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Dr. Nasaruddin Khaja
Expertise and Experience
About Dr. Nasaruddin Khaja
Dr. Nasaruddin Khaja has over three decades of experience in molecular genetics and diagnostics. He has made significant contributions to the fields of microbiology, pathology, and biotechnology. Notably, Dr. Khaja established the Aquatic Animal Health and Quality Assurance Lab at the NFDB Hyderabad and played a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge diagnostic tools.
Current Appointments
Pioneering Advances in Diagnostic Technologies
- Aquatic Animal Health Lab: Established the first aquatic animal health and quality assurance lab at the NFDB in Hyderabad.
- Reagent Manufacturing Facility: Developed a state-of-the-art facility for Immunohistochemistry (IHC), In situ hybridization (ISH), and Special Stains (SS) for diagnostic pathology.
- High-End Technologies: Introduced Quantum Dots and miRNA technologies for diagnostic kit development.
- Microbiology & Molecular Biology Labs: Set up essential labs for Biogenex, focusing on microbiological and molecular diagnostics.
Expertise and Specializations
Expert in Molecular Diagnostics and Genetic Research
Dr. Khaja specializes in several areas of molecular genetics and diagnostics, including:
- Pathogen detection in food and clinical samples
- Molecular genetics of human bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens
- Diagnostic pathology using advanced molecular biology techniques
Research and Collaborations
Innovative Collaborations and Pathogen Detection
Dr. Khaja has led several high-impact research projects and collaborations:
Pathogen Detection Kits
Developed kits for foodborne pathogens in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
Hepatitis B Genotyping
Conducted Hepatitis B genotyping studies on Indian populations in collaboration with Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.
Swine Flu Testing Facility
Established a swine flu testing facility using Real-Time PCR during the 2009 epidemic.
Gene Sequencing
Successfully sequenced new genes and submitted 40 accession numbers to the NCBI database.
Key Publications
Contributing to Global Scientific Knowledge
Dr. Khaja has made substantial contributions to scientific literature and research, with new gene sequences submitted to the NCBI. His work has advanced global understanding in areas of diagnostics and pathogen detection, establishing him as a leading expert in his field.
