Dr. V. Lakshmi Sree is an Associate Consultant Microbiologist at Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd (AHLL), with expertise in AMR surveillance, infection control, and molecular diagnostics.

Educational Background:

• MBBS from Madras Medical College (Distinctions in Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Medicine.
• MD in Microbiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh
• MD Thesis on Real-Time PCR for diagnosis and speciation of Entamoeba in amoebic liver abscess

Professional Experience:

• Over 10 years of experience in microbiology across institutions like PGIMER and Apollo Cancer Centre
• Expertise in diagnostics, infection control, outbreak investigation, and antimicrobial stewardship

Research & Publications:

• Published 9+ papers in reputed journals including Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, Indian J Med Microbiol, and Mycoses
• Key topics include fungal infections, PCR-based diagnostics, AMR organisms, and outbreak investigations

Awards & Recognition:

• PS Ranganathan Memorial Award (ASTICON 2014)
• Winner of Mycology Quiz at SIHAM 2012

Teaching & Training:

• Taught UG and PG medical and allied health science students
• Resource person in WHO-ICMR-PGIMER national mycology training
• Attended numerous CMEs and workshops including CDC-ICMR AMR surveillance training (2024)

Skills:

• Proficient in real-time PCR, MALDI-TOF, antimicrobial susceptibility interpretation
• Special interests in AMR surveillance, infection control, and diagnostic microbiology

Community Service & Leadership:

• Actively involved in social service and awareness campaigns
• Held student leadership roles during her medical education