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Healthcare Professional, Academician, MedComms Specialist

About Me

Self-driven and diligent healthcare professional, academician, and medical communications specialist. More than 21 years of experience with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Extensive knowledge and understanding of medicine and biological sciences.Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to organization's success through excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Science & Medicine

Education

My Writing Samples

Fluorescence live-cell imaging [Synopsis]

A crucial analytical tool in the study of cellular biology, pharmacology, developmental biology, neurobiology, and other biomedical research is live-cell imaging. With live-cell imaging, researchers are now able to study the very essence of cellular and subcellular functioning and structure.

https://cytosmart.com/resources/resources/fluorescence-live-cell-imaging-synopsis

The Need for Faster UTI Pathogen Detection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, both in the community setting and in the hospital environment. At least 50 percent of the population will have an episode of UTI during their lifetime. UTIs cause significant morbidity in females of all age groups, and in young and elderly males. In the US, the collective costs of UTIs, including healthcare expenditure, is approximated at US$3.5 billion per year.

https://www.clinicallab.com/trends/pathogen-detection/the-need-for-faster-uti-pathogen-detection-22132

Optical microscopy vs. digital microscopy: for cell cultures studies

The microscope is a ubiquitous instrument in every research laboratory. Be it a pocket model or a full-sized unit, microscopes are used across diverse settings, including research, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and engineering. The basic premise of all microscopes is to see a cell in far greater detail when compared to the human eye.

https://www.cytosmart.com/resources/resources/optical-microscopy-vs-digital-microscopy-cell-cultures-studies

Draft Regulations Governing License to Practice Medicine in India

On 6 April 2022, the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India placed in the public domain the draft regulations concerning ‘License to practice medicine-2022’, ‘Registration of additional qualifications-2022’, and ‘Temporary registration of foreign medical practitioners to practice medicine in India’. Upon ratification, these regulations will lay down the rules and regulations for registration of medical practitioners in the National Medical Register.

https://nmji.in/news-from-here-and-there-37/

AN OMICRON WAVE NOW

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 (B.1.1.529) was first detected in mid-November 2021 in South Africa. On 26 November 2021, it was designated by the WHO as a variant of concern (VoC). This initial Omicron wave was primarily due to the Omicron BA.1 sublineage. As of February 2022, the BA.2 sublineage of Omicron (Nextstrain clade 21L) is fast spreading and likely to become the dominant strain. Compared to BA.1, BA.2 has 32 identical mutations and 28 different mutations.

https://nmji.in/news-from-here-and-there-36/

Experience

Startup Founder

Handle medical affairs, medico-marketing, strategic planning, and brand promotion. Create the organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees. Develop key operational initiatives to drive and maintain business growth. Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends. Investigate and address business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems. Develop scientific and medical content for individual clients and companies

Company: Archiradhi Communications

I worked there from 11/2021 until now

News Writer

Conceptualize, pitch, write, and monitor stories from origination to publication. Interview experts to obtain vital newsbytes for stories. Brainstorm with editor to determine new topics and stories. Perform research and check facts to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

Company: The National Medical Journal of India

I worked there from 1/2014 until now

Scientific Consultant and Senior Medical Writer

Provided scientific consulting for medical device efficacy testing protocols. Collaborated with clinicians, clinical scientists and biostatisticians to interpret study results and accurately reflect in relevant documents. Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Company: Freelance

I worked there from 1/2014 until 10/2021

Assistant Editor

Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling. Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards. Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers. Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.

Company: The Indian Journal of Cancer

I worked there from 4/2018 until 5/2019

Startup Founder

Facilitated the successful training of over 100 children in ESL with hands-on-training, intellectual stimulation, and immediate feedback. Created organization's mission and vision statements. Developed key operational initiatives to drive business growth. Curated innovative content for enhancing value-added education. Furthered brand awareness through emails, posters and public campaigns.

Company: Sai Wordplay (franchise of E-Blocks India)

I worked there from 1/2014 until 12/2017

Head of the Department (Microbiology)

Responsible for department's activities, medical education, research, infection control and CME programs. Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Maintained energy, enthusiasm and proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Company: Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

I worked there from 2/2013 until 1/2014

Consultant Microbiologist

In-charge of the Department of Microbiology and Infection Control. Collected and analyzed hospital samples about relationships between organisms and environment. Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports. Carried out quality control assessments for DNA analysis software. Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository. Managed overall laboratory functions. Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies. Scheduled and trained technical staff members.

Company: Rangadore Memorial Hospital

I worked there from 1/2010 until 1/2013

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