Dr. Nita Milind Gangurde

MD (Microbiology),

Prof. and Head, Dept. of Microbiology

 Welcome to the department of Microbiology!!

                        In view of the current global scenario, the field of Microbiology is in a very exciting phase as wehave the opportunity & amp; capability to address many of the dauntingchallenges being faced by the world. Through our evolving Basic and SpecialMicrobiological services, our department will be able to make a substantialcontribution towards supporting the clinical departments with accuratediagnostics while successfully managing the critical responsibility of preventing infections.

                     As a Institutes forproviding education and research in medical Microbiology, our staff members areexcellently skilled, highly qualified and dedicated hard workers who instill aneager interest in the subject amongst the future generation. Our departmentmembers are expert in teaching  undergraduatestudents and Post graduate students. Owing to the world class knowledge and the kind of support of Hon. Dean Madam and the Management, department is proud to be associated with numerous achievementsincluding 44 leading publications, several rewards.

                     Our Department includesseven service laboratories which include Bacteriology, Serology, Immunology,Mycology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology and Virology (BSL-2 Lab). We havestate of the art BSL-2 Lab with hi-tech equipments and technologies. Up tillnow our BSL-2 laboratory has processed more than 4.5 lakh samples for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing.

                     The department has its own library with recent addition books for students. Our service laboratories and post graduate teaching facilities are located in the Civil  Hospital campus. Whereas the undergraduate
teaching facilities are available in the New Bytco Hospital Campus at Nashik
Road. 

                                In addition to the above, ever so often, the department will in future take up Social Outreach Programs that make a world of a difference not just to the field of medicine,but to the community at large. The recent developments in the field of Microbiology, along with the growing importance of its relevance in clinical diagnosis make the future even more exciting. The department is dedicated to contributing significantly to the field of Microbiology and staying true to its commitment to the society.