Dedicated Research Scientist with experience in bacteriology and virology research and patient service. . Possessing excellent communication skills and able to work as a part of a team, with proven ability to work in tight schedules and adherence to deadlines. I grew keen interest in viral research during this period. Two research articles have been prepared by me during this period. One manuscript entitled," Prevalence of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E in West Bengal, India: a tertiary care hospital based study" has been accepted in JEMDS and will be published in next issue. The second one which is on dengue intervention is under consideration for publication in a very reputed journal. My Ph.D. is on biomedical device associated biofilm infections where I have studied incidence, antibiotic tolerance of bacteria within biofilm and tried to find out some intervention strategies. I have published seven original research article in this topic and few others are in queue. Bacteria within biofilm shows extremely high resistance towards antimicrobials used than its free floating counterparts (approx. 1000 fold). I would like to investigate the causes of this high resistance.

1. EDUCATION
Ph.D.
Microbiology
University of Calcutta
07.2009 - 12. 2015
Thesis title: “An approach towards incidence and
antimicrobial resistance of bacteria within medical
device associated biofilms with prevention
strategies”
B.Ed.
Education
University of Calcutta
09.1996 -09.1997
1st
Class
M.Sc.
Botany with specialization in Microbiology
University of Calcutta
07.1993-09.1995
1st
Class
B.Sc.(Honors)
Botany
University of Calcutta, India
06.1990-06.1993
1st
Class
DR. SUSMITA
CHATTERJEE
Research
Scientist
Non- Medical
PROFILE
Dedicated Researcher with
vast experience in
bacteriology and virology
research and Teaching
CONTACT
+60149750901
Linkedin:
linkedin.com/in/dr-susmita-
chatterjee-5a390794
EMAIL:
drsusmita.chatterjee@gmail.com
WET LAB EXPERTISE:
Handling of diverse pathogenic and non-pathogenic
bacterial cultures microbial cultures, colony forming units
(CFU) enumeration, and antimicrobial susceptibility assay,
in-vitro biofilm formation, MBEC determination and
Processing viral specimens
Interpretation of the morphological aspects of bacterial
biofilms at the different length scales afforded by optical,
atomic force, and scanning electron microscopies.
DNA & RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR
Protein isolation & purification from bacterial &
mammalian cell, SDS-PAGE, 2D gel electrophoresis,
elementary knowledge of Mass-spectroscopy and protein
sequencing
ELISA, FACS, human cell culture
AWARDS:
Awarded fellowship under women scientist scholarship
scheme by Department of Science and Technology , Govt of
India
Graduation Merit Scholarship awarded by University Grants
Comission for B.Sc (H)

2. TRAINING & CERTIFICATION:
Molecular Biology- National Institute Of Cholera And Enteric Diseases, Kolkata India
Application of Flow cytometry in Redox Biology IPGME&R, Kolkata, India
VRDL training on Viral Epidemiology and Diagnostics. National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra India
Molecular Diagnostics of Viruses - National Institute Of Cholera Enteric Diseases, Kolkata India
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Research Scientist [Non- Medical]
Viral Research And Diagnostic Laboratory, IPGME&R Kolkata, India
08.2016-08.2018
Responsibilities:
To identify viruses causing morbidity significant at public health level and specifically agents causing
epidemics and/or potential agents for bioterrorism
To undertake research for identification of emerging and newer genetically active/ modified agents
Designing the virology laboratory and formulating SOPs.
Ensuring biosafety, management of bio-hazards and conducting exposure monitoring and ensuring
compliance with laboratory policies.
Training of health professionals, life science post graduates and other VRDL staff members
Analyzing data and technical report writing
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Clinical Proteomics, St. John’s Research Institute Bangalore, India
06.2015 – 08.2016
Responsibility:
To find out biomarker for severe drug hypersensitive reaction Stevens Johnsons Syndrome/Toxic epidermal
Necrolysis by plasma proteomics
Women Scientist:
IPGME&R Kolkata, India
10.2009 -10.2013
Responsibilities:
To identify the incidence pattern of device associated infection in our tertiary care hospital setting and
evaluating the role of biofilm in establishing these infections
Antibiotic surveillance and hospital hygiene
Co-ordination between different departments of IPGME&R, collaboration with different institute of repute.
Assistant Teacher (Biology)
Murgaberia Nazrul Vidyapith, Kulgachia, West Bengal, India
11.2008-10.2009
Responsibilities:
Teaching biological Sciences in 10+2 level
Conducting lab experiments and other scientific investigations
Presenting lessons and evaluating student performance
Preparing and grading examinations
Working with parents on student performance and supervising student behavior
Assistant Teacher (Botany)
Ambikapur A.H. high School
Bongaon, West Bengal, India
04.2004-10.2008

3. Responsibilities:
Teaching biological Sciences in 10+2 level
Understanding and applying effective classroom management positively targeting and supporting individual
learning needs. Maintaining high levels of behavior and discipline using assessment for learning at the core
of all teaching . Demonstrating appropriate consistent progress of all students from diverse background
across my teaching area
PERSONAL VITAE:
● Date of Birth :- 24th May 1972
● Marital Status: Married
● Nationality: Indian
● Address :- B-23-5 Kl Trillion, 338 Jalan Tun Razak , Kuala Lumpur 50400, Malaysia
REFERENCES:
▪ Prof Dr. P.K. Maiti HOD, Department of Microbiology, IPGME&R ; Mobile +919432206404 Emails:
pkmaitiipgmer@gmail.com
▪ Prof Dr. Alokmay Datta Ex HOD, Applied material science division Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics ;
Mobile +919874012535 Email: alokmaydatta@gmail.com
▪ Mr. M.K. Ghosh, Head master, Ambikapur A. H. High School, Mobile +919647228720 Email:
1961ambikapurah@gmail.com
PUBLICATION
 Periodicities in the Roughness and Biofilm Growth on Glass Substrate with Etching time:
Hydrofluoric Acid Etchant. Susmita Chatterjee, Nupur Biswas, Alokmay Datta, Prasanta Kumar Maiti.
Plos One 14 (3) e 0214192 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214192 March 27, 2019
 Biofilms on Indwelling Urologic Devices: Microbes and Antimicrobial Management Prospects.
Susmita Chatterjee, Prasanta Kumar Maiti, Rupali Dey, Anup K Kundu, Ranjan K Dey -Annals of
Medical and Health Sciences Research Jan-Feb 2014;4 ( 1 ):100-104
 Atomic Force Microscopy in Biofilm Study . S. Chatterjee, N. Biswas, A. Datta, R. De and P.K. Maiti
Microscopy, 2014, 63(4) : 269-278 1–10
 Evaluation of the role of substrate and albumin on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm morphology
through FESEM and FTIR studies on polymeric biomaterials. S. Dutta Sinha, Susmita Chatterjee, P. K.
Maiti, S.Tarafdar, S. P. Moulik. Prog Biomater. 2017 ;6(1-2):27-38.
 Prevalence of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E in West Bengal India- a tertiary care hospital based study.
Susmita Chatterjee, Jayeeta Haldar, Payel Dutta, Rajesh Adak, Raja Ray, Hirak Jyoti Raj, Raja Ray; J.
Evolution Med. Dent. Sci 2019 ; 8 (29);2341-2346
 Efficacy of disinfectants against biofilms formed by nosocomial multidrug resistant bacterial
isolates. Bipasha Chakrabarty, Susmita Chatterjee, Raja Roy, Sanjit K Patro, Nisith K. Pal, Prasanta K.
Maiti . International journal of scientific study 2014 ; 2 ( 7) : 93-97
 Rethink on recommended concentrations of disinfectants in the light of biofilm, based on in-vitro
study. B.Chakrabarty., Susmita Chatterjee, R.Ray,N.K Pal, S.Patra & P.K.Maiti International Journal
of Health & Allied Sciences. 2016 ; 5 (3) 154-157

4. INTERESTS:
▪ Interdisciplinary Research
▪ Under- graduate & Post-Graduate teaching
▪ Research Coordination
▪ Bio-safety management
▪ Microbial assay development
▪ In-vitro antibiotic surveillance
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
Microcon W.B. chapter 2016
Resource person
Growing & Analyzing biofilm in laboratory
International symposium on role of fungi and microbes in 21st century – Global Scenario 2014
A case of Mycetoma in the light of biofilm
IAMM 2013
Experimental evidence of biofilm nature of Mycetoma
IAPM 2012
Simpler method of biofilm detection and incidence of such colonization on uro-catheters Susmita Chatterjee
Science Congress 2013
Impact of AHL signaling on biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from uro-catheters
Microcon 2012
Scope of atomic force microscopy in study of biofilm
SIHAM 2012
Mycetoma in the light of biofilm
Microcon 2011
Minimum biofilm eliminating concentration of preformed biofilm vs. experimental biofilm
Microcon 2010
Intervention strategies of biofilm formation in cases of prolonged catheterization
SIHAM 2010
Biofilms and mycetoma grains
Microcon 2008
In-vitro study for assessing treatment refractoriness of medical device associate biofilms
PROJECTS:
Extramural Department of science & Technology funded project,” Detection & Intervention of
biofilm formation on urinary catheters”
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
ENGLISH
HINDI
BENGALI