Specialist in Microbiology with 11 years of extensive experience across academic and clinical laboratory settings. Holding MBBS, MD, PhD, and DipRCPath (UK) qualifications. 4 years of experience as an Assistant Professor and Postgraduate Registrar, actively involved in training MD Microbiology residents, as well as teaching MBBS and MSc Microbiology students. Teaching expertise spans microbiology and immunology, covering theory, clinical correlations, and practical applications using modular and problem-based learning (PBL) methodologies. In addition, 8 years of experience in CAP- and JCI accredited laboratories, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Saudi Arabia, with strong expertise in diagnostic microbiology, quality standards, and laboratory accreditation practices.
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD Microbiology
- PhD Microbiology
- DipRCpath ( UK)
Employment History
- 2014 July -2015 Dec Assistant professor department of Microbiology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute
- Dec 2015 -Dec 2023: Laboratory specialist, Head of section of Microbiology, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh
- Mar 2024 – Dec 2025 – Assistant professor department of Microbiology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute
Administrative Experience
- Head of Section in CAP and JCI accredited laboratory
- Quality in charge for the accreditations
- Antimicrobial stewardship, Infection control, pharmacy and therapeutic committee member
Teaching Experience
- Deliver modular-based teaching in General and Systemic Microbiology for MBBS, MD Microbiology, MSc Microbiology students, BSc nursing students, allied health science mapped to the National Medical Competency Framework.
- Facilitate integrated system-based modules (e.g., Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary) in coordination with Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology departments. Engaged in academic lectures, administration and clinical laboratory practices. Teach medical microbiology through interactive lectures, SDL, PBL and TBL sessions.
- Emphasize clinical relevance through diagnostic reasoning and case-based discussions aligned with WHO & CDC epidemiological patterns.
- Developed and coordinated formative and summative assessments, including OSPEs and MCQs, ensuring blueprint alignment and standards.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and mentor students for academic excellence and career development.
- Participated in curriculum design workshops to align teaching with the MBBS accreditation requirements.
- Integrated infection control, antimicrobial resistance and emerging diseases into student learning pathways.
- Also member of Antimicrobial Stewardship committee and in charge of quality assurance (EQAS).
- Organizing committee member for workshops and conferences in Microbiology department
Non Scopus Research Articles
- Mowna J, Mohana K, IndraPriyadarsini R. Comparison of Susceptibility Test Methods in Determining Vancomycin MIC and Detection of Panton –Valentine Leukocidin Toxin by PCR In Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal Isolates.National J Basic Medical Science 2014 Dec; 5(3):27-30.
- Mowna J, Dinesh K. Mycological spectrum in Sputum samples of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 2015 Feb; 2(2): 1
- Mowna J, Karthika J. Unusual fungal pathogen in invasive pulmonary disease in Tuberculosis patients – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 2015;2(12): 2-11.
- Mowna J, Prabhu Thilaak, Indra Priyadharsini, Senthil Marappan Panton- Valentine Leukocidin gene positive methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the community strains causing infections in intensive care unit – High risk of outbreak and preventing strategies; J Med Allied Science 2 0 1 6; 6 (2): 5 6 – 6.
- Mowna. J ESKAPE pathogens BAD BUGS WITH NO DRUGS A STUDY IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL. Texila International Journal of Medicine 20164(2):12
- Mowna.J ,Dinesh. K, A study on ESKAPE pathogens the bad bug with no drug. Trop J Path Micro 2018;4(2): 134-138
- Mowna J, Dinesh K. Distribution and antibiotic pattern of non fermenting Gram negative bacilli isolation in a tertiary care hospital. International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases, October-December, 2018;4(4):206-210
- Mowna J, Pseudomonas aeruginosa: distribution and antibiotic profile of one of the ESKAPE pathogen. Trop J Path Micro 2019;5(9):678- 683.doi:10.17511/jopm.2019.i09.10.
Awards
- Gold Medallist – MD Microbiology
Attended Workshops/Training/Short Courses
- ISO 15189:2022 Lead Auditor and Laboratory Management Certified
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- CAP Team Leader Training and Team Member Training Certified
- BCME (Basic Course in Medical Education) and BCBR (Basic Course in Biomedical Research)