Dr. S. Thilagavathy

Dr. Thilagavathy is an experienced laboratory professional and seasoned Microbiologist with active involvement in Clinical Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Diagnostic Stewardship, and Laboratory Management. She completed her MBBS and MD (Microbiology) from esteemed institutions and has over 12 years of professional experience, including 3 years in the diagnostic industry and 9 years at Kauvery Hospital.

She currently serves as the Head of Laboratory Services and Head of the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology at Kauvery Hospital, Trichy. She has extensive expertise in infectious disease diagnostics, molecular microbiology, clinical immunology, antimicrobial resistance, hospital infection control, and automation in laboratory medicine. She is adept at interpretation of smear microscopy, antibiogram analysis, endotoxin testing, and management of surveillance cultures and outbreaks in clinical settings. Her special areas of interest include transplant infections, complex infectious disease diagnostics, and the workup of autoimmune and connective tissue disorders.

Dr. Thilagavathy is actively engaged in academic activities, including CME presentations, clinical case discussions, audits, and interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians. Her current focus areas include implementation of advanced pre-analytical systems, laboratory workflow optimization, NABH/JCI compliance, laboratory quality improvement initiatives, and expansion of integrated diagnostic services.

She currently serves as the Editor of the Kauvery Journal of Laboratory Medicine and is committed to advancing evidence-based laboratory practices, innovation in diagnostic microbiology, patient safety, and collaborative healthcare delivery through continuous learning and quality-driven diagnostic services.