Dristi Maharjan

Dristi Maharjan is a microbiologist with experience in clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and laboratory quality control. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Tribhuvan University, graduating with strong academic distinction, and has developed hands on expertise across clinical, environmental, and research laboratory settings. Her professional experience includes work as an Assistant Quality Control Technician at the Fred Hollows Intraocular Lens Laboratory, where she supports sterilization validation, in process quality inspections, and ISO 13485 aligned quality systems. She has also contributed to clinical research at Siddhi Memorial Hospital, working on neonatal colonization and Group B Streptococcus research projects involving DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and MIC determination. Dristi has additional training in bioinformatics and computer aided drug design, with experience in molecular docking, phylogenetic analysis, and biological database tools. Her background also includes microbiological water quality analysis and several years of science teaching, reflecting both technical expertise and a passion for science education.