Dr. Neha Rastogi Panda is a Senior Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, with specialized expertise in transplant infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control.
Education:
- D.M. Infectious Diseases, AIIMS New Delhi – First Rank
- M.D. Microbiology, AIIMS New Delhi
- M.B.B.S., Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal – Gold Medallist
Work Experience:
- Consultant, Fortis Gurugram & Visiting Faculty at Fortis Shalimar Bagh
- Senior Residency in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, AIIMS
- Transplant ID Observership, University of Genova (Italy, ESCMID)
- COVID ICU experience at AIIMS and Fortis
Key Interests:
- Transplant & oncology infections
- Hospital-acquired infections & infection control
- Critical care infections, HIV, TB, MDR/XDR TB
- FUO/PUO campaign leadership in Haryana & UP
Major Contributions & Leadership:
- Country Ambassador – International Immunocompromised Hosts Society
- Representative – EBMT Infectious Diseases Working Group
- Member – WHO TB Public-Private Mix Collaboration
- Core Leader – STEPS (Stop TB Initiative), International Union Against TB
- AMS & Infection Control Committees – Fortis Network
- Advisory roles – Cipla & Pfizer (Antimicrobials/Antifungals)
- WHO Travel Grant Recipient (ICPIC)
- Recognized among “Under 45 Change Makers” in healthcare
Publications:
- Research Papers: 22
- Book Chapter: 1
- Conference Abstracts: 13
- Key topics: COVID-19, fungal infections, AMR, critical care infections
Awards & Achievements:
- Best Paper Awards (IAMM, ISTAC, IFIC-HISI)
- Gold medals and distinctions in MBBS and postgrad
- ESCMID Observership Grant
- WHO ICPIC Travel Grant
Certifications:
- ACLS & BLS
- Ultrasound Life Support (Level 1)
Professional Memberships:
IAMM, ESCMID, ASM, ISHAM, CIDS, ISCCM, HIS
