Dr. Swati Nirmal is currently serving as a 3rd-year Senior Resident in the Department of Microbiology at the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi. In this role, she is actively involved in clinical diagnostic microbiology, teaching, and research. Her work spans bacteriology, mycology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and infection prevention practices.

Research Interests

Her research focuses on high-impact and clinically relevant areas, including:

• Antimicrobial resistance and mechanisms of resistance

• Hospital-acquired and healthcare-associated infections

• Diagnostic microbiology (bacteriology & mycology)

• Infectious disease epidemiology

• Diagnostic stewardship and laboratory surveillance systems

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Nirmal has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her strong foundation in diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease research. Her work includes studies on colistin susceptibility, Candida identification, syphilis diagnostics, neonatal septicaemia, and paediatric bloodstream infections, among others. Her contribution also spans the evaluation of automated systems such as VITEK-2 and comparative diagnostic methodologies.

Conference Presentations

She has presented her research at major national conferences including MICROCON, MICRO-D-CON, and ASTICON, delivering both poster and oral presentations. Her presentations cover critical topics such as colistin resistance, diarrheal disease biomarkers, and diagnostic methods in syphilis.

Training, Workshops & CME Participation

Dr. Nirmal has undergone extensive specialized training through national institutes such as AIIMS, ILBS, DSPRUD, and UCMS. Her training includes biosafety, fungal diagnostics, hospital-acquired infections, antimicrobial resistance, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis diagnosis, and competency-based medical education.

Certifications

She holds multiple professional certifications, including:

• Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CICP) – CAHO (2025)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Ethics in Biomedical Research

• ICMR-NIE Basic Course in Biomedical Research

• MELAP Medical Education Certification

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Nirmal received a Certificate of Appreciation for her exemplary service and courage as a frontline microbiologist during the COVID-19 pandemic—recognizing her dedication to patient care and public health.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Swati Nirmal is an excellent candidate for the Young Researcher Award owing to:

• Strong clinical research output in antimicrobial resistance and diagnostic microbiology

• Multiple first-author and co-author publications in relevant scientific domains

• Active participation and presentations at reputed national conferences

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through extensive training and certifications

• Significant contribution to public health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Ongoing academic, diagnostic, and research responsibilities in a premier medical institution

Her combined achievements in research, diagnostics, academic involvement, and public service make her highly deserving of recognition as a Young Researcher in scientific and medical microbiology fields.