Qualifications
PhD: (2011) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Current Courses Taught
Immunology, Microbiology, Vaccinology, Hypersensitivity, cellular immunology, Medical Mycology etc. to students of MSc Immunology, MSc Virology, MSc Genomics, BSc (H) Life Sciences, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Medical Physiology, BSc Neurosciences, Masters of Public Health, Ph.D. Immunology, PhD Virology etc.
Research Interests
Immune response and pathogenesis of infectious diseases; Antibiotic resistance; Rheumatic Heart Disease; Genetic susceptibility markers
Teaching Interests
Immunology, Microbiology, Environmental Science
Professional Affiliations
PGIMER, Chandigarh;
AIIMS, Delhi;
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi;
Assam Medical College & Hospital, Assam;
Panjab University, Chandigarh;
University of Utah, USA
Professional Activities
Teaching and research, MSc Immunology Course coordinator, MSc admission coordinator, QAE coordinator, Placement coordinator, Anti-ragging coordinator, Disciplinary Committee, OHSMS Internal auditor, IQAC member, Art & Design Editor of AIVI E-Newsletter, Reviewer in various Journals, Reviewer of New Zealand Project Funding agency etc.
Other Achievements
Awards & Honors:
-Joint CSIR-UGC NET (2005, 2006)
-Travel award by ICMR and Immunology Foundation to present work in XVIII Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases, held at Palermo, Sicily, Italy (4th – 8th September 2011)
-Travel award by the Organizing Committee of XVII Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases, held at Porto Heli, Greece (22nd – 26th June 2008)
-Awarded by the Indian Immunology Society to organize the International Day of Immunology
-Awarded by International Brain Research Organization to organize conference on Neuroimmunology
Contact Information
Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology (AIVI)
Amity University, Sector-125, Noida
