Dr. Raj Narayan Yadav is a biotechnology researcher specializing in tuberculosis (TB), nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), infectious diseases, and molecular diagnostics. He successfully qualified two major national examinations—ICAR-NET (2017) and GATE, marking strong academic credentials in the biological sciences.

He has served as a Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, contributing to several national-level research programs in infectious diseases. Since 1 September 2020, he has been working as a Biotechnologist at the National Reference Laboratory (TB), National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi, where he plays a key role in advanced TB diagnostics, surveillance, and molecular biology research.

Research Interests & Expertise

Dr. Yadav’s research interests include:

• Molecular and clinical epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)

• Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)–based surveillance of drug-resistant TB

• Host-pathogen interaction and immunological markers of TB

• Infectious disease diagnostics and public health microbiology

He has supervised M.Sc. dissertation projects, contributing to capacity building in biomedical research.

Research Projects (As Co-Principal Investigator)

• “Prevalence, risk factors, and laboratory diagnosis of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease: a multicentre study.”

• “Drug resistance surveillance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for conventional and newer anti-TB drugs.”

These multicentric and technologically advanced projects highlight his contribution to national TB control strategies.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

• 20+ published research articles in peer-reviewed journals

• 17 publications officially recorded under research experience

• 2 research papers currently under communication, including submissions to:

  • Journal of Clinical Microbiology

  • Journal of Global Infectious Diseases

Book Chapters

1. Association of Diabetes and New Incidence of Tuberculosis: Evidence Study (BP International)

2. Role of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in HIV Disease Progression

Reviewer for Reputed Journals

• BMC Infectious Diseases

• BMC Microbiology

• Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, among others

His reviewer roles reflect recognition by the scientific community.

Conferences & Scientific Engagement

• 13 conference presentations, demonstrating active dissemination of research.

• Recipient of the International Travel Award by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

Professional Skills & Contributions

• Expertise in WGS, molecular diagnostics, mycobacterial culture, PCR-based assays, and immunological investigations.

• Extensive experience at a National Reference Laboratory, contributing to quality assurance, surveillance, and innovation in TB diagnostics.

Eligibility for the Young Researcher Award

Dr. Raj Narayan Yadav is strongly eligible for the Young Researcher Award based on the following merits:

Eligibility Highlights

• Significant scientific output with 20+ peer-reviewed publications

• Active involvement in national-level infectious disease research

• Co-PI of major multicentric projects in TB and NTM

• Recognized reviewer for international journals

• Recipient of a prestigious SERB International Travel Award

• Demonstrated leadership in research, diagnostics, and mentoring (M.Sc dissertation supervision)

Combined, these achievements make him a qualified and competitive candidate for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.