AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Rapid diagnosis of Infectious disease, Tuberculosis, Infection Control, Newer antimicrobials, Emerging pathogens

LIFE MEMBERSHIP:

• Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists  Life Membership no. 662
• Hospital Infection Society, India Life Membership no. 43
• Hospital Infection Society, Mumbai Forum.
• Indian Society Of Critical Care Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI  :

• Appointed as Member of Board of Studies in Microbiology – University of Mumbai from 2000-2005.
• Recognized guide for both M.Sc & PhD by Research in Applied Biology – University of Mumbai

EXTERNAL UNIVERSITIES:

• Appointed as External Examiner  to conduct Public Viva Voce Examination for Ph D degree by The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai June 2009
• NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS, NEW DELHI- Recognised teacher for DNB Microbiology by the National Board Examinations
• Appointed as Inspector  for re accreditation of DNB in Microbiology by the National Board
• COLLEGE OF  AMERICAN  PATHOLOGISTS - CAP Auditor for College of American Pathologists