Dr. Guru Prasad Manderwad is an accomplished Professor of Microbiology at Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (KAMSRC), L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He has been serving in this capacity since March 2016. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he plays a pivotal leadership role as In-charge of the Research and Development Committee, Coordinator of the Institutional Ethics Committee, and In-charge of the COVID-19 Virology Laboratory at KAMSRC.

Research Leadership & Administrative Roles

Dr. Manderwad has significantly strengthened the research ecosystem at KAMSRC through his multidisciplinary leadership. His coordination of institutional ethics and research governance has facilitated high-quality, ethically compliant biomedical research. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his role as In-charge of the COVID Virology Lab was critical in diagnostics and public health response.

Inter-Departmental & Collaborative Research

He is actively involved in several ongoing inter-departmental research projects, demonstrating strong collaborative expertise across clinical and basic sciences. These include studies on:

• Cytokine polymorphisms and osteoporosis

• High-risk HPV in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

• Colibactin-positive E. coli as a biomarker for colorectal cancer

• BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and cognition in Type 2 diabetes

• Plasma P-Selectin as an early marker for venous thromboembolism

These projects reflect his commitment to translational and clinically relevant microbiological research.

Funded Research Projects

Dr. Manderwad has successfully secured and executed multiple extramural and intramural funded projects from prestigious national agencies, including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Science and Technology (SERB-DST), and Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP). His funded research spans antimicrobial resistance, molecular mechanisms of bacterial drug resistance, HPV-associated cancers, tuberculosis susceptibility, and bacterial methylome analysis.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

With 43 peer-reviewed research publications, Dr. Manderwad has made sustained and impactful contributions to microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics, and infectious disease research. His work is recognized for its scientific rigor and clinical applicability.

Professional Recognition & Awards

Dr. Manderwad’s research excellence has been acknowledged through multiple national and international honors, including:

• Outstanding Researcher Award (Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, 2019)

• Best Researcher Award (International Organization of Scientific Research and Development, 2019)

• Foxclues India Prime Top 100 Researchers Award (2022)

• IJMTST Excellence Research Award (2022)

These recognitions underscore his sustained research productivity and influence.

Workshops, Training & Academic Engagement

He has actively contributed to academic capacity building through participation and resource faculty roles in workshops on research methodology, antibiotic testing methods, tumor micro-environment in cancer, evidence-based medicine, and translational research, further highlighting his commitment to academic mentorship and skill development.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award 

Dr. Guru Prasad Manderwad is highly eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) based on his sustained research excellence, multidisciplinary impact, leadership in institutional research governance, successful acquisition of competitive national research grants, substantial publication record, and multiple prestigious research awards. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of antimicrobial resistance, molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, and cancer-associated microbial biomarkers, aligning strongly with the core criteria of scientific distinction, innovation, and societal relevance required for this honor.