ALIGARH, October 22: Prof. Fatima Khan, Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has taken over as Joint Secretary of the Society of Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in India (SASPI) during ASPICON 2026, held at AIIMS Bathinda.
The conference brought together healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss the rational use of antimicrobials and strategies to address antimicrobial resistance. Prof. Khan chaired a scientific session and participated in academic discussions on strengthening antimicrobial stewardship practices.
Faculty members and residents from the Department of Microbiology, including Dr Syed Zeeshan Ahmed Hashmi, Dr Harsha Suresh Mathew, Dr Kunika Batra and Dr Krishnendu, also participated in the conference and presented their research through scientific posters.