Dr. Navin Kumar is a highly respected clinical microbiologist and infection control specialist with extensive national and international experience. As the Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control at Manipal Hospitals, Delhi, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and hospital-wide infection prevention standards. With advanced training from the UK and strong academic involvement, he is widely recognized for his expertise in managing complex infections and drug-resistant organisms. His patient-focused and quality-driven approach makes him a trusted leader in laboratory medicine.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry
- MD – Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi
- Higher Specialty Training in Clinical Virology – Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Professional Experience:
- Consultant & HOD – Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi
- Extensive experience in laboratory medicine and hospital infection control
- Technical Assessor – NABL
- Active involvement in infection surveillance, quality assurance, and antimicrobial policies
Professional Memberships & Fellowships:
- Member – British Infection Association
- Member – American Society of Microbiology
- Life Member – Hospital Infection Society of India
- Life Member – Indian Association of Medical Microbiology (Delhi Chapter)
Awards & Achievements:
- Certificate of Attainment in Antimicrobial Stewardship – University of Dundee, UK
Talks & Publications:
- Authored 13 publications in national and international journals
- Invited faculty at national and international infection control meetings
- Media contributions and expert panels on COVID-19 and infection prevention:
- “Effective isolation of those infected with Coronavirus is the need of the hour”
- Expert commentary on COVID-19 therapies (IANS Flash & TOI Online)
- Panel discussion on COVID-19 second wave – NDTV 24×7