Dr. Geetha Kaipa is an experienced Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control Specialist with advanced training in infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, tuberculosis, virology, and molecular diagnostics. Her professional mission is strongly rooted in combating antimicrobial resistance, improving infection prevention protocols, and enhancing hospital safety standards.
She has led major infection-control initiatives, managed NABL-accredited molecular laboratories, and contributed extensively to tuberculosis elimination programs. Her clinical and technical expertise spans HIV diagnostics, MDR-TB management, hospital-acquired infections, microbiological research, and advanced PCR-based diagnostics.
Her career reflects a strong commitment to improving public health, promoting rational antibiotic use, and strengthening laboratory quality systems in both hospital and academic settings.
Consultant - Microbiology
March 2026 - Present
Assistant Professor (Microbiology)
Nodal Officer – National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
Head – Designated Microscopy Centre for TB Diagnosis
June 2018 – June 2022
Associate Professor (Microbiology)
Nodal Officer – NTEP, Head TB Microscopy Centre
June 2022 – May 2023
Quality Manager
BSL-2 NABL Accredited Virology Laboratory
July 2020 – May 2023
Consultant Microbiologist, Laboratory Director
Head, Infection Control & Prevention
August 2018 – May 2023
Consultant Microbiologist, Laboratory Director
March 2023 – May 2023
Associate Professor
May 2023 – August 2024
Associate Professor (Contract)
August 2024 – March 2025
Associate Professor