Dr. Sandip Shah Appointed A Chairperson of NABL

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has appointed Dr. Sandip Shah as its new Chairperson. A distinguished medical professional, Dr. Shah brings over three decades of expertise in healthcare, pathology, and diagnostics. This appointment marks a significant step in NABL’s mission to enhance quality and reliability in testing and calibration services.

Key Points About Dr. Shah

Educational Backgrounds

• Gold Medalist in MD Pathology and Bacteriology from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Professional Experience

• Over 35 years in healthcare, specializing in pathology, molecular biology, and transplant immunology.
• Founder of Neuberg Supratech Reference Laboratories.
• Joint Managing Director at Neuberg Diagnostics.
• Honorary Director at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center.

Key Achievements

• Conceptualized and launched India’s first drive-through Covid testing facility, conducting over 3,500 tests at a single site.
• Served as Chair of the Medical Labs Accreditation Improvement Committee (MLAIC) at NABL.
• Visiting faculty at IIM Ahmedabad and CAP Inspector.

NABL and QCI Overview

• NABL ensures the quality of testing and calibration services, vital for consumer safety and global competitiveness.
• NABL’s role includes fostering trust in products and services for consumers, businesses, and regulators.
• QCI, NABL’s parent organization, is an autonomous body promoting a quality-centric mindset in products and services for every citizen.

Transition in Leadership

• Dr. Shah succeeds Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan, bringing his extensive expertise to NABL.
• His tenure is expected to focus on advancing innovation and quality assurance in the testing and calibration sector.