A passionate, diligent and goal-oriented Microbiologist sincerely looking for challenging opportunities in pursuit of scientific excellence. Possess sound academic foundation with Master of Philosophy in Microbiology. Having 6.5 exceptional years of experience in Teaching, Research/Diagnosis & Supervision/Administration in Microbiology. A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities. Have led diagnostic teams/ research teams on cancer microbiology, leprosy, tuberculosis, HIV, candidiasis, amoebiasis, syphilis and other infectious diseases. Having proven abilities to manage effectively, to undertake administrative duties relating to diagnosis/research management to deadlines. Demonstrated abilities of strong organisation skills and ability to work autonomously. Possess outstanding analytical & trouble-shooting skills in data analysis. Skills: Anaerobic culture technique Chick Embryo Inoculation Technique Extraction & purification of DNA, RNA, Plasmid PCR Northern Blotting, Southern Blotting, and Western Blotting ELISA PAGE, SDS-PAGE Microarray Technique  LCMS MS, GCMS, HPLC  Spectrophotometry  Animal Handling (Rats, Mice, Rabbits), Blood collection and administration of fluids and drugs, Immunisation (i/m, i/d, i/v), passage of virulent bacterial strains in mice.Expertise: -Anaerobic Culture Techniques -Antibiogram science -Research & Diagnosis of Multi-drug Resistant Genes in Bacteria: Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases producing Bacteria - Research & Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases (HIV, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Leprosy) -Epidemiology & Diagnostic methodology of Opportunistic pathogens particularly Candida spp. -Research in Oral/Dental Microbiology.List of Publications: 5; Indexed Journals: 4, Symposium: 1.Research Projects Carried Out: 6.Guided 15 Post graduate dental students (MDS) in Microbiology Research (from 2010 - 2015).