Dr S.

Dr. K. T. Sangeetha (MBBS, MD Microbiology) is a consultant microbiologist with 9 years of experience in diagnostic microbiology and 5 years of expertise in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control (HICC). She has extensive experience in bacteriology, serology, mycology, parasitology, molecular diagnostics (PCR), NABL quality systems, and laboratory accreditation.

Current Position
Consultant Microbiologist & HICC Chairperson, Manipal Hospital, Whitefield (January 2021–Present).

Previous Roles
Head of Molecular Lab, Apollo Diagnostics
Assistant Professor at East Point College of Medical Sciences
Assistant Professor at Akash Institute of Medical Sciences
Assistant Professor at Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences.

Education
MD in Microbiology – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College (2011–2014)
MBBS – K.V.G. Medical College (2002–2008).

Key Certifications
NABL Internal Auditor
CAHO Certified Professional for Hospital Infection Control (CPHIC-Advance)
Critical Care Infectious Disease Course
New York State Infection Control Certification.

Achievements
Scholarship for Best Performance at the 4th National Workshop on Hospital Infection Control (JIPMER, 2020)
Best Outstanding Postgraduate Student (2014)
Best Presentation Award (2012)
Overall First Rank in MBBS (General Surgery).

Research & Publications
Author/co-author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, infection control, COVID-19, bacteriology, mycology, tuberculosis, and healthcare-associated infections in national and international journals.