Dr. Swapna C Senan
Professor
MSc Medical Microbiology,PhD
Area of Interest
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
- Microbiome Research
- Bacteriophage Research
- One Health Research
- Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 15189, NABL)
- Cytogenetic Studies
Additional Responsibilities
- Academic mentoring of undergraduate students
- Academic In-charge for BSc and Post Basic Nursing Students
- Research methodology guidance and evaluation
- Participation in laboratory quality assurance and accreditation activities
- Involvement in translational and collaborative research projects
Achievements, Memberships, Awards
- PhD in Medical Microbiology from Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Chennai.
- Multiple peer-reviewed indexed publications in AMR
- Expertise in ISO 15189 and NABL laboratory quality systems
- Co- Investigator of GMP-grade nutraceutical development project
- Active involvement in microbiology academic and research activities
Publications
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Title |
Journal / Book |
Publication details (Year, Volume, Page No. etc.) |
Authorship 1st / 2nd / Other |
State /Reg / Nat / Int |
Indexed in |
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Role of Infections and Genetic instabilities among Low Birth Weight Babies |
International Journal of Scientific Research |
2016;11(5):336-340
|
1st author |
International |
|
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Genetic Instabilities and Oxidative Stress in Congenital TORCH Infected Children |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
2015;6(3): 984-989 |
1st author |
International |
|
|
Evidence of Teratogenicity and DNA Damage among Women with Second Trimester Abortions |
International journal of Applied Research |
2016;6(6): 74.50 |
1st author |
International |
Google scholar, Thomson Reuters, Open-J-Gate |
|
Genotoxic and Teratogenic Effect of Congenital TORCH infection |
International Journal of Scientific &Engineering Research, |
2014; 10(5):599-603.
|
2nd author |
International |
Google scholar, Thomson Reuters |
|
Genetic Instabilities and Oxidative Stress in Children Born to PCOS Mothers |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
2015; 5(3), 894-899.
|
2nd author |
International |
Google scholar, Thomson Reuters, Open-J-Gate |
|
Cytogenetic and immunologic studies on couple experiencing bad obstetric history |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
2016; 4(10), 1904-1908 |
2nd author |
International |
Google scholar, Thomson Reuters, Open-J-Gate |
| Role of TORCH Infection, Oxidative Stress and Somatic DNA Damage in High-Risk Pregnant Women Leading to Congenital Anomalies
|
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine
|
2020;7(9):1125–1132
|
1st author
|
International
|
SCOPUS, Google Scholar
|
| Determination and Confirmation of AmpC Beta-Lactamase Production among Klebsiella Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kerala
|
Science, Technology and Development
|
2022;11(1):439–450
|
1st author
|
International
|
Science Citation Index, Google Scholar
|
| Determination and Confirmation of ESBL Production among Klebsiella spp. Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
|
Science, Technology and Development
|
2022;11(2):39–53
|
1st author
|
International
|
Science Citation Index, Google Scholar
|
| Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae at a Tertiary Care Laboratory in Kerala, India
|
Journal of Vocational Health Studies
|
2023;7:83–89
|
1st author
|
International
|
DOAJ, Google Scholar
|
| Bacterial Decomposition of Spirulina under Controlled Incubation Period
|
International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences
|
2024;13(3):461–476 |
2nd author
|
International
|
UGC CARE,Google Scholar
|
| Storage-Induced Changes in Raw vs. Commercial Spirulina: A Molecular, Nutritional and Microbial Perspective
|
Asian Food Science Journal
|
2025;24(7):95–104
|
2nd Author
|
International
|
UGC CARE/Google Scholar
|
| Knowledge–Practice Gap in Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Among MBBS Students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Study
|
Journal of Applied Bioanalysis
|
2025;11(S8):1433–1439
|
2nd Author
|
International
|
SCOPUS/DOAJ / Google Scholar
|
Presentations
Research Projects
|
Project |
Completed / Ongoing |
Funded Y / N |
Collaborated Y / N |
Published Y / N |
|
A Study on Correlation of Genotoxic Characteristics And Torch Infections Among Pregnant Women Leading To Congenital Malformations |
Completed |
N |
N |
Y |
| Enzyme Characterization of Decaying Bacterial Populations in Salvinia molesta
|
Completed
|
Y | Y | Y |
| Development of a GMP-Grade Stabilized Omega-3 Softgel Capsule Incorporating a Standardized Lipid–Phytochemical Antioxidant Matrix
|
Ongoing | Y | Y | N |