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Advanced Mycology Workshop Organized by The Department of Microbiology, Advanced Mycology Diagnostic and Research Centre (AMDRC-ICMR South Zone) at St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

DATE: 21st to 25th July 2026

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WHO CAN APPLY?

PG’s and Microbiology faculty working in teaching and non-teaching institutions including standalone diagnostic laboratories.

ACCOMMODATION

Only 30 rooms are available inside the campus.

Contact: +91 80 2627 4284 | +91 8951287857 | +91 9008793548

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP

• Hands-on training in Antifungal Susceptibility Testing (AFST)
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) for azole antifungals
• Training in DNA extraction and PCR setup
• Demonstration of key fungal diagnostic tests:

                      A. Galactomannan

                       B. Histoplasma Antigen

                       C. Cryptococcal Antigen

                       D. 1,3-β-D-Glucan

• Demonstration of 50+ fungal isolates, including rare species
• Hands-on identification and sporulation techniques using conventional methods
• Demonstration of MALDI-TOF for fungal identification
• Interactive case-based discussions with Infectious Disease experts
• Group activity with prize for the winning team – identification of fungal isolates

EXTERNAL RESOURCE FACULTY

Dr. Arunaloke Chakrabarti – Director, Doodhadhari Burfani Hospital and Research Centre, Haridwar; Ex Professor and Head, Department of Medical Microbiology, PGI, Chandigarh

Dr. Shivaprakash M Rudramurthy – Professor in Medical Mycology, PGI, Chandigarh

Dr. Anupama Jyoti Kindo – Professor and HOD, Department of Microbiology and Associate Dean, Birsa Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ranchi

Dr. Vinaykumar Hallur – Additional Professor & PI, Advanced Molecular Diagnostics & Research Center for Fungi, AIIMS BBSR

Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan – Director, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Gleneagles Global

Dr. Hansraj Choudhury – Scientist-B, Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases (ECD), ICMR

Dr. Pratibha R Kale – Additional Professor, Clinical Microbiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS)

Hemanth K Sharma – Director, ADT India

Registration Fees (Inclusive of GST)

Faculty – Rs. 10,030/-

PG’s – Rs. 8,260/-

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

Number of Participants: 50

Last Date of Registration: 15.07.2026