PSG INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH

COIMBATORE

Fostering the advances in Medical Microbiology

PSG MICROCON
2024
Under the aegis of Indian Association of Medical
Microbiologists – Tamil Nadu chapter (IAMM-TN)

Pre-conference Workshop: 23/08/2024

Conference: 24/08/2024 & 25/08/2024

8 AM - 5 PM

Auditorium, PSGIMS&R

TNMC Registration
Credit Hours commences
Awaited from July 01,
2024

Department of Microbiology, PSGIMS&R

psgmicrocon@gmail.com
+91 - 99432 16682 [ 8 AM - 8 PM ]
 Welcome

With great delight, we cordially invite you to attend the State Level Clinical
Microbiology Conference “PSG MICROCON 2024“ organized by the Department
of Microbiology, PSGIMSR, under the aegis of the Indian Association of Medical
Microbiologists - Tamil Nadu (IAMM-TN) . This Conference is set to honor the
enormous stride accomplished in the field of Clinical Microbiology. It highlights
the progression from traditional microscopy to automated systems like BioFire
and MALDITOF. A comprehensive schedule of workshop and scientific sessions
with talks by renowned speakers in Clinical Microbiology and related
disciplines are included. This carefully crafted workshop is meant to give a
glimpse of advanced diagnostic technologies available to inspire and encourage
young professionals. This conference also offers a unique chance for
networking, collaborating, establishing new professional ties, and serving as a
forum for scholarly exchange.

Patrons Organizing Chairman

Shri. L Gopalakrishnan Dr. B. Appalaraju

Managing Trustee Professor & HOD Microbiology

Dr. T M SubbaRao
Principal- PSGIMS&R

Organizing Secretary Treasurer

Dr. R. Someshwaran Dr. R. Someshwaran

Dr. Lavanya S Dr. Lakshmi S

Organizing & Scientific Committee

Dr. Ganesh Perumal P Dr. S. Shanmuga Priya

Dr. M. Mohamadiya Rizwana Dr. Lakshmi S
Dr. Priyadharsini T Dr. M. Jayasudha
Dr. Suchithra M Dr. S. Aswini
Dr. Gomathy A Dr. Tabitha Elizabeth Thomas
Dr. V. Hilda Vimala Wilfred Dr. Skandha Prasath P K
Dr. Nanthini U Dr. Ashwin K
Dr. M. Shalini Mrs. P. Kalaivani
 LIMITED SLOTS ONLY
Pre-Conference Workshop LIMITED SLOTS ONLY
23/08/2024 LIMITED SLOTS ONLY

WORKSHOP ON AUTOMATIONS AND RECENT ADVANCES IN MICROBIOLOGY

Purpose of Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to impart the nuances of how

microbial science is changing in the wake of advancements
in technology. It would capacitate young minds to learn &
explore various diagnostic modalities in the field of Clinical
Microbiology.

Eligible candidates
Clinical Microbiologists
MD/DNB Post Graduates of Microbiology
MD/DNB Post Graduates of other medical specialities
Infectious Disease Physicians

Highlights

MALDI-TOF MS
BioFire FilmArray
Automated ID & AST – Vitek-2 & Phoenix M50
BACTEC and BacT/ALERT Virtuo
Immunofluorescence & ANA Profile
MGIT, GeneXpert MTB/RIF & Standard M10
CLIA, Nephelometry & ELFA
Anoxomat & Lyophiliser

Venue

Department of Microbiology, PSGIMSR and PSG Hospitals

 Time Topics Speaker

08.30AM - 09.00AM Registration

09.00AM - 09.30AM Insights on Drug resistance in Gram Dr. Marina Thomas
positive cocci Believers Church Medical College,
Thiruvalla
09.30AM - 10.15AM Unraveling Antimicrobial resistance Dr. K.P. Dinoop
among Gram negative bacilli Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical
Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

10.15AM - 10.45AM Overview of Testing methods for Dr. Balaji Veeraraghavan

Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria Christian Medical College, Vellore
10.45AM - 11.15AM Inauguration
11.15AM - 11.30AM Tea break
11.30AM - 12.15PM Antimicrobial Stewardship Dr. Sanjay Bhattacharya
Programme Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
12.15PM - 12.45PM Strategies in managing Multi Drug Dr. Balavinoth R
Resistant Gram Negative bacterial Infectious Diseases Consultant
infections G.Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital,
Coimbatore
12.45PM - 01.30PM Lunch
01.30PM - 02.00PM Glimpse of CLSI & Clinical comments Dr. Sarumathi D
in Microbiology: Beyond the routine Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate
Medical Education and Research,
Puducherry
02.00PM - 02.30PM Updates on Laboratory diagnosis of Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi V
Tuberculosis All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Madurai
02.30PM - 02.45PM Tea break
02.45PM - 03.15PM Programmatic management of Dr. K. Anupama Murthy
Tuberculosis under National Professor of Respiratory Medicine
Tuberculosis Elimination Programme PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and
(NTEP) Research, Coimbatore
03.15PM - 03.45PM Parasitic infections in the era of Dr. Vinay Khanna
deworming Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
03.45PM - 04.30PM Oral & e-Poster presentation
04.30PM - 05.00PM IAMM –TN General body meeting
 Time Topics Speaker

08.30AM - 09.00AM Overview of Hospital Infection Control Dr. Lavanya S

experience in a tertiary care hospital PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research, Coimbatore
09.00AM - 09.40AM Application of Diagnostic virology in Prof. Arunkumar Govindakarnavar
public health : Real life stories from Public Health Laboratories,
my journey World Health Organization (WHO),
Nepal (Virtual)
09.40AM - 10.20AM Clinical utility of viral load in Hepatitis Dr. L. Venkatakrishnan
Professor & Head of Gastroenterology
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research, Coimbatore
10.20AM - 11.00AM Algorithms in identification of Fungi Dr. Rakesh Singh
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate
Medical Education and Research,
Puducherry
11.00AM - 11.15AM Tea break
11.15AM - 11.55AM Molecular diagnosis of Fungal Dr. Shivaprakash M Rudramurthy
infections Post Graduate Institute of Medical
Education and Research, Chandigarh
11.55AM - 12.30PM Interesting case discussions in Dr. Anupma Jyoti Kindo
Mycology Sri Ramachandra Medical College and
Research Institute, Chennai
12.30PM - 01.00PM Diagnostic protocols for the Dr. Beena Antony
identification of anaerobes : recent Father Muller Medical College,
trends Mangalore
01.00PM - 02.00PM Lunch
02.00PM - 02.30PM Nuts and bolts of Polymerase Chain Dr. S. Vidyalakshmi
Reaction Associate Professor of Biotechnology,
PSG College of Technology
02.30PM - 03.00PM Application of molecular tools to the Dr. K. Prashanth
identification of rare human Professor of Biotechnology,
pathogens that are clinically Pondicherry University
important but difficult to identify
03.00PM - 03.15PM Tea Break
03.15PM – 04.00PM Role of Immunofluorescence in Dr. R. Someshwaran
diagnosis of autoimmune disorders PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research, Coimbatore
04.00PM - 04.15PM Valedictory ceremony
04.15PM - 04.30PM Vote of Thanks
Registration Details

Gentle Reminder

• Registration for conference is mandatory to participate in workshop

• Registration commences from July 01, 2024
• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Credit Points are awaited
• The Tamil Nadu Medical Council Credit Hours are awaited
• Last date for Workshop Registration: 31/07/2024
• Eligible Candidates : Postgraduates, Faculties & Clinicians

Oral/e-Poster Presentation

Abstract for original research work to be structured under the

following headings: Background, Aim of the study, Methodology,
Results & Conclusion
Abstract for Case report/case series to be structured under the following
headings: Background, Case report, Discussion & Conclusion
Details regarding abstract submission will follow
Word limit - 250 words
Last date for abstract submission - August 5, 2024