Department of Microbiology
Seminar/conference/workshop Events
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| November 04, 2025: National CME and Hands-On Workshop on HPV and STI in India The inaugural session of the National CME and Hands-On Workshop on “An Update on HPV and STI in India” was held this morning at the J.N. Medical College (JNMC) Auditorium, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Organised jointly by the Department of Microbiology, AMU, and the Hospital Infection Society of India- Aligarh Chapter, in collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology, the workshop features expert lectures, hands-on training modules, poster presentations, debate sessions and several academic activities aimed at enriching participants’ knowledge and practical skills. | 06/04/2026 | |
| December 4, 2025: Case of "Beyond the rash: Tracing the path of a serological discovery' presented at CCM, JNMCH, AMU A CCM was held on December 4, 2025, in which a case "Beyond the rash: Tracing the path of a serological discovery" was presented and discussed by Dr. Parvez A. Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, and Dr. | 07/01/2026 | |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025: Guest Lecture at JNMC Highlights Rising Threat of Gram-Negative Infections in ICUs The Department of Medicine, the Department The lecture was delivered by Prof. Afzal Azim, Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, who highlighted the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections responsible for pneumonia, bloodstream infections and sepsis in ICU patients. He noted that these infections often lead to longer hospital stays, higher treatment costs and increased mortality. Emphasising the Indian context, Prof. Azim advocated the use of hospital-specific infection data and centre-based antibiotic policies guided by local antibiograms to improve clinical outcomes. | 06/01/2026 | |
| September 27, 2025: JNMCH Holds Workshop on OPAT Implementation to Strengthen Antimicrobial Stewardship
The Department of Medicine and the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JNMCH), Aligarh Muslim University, organized a workshop on the “Implementation of OPAT (Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy)” for faculty, residents, and nursing staff on Thursday. | 06/01/2026 | |
| November 12, 2024: Workshop held on Research Methodology
The Aligarh Chapter of the Hospital Infection Society India (HISI), in collaboration with the Department of Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University and under the aegis of the American Society of Microbiology, organized a workshop on “Advancing Diagnostic Research: A Comprehensive Workshop on Research Methodology”, which aimed at promoting cutting-edge research methodologies in the field of diagnostics, an area crucial to improving healthcare outcomes globally.
 | 05/01/2026 | |
| November 22, 2024: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 observed
The Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC), J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, under the aegis of the Society of Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices of India (SASPI), organized an inter-departmental faculty quiz competition under the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week celebration, which commenced with the theme “Educate, Advocate and Act Now.”
 | 05/01/2026 | |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024: AMU faculty delivers lectures at a preconference workshop
| 05/01/2026 | |
| October 18, 2024: Hand Hygiene Day observed Aligarh,
The American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Student Chapter, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University observed the Global Hand Hygiene Day with an engaging event aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
| 05/01/2026 | |
| Workshop held on Leptospirosis and other Neglected Tropical Diseases Aligarh, September 05, 2024
The Hospital Infection Society India (HISI), Aligarh Chapter and the Department of Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, under the aegis of American Society for Microbiology and Indian Association of Medical Microbiology, UP-UK Chapter, organized a National Workshop on “Leptospirosis and other Neglected Tropical Diseases: Challenges and Solutions”.
 | 05/01/2026 | |
Prof Adil Raza, Department of Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University delivered a talk at CGMICROCON 2024 organized at Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He spoke on "Evolving concepts and challenges in sepsis in the era of clinical Microbiology" and elaborated on the new advances in septicemia and the role of infections in the development of Sepsis, which is the new term for septic or septicemia.
| 05/01/2026 | |
| 3rd December 2023: National CME “Urinary Tract infections: A multidisciplinary approach” Organized by: Hospital Infection Society India (Aligarh Chapter) & The Department of Microbiology, JNMCH, AMU
| 05/10/2024 | |
| Viksit Bharat 2047 Programme The Viksit Bharat 2047 Programme was organized by the Department of Microbiology, JNMCH, AMU, which was aimed to explore innovative ideas and solutions in the field of health, with a focus on contributing to the national development goals by 2047. the MD students actively participated and presented their valuable vision. | 20/01/2024 | |
| 3 December 2023: National CME on Urinary Tract Infections, organized by The Aligarh Chapter of Hospital Infection Society India and the Department of Microbiology in collaboration with the Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, JNMCH, AMU 3 December 2023: The Aligarh Chapter of Hospital Infection Society India, in collaboration with the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, organized a national CME on Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), with a number of medical professionals, scholars and healthcare enthusiasts, participating in the academic event. Addressing the inaugural session, the chief guest, Dr. Raman Sardana, Secretary, Hospital Infection Society India, said that UTIs are a prevalent challenge in outpatient settings, and there is a need for a multidisciplinary approach in addressing this complex issue. Prof. Veena Maheshwari, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in organizing a CME for the academic and professional development of the young faculty members. Prof. Haris M Khan, Principal and CMS, JN Medical College, urged the participants to extract maximum benefits from the insightful deliberations of the conference. Dr. Nazish Fatima, Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Prof. Anjum Parvez, Chairman, Department of Medicine highlighted the pervasive nature of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a common clinical and diagnostic challenge. They emphasized the practical implementation of the knowledge gained during the CME. Notable speakers, including Prof. Kamran Afzal and Dr. Nadeem Ahmad, shared their expertise in sessions covering Pediatric UTI and CAUTI Prevention and Management. The academics and experts from institutions like AIIMS New Delhi, UCMS, New Delhi, KGMU, Lucknow, etc., including Prof. Sarita Mahopatra, Dr. Nisha Goyal, Prof. Kausar Usman, Dr. Arun Kumar and Prof. Himanshu Verma addressed subjects like Stewardship Practices, UTI in Pregnancy, Urinary Tract Tuberculosis, Alternative Approaches to Therapy for UTIs and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria during the CME. The winners of oral and poster presentations were given prizes during the valedictory session. Dr. Mohd. Aslam extended a vote of thanks. https://www.amu.ac.in/news/2023/12/05/cme-held-on-urinary-tract-infections
| 06/12/2023 | |
| 5 February 2023: CME on "Recent updates in Microbiology" organized by the Department of Microbiology | 09/02/2023 | |
| 3 February 2023: Workshop on Audits in Infection Control held at the Department of Microbiology, AMU, Aligarh. | 08/02/2023 | |
| 3 February 2023: Workshop on Bloodstream Infections: Best Practices and Best Outcomes held at the Department of Microbiology, AMU, Aligarh. | 08/02/2023 | |
| 3 February 2023: Mycology Workshop on Invasive Fungal Infection: Laboratory diagnosis, AFST and Antifungal Stewardship held at the Department of Microbiology, AMU, Aligarh.
| 08/02/2023 | |
| 4 February 2023: XVIII Annual conference of the Association of Medical Microbiologists (UP & UK Chapter) hosted by Department of Microbiology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Annual conference of IAMM (Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists-UP & UK Chapter) held at the Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Faculty members, and academics deliberated on an array of relevant topics at the 18th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (UP-UK Chapter. Chief Guest, AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof Tariq Mansoor appreciated the efforts of the Microbiologists at JNMC for pre-conference workshops and bringing together more than 300 delegates to this conference. He said these conferences provide an avenue to learn and collaborate for larger academic gains. In her presidential remarks, the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof Veena Maheshwari stated that the two-day event provides opportunities to the participants to discuss a wide range of topics that are relevant to the recent progresses made in the field of microbiology, especially relevant to the theme, “Role of Bacteriology in an era of Viruses”. Earlier, in his welcome address, Prof Haris M Khan (Organizing Chairman) highlighted the salient features of the conference and introduced the resource persons. The Secretary, IAMM (UP-UK) Prof Rungmei S K Marak presented a brief academic report of the association. Dr Nazish Fatima (Co-organizing Chairman and Chairperson, Department of Microbiology) highlighted the importance of Bacteriology and related fields and how they are interconnected. Dr Fatima Khan (Organizing Secretary) extended a vote of thanks. Public Relations Office Aligarh Muslim University
| 07/02/2023 | |
| 15 October 2022: To observe ‘Global Hand Washing Day,’ Hospital Infection Society India (HISI) Aligarh Chapter in collaboration with The Department of Microbiology organized “Hygienesi Fair" on the theme "Food Hygiene Nutrition"
>>>Video Link Of the Skit performed by students October 15 is celebrated as Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of hand-washing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The theme of this year’s global hand-washing day is hand-washing food and nutrition. On this occasion, the HISI Aligarh Chapter organized the Hygienesia Fair, where the MBBS students put up stalls and disseminated the message of hand hygiene and associated it with the importance of clean, hygienic, and nutritious food. The Fair was Inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Hamida Tariq, an eminent pediatrician and president of the women’s club of AMU. She said that the HISI Aligarh Chapter has always made efforts to celebrate this day and disseminate the message of hand hygiene clearly and loudly. The Guest of Honour, Prof. Naima Gulrez, visited the stalls along with the chief guest and said that consistency in following hand hygiene has been her Mantra since COVID times and urged others to follow the same to prevent the transmission of infection. Dr. Fatima Khan, Secretary of HISI Aligarh Chapter, said that Global Handwashing Day is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at all times. Prof. Rakesh Bhargava, Dean Principal, and CMS JNMCH applauded the efforts of HISI Aligarh Chapter. Prof. Haris M Khan, President of HISI Aligarh Chapter and Chairman Department of Microbiology, appreciated the efforts of the undergraduate students. The students also presented a skit to spread the message of hand hygiene. Dr. Nazish Fatima, Dr. Adil Raza, Dr. Asfia Sultan, Dr. Hiba Sami, Dr. Anees Akhtar, and Dr. Shariq Ahmed, Department of Microbiology, were also present. The stalls were judged by Prof. Farah Ghaus, Department of Anatomy, Prof. Shaista Afroz, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. Anwar Hasan Siddique, Department of Physiology, and Dr. Syed Mohd. Danish Qasim Department of Radiodiagnosis, based on their appearance, delivery of the theme, and innovation in food and games. The team Healthy Hangouts of MBBS 2021 Batch was declared the winner. | 18/10/2022 | |
| 22 August 2022: The Hospital Infection Society India Aligarh Chapter HISI-Aligarh) and the Department of Microbiology organized a “Monkeypox Awareness workshop and Quiz” for budding Nursing students in the College of Nursing.
The Hospital Infection Society India
Aligarh Chapter and the Department of Microbiology organized a Professor Haris M. Khan Chairman Department of Microbiology, Medical Superintendent, and Dr. Farha Azmi Principal Nursing college welcomed the attendees. Dr. Safiya Feroze, Senior resident, Department of Microbiology started the session by explaining the “Epidemiology of Monkeypox disease which was followed by Dr. Uzma Tayyaba, Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology discussing the “virology of Monkeypox virus. Dr. Hiba Sami, Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology, Presented an engaging session on the “Diagnostic of Monkeypox disease” and Dr. Shariq Ahmed described the “Clinical Features and Case management” of Monkey pox affected individuals. The sessions were rounded up by Dr. Uzma briefly discussing the “Vaccines” and Dr. Fatima Khan Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, demonstrating the “Infection control Practices” to be performed during Monkeypox outbreak. After these informative sessions it was time to test the acquired knowledge of the attendees in a fun way. A quiz was conducted by Dr. Fatima Khan in which Nursing students Firoz stood first, Anam came second and Hiba took the 3rd prize. Workshop was hosted by Dr. Mobashir Hassan. The programmes were coordinated by Dr. Fatima Khan, Dr. Shariq Ahmed, Dr. Mobasshir Hassan. | 01/09/2022 |
Saima Naaz, Department of Dermatology, JNMCH, AMU.
of Microbiology & HICC, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, organised a guest lecture on “Gram-Negative Infections in Indian Settings,” focusing on the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units.
