About Department
| HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT |
Dr. Sujatha V S |
| OP DAYS AND TIME | N.A. |
| OT DAYS | N.A. |
| DEPARTMENT E MAIL ID | microgmctsr@gmail.com |
| ONLINE BOOKING | AVAILABLE through eHealth |
Overview & History
The department of Microbiology in GMC Thrissur was established in 1983. The Department catered to academic activities like teaching MBBS students and laboratory work.
Later on several courses like BDS, B Sc Nursing, DMLT, were added to the list. In addition, Microbiology classes are conducted for BCVT and DOTAT students regularly. Laboratory work has been extended to 24 hours a day. Additional Laboratories were added like VRDL (Viral Research Diagnostic Laboratory), ICTC HIV testing laboratory, VLTL (Viral load testing laboratory) for HIV, HBV and HCV, NVHSP ( National Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Program) Laboratory. Molecular testing for Tuberculosis (both pulmonary and Extra pulmonary) were started using TRUNAT and CBNAT machines. IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) is also started for testing children. Hospital infection surveillance and control activities are routinely done.
Courses & Available Seats
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Courses |
#Seats/Year |
| DMLT | 35 Seats |
| BCVT | 4 Seats |
| DOAT | 12 Seats |
Equipments & Available Count
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Binocular Microscopes [20]
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Fluorescent Microscopes [1]
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BOD Incubator [1]
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Bacterial Incubator [4]
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Autoclave [7]
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Centrifuge [8]
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VDRL shaker [1]
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ELISA Washer [2]
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ELISA Reader [3]
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Balance electronic digital [1]
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Candle jar [2]
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Hot air oven [3]
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Lab refrigirator [6]
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PH detemining apparatus [1]
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Vortex Mixer [2]
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LCD screens [4]
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-20° C Deep Freezer [4]
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-80° C Deep Freezer [3]
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Laminar flow Horizontal [1]
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Laminar flow Vertical [1]
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Bio safety cabinet [5]
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Digital water bath [3]
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Automated blood culture (Bact Alert) [1]
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PCR [6]
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Other Equipments
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Vitek [1]
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Microcentrifuge (VLTL) [1]
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Vortex mixer (VLTL) [1]
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Automated RNA Extraction machine (VLTL) [1]
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RNA Extraction machine (VRDL) [3]
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Gel documentation system (VRDL) [1]
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CBNAAT machine (VRDL) [1]
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TRUENAT machine (VRDL) [1]
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TRUENAT Extraction unit (VRDL) [2]
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Achievements
- Central Laboratory in New Medical College Hospital started functioning from March, 2013.
- VRDL established in 2016
- Molecular lab established in 2016
- Voluntary Counselling and Testing centre (VCTC) was started from 1st February, 2003
- In the year 2007, State Reference Laboratory(HIV testing) was started
- NABL accreditation for HIV testing laboratory in 2016.
- Viral Load Testing lab established in 2020.
- Regularly participating in Bacteriology , Serology and Parasitology EQAS since 2014
- Part of KARSNET ( Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance network) since 2019
- Part of NVHCP (2021) and NVHSP (2021 )
- MD Microbiology 6 seats started in 2009. and recognised in 2012
- Persistance performance in HICC sanitary rounds in GMC TCR in 2022 and 2023.
Academic Activities
- UG/PG Academic Activities
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PG Academic |
MBBS |
MBBS |
BDS |
DMLT |
BSc Nursing |
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Clinical seminars conducted |
Theory |
Theory |
Theory |
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Theory |
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Journal clubs conducted |
Practical |
Practical |
Practical |
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Practical |
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Group discussions held |
Small group discussions |
Small group discussions |
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Small group discussions - 40hours |
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- HICC ACTIVITIES
- Antibiotic awareness week 18th to 24th November 2022
Areas of Research
- A study on prevalence of SARS CoV- 2 antibody in post covid patients in a tertiary care centre.
- Role of intensive care unit environment in the transmission of bacteria causing sepsis in pediatric population.
- Catheter related blood stream infections in ICU and hemodialysed patients in a tertiary care hospital of central Kerala.
- Seroprevalance of high risk HPV among women with reproductive tract symptoms
- Characterisation of clinically significant Pseudomonads in a tertiary care hospital
- Prevalence and types of carbapenem resistance inthird generation cephalosporin resistant Klebsiella infections.
- Diagnostic accuracy of CBNAAT and microscopy for extrapulmonary tuberculosis
- Seroprevalance of Anti hepatitis B antibody among fully vaccinated medical students in a teritiary care centre, central kerala
- Viral load detection of Hepatitis C among seropositive patients in a tertiary care hospital in central kerala
- Prevalance of Human papilloma virus in clinically suspected cases of carcinoma cervix among women attending a tertiary care hospital in central kerala.
Facilities
- Microbiology lab / Serology lab
- Viral research and Diagnostic Laboratory
- HIV TESTING - State Reference Laboratory
- ICTC Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre - Jyothis
- In the year 2007, State Reference Laboratory(HIV testing) was started
- Viral Load Testing Laboratory
Non-Teaching Staff
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Sl.No. |
Name |
Designation |
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1 |
Dr Bijesh K |
Research Scientist, VRDL |
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2 |
Sreekumar K |
Technical Officer, SRL |
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3 |
Shilpa L S |
Technical Officer, NVHSP |
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4 |
Maya Parameswaran |
Technical Officer, VLTL |
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5 |
Benson T Benny |
ICTC Counsellor |
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6 |
Smt .Vijila |
ICTC Counsellor |
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7 |
Usha S. |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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8 |
Asa B. Nair |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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9 |
Sunitha S. |
Lab technician , Central lab |
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10 |
Sreeja S. |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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11 |
Sinimol B. |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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12 |
Ambily PV |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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13 |
Drishya Damodharan |
Lab technician, VRDL |
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14 |
Noorjahan Sanjay Dutt |
Lab technician, VRDL |
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15 |
Ambadi V C |
Lab technician, NVHSP |
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16 |
Induja A T |
Lab technician, VLTL |
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17 |
Subila S |
Lab technician, CD4 |
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18 |
Kripa C Gopan |
Lab technician, SRL |
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19 |
Sharanya K S |
Lab technician, ICTC |
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20 |
Smt. Sruthy |
Lab technician, ICTC |
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21 |
Usha C V |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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22 |
Vrinda K |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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23 |
Kavitha Karunan P |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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24 |
Greeshma C P |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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25 |
Bavitha K B |
Lab technician, Central lab |
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26 |
Deepthi K K |
Lab technician, PEID cell |
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27 |
Hensa |
Lab technician, NTEP |
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28 |
Jithinkumar C V |
Field worker, NVHSP |
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29 |
Ratheeshkumar R |
Data Entry Operator |
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30 |
Ranjith N. |
JLA |
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31 |
Syamala T N |
JLA |
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32 |
Remya Varghese M |
JLA |
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33 |
Athira P U |
JLA |
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34 |
Dhanya P S |
Multi tasking staff |
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35 |
Rajesh |
Class IV employee |
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36 |
Shyja T. J. |
Class IV employee |
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37 |
Shobha K. K. |
Class IV employee |
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38 |
Lalitha K. S. |
Class IV employee |
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39 |
Sathi devi K N |
Class IV employee |
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40 |
Suleekha T. M. |
Class IV employee |
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41 |
Sajeetha K. M. |
PTC |
Alumni
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PERIOD OF STUDY |
NAME |
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2009-2012 |
Dr.Sujatha V S, Dr.Neethu John, Dr.Rosmi Jose, Dr.Regha I R |
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2010-2013 |
Dr.Sony Devassia, Dr. Smina K I, Dr. Reena K J, Dr. Rejitha K J, Dr. Naseel Salim, Dr. Nourin M |
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2011-2014 |
Dr.Aiswarya Mukundan,Dr.Ardra M,Dr.Liz Augustine, Dr.Subi Das, Dr.Rohitha S Chandra, Dr. Nubila |
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2012-2015 |
Dr Reena Annie Jose, Dr. Geethanjali M, Dr.Anjana Asokan |
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2013-2016 |
Dr. Yazhini K, Dr. Mithu MG, Dr.Renjini Joseph, Dr.Jayanthi T K, Dr. Kavya P, Dr.Sumitha Panakkal. |
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2014-2017 |
Dr.Avudai Selvi R, Dr. Tintu Varghese, Dr.Soumya K S,Dr.Heera Hassan,Dr. Deepthi K N, Dr. Koshy M Koshy |
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2015-2018 |
Dr.Poornima B, Dr.Aishwarya B, Dr. Chithira ,Dr.Rimsy P, Dr.Anjali Nair V, Dr.Meghana Venunath, |
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2016-2019 |
Dr.Dagny Hari, Dr.Shara B, Dr.Vibi Varghese,Dr.Smrithi S Nath, Dr.Geethalakshmi V, Dr.Anupama Sethumadhavan |
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2017-2020 |
Dr.Sneha S rajan,Dr.Meera S Pillai, Dr.Anooja P M,Dr.Deepti S Dileep, Dr.Thressiamma Thomas,Dr.Nisha Sadanandan |
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2018-2021 |
Dr.Lekshmi Sankar K, Dr.Harsha S Pillai, Dr. Neena K C, Dr. Sree Dharsha J, Dr.Amrutha John, Dr.Anitha T R |
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2019-2022 |
Dr.Sithara Nasar T P, Dr.Sreya P J,Dr.Divya ,Dr.Abigail Hakkem,Dr.Mithuna S Thampi |
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2020 – 2023 |
Dr. Aiswarya R, Dr. Amal Noufal, Dr. Haridasan C, Dr. Midhila P G, Dr. Olivia M Prasad |