Dr. Padmaja A. Shenoy
Associate Professor
Reg.No:73538
Department of Microbiology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involved in taking theory and practical classes for UGs and PGs
- Actively involved in all activities and research works of the department
- Is examiner for MBBS & BDS examinations
Dr Padmaja A Shenoy teaches undergraduate (M.B.B.S & B.D.S.)and postgraduate students (M.D.).
She is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Microbiology | PY-2 |
| Microbiology |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Microbiology | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 2011 |
| MBBS | Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC Manipal | Associate Professor | 2016 till Date | |
| KMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2012-2016 | |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Tutor | 2008 to 2011 |
Resaerch Projects:
- Microbiological profile of chronic osteomyelitis with special emphasis on anaerobic osteomyelitis in tertiary care hospital. (MAHE Seed-Money grant2017)
- Microbiological and Molecular Characterization of Clostridioides difficile isolates (funded by CIIMS Nagpur)·
- Evaluation of the gut microbiome of the olanzapine-induced metabolic syndrome rat model. (MAHE Seed money grant)·
- Clinical, Microbiological & Molecular characteristics of Bacteroides fragilis isolates from clinical specimens: A hospital based study (ICMR grant)·
- Design and development of dual functional glycosylated nanoparticles for antimicrobial resistance therapy in urinary tract infection (ICMR grant)·
- Formulation and evaluation of green tea extract gel for its application in periodontal infections (MAHE seed money grant)
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Anaerobic Microbiology; Infectious disease diagnostics.
Area of Expertise
Anaerobic bacteriology, Anaerobic-antimicrobial resistance
Area of Research
Anaerobic bacteriology, Nosocomial diarrhoea, Antimicrobial resistance
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member of Indian Academy of Medical Microbiologists,
- Life Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA Karavali)
1. Microbiological characterization of anaerobic bacteria isolated from various clinical specimens with special e emphasis on their Metronidazole susceptibility (ICMR STS)
2. The Microbiological Profile of Necrotizing Fasciitis with Special Emphasis on Anaerobic Aetiology and their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns (ICMR-STS)