Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre | India
Prof. Balaji Nandagopal is a distinguished biomedical researcher and academic leader serving as Director at the Sri Sakthi Amma Institute of Biomedical Research, Sri Narayani Hospital & Research Centre. With strong qualifications in microbiology, laboratory technology, and biotechnology, he has built an impactful career spanning scientific research, healthcare innovation, and academic development. His scholarly contributions include an impressive record of 41 documents, 293 citations, and an h-index of 10, reflecting sustained influence in infectious diseases, molecular diagnostics, clinical microbiology, virology, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully guided multiple funded projects, serving as Principal Investigator for significant studies on febrile illness diagnostics, viral detection, molecular epidemiology, multiplex PCR development, and emerging pathogen surveillance. His research interests span diagnostic assay development, molecular detection technologies, public health microbiology, clinical epidemiology, and translational biomedical research. He has contributed book chapters, collaborated widely, and maintained active membership in prominent scientific societies, strengthening his global professional footprint. His achievements include prestigious international and national fellowships and recognitions, alongside his continued service in mentoring postgraduate and doctoral scholars. With a strong commitment to advancing healthcare for underserved communities, he consistently integrates scientific expertise with compassionate service, making notable contributions to biomedical science and public health advancement.
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Featured Publications
(2024). Polymeric optical fiber biosensor with PAMAM dendrimer-based surface modification and PlGF detection for pre-eclampsia diagnosis. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. (Citations: 8)
(n.d.). A review of acute febrile illness. (Review, Open access). (Citations: 1)
A review of maternal TORCH-S infections. (Review, Open access).
Standardization of an in-house multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction for the simultaneous detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and Treponema pallidum infection among pregnant women. Indian Journal of Public Health. (Citations: 2)