Microbiology CME:
The Department conducted a CME in Microbiology, with the theme “SUPERBUGS V/S WONDERDRUGS” on 12th July 2008. The guest lectures were delivered by
- Dr. G.S. Vijay Kumar, Professor & HOD of Microbiology, JSS medical college, Mysore on the topic “Antibiotic policy in teaching hospital”
- Dr. H. Srinivasa, Professor & HOD of Microbiology, St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore on the topic “Nosocomial infection"
- Dr. A.R.Hanumanthappa, Professor of Microbiology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere on the topic “ MRSA”
- Dr. K.G.Basavarajappa, Professor & HOD of Microbiology, SSIMSRC, Davangere on the topic “ Drug resistance in bacteria-An overview”
More than 300 delegates, PG students, nursing students attended the CME.
A NATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY CME & WORKSHOP on EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES was conduced by Department of Microbiology on 9th October 2010.
The key note address of CME was given Dr.K.G.Basavarajappa Professor & HOD Department of Microbiology. He gave a brief account of various emerging infections, its prevalence, risk factors, and its control.
The first guest speaker was Dr.C.S.Patil Principal, SN Medical College, Bagalkot. He spoke on emerging bacterial infections with main reference to tuberculosis and malaria.
Dr. M.B. Nagamoti Professor, Department of Microbiology JN Medical college, Belgaum he emphasized role various viruses causing emerging and reemerging infections.
The National CME was enriched with Hands on Training on Rapid Serological tests by SD BIO STANDARD DIAGNOSTICS (P) LTD to all post graduate delegates who has come from all over Karnataka.
In the continuation of the vision of SSIMSRC, Department of Microbiology is conducting National CME and workshop on Role of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Improvements in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and cancer are closely lined to the development of state-of-the art techniques and the future progress of infectious diseases research. The dissemination of information about current and future techniques and infectious diseases treatment from the researchers developing the treatments to the physician who treat the patients is crucial in order to ensure advances in infectious diseases and cancer treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
It is the advances on the cutting edge of translational research that bring about improvements in patient care. Dissemination and exchange of ideas about current and future techniques are imperative to expanding the knowledge base of physicians and thereby, creating a higher standard of care for the patients.
The plenary sessions are designed to describe the latest laboratory breakthroughs in the context of the potential impact on patient care. Topics include advances in molecular epidemiology and workshop on real time PCR for diagnosis of infectious diseases. The invited guest and the topics delivered are as under:
- Dr.Finn Zedler, Ph, D., Molecular Biologist, QIAGEN, Germany. He spoke on UTILITY OF REAL TIME PCR IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VIRAL DISEASES.
- Dr.Anand Monoharan Scientist, Dept. of Medicine & Infectious Diseases CMC, Vellore. He spoke on MOLECULAR METHODS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.
- WORKSHOP – Demonstration & Interpretation of HCV & HIV by REAL TIME PCR by Mr.Naresh, Application specialist Manager, QIAGEN.
More than 300 delegates across the country participated.
VECTOR BORNE DISEASES
The CME was followed by Quiz competition and Poster presentation for the Post graduate students.
Nearly 150 delegates from all over Karnataka participated in the CME.
DTC, Davangere
DTC, Davangere
MICROCON KC 2015 PRE CONFERENCE CME, 7th Feb 2015
| Time | Events | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 9:30 AM | Breakfast & Registration | |
| 9:30 to 10:30 AM | Guest Lecture-1 Topic: Antibiotic resistance: Losing the war of 70 years | Dr. Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay Professor & Head of Microbiology, KMC Manipal |
| 10:30 onwards | Inauguration | |
| 11:30 AM | Tea break | |
| 11:45 AM to 12:45 | Guest Lecture-2 Gram Negative Resistance | Dr. George M Varghese, Professor, Dept of Infectious Diseases CMC, Vellore |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 to 3:00 PM | Guest Lecture-3 Laboratory diagnosis of MDR organisms | Dr. R. Sukanya Consultant Microbiologist & Infectious Diseases Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore |
| 3:00 PM | Tea break | |
| 3:15 to 4:15 PM | Guest Lecture-4 MDR with Special Reference to Fungi | Dr. B.N. Harish Professor & Head of Microbiology, JIPMER, Pondicherry |
| 4:15 onwards | Certificate distribution |
MICROCON KC XIX STATE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 8th Feb 2015
| Time | Events | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 9:30 AM | Breakfast & Registration | |
| 9:30 to 10:30 AM | Guest Lecture-1 Topic: Role of Chennai Declaration in tackling antibiotic resistance in developing countries | Dr. Vandana K.E Professor Microbiology, KMC Manipal |
| 10:30 onwards | Inauguration | |
| 11:30 AM | Tea break | |
| 11:45 AM to 12:45 | Guest Lecture-2 Framing & implementation of antibiotic policy | Dr. Sangeeta Joshi, Consultant Microbiologist, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru |
| 12:45 onwards | General Body Meeting | |
| 1:15 onwards | LUNCH & Certificate distribution | |
| 1:45 onwards | Oral / Poster presentation at Department of Microbiology, College Block | |
| 4:30 Onwards | Valedictory |
The Department conducted a CME in Microbiology, with the theme “SUPERBUGS V/S WONDERDRUGS” on 12th July 2008. The guest lectures were delivered by
- The key note address of CME was given Dr.K.G.Basavarajappa Professor & HOD Department of Microbiology. He gave a brief account of various emerging infections, its prevalence, risk factors and its control.
- Dr. Anup Kumar Shetty, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Father Muller medical college, Mangalore, spoke on Overview of blood culture and automation methods in Microbiology.
- Dr. Vinodkumar. C. S, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, SSIMS&RC, presented a meta-analysis of automation techniques in bacteriology.
- Dr. V. L. Jayasimha, Professor, Department of Microbiology, SSIMS&RC, shared their experience of using the automated instruments at SSIMS&RC, Davangere.
- Dr. Dhiravidan Ambedkar, Clinical resource consultant spoke on clinical significance of blood culture in sepsis management.
- Dr. Satish Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, SSIMS&RC, demonstrated the use of PHOENIX 100 and BACTEC FX40 to the delegates.
- Dr. Raghukumar K. G. gave the vote of thanks.
Global Hand-washing day
“Global Hand-washing day” was conducted by department of Microbiology in collaboration with Students Union on 21st October 2016. On the occasion, Skit, Video making, Elocution, Dance, Poster making, collage were conducted and the winners awarded. Resource person from “Cutarub” spoke on the occasion regarding various chemicals available for hand washing and its efficacy on various microbes
State Level Microbiology Quiz
State Level Microbiology Quiz for Second year MBBS students was conducted on 23rd of September 2017 Quiz was inaugurated by Dr B.S.Prasad, Principal, Dr K G Basavarajappa HOD, department of Microbiology. Dr.Satish S Patil Associate Professor conducted the inauguration programme, Dr. Shama Taj, Assistant professor welcomed the dignitaries. Dr.Raghukumar.K.G Professor, proposed vote of thanks.
The following faculties were the Quiz masters
- Dr.Jayasimha.V.L, Professor
- Dr.VinodKumar C.S, Professor
- Dr.Shwetha.V.R Senior resident
The following faculties were the Quiz Judges
- Dr.Raghukumar.K.G, Professor
- Dr. Satish S Patil Associate Professor
- Dr. Shama Taj.K.R
35 teams from 19 Medical colleges participated in this quiz programme. The quiz had three rounds; Preliminary round (written) followed by Semifinals & Final rounds.
- 1st place prize won by Father Mullar Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.
- 2nd place prize won Kasturba Medical College Manipal
- 3rd place prize won Bangalore Medical College Bangalore
- Consolation prizes: 4th place prize won Al-Ameen Medical College,
Hospital infection control practices - 30.01.2019
Many hospitals are working tirelessly in combating the hospital associated infections. One such institute which is taking lots of efforts and initiatives in this direction is SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere .
Department of Microbiology with Hospital Infection Control Committee conducted a one day CME and workshop for Staff Nurses of S. S. Institute, S. S. Narayana Hrudayalaya and doctors from SSIMS & RC on 30th January 2019 on “Hospital infection control practices”.
The inauguration function of the CME was presided by the Principal Dr. B.S Prasad. The CME was inaugurated by the Principal, Vice Principal Dr. Arun Kumar A, Medical Director Dr. Kalappanavar N.K., Dr. Basavarajappa K.G., Professor and Head, Dept. of Microbiology and Program coordinator Dr. Jayasimha V.L.
The CME covered topics on overview of HIC, identification and surveillance of hospital quality indicators (Ventilator associated Pneumonia, needle stick injury, CLABSI and CAUTI, Surgical site infections, Hand wash audit and Disinfection policy). The resource person of the CME were Dr. A. Arun Kumar, Dr. V.L Jayasimha, Dr. M. Veena, Dr. Satish S Patil, Dr. Shwetha V.R. The workshop involved various problem based approach to infection control practices with lot of handouts to the participants and pre and post tests.
The CME was concluded by a valedictory function where Dr. Geethalakshmi, Professor and Head, Dept. of Community Medicine gave away certificates to all the participants and resource persons.
Hospital Infection Control Practices - 16.03.2019
Department of Microbiology & Hospital Infection Control Committee SSIMS conducted a one day CME and workshop for Consultants & Staff Nurses Bapuji Child Health Institute & Resarch Centre on 16th March 2019 on “Hospital infection control practices”.
The inauguration function of the CME was presided by Dr.Mohan Marulaiah, Director, BCHRI. The CME was inaugurated by the Principal Dr Murugesh, Dr Arun Kumar A, Program coordinator Dr. Jayasimha V.L.
The CME covered topics on overview of HIC, identification and surveillance of hospital quality indicators (Ventilator associated Pneumonia, needle stick injury, CLABSI and CAUTI, Surgical site infections, Hand wash audit and Disinfection policy).
The resource person of the CME were Dr. A. Arun Kumar, Dr. V.L Jayasimha, Dr Mangala, Dr M Veena, Dr. Satish S Patil, Dr. Shwetha V.R. The workshop involved various problem based approach to infection control practices with lot of handouts to the participants and pre and post tests.
Webinar on SARS COV-2
A national level webinar on SARS COV-2 was conducted on 7th December 2021 by Department of Microbiology, SS. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere.
- Speaker - Dr B.S. Prasad, Principal, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere. (Overview of SARS-CoV-2)
- Speaker - Dr V. Ravi, Head of the Neurovirology Department, NIMHANS, Bangalore. (SARS Cov-2, Lessons Learnt)
- Speaker - Dr Varsha Potdar, Scientist 'D' & Influenza Group Leader, ICMR- National Institute of Virology, Pune (Diagnosis and Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2)
- Speaker - Dr. Dipankar Nandi. Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore (SARS Cov-2 Epidemiology and Roles of Respiratory Infections)
- Speaker - Dr. Sneha K. C, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, BMCRI, Bangalore (HICC Practices in COVID Hospital).
More than 100 delegates participated in the webinar. CME was accredited by Karnataka Medical Council for the continuing medical education program (vide letter K.M.C./C.M.E./2O3/2021). Deliberations of webinar included topics like Management of COVID, journey towards development of diagnostic kits and vaccines, Mutations in SARS COV-2, severity of delta strain, emergence of Omicron variant, effect of vaccination on emergence of new variants, laboratory diagnosis of COVID and the new OMICRON strain, efficacy of vaccines against delta and Omicron variants and infection control methods during the COVID pandemic in the hospital and community and many other topics. The topics and discussion were well perceived by the delegates.
NABL Workshop
23.06.2023 & 24.06.2023: NABL ISO 15189:2022 Training worship was conducted for Laboratory staff & technicians by Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Biochemistry on 23rd & 24th June-2023 at MEU Hall, SSIMS& RC, Davangere.
Guest speaker for this programme was Dr Karuna Ramesh kumar, chairman, Institutional Ethics committee, St. Johns Medical college, Bengaluru from 360 HELP. Programme was inaugurated by Principal Dr B S Prasad & Medical Director Dr Arunkumar Ajjappa. Head of Departments of Pathology & Vice principal Dr. Shashikala P, Microbiology Dr.V. L Jaysimha & Biochemistry, Dr .C. R Mallikarjuna were also present. Dr. Balaji T.G & Dr. Minakshi S. N from the Department of Pathology were organising secretaries for the programme. A total of 30 faculties from Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Biochemistry participated in the programme. KMC has allotted 4 credit hours for this training workshop.
