Dr.S.S.Jayalakshmi

Dr.S.S.Jayalakshmi

Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Department : Microbiology
Email : jayalaks5@srmist.edu.in

Introduction:

Dr. Jaya Lakshmi, S.S., Assistant Professor of Microbiology, is a distinguished microbiologist with 6 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She has an extensive academic background, having earned a MD in microbiology from CMC (Christian Medical College), Vellore. She also completed a course in Hospital Infection prevention and control.Their research interests include core areas such as clinical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, hospital infection control, mycology, virology, and parasitology. With a strong commitment to innovation, Dr. Jaya Lakshmi, S.S., has contributed to 13 publications in international and national journals with Scopus and Web of Science indexing and published in one book chapter. She is an authorized signatory in a laboratory that has received NABL accreditation. Her research focuses on molecular diagnosis of microbial pathogens and their resistance mechanisms. Their work has led to significant contributions, including the SERI Grant 2023 for molecular detection and prevalence of human bocavirus in our hospital. She holds a one patent on an IOT-based intelligent dustbin for waste segregation and dispensing based on lasso regression. A dedicated educator is committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment, mentoring students, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects and is deeply involved in initiatives aimed at solving global challenges through microbiological innovation.

Educational Qualifications:

Degree Year Name of College & University Registration number with
date of registration		 Name of State Medical council
MBBS 2014 Govt. Vellore Medical College, Vellore. The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University 105952 28.05.2014 Tamilnadu Medical Council
MD 2021 Christian Medical College, Vellore The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University 105952 30.09.2021 Tamilnadu Medical Council
CICP 2023 Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), India CICP-090/23 -

Details of Teaching experience till date:

Designation Department Institution From To Total
Junior Resident Microbiology Christian Medical College, Vellore 28.05.2018 27.05.2021 3 Years
Senior Resident Microbiology SRM Medical College Hospital and Research centre, Kattankulathur 01.12.2021 04.04.2023 1 Year 5 Months
Assistant Professor Microbiology SRM Medical College Hospital and Research centre, Kattankulathur 05.04.2023 Till Date 1 Year 11 Months
Research & Publications :
  1. 1. Ss, Jaya Lakshmi, Dhiviya Prabaa MS, Ashtawarthani B and Balaji Veeraraghavan; Complete Genome Analysis of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni Isolated from Bloodstream Infection; Microbiology Resource Announcements 10, no. 11 (2021).
  2. 2. Prabaa D, SS Jaya Lakshmi, Prakash JA, David KS, Alagar V, Veeraraghavan B. An unusual case of infective spondylodiscitis caused by Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus: molecular characterization by whole-genome sequencing. Access Microbiology. 2021 Jul 8;3(7):000240.
  3. 3. Lakshmi SS J, Prabaa MS D, Murugan D, Anandan S, Veeraraghavan B. Real-time multiplex PCR assay reveals the increased prevalence of Campylobacter spp and diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli in humans from Vellore, South India. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2022 Jan 17;71(1):001478.
  4. 4. Lakshmi SJ, Gopinathan A, Leela KV. A Rare Presentation of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection from an Immunocompetent Individual in a Tertiary Care Center in South India. J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2022 Sep 1;16(3):1628-32.
  5. 5. Lakshmi SJ, Leela KV. A review on updated species list of viridans streptococci causing infective endocarditis. J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2022 Sep 1;16(3):1590-4.
  6. 6. SS JL, KV L. Molecular Characterization Of Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli And Its Virulence Markers From Various Clinical Samples In A Tertiary Care Center, South India. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022 Nov 12:1547-50.
  7. 7. Ravichandran B, Muthamilan OL, Lakshmi SJ, Leela KV. Mycological profile and antifungal susceptibility pattern of lower respiratory tract samples–an in vitro prospective study from a tertiary care hospital.
  8. 8. Preethi V, Lakshmi SS, Leela KV. Comparison between Quantitative Hepatitis B DNA and HBeAg Positivity to Detect Active Viral Replication among Patients with Hepatitis B infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology. 2023 Dec 1;17(4).
  9. 9. SS JL, Nisha V, Leela KV, Subash S. Uncovering the Presentation and Diagnosis of Human Bocavirus in a Patient at a Tertiary Care Center: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024 Aug;16(8).
  10. 10. SS JL, Leela KV, Kiranmai P. Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic Methods for Identifying Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Salmonella Species and the Role of the aac (6’)-Ib-cr Gene.
  11. 11. SS JL, Leela KV, Lamech TM, George MG, Jayaprakash V. Kocuria rosea Sepsis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024 Sep 1;16(9):e68418.
  12. 12.SS JL, Anusha G, Maheswary D, Leela KV. Prevalence and susceptibility pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from various clinical samples at a tertiary care center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Research Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 2025 Jan;20:1.
  13. 13. SS JL, Anusha G, Leela KV. Unveiling the Latest Insights into Human bocavirus: A Comprehensive Review. Research Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 2025 Feb;20:2.
Awards & Acheivements :
  • Grant Received: Rs.1,80,000 - SERI grant (Selective Excellence Research Initiative) for my research study “Real-Time PCR for detection of Human Bocavirus in the pediatric age group from respiratory samples”
  • Patent Publication: IPR Application number – 20231062409, Published date: 06.10.2023 Title of Invention – IOT based intelligent dustbin for waste segregation and dispensing based on lasso regression
  • Award 1- Best ePoster and eVideo for Bacteriology: eMicrocon 2020 - National conference, Topic: Detection of Campylobacter spp, EHEC and EIEC by Real-Time Multiplex PCR: An improved method for organisms that needs special culture
  • Award 2- Gold medal at SRM Research day 2023 on 28.02.2023: Topic – Molecular characterization of carbapenamase producing non fermentative Gran negative bacilli and its virulence marker isolated from various samples at a tertiary care centre, South India
  • Award 3 - Special Prize in Virology on 03.02.2024: National conference – Winter symposium & South Zone Microcon 2024 at Christian Medical College, Vellore. Topic: Real-Time PCR for detection of Human Bocavirus in the pediatric age group from respiratory samples