Two-day hands-on workshop concludes
Department of Microbiology, DMC&H conducted a comprehensive hands-on workshop on diagnostic techniques for tuberculosis aimed at improving the skills of residents and faculty members from all over North India, under aegis of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM).
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Jul 9, 2024 09:44
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Ludhiana, July 9, 2024: Department of Microbiology, DMC&H conducted a comprehensive hands-on workshop on diagnostic techniques for tuberculosis aimed at improving the skills of residents and faculty members from all over North India, under aegis of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM).
The workshop was conducted over two days and covered a range of diagnostic methodologies for effective TB management.
The workshop was inaugurated by Bipin Gupta, Secretary DMC&H Managing Society, Mukesh Kumar, Treasurer DMC&H Managing Society, Dr G S Wander, Principal, Dr. Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics along with the DOTS core committee members.
Dr. Veenu Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology apprised the participants about the overview and objectives of the workshop. Sh Bipin Gupta, Secretary DMC&H Managing Society, lauded the efforts of the Department of Microbiology to provide a valuable platform for resident doctors and faculty members to enhance their diagnostic skills and knowledge, thus contributing to the ongoing efforts in combating tuberculosis globally.
The workshop featured a series of structured sessions that allowed participants to enhance their practical skills in diagnostic techniques such as smear microscopy (fluorescent and acid fast staining), nucleic acid amplification tests (CBNAAT, TruNAAT and LPA), culture (LJ & MGIT), IGRA/TST and MPT-64 Ag test under the guidance of the Microbiology faculty Dr Veenu Gupta, Dr. Rama Gupta, Dr. Jyoti Chaudhary, Dr. Eshani Dewan, Dr. Menal Gupta and Dr. Manisha Aggarwal.
The participants were also assessed to gauge their understanding and proficiency in TB diagnostics. Such workshops are pivotal in ensuring continued education in taking infections disease like tuberculosis effectively.
