Department of Virology

Introduction

Department of virology in Rajshahi Medical College was established in the year of 2014 as a separate department under the guidance of Prof Dr. Md. Bulbul Hasan.

Department of virology takes part in teaching MBBS and post graduate students of RMC by delivering the basic knowledge of viruses and their diagnostic approaches.

Furthermore, department of virology played leading role in diagnosing COVID-19 by RT-PCR test in Rajshahi region during the corona pandemic.

Activities

Different serological tests for detection of viral diseases (Dengue, HBV, HCV, HIV) are carried out regularly.

RT- PCR test for detection of COVID-19 in Rajshahi region was first started in virology department of Rajshahi Medical College on 02-04-2020 and is ongoing.

Organogram

SLPost NamePostPostedComments
01Professor0000Post is not created
01Associate Prof.0100Vacancy
01Asstt. Prof.0101No Vacancy
01Lecturer040501 OSD

Head of Department

Dr Sharmina Aftab

Associate Prof. & Head of the Department

Faculty Members

SL No NAME DESIGNATION DETAILS
1 Dr. Sharmina Aftab Associate Professor See Details
2 DR. HAIMANTI SHUKLA DAS Assistant Professor See Details
3 DR. MOUSUMI MAHJABIN Lecturer See Details