Medical Microbiologist
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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
Feb 2024 – Present
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in microbiology.
Supervising diagnostic microbiology activities and implementing quality standards.
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.
2018 – 2019
Led academic and laboratory training in bacteriology, mycology, and molecular biology.
Conducted workshops on diagnostic microbiology and biosafety practices.
2006 – 2014
Delivered lectures, practical demonstrations, and examinations in microbiology.
Actively involved in hospital infection control committee.
Trained students in advanced diagnostic techniques.
2003 – 2006
Assisted in teaching and laboratory supervision.
Gained foundational experience in academic microbiology and medical education.
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.
May 2015 – Sep 2018
Supported critical care and cardiology departments with rapid diagnostic services.
Ensured accurate reporting of microbiological tests for improved patient outcomes.
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
