Dr. Arvind Natarajan
Dean, Faculty of Allied Health & Basic Sciences (FAH & BS)
Assumed Office: June 1, 2024
Biography
Dr. Arvind Natarajan a distinguished medical professional with over two decades of teaching, diagnostic and research experience, currently serves as the Dean of FAH & BS, SDUAHER. His career spans various prestigious institutions, and his contributions to the field of Microbiology are significant and widely recognized.
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD, MNAMS
| Professional Qualifications | ||||
| Name of granting Institution | Location (City, Country) | Degree | Year Obtained | |
| Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), affiliated to Kuvempu University | Davangere, India | MBBS | 2000 | |
| Kasturba Medical College, (affiliated with Manipal University) | Mangalore, India | MD | 2006 | |
Academic Position
- Junior and Senior Resident - Department of Neuromicrobiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore
- Assistant Professor - Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (Government), Puducherry
- Associate Professor - Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar
- Professor and Head of Department, Microbiology - Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
- Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections
- Tuberculosis
- Acute Febrile Illness
- Opportunistic Infections
Research and Publications:
- Dr.Arvind Natarajan has conducted extensive research in his areas of interest, authoring over thirty research publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed chapters to academic books and collaborated on intra and extramural projects.
Teaching Experience
- Dr.Arvind Natarajan has a rich teaching background, mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students in Medical and Allied health programs, with a focus on Microbiology.
Awards and recognition
- State Surveillance Team Member - Monitoring HIV Sentinel Surveillance
- Record of Achievements - WHO Health Emergencies Open Course Programs
Professional Memberships
- National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists
Service to the Profession
- Policy and Manuals : Dr.Arvind Natarajan has significantly contributed to the preparation of policies, standard operating procedures, and manuals for diagnostic and teaching purposes required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Disease Surveillance: Actively involved in reporting notifiable infectious diseases, enabling early identification, monitoring of disease trends, and timely reporting of outbreaks, which supports effective prevention and control strategies by district health authorities.
- Community Education: As part of the Microbiology team, Dr.Arvind Natarajan has conducted awareness programs in nearby rural schools and colleges, educating students on the transmission, prevention, and control of infectious diseases, with a special emphasis on hand hygiene measures.