Dr. Muna Malik

Consultant-level Medical Microbiologist with 12+ years of experience in clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control (IPC), antimicrobial stewardship, and hospital laboratory leadership. Highly experienced in bacteriology, virology, and mycology diagnostics, as well as outbreak investigation and infection surveillance aligned with DHA, MOH, and HAAD standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve diagnostic accuracy, and ensure compliance with international accreditation frameworks.

Assistant Professor Microbiology - King Edward Medical University - Lahore

(2023-04)

• Lead and supervise full-spectrum microbiology laboratory operations including specimen processing, organism identification, and AST reporting.
• Ensure compliance with international quality standards including ISO-based laboratory practices.
• Design and implement infection prevention strategies in hospital settings.
• Conduct antimicrobial resistance trend analysis and reporting.
• Train undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Participate in hospital infection control committees and audits.
• Support clinicians with accurate and timely microbiological diagnosis.

Trainee Registrar Microbiology - CMH Lahore - Lahore

(2021-07 - 2023-07)

• Conducted diagnostic microbiology testing across multiple specimen types.
• Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpreted results.
• Assisted in infection surveillance and outbreak response.
• Maintained laboratory QA documentation and SOP compliance.
• Collaborated with clinical teams for patient care decisions.

FCPS - Microbiology - CPSP (2024)

MPhil - Microbiology - UHS (2018)

MBBS - Medicine - University of Punjab (2010)