PrabhavAggarwal | Antimicrobial Resistance | Best Researcher Award
Dr. PrabhavAggarwal, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Dr. Prabhav Aggarwal is a dedicated professional in the field of Microbiology, known for his extensive contributions to clinical research and teaching. He completed his MBBS and MD in Microbiology from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, where he later served as a Junior and Senior Resident, focusing on diagnostics, hospital infection control, and academic teaching in MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs. Dr. Aggarwalβs career progressed to Assistant Professor roles at ESIC Hospital and Dental College, Rohini, and subsequently at Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. His research spans antimicrobial resistance, biofilm production, and molecular characterization of infectious agents, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements in India. 
Publication Profile:
Education and Qualifications:
MD (Microbiology) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Experience:
Dr. Aggarwal has extensive experience in teaching and research, specializing in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.
Research Focus:
His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, particularly in carbapenem-resistant organisms, and the development of colistin-sparing antimicrobial agents.
Publications:
- Aggarwal P, Saxena S, Nagi N. Possible impact of revisions in disc diffusion breakpoints for aminoglycosides and piperacillin/tazobactam in the 33rd edition of CLSI M100 document on clinical reporting and use in Indian settings with low susceptibility. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2024, 49, 100602.
- Saxena S, Aggarwal P, Mitra S, Singh S, Kaim M, Sharma A. In vitro assessment of newer colistin-sparing antimicrobial agents for clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistant organisms. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 2024.
- Sonal S, Anuj S, Amala AA, Aggarwal P, et al. Delhiβs network for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: The journey, challenges and output from first year. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2023, 41, pp. 19β24.
- Nirmal K, Manchanda V, Aggarwal P. Trend of antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Vibrio cholera strains isolated in Indian childrenβs during 2008-2016. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 2021, 53(1), pp. 67β71.
- Aggarwal P, Bhattar S, Bhalla P, Sharma S. Correlation between venereal diseases research laboratory titers and CD4 T-lymphocyte count determined by flow cytometry in HIV-infected adults: A 5-year study. Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, 2018, 39(1), pp. 13β17.
- Baveja CP, Aggarwal P. Statistical analysis of microbiological diagnostic tests. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2017, 35(2), pp. 184β193.
- Aggarwal P, Bhattar S, Sahani SK, Bhalla P, Garg VK. Sexually transmitted infections and HIV in self-reporting men who have sex with men: A two-year study from India. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2016, 9(5), pp. 564β570.
