Microbiology

Dr. Priyadharshini Jeyamurugan

Senior Resident

  • MBBS
  • MD Microbiology
Dr. Priyadharshini Jeyamurugan
Department
Microbiology
Highest qualification
MD (Microbiology)
SRIHER, 2020-2024

About

I am a Senior Resident in the Department of Microbiology at Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai, with expertise in diagnostic microbiology, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, infection prevention and control, and laboratory quality management. I have experience in undergraduate teaching and clinical microbiology research. My academic work includes research on malaria diagnosis, and I have published an article on septic arthritis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei.

Clinical areas of expertise

  • Diagnostic Bacteriology
  • Clinical Mycology
  • Hospital Infection Control
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Serology and Molecular Diagnostics

Professional experience

  • Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai

    2025 – Present