Thummala Harish

I am Dr. Harish Thummala, a dedicated Medical Microbiologist with over two decades of experience in diagnostic microbiology, infectious disease analysis, and antimicrobial stewardship. I hold a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and bring proven expertise in bacteriology, immunology, mycology, and molecular biology.

Managing Director and Consultant Microbiologist of Micro Lab, Guntur, a specialty diagnostic center I established in 2007,

Can handle ELISA, Western Blotting, RT-PCR, Line probe assay, DNA/RNA extraction

Tuberculosis culture and molecular diagnostics

Sterility testing and biomedical waste management

Clinical specimen collection, processing, and interpretation

Bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology, and Molecular diagnostics

Handling Automated instruments

Associate Professor – Department of Microbiology

Jakir Hossain Medical College & Research Institute, Murshidabad, Kolkata, India

Feb 2024 – Present

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in microbiology.

Supervising diagnostic microbiology activities and implementing quality standards.

Associate Professor – Department of Microbiology

Katuri Medical College & Hospital, Guntur, India

2019 – 2020

Taught medical microbiology with focus on clinical application and laboratory training.

Mentored students and facilitated continuing medical education programs.

Supported hospital infection control and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Associate Professor – Department of Microbiology

RVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor, India

2018 – 2019

Led academic and laboratory training in bacteriology, mycology, and molecular biology.

Conducted workshops on diagnostic microbiology and biosafety practices.

Assistant Professor – Department of Microbiology

Katuri Medical College & Hospital, Guntur, India

2006 – 2014

Delivered lectures, practical demonstrations, and examinations in microbiology.

Actively involved in hospital infection control committee.

Trained students in advanced diagnostic techniques.

Tutor – Department of Microbiology

Katuri Medical College & Hospital, Guntur, India

2003 – 2006

Assisted in teaching and laboratory supervision.

Gained foundational experience in academic microbiology and medical education.

Diagnostic experience 

Micro Lab, Guntur, India

Nov 2007 – Present

Established and lead a specialty diagnostic microbiology service center.

Provide culture & sensitivity testing, molecular diagnostics, serology, and infection screening.

Implemented Laboratory Information Systems and quality assurance protocols.

Conducted antibiogram meetings to guide rational antibiotic use.

Trained staff in biosafety, sample handling, and molecular diagnostics.

Consultant Microbiologist

Ramesh Cardiac & Multispecialty Hospital, Guntur, India

May 2015 – Sep 2018

Supported critical care and cardiology departments with rapid diagnostic services.

Ensured accurate reporting of microbiological tests for improved patient outcomes.

Consultant Microbiologist

Lalitha Super Specialties Hospital, Guntur, India

Jun 2005 – Oct 2007

Led microbiology diagnostics including bacteriology, serology, and molecular assays.

Coordinated with clinicians for infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.

Ph.D. – Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology

Raja Muthiah Medical College (RMMC), Chidambaram, India

2017

Thesis: Screening of the biomedicinal values and synergistic bioactivities of mangrove plants and South Indian medicinal plants against human pathogens of clinical source.

🎓 Master of Science – Medical Microbiology

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, India

2003

Completed advanced training in bacteriology, immunology, virology, and parasitology.

Undertook project: In-vitro activity of local ointments against burn wound infecting bacteria.

🎓 Bachelor of Science – Microbiology

Kavitha Memorial Degree College, Khammam, India

2000