https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1078 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:54:45 GMT 2026-04-16T17:54:45Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1082 Internship at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital Chakrabarty, Rhiney This internship was undertaken as a partial requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and was completed at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where I gained practical exposure to real-world clinical and laboratory environments. The primary objective of this internship was to bridge theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience by observing and participating in routine diagnostic procedures, laboratory operations, sample handling, and data interpretation under professional supervision. Throughout the internship, I had the opportunity to work closely with experienced medical technologists and faculty members, enabling me to understand the workflow of clinical microbiology, patient sample processing, infection detection methods, and laboratory safety practices. This experience not only broadened my academic learning but also contributed to the development of essential professional skills such as communication, discipline, teamwork, and ethical responsibilities in patient-centered environments. Overall, the internship at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital served as a valuable foundation for my future career in microbiology and the broader health sector. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1082 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1081 Biofilm Mediated Complications in Hospital and Environmental Setting Chakrabarty, Rhiney Biofilms are complex microbial communities that attach firmly to surfaces and grow within a dense extra cellular matrix composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Their ability to anchor to medical devices, hospital surfaces, industrial pipelines, and food processing equipment makes them a major concern for both healthcare and industry. In hospital environments, biofilms act as persistent reservoirs of pathogenic microorganisms. They reduce the activity of antibiotics, protect harmful bacteria from the host immune system, and play a central role in long-lasting infections linked with catheters, prosthetic implants, ventilator tubes, and surgical instruments. These microbial structures also contaminate critical areas such as operating theatres, sinks, and water outlets, which increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections and elevates patient morbidity and mortality. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1081 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z