CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal Hosts First-Ever Microbiology Workshop on Culture Media Preparation

Under the guidance of Executive Director Prof. Ajay Singh, the Department of Microbiology at AIIMS Bhopal organized a two-day workshop titled “Culture Media Preparation in Microbiology – Getting the First Step Right.” This is the first-ever workshop of its kind in India, aimed at highlighting the critical aspects of microbiological diagnostics.

Workshop Inauguration & Importance of Culture Media

The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Ajay Singh, who also unveiled a special booklet on the occasion. Emphasizing the importance of culture media preparation in microbiology, he stated:

📌 “While microbiological techniques are rapidly evolving with molecular and automated methods, culture-based techniques remain the gold standard for confirming etiological diagnoses.”

📌 He further explained that high-quality culture media preparation is essential for accurate microbiological investigations, making this workshop a crucial step in enhancing professional expertise.

Focus on Culture Media Training

✅ Prof. Debashis Biswas, Head of the Microbiology Department, highlighted that while culture techniques have always been essential, structured training on media preparation had never been part of any academic curriculum or workshop.

✅ The workshop covered preparation, quality control, and documentation of around 100 types of culture media, all vital for microbiological analysis.

Practical Training & NABL Standards

🔬 Dr. Arati Bhadade, Workshop Secretary, emphasized that the AIIMS Bhopal Media Section is skilled in preparing culture media as per NABL standards.

🔬 The workshop aimed to share AIIMS Bhopal’s expertise and train microbiology staff from other institutions in this crucial laboratory technique.

🔬 Participants received hands-on training, ensuring they learned correct culture media preparation while maintaining quality control standards.

Advancing Diagnostic Capabilities

By focusing on this fundamental microbiological skill, AIIMS Bhopal aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities in microbiology, ensuring higher accuracy and efficiency in laboratory investigations.

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