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

Title

Journal / Book

Publication details (Year, Volume, Page No. etc.)

Authorship

1st / 2nd / Other

State /Reg / Nat / Int

Indexed in

Role of Infections and Genetic instabilities among Low Birth Weight Babies

 International Journal of Scientific Research

2016;11(5):336-340


1st author

International


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