Ruchika Gupta
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD Microbiology, University of Toronto
Fellow Transplant Infectious Diseases, University of Toronto
MD Microbiology, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Mumbai
Office: VH, B10-111-I
Phone: (519) 685-8500 Ext. 58474
E-mail: ruchika.gupta@lhsc.on.ca
Clinical Activities
Keywords: Infections in immunocompromised host, Blood culture optimization, Test Stewardship, Medical education and teaching
Description of Research Activities: My key clinical interest areas:
- Diagnosis and management of infections in the immunocompromised host.
- Optimization of testing to ensure timely and effective diagnosis and stewardship of lab resources
- Understanding changing antimicrobial trends and ensuring Lab preparedness for testing and evaluation of newer anti microbial agents/ newer testing methodologies.
- Resident/ Post graduate training, education and mentorship.
- Working at the intersection of Infection control and Microbiology to streamline rapid detection of Antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs) and preventing Hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
Research Activities
Keywords: anti microbial resistance, Impacts of blood cultures on antibiotic usage and lab stewardship, New test implementation
Description of Research Activities: Key research interest area:
- Evaluation and implementation of new tests for detection of anti microbial resistance and rapid detection of micro organisms
- Understanding the impact of lab testing as it pertains to infection control and stewardship
- Optimizing blood culture testing, reporting and utilization, to improve patient management and decrease misuse of antibiotics and LOS in hospitals.
Research Opportunities: Open to taking students for research/ training
