OVERVIEW

The department of Biochemistry studies the chemical basis of various biological processes. As the techniques of dealing with diseases at the molecular level are rapidly changing, the field requires students who are prepared to use new tools and approaches to address problems diligently.

Biochemistry fundamentals and their health implications are explained by theoretical lectures and practical classes. Round-the-clock diagnostic services are also provided by the department to the hospital. The diagnostic laboratory is equipped with specialized equipments to manage bulk samples and offer accurate reports with minimum turnaround time.

Our Goal

The broad goal of teaching of undergraduate students in biochemistry is to make them understand the scientific basis of the life processes at the molecular level and to orient them towards the application of the knowledge acquired in solving clinical problems.

Our Vision

Our vision is to Integrate recent updates into medical curriculum teaching, while developing laboratories for student teaching, patient care, and research facilities.

Our Mission

We foster student growth through innovative teaching and equip them for the biochemistry field. Meanwhile, we provide essential diagnostic tests to aid patient treatment, maintaining academic excellence, patient care, and ethical standards in both education and healthcare.

Objective

KNOWLEDGE:

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

• Describe the molecular and functional organization of a cell and list its sub cellular components.
• Delineate structure, function, & interrelationship of bimolecules & consequences of deviation from normal
• Summarize the fundamental aspects of enzymology & clinical application wherein regulation of enzymatic activity is altered.
• Describe digestion & assimilation of nutrients & consequences of malnutrition. Integrate the various aspects of metabolism & their regulatory pathway
• Explain the biochemical basis of inherited disorders with their associated sequelae.
• Describe mechanisms involved in maintaince of body fluid & pH homeostasis
• Outline the molecular mechanisms of gene exprassion & regulation, the principle of genetic engineering & their application in medicine.
• Summarize the molecular concept of body defence & their application in medicine.
• Outline the biochemical basis of environmental health hazards, biochemical basis of cancer & carcinogenesis.
• Familiarize with the principles of various conventional & specialized laboratory investigations & instrumentation analysis & interpretation of a given data.
• Suggest experiments to support theorical concept & clinical diagnosis.

SKILLS:

At the end of the course the student shall be able to :

• Make use of conventional techniques / instruments to perform biochemical analysis relevant to clinical screening & diagnosis.
• Analyse & interpret investigative data.
• Demostrate the skills of solving scientific & clinical problems & decision making

INTEGRATION:

To integrate various biochemical aspect of diseases & with their laboratory investigations.

BEST PRACTICES:

• Teaching & exam schedule displayed to students & implemented 100%.
• Computer assisted teaching & learning using standardized power point slides & animations.
• Emphasis on applied aspects like ‘case studies.
• Regular formative evaluation of student by written tests, vivas & practical exams.
• Students participation in co-curricular activities like seminars & quiz and poster presentation competition and interactive teaching learning methodology with the help of audiovisual aids such as LCD projector, Internet access to extract talent in students is encouraged.
• Rank holders of university exam,quiz & seminars are fecilitated.
• Remedial testing programme is conducted for academically poor students.
• Students feed back about faculty & department is obtained & actions are taken to improvise.

Facilities

Laboratories

The department of Biochemistry is facilitated with world-class laboratory. In this laboratory, students have access to all the equipments used for the study of biomolecules. 

• Colorimeters
• Centrifuges
• Distillation units
• Water bath
• Electronic balances
• Microscopes
• Flame photometer
• Automated pipettes
• Dispensers
• Clinical chemistry analyzers
• Auto analyzer
• ELISA analyzers
• HbAIC analyzer
• Blood gas analyzers

In addition to this, the research laboratory is installed with electrophoresis units, chromatography units, homogenizers, autoclaves, spectrophotometers, pH meters, UV lamp and incubators that assist biochemistry students in conducting in-depth research.

Service provided in the clinical biochemistry laboratory:

1. Glucose
2. HbA1c
3. OGTT/GCT
4. Liver function test
5. Kidney function test
6. Lipid profile
7. Iron Profile
8. Electrolytes
9. Amylase
10. Ferritin
11. Anti CP IgG
12. Anti Transglutaminase IgA (TTG IgA)
13. ADA
14. GGT
15. Insulin
16. C-Peptide
17. Lipase
18. Calcium
19. Phosphorus
20. Magnesium
21. Microportien/ Microalbumin
22. Fluids:- CSF/Ascitic/ Pleural/Peritoneal/Synovial
23. Thyroid Hormones:-T3/fT3/TSH/T4/fT4
24. Reproduction: LH/FSH/ Prl/ β-hcg/ AMH/ Testosterone/ Progesterone
25. Cardiac Marker:-Trop-T/ Trop-I/CPK-MB/Myoglobin/LDH/ NT pro BNP
26. Coagulation test- D-Dimer
27. Inflammation test-CRP/PCT/ IL-6
28. Vitamins:- Vitamin-D, Vitamin-B9 & Vitamin-B12
29. Tumor Markers:- PSA(t)/ CA-125/ CEA/AFP/ β-hcg