Dr. Balaji Veeraraghavan leads this forward-looking session on the transformative role of rapid diagnostics in managing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) and metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) infections. The discussion delves into cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and advanced susceptibility testing approaches that enable early detection, guide precision therapy, and improve clinical outcomes in high-risk ICU patients.

Professor Clinical Bacteriology, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Director - Infectious Diseases, Gleneagles Hospitals - Chennai & Bengaluru

I am a physician practicing in Chennai rural. Completed diploma in infectious disease, also doing clinical cardiology in Apollo. Now working as an assistant professor in department of general medicine. Had working in government hospital across Kerala. Did my research work in dengue . Interested in oncology, movement disorder, hematology, arrhythmias, infectious disease and rheumatology. Work as ima secretary in Pathanamthitta, also as district convenor in 2018 to 2021. Diagnosed and treatment patients in Covid and also given vaccine . 