Professor Dr. L. Suresh Babu MSc, PhD won Best Researcher of the Year in the field of Medical Microbiology

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS

| Dr. SM CSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala | INDIA

Dr. L. Suresh Babu MSc, PhD (Medical Microbiology) has had a distinguished career in the field of Microbiology, spanning over two decades. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Kerala (since February 2016). He has also held professorial positions at IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal, and RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, MP. Prior to this, he gained extensive teaching and research experience as an Associate and Assistant Professor in several reputed medical colleges across India, including IRT Perundurai Medical College, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, and Dr. SM CSI Medical College.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. L. Suresh Babu MSc, PhD (Medical Microbiology) has contributed significantly to microbiological research, with 19 publications in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic methodologies.

Notably, his pioneering work in leptospiral research led to several important scientific outcomes:

  • Isolation of two new strains of Leptospira interrogans from human and environmental samples collected in and around Chennai.

  • Standardization of a dipstick dot ELISA technique for detecting Leptospira antigen from urine samples of human leptospirosis cases — a significant step toward rapid, field-level diagnostics.

  • These landmark contributions culminated in the award of his Ph.D. degree from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Notable Research Presentations & Workshops:

  1. Recent Techniques in Molecular Microbiology – Wet workshop at L&T Microbiology Research Centre, Vision Research Foundation, Chennai (2010).

  2. Dipstick Dot ELISA for Leptospiral Antigen Detection in Urine – LEPTOCON 2009, VI Scientific Meeting of the International Leptospirosis Society.

  3. Cutaneous Anthrax – A Case Report – SOZOCON-MICRO 2008, TN-PDY IAMM Chapter.

  4. Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Its Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern in MP – XXX National Congress of IAMM, 2006.

  5. Comparative Evaluation of Commercial Serodiagnostic Kits for HIV – XIV National Congress of IAMM, 1990.

He has also actively participated in numerous national and international workshops and symposia, including updates on viral hepatitis, antimicrobial assessment, and multiple IAMM congresses from 1989 to 2017.

Professional Experience Timeline

  • Professor – Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Kerala (2016 – Present)

  • Professor – IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal (2014–2015)

  • Professor – RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, MP (2013–2014)

  • Associate Professor – Dr. SM CSI Medical College, Kerala (2009–2013)

  • Assistant Professor – Multiple medical colleges across TN, Pondicherry, and MP (2004–2009)

Eligibility for Best Researcher of the Year Award

Dr. L. Suresh Babu MSc, PhD (Medical Microbiology) sustained contributions to microbiological research, his active participation in international and national conferences, and a consistent record of publications make him highly eligible for recognition as Best Researcher of the Year in Scientific Laurels. His expertise in infectious diseases, molecular microbiology, and diagnostics demonstrates both academic excellence and a strong commitment to advancing medical science.