncology, USA |
CARE | 150 | 17.03.2017 |
| 27 | CME program on the importance of reporting MIC values while testing the bacterial isolates- Biomerieux | Biomerieux | 100 | 6.11.2015 |
| 28 | Update on Hospital Infection Control | CARE | 250 | 31.10.2015 |
| 29 | Update on HIV
– Dr Sathish Kumar Angappan MD , Asst Director, SAATHI |
Nil | 100 | 24.02.2015 |
| 30 | One day state level conference “Current Updates in Clinical Microbiology” | CARE | 240 | 16.03.2013 |
| 31 | CME “Global Handwashing Day” | Nil | 300 | 15.10.2012 |
| 32 | Workshop on Molecular Techniques | Nil | 20 | October 2011 |
| 33 | 5 days CME program on Hospital Infection Control | CARE | 200 | 23.08.2010 to 27.08.2010 |
| 34 | One day State Level Symposium on the “Application of Molecular Techniques in clinical diagnosis and research” | CARE | 300 | 19.12.2009 |
| S.No | Best Practices of Department of Microbiology -2 | |
| 1 | Title of the Practice | Teaching school children correct hand washing techniques – (Outreach ) |
| 2 | The context and the setting | In India, numerous children suffer from diarrhea and other communicable diseases every year. Most of these infections can be prevented by proper hand washing with soap and water. We are all aware that behavior change begins early and so the school going children need to be trained on the importance of hand hygiene and the correct techniques at this young impressionable age. This will enable them to grow into healthy and responsible citizens in the future. |
| 3 | Objectives. | To train the school children on the correct handwashing technique.
To educate them on the indications for hand washing |
| 4 | The Practice | To visit the schools near Kelambakkam and to train children by either demonstration or powerpoint lectures or both. |
| 5 | Obstacles faced | Compliance of the school children – it may be initially difficult to make the children to adopt the correct handwashing techniques. |
| 6 | Impact of the practice | More school children will become aware of the correct handwashing technique. These children will also follow the correct procedure at home and at school. They may be emulated by their other friends and siblings etc. This will pave the way for a new generation of adults with better awareness on Hand hygiene. This is also in compliance to the Swach Bharath campaign |
| 7 | Resources required | Microbiology faculty as resource person for demonstration.
Liquid soap, Handouts on Handwashing techniques |
Department of Microbiology |
The Department of Microbiology was established in 2005 and caters not only to the diagnostic need of clinicians, but is also actively involved in teaching, researchand hospital infection control activities. The Lab was established in 2005 and has made immense progress since then.The Clinical Microbiology lab is a component of the Central Clinical Laboratory and is NABL accredited for Microbiology, Serology and Molecular Testing. Laboratory Accreditation provides official recognition of our competence and provides a ready means for customers to find reliable testing services as per their requirements.
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The Department of Microbiology, CHRI is a community of well qualified and enthusiasticfaculty, technical support staff, research scholars and postgraduate students. The faculty are qualified Clinical Microbiologists with adequate experience, necessary expertise and skills required for the interpretation of test results and accordingly aid the clinicians in clinching the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
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Keeping in line with the statutory requirements, the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory has separate service laboratories for Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Tuberculosis (Mycobacteriology) and Immunology. In addition, separate areas have been earmarked for media preparation and autoclaving and for decontamination of all clinical samples and used media (Photo).
Microbiology Division is fitted withsophisticated equipment such as the Vitek 2 compact for automated microbial identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing by MIC method. Vitek2 enables to identify a large range of microorganisms and the system can process 30 cards at a time. All steps are automated, right from sample feeding, reading to recording and interpretation of results. BD Bactec 9050 is a trusted automated blood culture system which can accommodate blood samples with barcode and continuous monitoring facilitiesto detect growth at the earliest is also present.
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Top quality Biosafety cabinets Class II Type B2 have been installed in Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology and the Molecular testing Labs to ensure personnel safety while processing bacteriology samples.
Serology and Immunology are equipped with a Bio-Rad PR4100 Absorbance microplate reader, which is an 8- channel absorbance microplate reader with accurate, reproducible and fast measurements using windows-based software technology.
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The department also boasts of a walk in cooler to enable the storage of the diagnostic kits and antibiotic discs in a common storage facility.
A dedicated and isolated area is available for decontamination of all clinical samples and used media prior to discarding.
This newly established section and the pride of the Microbiology Department is equipped with an ultra-modern Rotor Gene Q, a Real Time PCR machine, which can process 72 samples in one run. Two fully automated nucleic Acid Extractors (Qiacube and Alta) are used for the purification and extraction process. Within a short span of time, molecular testing division has processed thousands of samples for COVID 19 by Real Time PCR and by doing so, has lent a supportive hand to the government and its initiatives of testing more people for SARS-CoV 2, so as to aid in the control of the disease.
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The teaching learning process at the department of Microbiology is an enriching and enjoyable experience for the students. All the teaching faculty are well qualified, experienced and student friendly and we also have a robust mentorship program in place.
Our teaching programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates help a pipeline of skilled health care professionals to grow. Our teaching modalities provide extensive knowledge in the formative years of medical schooling.
The various undergraduate courses handled include MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc AHS, Post basic BSc Nursing, BPT. The postgraduate programs offered include MD Microbiology and PhD in Microbiology. Other PG courses handled include Clinical MD courses, MSc Human Nutrition, MDS, MSc MLT students posted in rotation for training in Microbiological methods
Teaching training MoU is in place for students of Chettinad Dental College and Asian Metropolitan University. Special training is also given to international students from other Asian countries to help them with technical skills
Teaching is scheduled and executed for students belonging to different streams through didactic lectures, small group discussions, module teaching, tutorials, Integrated teaching, practical classes and seminar presentations.
Many on-line teaching methods are also made use of for teaching, evaluation & assignment submission. The post graduate teaching is mainly directed towards self-directed learning are they encouraged to refer many books and to present theory seminars on important topics, with the aid of a facilitator. Journal clubs are also regularly conducted. They are also encouraged to participate and present papers on interesting cases and other research topics in national & international conferences.
Effective mentorship programme is available for students. Student support is extended by the faculty – intensive mentorship for poor performers and high performers are encouraged to participate in prize exams, quiz competitions, etc.
A state-of-the-art museum is available to the students with models, specimens & picturesque demonstration of important microbiological & immunological concepts.
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We aim in the promotion and co-ordination of basic, applied,and clinical research. The Department of Microbiology encourages research activities among the faculty and students. UG students are motivated to participate in ICMR STS projects. Collaborative research work is also carried out along with the clinical departments and department of Biotechnology. We are also part of several multicentric research studies. Most of the faculty are eligible PhD guides who guide JRF with their research. At present research activities are being carried out in thrust areas like SARS CoV2, Respiratory Tract pathogens, HPV, Arboviruses, multidrug resistant pathogens, etc. A well-equipped research lab is available to students for explore their research skills. PhD program is also offered by the department to interested students on both full time & part time basis
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Diagnostic Services are offered in the various sections of Microbiology to both outpatients and inpatients and include the following investigations offered under different sections:
- Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology)- Gram Stain, Culture and Sensitivity, AFB stain, AFB Culture by conventional and Micro MGIT
- Mycology – Microscopy (KOH Mount, Gram Stain), Fungal Culture
- Parasitology – Stool Routine examination for ova and cyst
- Immunology and Serology including Viral Serology – ASO, CRP, RF, RPR, Widal, Viral markers such as HIV, Hepatitis B, C, Dengue Serology
- Virology (Molecular Virology) – H1NI, HIV, COVID-19 detection by RT PCR
- Molecular Testing – drug resistant gene study
Outreach activity – Department of Microbiology (18.12.21)
Department of Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, in collaboration with Simple Trust, organized an outreach activity on 18.12.21 for the Irular tribal kids residing in Irular Kudiyiruppu at Nandivaram, Guduvancherry, Kancheepuram District. Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam, Dr Alice Peace, Dr John Maria Louis and DDrSathyakamala of the Department of Microbiology participated in the program. These underprivileged small kids were educated on the importance of personal hygiene and the correct procedure of hand washing was demonstrated to them. The children were asked to perform the handwashing. Information on the Covid 19 pandemic and the preventive measures for the same was also taught to the students. Personal hygiene kits were distributed to the kids.
CHRI strongly believes that community outreach programs such as education on health and hygiene, basic screening of the health of the community, management of clinical cases and simultaneously provision of facilities to access the hospital servicesplay a vital role in improving and extending the reach of health care. The Microbiology department participates actively in many community engagement activities by organizing many awareness and screening camps.
Hand hygiene Awareness camps are conductedto create awareness among the school going children about the importance of hand hygiene and the correct handwashing procedure to be followed. Students were educated with the aid of shortfilms, powerpoint presentations and handouts illustrating the various steps of handwash.
FACULTY
| S.No | Name of the Investigators | Title | Funding Agency(if any) | Amount | Duration |
| 1 | Mrs Alice Peace R
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A. S |
Characterisation of Staphylococcus aureus based on its virulence determinants and antibiotic resistance profile | – | – | 2013-2018 |
| 2 | Dr Vasanthi
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
Isolation and Molecular characterisation of organisms producing Biofilms | – | – | 2009 Aug |
| 3 | Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
– | – | 2009 Aug | |
| 4 | Dr S.Jayanthi
Guide: Dr M.Jeya |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterisation of Non fermenters from various clinical samples- | CARE | 10,000 | 2009 Feb |
| 5 | Mr G. Kumaran
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu A.S |
A study on superficial fungal infections in tertiary care hospital | – | – | |
| 6 | Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam
Guide: Dr Shameem Banu Professor |
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae | CARE funding |
10,000 | 2012-2013 |
| 7 | Dr. Nirupa S Associate Professor |
Detection of ciprofloxacin resistance plasmids in Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2014-2015 |
STUDENTS
| S.No | Name of the Investigators | Title | Funding Agency(if any) | Amount | Duration |
| 1 | Dr. Ashok Viswanath,
Guide: Dr. Priyadarshini S |
Clinico bacteriological profile of urinary tract infection in patients with preexisting urinary tract diseases in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2017-2020 |
| 2 | Dr Elayarani A MD Microbiology |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization of Erythromycin resistant Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Acute tonsillo pharyngitis in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 3 | Dr Saranya A MD Microbiology |
Evaluation of second generation Anti CCP antibodies with RA Factor isotype in the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 4 | Dr Jaison Jayakaran MD Microbiology |
Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization of Multidrug resistant isolates from patients with catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2016 – 2019 |
| 5 | Dr Anitha.R MD Microbiology |
Prevalence of Dengue and Leptospira co infection among patients presenting to tertiary care hospital with acute febrile illness- a cross sectional study. | – | – | 2015-2018 |
| 6 | Deepthi Mayi Das MSc Biotechnology | A study on biofilm inhibitory activities of various plant derived antioxidant compounds among Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from clinical samples | – | 15,000 | 2017-2018 |
| 7 | Mr Gopal
Dr. S.Nirupa Co-guide : |
Analysis of microbiological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of uropathogens isolated from intensive care unit patients | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 8 | Mr. Naveen Kumar
Guide : Co-guide : |
A comparative study of fluorescence microscopy with Ziehl – Neelson staining and culture for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 9 | Ms. Jenifer
Guide : DR. Preethi .V Co-Guide : |
Lancefield grouping and macrolide resistance of hemolytic Streptococci isolated from clinical isolates | – | – | 2013-2014 |
| 10 | Dr. Abirami MD Microbiology |
Study on catheter related blood stream infections in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 11 | Dr.Purushothaman G MD Microbiology |
Evaluation of TNF∞ , IL 6 , CRP, hs CRP as markers of sepsis in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-15 |
| 12 | Dr.Dinesh Raj R MD Microbiology |
Speciation & antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida isolates from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 13 | Ms J.C.Abisha MSc Medical Microbiology | Comparative study of peripheral blood smear, rapid antigen detection, ELISA and PCR methods for the diagnosis of malaria in a tertiary care centre. | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 14 | Mr Ajish C MSc Medical Microbiology |
Comparative study on the seroprevalence of CMV antibodies among doctors and voluntary blood donors in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 15 | Chuing Lundup MSc Medical Microbiology |
Screening for scrub typhus in patients presenting with PUO in a tertiary care centre | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 16 | D.Danis Vijay MSc Medical Microbiology | A study on epidemiological correlation of microbes from different water sources in and around Kelambakkam | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 17 | V. Gayathri MSc Medical Microbiology |
A study on the etiology of acute exacerbation of COPD and correlation with procalcitonin and CRP levels | – | – | 2015-2016 |
| 18 | Poonguzhali S MSc Medical Microbiology | Evaluation of the efficacy of in use disinfectants against drug resistant bacterial pathogens isolated from a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 19 | Dr. Nirupa S Associate Professor |
Detection of ciprofloxacin resistance plasmids in Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 20 | Ms Madhurima Mukherjee M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
A study on Macrolide Lincosamide Streptogramin B resistant Staphylococcal species in clinical sample in a tertiary care center | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 21 | Ms Vidya Ravi M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
A Study on Bacterial and Fungal sinusitis and antimicrobial sensitivity testing in a tertiary care hospital in Kelambakkam. | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 22 | Ms Carolyn MSc Medical Microbiology |
A study on the virulence factors in Ciprofloxacin resistant uropathogenic Gram negative bacilli | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 23 | Mr.Tenzin Desel M.Sc. Medical Microbiology |
Study on various Hepatitis B Viral markers in patients and health care workers in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2014-2015 |
| 24 | Mr Arul Arasan MBBS Guide : Mrs Alice |
Detection of high and low level Mupirocin Resistance among clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 25 | Mr.Anuroop S. M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology |
Study on bla KPC gene detection in clinical isolates of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates from clinical samples | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 26 | Dr.Shifa Meharaj MD Microbiology |
Speciation & characterization of Tribe Proteae in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2013-14 |
| 27 | Ms.G.Gowthami M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
Speciation & characterization of Enterococci from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 28 | Dr.S.Kandasamy MD Microbiology |
Bacteriological analysis of clinical samples from intensive care unit with special reference to multidrug resistant bugs in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 29 | Dr.R.Janani MD Microbiology |
Speciation and characterization of Klebsiella isolates from a tertiary care hospital. | – | – | 2013 |
| 30 | Ms Gayathri
Guide : Dr M.Jeya |
Candida speciation from salivary samples in diabetic and healthy individuals | – | – | 2012-2013 |
| 31 | Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam Associate Professor
Guide : Dr Jeya |
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 32 | Ms. Raji (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on superficial fungal infections | – | – | 2012-13 |
| 33 | Mr.Venkatesh (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | – | – | ||
| 34 | Ms.J.Pothini (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Comparative study of detection of Antinuclear antibody (ANA) by Immunofluorescence and ELISA method | – | – | 2012 |
| 35 | Mr.Dinesh (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Prevalence of Gram negative bacilli in blood samples and study of antimicrobial susceptibility pattern | – | – | 2012 |
| 36 | Ms.Renu (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on Plasmid mediated resistance in Acinetobacter species | – | – | 2012 |
| 37 | Mr.Prabhu (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Study on bacteriology of Surgical site infections | – | – | 2012 |
| 38 | Ms.Suja (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Bacteriological study of External ocular infections | – | – | 2012 |
| 39 | Ms.Shanthi (M.Sc. Medical Microbiology) | Profile of Infections in patients undergoing hemodialysis | – | – | 2011 |
| 40 | Ms Sivaranjani MBBS | Prevalence of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a tertiary care hospital | – | – | 2011 |
| 41 | Mr Vysak PR M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Characterisation of MRSA isolates from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 42 | Ms Jomy Jose M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Prevalence and susceptibility pattern of CoNS from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 43 | Ms S Linda Susan M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Bacteriology of Diabetic foot ulcers | – | – | 2011 |
| 44 | Mr Ranjith M.Sc. Medical Microbiology PG | Speciation and characterization of Candida isolates from clinical samples. | – | – | 2011 |
| 45 | Mr Vijay M.Sc. Medical Microbiology PG | Speciation and characterization of pseudomonas | – | – | 2011 |
| 46 | Mr Karthik M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Study of biofilm producing organisms associated with invasive devices | – | – |
| S.No | Title of the Project | Completed | Ongoing | Initiated | Student Project | Extramural Funding amount |
| 1 | Molecular characterization of genital HPV
Dr. Nirupa S, Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 2 | Evaluation of Molecular diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of common arboviral infections in India.
Dr. Preethi. V, Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 3 | Genotypic study on drug resistant pathogens and its associated risk factors causing infections in a tertiary care hospital.
Dr.S.H.Shifa Meharaj, Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | NIL |
| 4 | Clinical Significance of Molecular, Cultural and Non Cultural methods in Detection of Pathogens causing respiratory tract Infection.
Mr. Danis Vijay , Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 5 | Early diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus serotypes causing Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease: Proteomic analysis, Echocardiography and functional polymorphism.
Ms. Sujhithria, Guide: Dr Jayanthi S |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 6 | Study of choloroquine resistance in Plasmodium falciparam and primaquine resistance in Plasmodium vivax causing human malaria using molecular techniques.
Ms. Abhisha JC, Dr. Vasanthi R |
– | Yes | – | Yes | CARE (50,000/year) |
| 7 | Multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis, Typhoid and Malaria.
Dr Shifa Meharaj , Guide: Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 8 | Evaluation of coastal pollution and its impact on human health – a prospective cohort study.
Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam (Co-Investigator) National Centre for Coastal Research (sanctioned) |
– | – | Yes | – | 10000000/- (1 crore) |
| 9 | LAMP Assay in comparison with LPA for the diagnosis of Tuberculosis.
Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam & Dr V.Preethi |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 10 | Microbiological profile and resistance pattern of bacterial isolates from respiratory secretions of ventilated patients in the ICU – A retrospective study.
Dr Preethi & Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 11 | Prevalence of bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic susceptibilityprofile in consumable freshwater and marine fish – A comparative study | – | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 12 | Comparative Analysis of Microbial Concentration in Central Clinical Laboratory and microbial carriage among ward Assistants and other healthcare workers accessing the laboratory.
Mr. Snehasis & Dr. Jaison J |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| 13 | A Study on the variations in antibiotic susceptibility patterns of common clinical bacterial isolates upon chronic exposure to sub inhibitory concentration of Chlorhexidine.
Dr. Alice Peace, Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam, Dr. Arunkumar |
– | Yes | – | – | NIL |
| Project title and PI | Collaborating Organization | Funding organization | Amount of funding | Status |
| 1. Evaluation of coastal pollution and its impact on human health – a prospective cohort study.
Dr.Priyadarshini Shanmugam (Co-Investigator) National institute of ocean technology (sanctioned) |
National institute of ocean technology
Wockhardt India pvt limited |
NIOT
Wockhardt India pvt limited |
10000000/-(1 crore) | Ongoing |
| 2. Clinical trial – Aspire India study – Invitro study “susceptibility testing employing WCK 771 / WCK 2349 disks to assess the susceptibility of recent Gram Positive isolates
PI – Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam Co PI – Dr. Alice Peace R |
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| 3. A Surveillance study on the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolates collected from patients at various Indian tertiary care hospitals. ASPIRE INDIA STUDY.
Dr Priyadarshini Shanmugam / Dr Alice Peace Selvabai PI – Dr. Priyadarshini Shanmugam Co PI – Dr. Alice Peace R |
Wockhardt India pvt limited | Wockhardt India pvt limited | Rs 4,00,000 | ongoing |
| S.No | Best Practices of Department of Microbiology -2 | |
| 1 | Title of the Practice | Teaching school children correct hand washing techniques – (Outreach ) |
| 2 | The context and the setting | In India, numerous children suffer from diarrhea and other communicable diseases every year. Most of these infections can be prevented by proper hand washing with soap and water. We are all aware that behavior change begins early and so the school going children need to be trained on the importance of hand hygiene and the correct techniques at this young impressionable age. This will enable them to grow into healthy and responsible citizens in the future. |
| 3 | Objectives. | To train the school children on the correct handwashing technique.
To educate them on the indications for hand washing |
| 4 | The Practice | To visit the schools near Kelambakkam and to train children by either demonstration or powerpoint lectures or both. |
| 5 | Obstacles faced | Compliance of the school children – it may be initially difficult to make the children to adopt the correct handwashing techniques. |
| 6 | Impact of the practice | More school children will become aware of the correct handwashing technique. These children will also follow the correct procedure at home and at school. They may be emulated by their other friends and siblings etc. This will pave the way for a new generation of adults with better awareness on Hand hygiene. This is also in compliance to the Swach Bharath campaign |
| 7 | Resources required | Microbiology faculty as resource person for demonstration.
Liquid soap, Handouts on Handwashing techniques |