Profile Overview
Dr. Ketaki Pathak
MBBS,MD,PGDIPC,PGDQMHHO (Microbiology)
Professor
ketki.pathak@smcw.siu.edu.in
MMC-2008041708
01-08-2019
Research Publication
| Title / Topic | Role | Journal / Conference | Date / Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of vancomycin MIC creep phenomenon in MRSA isolates from clinical samples | First Author | International Journal of Recent Scientific Research | 2020 | Published |
| Reduced Daptomycin Susceptibility in clinical MRSA isolates showing Vancomycin MIC creep phenomenon | First Author | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | 2021 | Published |
| Surveillance of Biomedical Waste Practices in a Multi Speciality Hospital, its Evaluation and Audit | First Author | Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International | 2021 | Published |
| Implementing the Updated Guidelines in Routine Clinical Microbiology Reporting | First Author | Infection & Drug Resistance | 2022 | Published |
| Dermoscopy click of tricky tick infestation from an urban area | Co-author | Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists | 2022 | Published |
| Prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis among women attending ANC and STI clinic at tertiary care institute | Co-author | IJSR | 2022 | Published |
| Sero survey of HIV, HBV and HCV among the patients visiting tertiary care hospital | Co-author | GJRA | 2022 | Published |
| Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Health Care Assistants of a Tertiary Care Hospital | Co-author | Teikyo Medical Journal | 2023 | Published |
| Occurrence of MDR, XDR and PDR gram-negative bacterial pathogens in an Indian tertiary care hospital | Co-author | Eur. Chem. Bull. | 2023 | Published |
| An Innovative Laboratory Technique Showcasing the Synergy among Ceftazidime-Avibactam and Aztreonam | Co-author | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | 2023 | Published |
| Occurrence, Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Enterococcal Infections | First Author | International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review | 2023 | Published |
| Pluralibacter gerjoviae isolated from a patient with gas gangrene – A case report | Co-author | International Journal of Scientific Research | 2024 | Published |
| Pulmonary nocardiosis caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum – Case report | Co-author | JKIMSU | 2024 | Published |
| Microbiological Profile and Susceptibility Pattern of Blood Culture Isolates in COVID-19 Patients | First Author | JPAM | 2024 | Published |
| Synergistic Effect of Ceftazidime-Avibactam with Aztreonam on Carbapenemase-Positive Klebsiella pneumoniae | First Author | Infection & Drug Resistance | 2024 | Published |
| Screening of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates reveals spread of strong biofilm formers and class 1 integrons | Co-author | Journal of Applied Microbiology | 2024 | Published |
| Genomic Insights of MDR Enterococcus faecalis and Acinetobacter baumannii in a sepsis patient | Co-author | Current Microbiology | 2025 | Published |
| Advancing rapid diagnostics for bloodstream infections: A perspective | Co-author | Journal of Medical Microbiology | 2025 | Published |
| Towards evidence-based strategies for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in prosthetic joint patients | Co-author | Infectious Diseases (London) | 2025 | Published |
| Comparative Analysis of Colistin Breakpoints in Carbapenemase-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae | Co-author | SYMRESEARCH Conference | 2025 | Presented |
Clinical & Community Engagement
- Providing diagnostic services- laboratory investigation reports for clinical microbiology investigations including serology,Immunology, Mycology,Parasitology and Virology inclusive of COVID 19 diagnostics.
Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles
- Ex Member Secretary and Ex Hospital Infection Control Officer – Hospital Infection Control Committee, SMCW–SUHRC
- Member, Independent Ethics Committee (IEC), Symbiosis International University, Pune
- Member, Quality Improvement Committee (QIC), SMCW
- Criteria 5 Head – NAAC, SMCW
- Phase II MBBS AETCOM In-charge, SMCW
- Member, Blood Transfusion Committee, SMCW–SUHRC
- Judge for Poster Competition, National Conference “SYMHEALTH 2025”
- Registered MMC Speaker
- Reviewer and Editorial Board Member of various indexed medical journals
Teaching & Mentoring Highlights
- Approved University UG Teacher for MBBS
- University Approved Examiner for MBBS, BPTH, DMLT, and BPMT courses
- Approved PG (MD Microbiology) Teacher – Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Awards, Honors & Recognition
- Young Researcher Award 2021, from InSc Bangalore.
- Topped in ‘Health Research Fundamentals’ ICMR-NIE- e course July- September 2024
- Best Editor award for academic year 2024 in Indian Journal Of Microbiology Research
Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities
- Community awareness talk on COVID 19 disease in Marathi Vidnyan Parishad, Pune Educational video on social media for community awarenesss in COVID 19
Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas
- Molecular Microbiology
- Hospital Infection Prevention & Control with special focus on AMSP