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.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Dr. Sandip Shah Appointed A Chairperson of NABL
New Chairperson	Dr. Sandip Shah
Predecessor	Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan
Professional Background	MD Pathology, Founder of Neuberg Supratech Labs, Joint MD at Neuberg Diagnostics
Key Achievements	India’s first drive-through Covid testing facility, 3,500+ tests conducted at one site
NABL’ Role	Quality assurance in testing and calibration services, enhancing global competitiveness
Parent Organization	Quality Council of India (QCI)
Focus Areas	Healthcare innovation, quality assurance, and consumer safety