Clinical Microbiology
India
INTERNATIONAL BEST RESEARCHER AWARD
Dr. Shradha Gaonkar started career in microbiology as a trainee under Dr. Savio Rodrigues, Head of the Microbiology Department at Goa Medical College in 2011. Prior to this, worked as a Junior Microbiologist at Criticare Campal Clinic from July 2010 until December 2011, and continued journey at Manipal Hospital Goa in the same role from January to December 2012. In February 2013, she established her own practice as a Clinical Microbiologist, opening a Medical Microbiology Laboratory at Royal Hospital on, which continues to operate today. Additionally, she works part- time as a Clinical Microbiologist at Sapphire Diagnostic NABL MC/4768. Throughout her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to the field. honored with the Young Achiever Award in Microbiology at the GAASFSL International Conference and served as a moderator at the International Conference on Innovation in Biotechnology Research for Sustainable Development. Research interest in topics such as human brucellosis among cases of pyrexia of unknown origin and occupationally exposed individuals Goa. and a notable case study of a zoonotic infection caused by Streptococcus suis, reported for the first time in the Goa region.