Meri F. Kaloyan
| Profession | Responsible Laboratory Physician |
| Service | Laboratory Diagnostics |
| Position | Responsible Physician of the Microbiological Laboratory |
| Languages | English | Russian | Armenian |
Biography
Education:
• 2002–2003 – Clinical Residency in Microbiology, Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health
• 1996–2002 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Faculty of Medical Prevention
• 2020 – Master’s Degree in Business, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi
Professional Development:
• 2022 – American University of Armenia, Turpanjian School of Public Health: Quality Management in Laboratories course
• 2022 – AMAS: Laboratory Quality Management System ISO 15189:2012 training course
• 2021 – “Kachestvo Consulting” LLC: Medical Laboratories – ISO 15189: Fundamentals of Quality and Competency Requirements course
• 2021 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi: Advanced training in Clinical Microbiology
• 2021 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course PCR and Laboratory Methods of Molecular Genetics in Clinical Practice
• 2020 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course Topical Issues of Airborne Infections
• 2019 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course Normal Human Microflora and Laboratory Diagnostics of the Colon
• 2019 – National Institute of Health: Seminar on Quality Management in Medical Laboratories in Compliance with ISO 15189
• 2013 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi: Advanced training in Clinical Microbiology
• 2005 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Course in Clinical Microbiology
Professional Experience:
• Since 2022 – Head of Bacteriology Laboratory, “Nairi” Medical Center
• 2021–2022 – Microbiologist, “Tsito” Medical Center
• 2004–2020 – Microbiologist and Head of Bacteriology Laboratory, “Nairi” Medical Center
• 2003–2004 – Microbiologist, “Erebouni” Medical Center
Awards:
• 2023 – "Physician and Medical Institution of the Year" award by AY-AY-DI Publishing – awarded to a microbiologist for outstanding professional expertise
• 2022 – “Quality Mark 2022” award as “Physician of the Year” for professional achievements, unwavering dedication, high responsibility, and contributions to the development of the field
