About

Myself “Dr. Amit Roy”, Assistant Professor and Incharge, Department of Microbiology, actively engaged in teaching and research.

I have completed my Ph.D in Medical Microbiology from postgraduate institute of medical education and research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. I have more than 11 years of teaching and research

Experience

More than 11 years of research and teaching experiences

Qualification

Ph. D In Medical Microbiology

Award & Recognition

• Research Associate (RA) awarded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) April 2018.
• Felicitated by the organizing committee in 42^nd National Conference (ASTICON, IASSTD & AIDS), held in AIIMS, Delhi (Oct. 2018).
• Gold medal for Dr. V Govindan Nair Memorial Award in paper sessions for my work in 38^th National Conference- ASTICON, IASSTD & AIDS (Oct-Nov, 2014).
• Silver medal for Dr. P.S. Ranganathan Memorial Award in paper sessions for my work in 38^th National Conference- ASTICON, IASSTD & AIDS.(Oct-Nov, 2014).
• ICMR Independent Senior Research Fellowship (ISRF) Programme awarded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – 2012.

Area of Interest

Microbiology and Molecular Biology 

• Infections and their Diagnosis

A.    Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually transmitted Diseases (STDs)/ Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs): which includes Chlamydia, Neisseria, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and organisms associated with Bacterial vaginosis- 

• Development of molecular (point of care tests) tests for the diagnosis
• Identification, and molecular characterization (genotyping)
• Role of organisms load

B.     To find out the association of STIs with cervicitis, urethritis, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, infertility and pre term pregnancy.

C.     Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis:

• Development and evaluation new diagnostic (point of care tests) tests
• Molecular epidemiology

D.     Probiotics: Lactobacilli and other bacteria

• Identification and molecular characterization of bacteria beneficial for mankind.