PVD India TeamDr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
Veterinary Microbiologist & Virologist
Veterinary Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics & Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
Molecular Diagnostics Expert | Zoonotic Disease Researcher
About Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar is a distinguished veterinary microbiologist, researcher, and diagnostic expert who holds one of the rarest credentials in global veterinary science — Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Virology). Fewer than a handful of veterinary microbiologists in India hold this distinction, placing her among an elite group of specialists shaping the future of infectious disease surveillance worldwide.
She leads PVD India's molecular diagnostics and microbiology programme — specialising in RT-PCR diagnostics, mycobacterial infections, and emerging zoonotic pathogens at the animal–human interface. Her research interests span veterinary virology, molecular diagnostic techniques, and companion animal infectious disease.
In 2026, Dr. Mitra-Pawar was part of the landmark research team that published the first documented case of fatal pulmonary tuberculosis in a domestic cat in India, caused by Mycobacterium orygis — an emerging zoonotic pathogen within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. This research, combining clinical pathology with advanced molecular confirmation, represents a defining contribution to companion animal medicine and public health awareness in South Asia, emphasising the need for veterinary awareness of cross-species transmission risks.
Services & Specialisations
- RT-PCR diagnostics: Parvovirus, Distemper, FIP, FIV, FeLV, respiratory pathogens
- Mycobacterial infection identification and molecular confirmation
- Bacterial culture, sensitivity, and antimicrobial resistance profiling
- Zoonotic pathogen surveillance and molecular epidemiology
- Veterinary virology and emerging infectious disease consultation
- Environmental microbiological screening for farm and clinic biosecurity
Why PVD India Partnered with Dr. Namita
Dr. Mitra-Pawar brings world-class diagnostic science — normally confined to elite research institutions — to frontline veterinary practice through PVD India. Her ACVM Diplomate credential, combined with active research in zoonotic diseases, ensures that PVD's molecular diagnostic reports are held to the highest international standards of accuracy and clinical relevance.
Coverage Area
Pune (Verity Vet Laboratories)
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