CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and schedules theory and practical classes for MBBS and BDS program for the batches and Allied Health Sciences.
- Sets microbiology question papers (block and university) of MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science.
- Assesses Microbiology theory and practical examinations (block and university) of MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science and also MSc (Medical Lab Technology)
- and BSc (Medical Lab Technology) culture and topic seminars.
- Facilitates and moderates discussion topics of MSc MLT.
- Is involved in the Microbiology laboratory diagnostic work
- Project guide for mentored student projects for MBBS batch.
- Is PhD guide at Manipal University.
- Reviews research articles in various national and international journals.
- Helps MCPD department in conducting various professional and personal development workshop.
- Is involved with department level ISO meetings and documentation procedures.
Nagalakshmi N is involved in curriculum delivery (Didactic lectures, Self-Directed Learning sessions, Problem Based Learning Sessions, and practical) for MBBS batches, MBBS Refresher batches, BDS batch and allied health sciences students.
She:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Microbiology | Third semester (Second year) |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology | Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology | Department of Statistics, Manipal University | 2011 |
| MSc (Master of Science) | Medical Microbiology | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 2008 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Lecturer | July 2010 till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Medical Microbiology and Medical Education
Area of Expertise
Infectious diseases, Antibiotic resistance among bacteria, Nosocomial Infections and new therapeutic drugs for S aureus infections
Area of Research
Antistaphylococcal therapeutic agents
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore | Senior Research Associate (worked in Phage biology group | January 2009 to July 2010 |
| Gokul Metropolis Laboratories, at MS R Hospital, Bangalore | Scientific officer (worked in Department of Microbiology) | September 2008 to December 2008 |
| Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore | Research Assistant (worked in Phage biology group) | November 2004 to August 2005 |
Emergence of Burkholderia pseudo-mallei and drug-resistant non-fermenters from southern Karnataka , India
2008-01-01 Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay Kiran Chawla Sushma krishna Sugandhi P Rao
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2008) 102/S1).
Antistaphylococcal activity of bacteriophage derived chimeric protein P128
2012-01-01 Aradhana A Vipra Srividya N Desai Panchali Roy Raghu Patil
BMC Microbiology, 2012, 12:41.