Dr. Parinati Acharya

Dr. Parinati Yuvaraj Acharya, Professor of Microbiology, Academic Coordinator, and Expert in Clinical Microbiology and Allied Health Sciences Education Dr. Parinati Yuvaraj Acharya is a distinguished professor and microbiologist with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in teaching, clinical microbiology, and academic administration. She currently serves as the Professor and Academic Coordinator at HCG College of Allied Health Sciences in Bengaluru, where she leads programs across allied health disciplines. Dr. Acharya is a Global Outreach member of the American Society of Microbiologists (ASM) and brings a strong foundation in innovative teaching methodologies and laboratory management.

Qualification : MSc- Medical , M.Phil. and Doctorate in Infection Control and Prevention Specialist
Specialities : Microbiologist, Infection Control Specialist and Academician
Locations : HCG Cancer Center

Area of Expertise

Serological Techniques: Expertise in tube agglutinations and latex agglutinations.

Clinical Microbiology Diagnostics: Conducting special tests using equipment such as spectrophotometers, ELISA, and BACTEC.

Microbial Culturing: Isolation and identification of microorganisms using pour plate and streak methods.

Microscopy: Skilled in fluorescent microscopy.

Molecular Techniques: Experienced in PCR techniques.

Automated Systems for Bacterial Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity: Proficient with VITEK COMPACT 2.0, MALDI-TOF, VITEK-MS, Phoenix Bacterial Identification System, and MicroScan WalkAway System (Beckman Coulter).

Medical Breakthrough

Research Paper Presentations:

Poster Presentation at MICROCON 2008: Presented research on Biofilm Production of Acinetobacter baumannii in Tertiary Care Hospitals.

E-Poster Presentation at MICROCON 2018: Presented on Antibiotic Susceptibility in Bacterial Isolates from Pus Samples in Tertiary Care Hospitals, awarded Best Paper.

Research Projects:

Comparison of Conventional Disc Diffusion Method and Modified Three-Dimensional Test in Detecting AmpC β-lactamase:

Published Research: Journal of Hospital Infection, August 2009.

Upcoming Publication: Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacterial Isolates in Pus Samples.

Continuing Medical Education (CME):

Pre-Conference CME/Workshop: MICROCON 2007 (November 15th), KMC Mangalore.

Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance: Organized by Sir Dorabji Tata Centre for Research in Tropical Diseases in association with the Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Workshop on Human Genetics: ICMR Centre, Manipal.

Conference Attendance: MICROCON 2008, AFMC Pune.

Nosocomial Infections: From Principle to Practice, KMC Mangalore.

Conference Attendance: MICROCON 2018, NIMHANS Bangalore.

Awards & Accolades

Best Poster Presentation at MICROCON 2008: Presented on Biofilm Production of Acinetobacter baumannii in Tertiary Care Hospitals.

Best E-Poster Presentation at MICROCON 2018: Presented on Antibiotic Susceptibility in Bacterial Isolates from Pus Samples in Tertiary Care Hospitals.

SRF Training Program: MAHE University 2021:

Awarded in training program organized by MAHE University, covering the following topics:

Inborn Error of Metabolism – The Uncharted Territory: Organized by the Department of Biochemistry, KMC MAHE.

Medical Emergency and First Aid: Conducted by MAHE.

Virology – From Basic to Advanced: Organized by Manipal Institute of Virology, MAHE.

An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy: Conducted by the Division of Yoga, Center for Integrative Medicine and Research, MAHE.

Dr. Parinati Acharya

Dr. Parinati Acharya