Dr Asima Banu takes charge as principal of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Bengaluru: In a recent appointment, microbiologist and virologist Dr Asima Banu has been given charge as the new principal of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), on Wednesday.
Dr Asima Banu was born and brought up in Chamrajpet of Bengaluru. She is completing 23 years of active service in BMCRI. Her journey at BMCRI began in the 1990s when she completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the institute.
In 2000, she joined the faculty in the Department of Microbiology and has held various key positions including Quality Supervisor, Infection Control Officer, Head of the Microbiology Department at Bowring Hospital, Convener of the Medical Education Unit and Nodal Officer.
As per a media report in The Cognate, her contributions during the challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic had won widespread appreciation. In 2020, Dr Banu served as the Nodal Officer of the Covid Ward at Victoria Hospital Trauma Care Centre. Her priority for patient care and well-being was commendable as she implemented innovative measures to ensure the recovery of COVID-19 patients.
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