Dr. Hemantha Kumara D S is a clinical biochemist at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore. He has experience in immunochemistry, neurochemistry, cancer biology, and laboratory quality management. His responsibilities include IQC, proficiency testing, total quality management, SOP development, and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2012 and NABL guidelines. He also participates in academic activities through seminars, case discussions, and research contributions.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere, Karnataka
• MD – Biochemistry – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, RGUHS, Karnataka

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Clinical Biochemistry, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
• Associate Consultant – Clinical Biochemistry, Manipal Hospital
• Specialist – Clinical Biochemistry, Manipal Hospital
• Senior Registrar – Biochemistry, Manipal Hospital
• Adjunct Faculty – Medical Laboratory Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions

Awards & Achievements

• Presented research at national conferences
• Published academic work in national and international journals
• Dissertation on serum cholinesterase, hs-CRP, and liver function tests in alcoholic liver disease

Professional Memberships

• Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI)
• Association of Medical Biochemists – Karnataka Chapter (AMBKC)
• Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI)

Certifications

• Trained Internal Auditor for NABL

Publications

• More than 15 publications in international and national journals