Team
Staff Details - Department of Virology
Pavankumar Todkar
Position: Scientific Officer & Head, Department of Virology
Experience: Over 10 years in molecular diagnostics and virology research
Expertise:
- Molecular diagnostics for H1N1 & COVID-19
- Validation of RT-PCR kits, RNA Extraction Kits and PCR thermal cyclers
- Rabies Diagnostics
Key Roles:
- Head of the department, overseeing all virology-related research and diagnostics
- Involved in NCDC-NOHPPCZ program and ILI surveillance under NCDC-IDSP
- Virucidal testing for disinfectant products
- Member of Ethics Committee & Institutional Biosafety Committee
Training & Mentorship:
- Trainer for Rabies Diagnosis, Biosafety Protocols and Molecular Diagnostics
- Mentor for B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.Sc. student projects
Education: Master’s in Pharmacy (Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics), Shivaji University, Maharashtra
Mrs. Manjula Jadhav
Position: Senior Technical Assistant, Department of Virology & Immunology
Experience: 10 Years
Expertise:
- Molecular diagnostics for H1N1, COVID-19, and Rabies
- Cell culture and virus culture techniques
Key Roles:
- Coordinates purchase of reagents, consumables, and instruments
- Oversees GLP, biosafety, lab and equipment maintenance
- Performs diagnostic tests (COVID, Rabies, ILI, virucidal assays)
Training & Mentorship:
- Trainer in Cell Culture, Virus Culture & Molecular Diagnostics
- Mentor for research students
Education: M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
Mr. Chetan Zope
Position: Senior Technical Assistant, Department of Virology & Immunology
Experience: 10 Years
Expertise:
- Molecular diagnostics for H1N1, COVID-19, and Rabies
- Handling infectious rabies samples (ante-mortem & post-mortem)
Key Roles:
- Coordinates purchase of reagents, consumables, and instruments
- Oversees GLP, biosafety, lab and equipment maintenance
- Performs diagnostic tests (COVID, Rabies, ILI)
Training & Mentorship:
- Trainer in Biosafety, Molecular Diagnostics & Rabies sample handling
- Mentor for research students
Education: M.Sc. Microbiology
Support Staff
- Mrs. Monika Bhurkhunde – Laboratory Assistant
- Mr. Amol Rane – Lab Attendant
- Mr. Santosh Gujar – Lab Attendant
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