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Vision & Mission

Objectives

A PostGraduate Diploma in the Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT) program is designed to meet the increasing demand for proficient medical laboratory technicians within the healthcare sector through experiential learning. The program's objectives included providing skill-oriented training to cultivate qualified professionals capable of operating in diverse healthcare environments, offering practical experience with automated instruments and Laboratory Information Management Software, enhancing students' soft skills, and developing proficiency in a broad spectrum of laboratory services. Furthermore, the program emphasizes the development of administrative skills related to quality assurance, continuous improvement, laboratory education, financial resource management, and maintaining composure.

Graduate Attributes

  1. Core Competence: Demonstrates advanced knowledge, critical thinking, research proficiency, and communication in their field by understanding complex concepts and theories, analyze information critically, and develop solutions to problems.

  2. Transferable Global & Impactful Societal Skills: Demonstrates cultural intelligence and global awareness in diverse environments. Addresses global challenges sustainably, makes ethical decisions, and collaborates across disciplines.

  3. Adaptability and Resilience: Adapts to new technologies and work environments. Shows flexibility in problem-solving and decision-making. Manages stress effectively and perseveres through challenges. Seeks growth opportunities.

  4. Sense of Purpose & Curiosity:Shows passion for lifelong learning and self-improvement. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and innovation. Seeks new perspectives. Aligns personal goals with organizational objectives. Engages in cross-disciplinary learning and seeks feedback for improvement.

  5. Ethics & Life-long Immersive Learning: Uphold ethical standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and ensure accuracy in diagnostics. They will engage in continuous learning to stay current with advancements in medical laboratory science and contribute responsibly to healthcare.

Program Educational Outcomes

PEO1 Depth and Breadth of Knowledge: A deep understanding of their field and a broad perspective, integrating knowledge from diverse areas to creatively and ethically tackle complex problems.

PEO2 Practice, Operation and Usage of Modern Tools and Technology: Will contribute in the field of clinical laboratory and healthcare industries in designing, developing and providing solutions for product/processes/technology development.

PEO3 Research, Numeracy and Scholarship: Developing critical thinking, analytical skills, research aptitude, adaptability, ethical standards, effective communication, leadership qualities, interdisciplinary collaboration, career advancement in medical laboratory technology, and patient rights.

PEO4 Professional Capacity and Passion of Learning: Stays modernized of new developments and prepared to acquire, use and integrate them and are flexible and adaptable in different work

PEO5 Global, Moral and Aesthetic Sustainability: will possess a comprehensive understanding of global systems, ethical standards, aesthetic values, adaptability, leadership, and communication skills, contributing to society's advancement and environmental preservation

Program Outcomes

  1. Domain knowledge: Demonstrate technical skills, professional expertise and social behavior, imperative upon a medical laboratory technician Problem analysis: Involves diagnosing the gap analysis, evaluation of the results in cutting edge medical issues.

  2. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Apply analytical and problem solving techniques for verifying the accuracy of laboratory results, identification of procedural errors, instrument malfunctions and its correction.

  3. Modern tool usage: Operate and maintain laboratory equipments utilizing appropriate quality control and safety procedures. Environment and sustainability: Demonstrate ability to plan and implement professional actions by applying suitable components and processes within the safety constraints for environmental and societal needs.

  4. Ethics: Understand professional and ethical responsibility in medical lab technology practices Individual and team work: Exhibit leadership quality and teamwork skills in the diverse professional areas.

  5. Effective Communication: Communicate effectively by oral, written and graphical means along with digital and information literacy Self-directed and Life-long learning: Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through continuing education and research

Program Specific Outcomes

PSO1: Carry out regular lab tests and procedures in blood studies, chemistry, blood banking, and germs study. Do this in hospital labs and diagnostic labs, ensuring good quality control.

PSO2: Conduct well-designed research experiments efficiently, ensuring accurate analysis and interpretation of clinical data to enhance appropriate treatment, patient safety, and organizational proficiency.

PSO3: Follow safety rules and quality standards in medical labs.

PSO4: Leverage information management systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting of laboratory data. Foster leadership and management skills through strategic planning.

Faculty profile

Chandrajit Lahiri



Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:18

Krishna Joshi



Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:18 years

Neha Tusharbhai Patel



Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:16

Nutan Prakash Vishwakarma



Associate Professor
M.Sc., M.Phill., Ph.D.
Exp:17

Preetam Prabha Shanker Joshi



Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:20

Rohan Pandya



Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:19

Abhijeet S. Joshi



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:14

Amisha Maheshbhai Hirani



Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.
Exp:1

Anmol Kumar



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:9

Bhargav Waghela



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:11

Chitra Bhattacharya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Exp:13

Debashis Banerjee



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:12

Dimple K. Kachhadiya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., GSET
Exp:6

Hetal Virajbhai Parmar



Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.
Exp:1

Hitarth B. Bhatt



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:5

Jinesh Pravinbhai Kaneriya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:13

Khushboo Vishal Mehta



Assistant Professor
M.Sc.
Exp:14 Years

Leena Sheth



Assistant Professor
M.Sc.
Exp:10

Mousumi Das



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Exp:14

Nancy Jayeshbhai Pipaliya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., GSET
Exp:1

Nidhi Saxena



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D., GSET
Exp:11

Praveen Suresh Gupta



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:14

Radhika Joshi



Assistant Professor
M.Sc.
Exp:2

Ragini Raghav



Assistant Professor
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Exp:13

Raksha Ramkrishna Bawankar



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:2

Shivani Hareshbhai Tank



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D., NET
Exp:6

Shweta Anil Bhatt



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:18

Vaishali R. Majithiya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Exp:1

Varun Prakash Shah



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:16

Vivek B. Pattani



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp:11

Scope

Research and Publication

Dr. Krishna Joshi

List of Publications:

  • Screening and Isolation of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria from Forest and Coastal Regions of Saurashtra, Gujarat (2021). Biosc. Biotech.Res.Comm. 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc/14.1/58
  • Study of Micronutrients and Macronutrients in Soils of Coastal and Gir Forest Region of Saurashtra,Gujarat, Environment and Ecology 39 (2) : 473—481, April—June 2021 ISSN 0970-0420.
  • Effect of Growth-promoting Bacterial Consortia on Overall Growth of Tomato Plants, Appl Biochem Microbiol 59, 511–521 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0003683823040105
  • Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Activity of Bacteria Isolated from Forest and Coastal Regions of Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, Biosc. Biotech.Res.Comm.2022; 15(1).  http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc//15.1.22
  • Amelioration of growth of maize (Zea mays L.) seedling using plant growth promoting nbacteria. Plant Science Today, 11(2). (Original work published April 1, 2024) https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3223

Dr. Rohan Pandya

List of Publications:

List of Projects undertaken

  • Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (EYUVA) funded by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
  • "Development of quality biofertilizer using cow dung: Metagenomic studies of Gir and Kankrej breed"  funded by Indian Knowledge System Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India
  • Biochemical and Molecular Studies of Agarase from Marine Bacteria Isolated from Saurashtra Coast, India funded by Atmiya University, Rajkot
  • Preparation of natural polymer based formulations funded by Atal Incubation Centre, Gujarat Technological University

Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi

List of Publications:

List of Projects undertaken

  • Development of quality biofertilizer using cow dung: Metagenomic studies of Gir and Kankrej breed funded by Indian Knowledge System Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India
  • Diabetic kit for sugar level monitoring in diabetic patients funded by Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) , Government of Gujarat
  • Formulation of Plant Growth Promoter on food waste funded by Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) , Government of Gujarat
  • Kit for sugar detection in urine sample of diabetic patients funded by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Govt. of Gujarat.

Dr. Mousumi Das

List of Publications:

  • Design Patent published and granted “Airborne Microbial Sampler”
  • In vitro Study of Antagonistic Activity, Extraction and Optimization of Amylase Enzyme from Trichoderma Harzianum Against Selected Soil borne Fungal Isolates. Science and Technology Journal. 2020, 10(1):16-28. ISSN: 2321-3388.
  • Understanding Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria(PGPR) interactions for inducing plant defences; In a book: Novel Approaches In Science and Pharma Fraternity. P.K . Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-92239-66-3:Pp:12-27
  • Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications. In a Book Entitled Microbial products for future industrialization. Ediotors : Angana Sarkar, Idris Adewale Ahmed. 2023, 10.1007/978-981-99-1737-2_15.
  • Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Saurashtra, Gujarat and Implications Toward Sustainable Healthcare. Indian J Microbiol. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-024-01209-6
  • Actinomycetes as a Possible Source of Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Cadmium from Contaminated Soil. Current World Environment Journal. 2024, 19I1). ISSN:0973-4929
  • Screening, Production and Characterization of Potential Lignocellulolytic Actinomycetes from Agricultural Field. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2024, 18 (2).1336-1346."
  • Effect of Siderophore Producing Cadmium Tolerant Streptomyces pactum OR958669 on Plant Growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Current Agriculture Research Journal. 2024, 12(1).485-495.

List of Projects undertaken

  • Wrap Eat - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • Agronomics - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • IKS - BJS1_M27- Vedic Science a Domestic Approach Solving Water pollution - A Menace        funded by IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE
  • IKS-  BJS1_M27- Demystifying the drinking water microflora by Copper vessel storage and Agnihotra ash   treatment funded by      IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE
  • Atal FDP Grant of 1.0 lakh for conducting Six day Online FDP in the year 2025 by ATAL, AICTE, Govt of India

Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya

List of Publications:

  • Indian Patent on "Image Processing Based Approach Integrated with Deep Learning to Accurately Detect the Root Cause for Disease and Factors Responsible for Decrease In Crop Yield Application No.202211040082 A"
  • Design Patent Published on “Nanoparticle Synthesis Apparatus for Liquid Waste Treatment”
  • Exploration of Saurashtra Soil PGPR Strain and its Attributes in Crop Productivity by Pot Plant Study Eco. Env. & Cons. 29 (May Suppl. Issue) : 2023; pp. (S191-S196)
  • Isolation and identification of PGPR traits from soil samples of the saurashtra region. Indian J.Sci.Res. 13 (2): 13-21, 2023
  • Book chapter “Design and Operation of New Microbial Product Bioprocessing System” Springer (ISBN -978-981-99-1737-2)"
  • Book chapter "Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications Springer(ISBN - 978-981-99-1737-2)"
  • Book chapter "Understanding Plant-Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Interactions for Inducing Plant Defenses (ISBN- 978-93-92239-66-3), P.K. Publishers & Distributors"
  • Book chapter "Application of Microbial Technology for Waste Removal Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd (ISBN- 978-981-16-3840-4)"
  • Book chapter "Effect of Ageing on Biochemical Parameters in Sesame Seed At LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN- 978-3-659-27112-0)"
  • Screening of Bacillus sp. (OQ654027) Mediated Seed Bio-Priming Enhance Plant-Growth-Promotion for Sustainable Crop Production of Groundnut and Chickpea, Current Agriculture Research Journal, Vol. 11, No. (3) 2023, pg.1-18. (UGC approved/ WoS) ISSN: 2347-4688

List of Projects undertaken

  • Development of Bacto-fungal Consortium and Study of Biological Attributes in Organic Farming Practice funded by SEED Money project, Atmiya University, Rajkot
  • Formulation of Melishield Fragment Mosquito Repellent. funded by SSIP (State-Level Student Start up Innovation Policy)
  • Melishield Mosquito Repellent funded by E-Yuva, DBT, BIRAC
  • Formulation of Herbal Mosquito Repellent funded by E-Yuva, DBT, BIRAC
  • State Level 7 Days Short Term Training Program on "Enzyme Assay & Kinetics" Funded by DST and Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM)

Dr. Bhargav Waghela

List of Publication:

  • Identification of novel exonic variants contributing to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in west Indian population. Gene, 2023.
  • Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023.
  • Upregulation of NOX-2 and Nrf-2 promotes 5-Fluorouracil-resistance of human colon carcinoma (HCT-116) cells. Biochemistry (Moscow), 2021.
  • AGE-RAGE synergy influences programmed cell death signaling to promote cancer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2020.
  • Molecular insights of NADPH oxidases and its pathological consequences. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 2020.
  • Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase activity augments 5-fluorouracil mediated cell death in human colon carcinoma HCT-116 cells. Int. J. Adv. Res. 8(07), 865-874, 2020.
  • Curcumin Conjugated with PLGA Potentiates Sustainability, Anti-Proliferative Activity and Apoptosis in Human Colon Carcinoma Cells. PloS One, 10 (2), e0117526, 2015. (Top 25% Most Cited articles of 2015 in Plos One)
  • RP‐HPLC method development, validation, and its pharmacokinetic applicability in preclinical evaluation of rhein treated with novel diacerein eutectics. Biomedical Chromatography, 2022.
  • Molecular Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy Patients in Western Indian Population: A Comprehensive Mutation Analysis Using Amplicon Sequencing. Frontiers in genetics, 2021.
  • Cell-Penetrable Peptide-Conjugated FADD Induces Apoptosis and Regulates Inflammatory Signaling in Cancer Cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2020.
  • Surface modified PAMAM dendrimers with gallic acid inhibit, cell proliferation, cell migration and inflammatory response to augment apoptotic cell death in human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2020.
  • Evaluation of antimitotic activity of herbal extracts using plant‐based model systems and their cytotoxic potential against human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2021.
  • Leishmania donovani adenylate kinase 2a prevents ATP-mediated cell cytolysis in macrophages. Parasitology International, 2019.
  • Silibinin, A Natural Blend In Polytherapy Formulation For Targeting Cd44v6 Expressing Colon Cancer Stem Cells. Scientific Reports, 2018.
  • Synthesis, characterization and biological application of 5-quinoline 1, 3, 5-trisubstituted pyrazole based platinum (ii) complexes. MedChemComm. 2018.
  • Design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and DNA interaction studies of binuclear Pt (II) complexes with pyrazolo [1, 5‐a] pyrimidine scaffold. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2018.
  • Design, synthesis, MTT assay, DNA interaction studies of platinum(II) complexes. Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, 1-18, 2017.
  • Quercetin Protects Necrotic Insult and Promotes Apoptosis by Attenuating the Expression of RAGE and its ligand HMGB1 in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma cells. IUBMB Life, 67 (5), 361-373, 2015.
  • Advanced Glycation End Products mediated oxidative stress and regulated cell death signalling in cancer. Handbook of Oxidative Stress and Cancer, 2020.
  • Effect of Sucrose Concentration on In-vitro growth of Mustard Seedlings. Phytotechnology: Emerging Trends, Chapter-33, 2009.

Dr. Nidhi Saxena

List of Publication:

  • Characterization and probiotic assessment of Lactobacillus isolates from Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology. 2025, 61(2): 01-10. https://doi.org/10.1134/S000368382460698X
  • Role of dietary natural food as a therapeutic drug to prevent lung cancer: Phytochemicals as an Epigenetic Modifier in Cancer Prevention, Chapter-4, IOP Publishing, 2023, 4-1 to 4-39. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/978-0-7503-5252-9ch4
  • Bacterial Decolorization of Reactive Red: Strategic Bioremediation of Textile Dye. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science. 2018, 7(9): 147-156.  https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.709.019
  • Factors affecting in vitro propagation of bacopa monniera, The Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2016 (5).
  • Conventional method for saponin extraction from chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. Et Fernand, Global J Res. Med. Plants & Indigen. Med., 2014, Volume 3(2): 33–39

List of Projects undertaken

  • Mushroom Cultivation (Mushroom source of high protein)- SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • Influencing Gut Microbiota to reduce Malnutrition in Gujarat region funded by SEED Money project, Atmiya University, Rajkot

Dr. Shivani Tank

List of Publication:

  • Appraisal of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials in Cellular Microenvironment ISBN: 9780367271824,0367271826"
  • Development and Characterisation of Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation for Diabetic Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Study on Decoction, Phytochemical Analysis, and Topical Application. J Biomed Eng Res. 2023. 7: 1-17

List of Projects undertaken

  • Development and characterization of ayurvedic polyherbal formulation for diabetic wound healing funded by SEED Money project, Atmiya University, Rajkot

Dr. Hitarth B. Bhatt

List of Publication:

Dr. Vivek B. Pattani

List of Publication:

Dr. Jinesh Kaneriya

List of Publication:

  • Effect of Growth-promoting Bacterial Consortia on Overall Growth of Tomato Plants. Appl Biochem Microbiol 59, 511–521 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0003683823040105
  • Amelioration of growth of maize (Zea mays L.) seedling using plant growth promoting bacteria. Plant Science Today, 2024. 11(2). https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3223
  • Screening and Isolation of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria from Forest and Coastal Regions of Saurashtra, Gujarat. Biosc. Biotech.Res.Comm. 2021;14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc/14.1/58
  • Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Activity of Bacteria Isolated from Forest and Coastal Regions of Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. Biosc. Biotech. Res. Comm. 2022; 15(1).  http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc//15.1.22
  • Effects of Ultra-Processed Food on Human Gut Microbiota. Journal of Medicine Care and Health Review 1(4). https://doi.org/10.61615/JMCHR/2024/NOV027141102
  • Study of Micronutrients and Macronutrients in Soils of Coastal and Gir Forest Region of Saurashtra, Gujarat, Environment and Ecology 39 (2) : 473—481, April—June 2021 ISSN 0970-0420

Dr. Vaishali Majithiya

List of Publication:

  • Microorganisms: An essential source of industrial proteases. In Recent Advances in Microbiology. Editor; Kripamoy Chakraborty. Shriyanshi Prakashan. 2023.
  • Diversity, Distribution and Biotechnological Potential of Marine Actinobacteria. In Current Trends in Marine Biology. Editors: Vala A.K., Kumar S.K. Cambridge Scholar publications. 2022. UK (pp.184-209).
  • Actinobacteria associated with marine invertebrates: Diversity and potential application. In “Actinobacteria” Editor; Hozzein W.N. Intech open. 2022. pp 23-40
  • Genetic and Physiological Diversity of Marine Actinobacteria from the Okha Coast, Gujarat, India. Geomicrobiology Journal. 2023, 1-15.
  • Isolation and characterization of marine actinobacteria associated with the seaweeds, Codium dwarkense and Sargassum cinereum, collected from the Veraval coastline, Gujarat, India. Journal of Marine Biological Association of India. 2022, 64(1), 33-37.
  • Media optimization and purification of alpha amylase from haloalkaliphilic actinobacteria associated with seaweed. Proceedings of International Science Symposium 2022.
  • Screening and optimization of Amylase producing actinobacteria associated with sea weed Dictyopteris sp. Proceedings of International Science Symposium 2021.
  • Isolation and Screening of Extracellular Enzymes Producing Actinobacteria Associated With Sea Weed (February 29, 2020). Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovations in Biological Sciences (NCIBS) 2020.

Ms. Radhika Joshi

List of Publication:

 

Event

Sr. No. Event Name Event Date Photo Gallery
1 Educational Visit - AIIMS, Rajkot 19-09-2024 View
2 Extension Activity - Food Feasta 2024 14-09-2024 View
3 Phlebotomy Workshop 07-08-2024 View
4 Field Visit - Life Blood Centre, Rajkot 17-07-2024 View

Department Infrastructure

Classrooms

Classroom 316
Classroom 332
Classroom 341
Classroom 347

Microbiology Labs

Lab 121
Lab 123
Lab 218
Lab 220
Lab 326A
Lab 326B
Lab 326C
Lab 326D

Placement

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Achievements

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