Research Outcomes
Ongoing DPU Funded Research Projects
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Investigators
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Year in which the project approved
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Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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To find the presence of biofilm in the central venous catheters using confocal microscope in a tertiary care hospital.
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C0-PI- Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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2015
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3,50,000
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2
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG in blood donors in a Covid-19 tertiary care centre from western part of Maharashtra
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PI- Dr.Rajashri Patil
CO-PI- Dr.Parag J. Ratnakar
Dr.YaminiIngale
Dr.N. R. Gandham,
Dr.Nikunja Das,
Dr. Sameena Khan
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2020
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3,00,000
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3
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG in Pandemic Frontline Health workers in a High burden Covid-19 Hospital.
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PI-Dr.Sameena Khan
CO PI Dr.ParagJ.Ratnaka
Dr.N.R.Gandham
Dr.ChandaVyawahare
Dr.Nikunja Das
Dr.Shahzad Mirza
Dr.Rajashri Patil
Dr. Neetu Gupta
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2020
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1,80,000
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4
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A study on Clinical, Laboratory and Molecular typing of dengue virus infections in a tertiary care teaching hospital, West India
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PI-Dr. Jyoti Ajgunde
Co PI-–Dr. Parag J Ratnakar
Dr Nageswari Gandham
Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
Dr. Nikunja Kumar Das
Dr. Rajashri Patil
Dr. Sameena Khan
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2022
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6,00,000/-
( Yet to sanction )
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5
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The role of DNA Ploidy in Liquid Based Cytology for Cervical Pre- cancer and Cancer testing using Flow Cytometry.
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PI:Dr. Prachi Athavale
CO PI: Dr. SrikanthTripathy,
Dr. Arjun Lal Kakrani,
Dr. Hemant Deshpande(OBGY),
Dr. CharusheelaGore ,
Dr. Chandrashekhar Raut,
Dr. PriyankaKhopkar-Kale,
Mrs. Bhagyashri Takbhate,
Dr. Priyanka Jali
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2023
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Sanctioned Fund 4,62,468/-
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6
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Assessment of Anti-microbial resistance- related proteins and their genomics and proteomics profile for sensitive and MDR isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae
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PI-Dr. Deepali Desai
Co PI-–Dr Nageswari Gandham
Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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2024
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5,00,000/-
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Completed DPU Funded Research Projects
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Investigators
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Year in which the project approved
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Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Detection of intracellular bacteria in exfoliated urothelial cells in urine using confocal microscopy in women reproductive age group with UTI.
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PI-Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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2015
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2,50,000
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Extramural projects
Ongoing Extramural (National) Research Projects:
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Efficacy of line probe assay for rapid detection of MDR tuberculosis at tertiary care hospital in India.
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RNTCP
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2017
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PI.-Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
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1,98,000/-
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2
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Effect of symbiotic approach on vaginal microflora and its application in treatment and prophylaxis of vaginal infection
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ICMR
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2023
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PI Name: Dr.Sanjeevani S.Deshkar CO PI: Dr.H.G.Deshpande Dr.Dr.N.R.Gandham
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23,62,440/-
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3
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An in-vitro comparative evaluation of cefepime-enmetazobactam and carbapenems against enterobacterales and psuedomonas aeruginosa: Implications for National Antimicrobial Stewardship.
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STS-ICMR
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2025
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PI- Abdul Ahad
Co PI-Dr. ShahzadMirza
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-
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Ongoing Extramural (International) Research Projects:
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned
(Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Global Action In Healthcare Network (GAIHN) Antimicrobial Resistance India
Enhanced infection and prevention driven by targeted surveillance
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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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2022
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PI- Dr. Shahzad Mirza
Co PI-Dr. Shubhangi Kanitkar
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4,00,00,000/-
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Ongoing Extramural (National) Research Projects:
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) Speciation in Post- transplant Cases and Therapeutic Option.
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The tuberculosis association of India
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2024
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PI-Dr. Vandna Kumari
Co Pi: Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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30000/-
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Completed Extramural (National) Research Projects:
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned (Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Evaluation of Rapid Diagnostic Methods for Molecular Characterization of MDR Genes From Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates from Western Part OF India.
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NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme )
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2022
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PI-Dr. Sahjid Mukhida JRIII
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30000/-
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Ongoing Multicentric Studies
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned
(Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Surveillance of multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant and pandrug-resistant organisms for the healthcare facilities using automated antimicrobial susceptibility system— A large scale national multicentric study
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JIPMER
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2021
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Dr Shahzad Mirza
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-
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Completed Multicentric Studies
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Sr. No.
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Title of Research Project
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Sponsoring Agency
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Year in which the project approved
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Investigators
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Research Grant sanctioned
(Amt. in Rs.)
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1
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Impact of conducting hand hygiene audit in COVID-19 care locations of India—A large scale national multicentric study.
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JIPMER
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2021
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Dr Shahzad Mirza
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-
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2
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To estimate the incidence of adverse outcomes among paediatric and adult patients with Mucormycosis admitted in selected tertiary care centres in India
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ICMR
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2021
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Dr R A Patil
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-
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3
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Risk factors for Covid Associated Mucormycosis in India: a case control investigation
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ICMR
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2021
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Dr R A Patil
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-
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Ongoing Inter-Institutional Projects: with Ayurvedic Hospital and NARI :
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Sr. No
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Title of the Project
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Year in which the project approved
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Funding agency
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PI
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CO PI
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1
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Assessing the impact of topical sesame oil application on skin bacterial burden in neonates:Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial in Pune, India
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2019
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DPU
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Dr. Sarika Chaturvedi
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Dr. R. N. Misra
Dr.SharadAagarkhedkar
Dr. Malnade
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2
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Alleviation of antimicrobial resistance using molecules being used for treating infections in other systems of medicine (AYUSH )
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12 November 2020
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Department of Health Research (DHR) under Grant in Aid(GIA) Scheme.
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Dr. Vijay Nema
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Dr. R. N. Misra
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Ongoing Faculty Projects
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Sr. No.
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Project Title
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Faculty Name
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1
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Phenotypic detection of Metallo-B-lactamases and MIC of Imipenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients of intensive care units in a tertiary care center in western Maharashtra
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Dr. Nikuja Das
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2
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MIC of colistin in MDR Gram negative isolates
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Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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3
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Prevalence of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) from Tertiary care Hospital, Pimpri,Pune, India
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Dr. Chanda Vyawahare
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4
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Comparison of GeneXpert and line probe assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin monoresistance
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Dr. ChandaVyawahare
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5
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Speciation of catalase negative Gram-positive cocci isolates from suspected paediatric bacteremia cases
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Dr. N.R Gandham Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza Dr. Neetu Gupta
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6
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Prevalence of OXA-carbapenemase genes in carbapenem resistant MDR Acinetobacter isolates
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Dr. N. R. Gandham Dr. Neetu Gupta Dr. Shahzad Beg Mirza
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List of DPU STS 2023
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Sr. No.
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Name of Student
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Department
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Topic
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Name of Guide
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01
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PI- Ms. Bhavika Rathi
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Microbiology
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MDROs on HCWs attire (scrubs) in the Critical Care Areas in a Tertiary Care Setup
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Dr.N.R. Gandham
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02
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PI- Mr. Kshitij Pasricha
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Microbiology
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about sterilization and disinfection among medical students in a tertiary care set up.
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Dr. Deepali Desai
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List of DPU STS 2022
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Sr. No.
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Name of Student
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Department
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Topic
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Name of Guide
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01
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Ellora Pandey
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Microbiology
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Clinico-mycological profile of Onychomycosis: A Study from Tertiary care Centre in Western Part of Maharashtra
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Dr. Rajashri Patil
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02
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Dhruv Qureshi
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Microbiology
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Assessment of Synergy between Ceftazidime –A avibactam and Aztreonam against gram organisms in a tertiary healthcare set up.
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Dr. Shahzad Mirza
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03
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Inchara P
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Microbiology
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Prevalence of dermatophytosis at a tertiary health care centre in western Maharashtra
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Dr. Jyoti Ajagunde
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