Microbiology stands at the heart of modern medicine: illuminating the mysteries of infectious diseases, immune defense, and intricate microbial world influencing human health.
The discipline focuses on General Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology, and Molecular Microbiology blending scientific rigor with clinical relevance.
It connects basic science with clinical applications, equipping learners to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
This field cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and a research-oriented approach among future medical professionals.
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Dr. Shahid Raza is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Maharaja Agrasen Kedar Nath Gupta Medical College. He obtained his Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, following the completion of his Post graduation in Medical Microbiology.
Dr. Raza further enhanced his research expertise through an international post-doctoral fellowship in the United States, where he gained valuable global exposure and advanced his skills in cutting-edge microbiological research.
With over a decade of teaching and research experience, Dr. Raza has been actively engaged in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate medical students as well as guiding research scholars. He has authored more than 20 research articles published in Indexed, peer-reviewed national and international journals.
His current research interests include antimicrobial resistance, molecular mechanisms of pathogens, immunological responses, and metabolomic profiling of infectious diseases. Dr. Raza is passionate about dialectic and interactive teaching; Problem based learning and is deeply committed to exploring novel antimicrobial strategies to combat emerging drug-resistant pathogens.
Dr. Akansha Aggarwal is a dedicated public health professional and medical educator with expertise in Community Medicine, maternal and child health, epidemiology, medical research, and health systems strengthening. With experience across clinical care, community-based healthcare delivery, public health research, and medical education, she is passionate about advancing equitable and people-centered healthcare services, particularly for children and underserved populations.
Over the past several years, Dr. Aggarwal has worked in tertiary care institutions, public health field settings, and research organizations across India. She has served as Senior Resident in the Departments of Community Medicine at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) & Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, and University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & GTB Hospital, Delhi. She has also worked in the neurodevelopment domain at the Centre for Health Research and Development, Society for Applied Studies (SAS), Delhi, and gained public health surveillance experience at Airport Health Organisation, Goa.
Dr. Aggarwal is deeply interested in child health, preventive healthcare, health policy, and public policy analysis. She combines field-based public health practice with academic and research-oriented work, with a strong focus on community engagement, health education, and strengthening primary healthcare systems.
She is also the founder of the Society for Welfare of Underprivileged Children (SWoUC), an initiative started at UCMS & GTB Hospital aimed at improving health awareness, education, and welfare among underprivileged children living around the hospital campus.
Dr. Aggarwal aims to integrate research, teaching, policy analysis, and community engagement to contribute toward strengthening public healthcare systems and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, especially children and women.
Dr. Shahbaz Aman is a dedicated academician and researcher serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Maharaja Agrasen Kedar Nath Gupta Medical College, Bahadurgarh. He has demonstrated outstanding contributions in the fields of Medical Microbiology, Nanotherapeutics and Infectious Disease Research. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Microbiology from Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) where his research was focused on “Antibacterial activity and mechanistic study of green-synthesized nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant bacteria.” His academic foundation is further strengthened by a Post Graduation degree in Medical Microbiology from the same institute. He has a robust publication portfolio with 20 peer-reviewed papers published in reputed international journals indexed in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. His scientific contributions include three published Indian patents and several book chapters. His broad technical expertise spans molecular biology, drug resistance, nanotherapeutics, proteomics and fungal allergen biology.
Dr. Aman has 6 years of teaching experience and plays an instrumental role in teaching, mentoring, and research guidance, nurturing young medical students to think critically and scientifically. His teaching philosophy integrates clinical microbiology with applied molecular approaches, fostering curiosity-driven learning and biosafety awareness.
Dr. Ankita Nandi is a dedicated and disciplined medical professional with comprehensive training in clinical medicine and microbiological diagnostics. She is skilled in laboratory techniques, infectious disease diagnostics, infection control practices and academic teaching.
Dr Ankita has presented seminars, and several posters and oral papers in state and national conferences. She pursued her MBBS degree from Agartala Government Medical College, Tripura and MD Microbiology from Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak, Haryana.
She has hands-on experience in bacteriology, virology, mycology, molecular diagnostics, and antimicrobial stewardship. She has a good academic background and experience in teaching and clinical coordination.
Dr. Neha khasa is currently serving as a Senior Resident in the Department of Microbiology at Maharaja Agrasen Kedar Nath Gupta Medical College, Bahadurgarh . She completed her MBBS from UCMS, Bhairahawa Nepal and persued her MD in Microbiology from Santosh Medical College & Hospital Ghaziabad.
She has previously worked as a Senior Resident at Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow where she was actively involved in undergraduate teaching and routine diagnostic laboratory reporting.
She has presented seminars, research papers and oral posters presentations at various state and National Conferences.
Her professional interests include Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hospital infection control practices, Bacteriology, Mycology, and emerging diagnostic techniques in microbiology.
