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Overview
Department of the Biochemistry was started in 2006 as a part of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. It is involved in teaching theoretical knowledge and skills related to biochemical pathways of humans and biochemical investigations and tests related to diseases. It renders its diagnostic services to the hospital patients through Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory with latest diagnostic instruments.
Vision
- To become centre of excellence by rendering in depth knowledge about biochemical and molecular basics of health and disease to the students, which makes them competent in diagnostic biochemistry and research.
Mission
- To enable students to understand the scientific basis of life processes at the molecular level and orient them towards the application of knowledge acquired , in solving clinical problems.
- To acquire basic practical skills for biochemical investigations in order to support clinical diagnosis of common disorders in the community.
- To promote research activities and continual medical education programme to acquire knowledge in recent advances in biochemistry.
Program Specific Outcomes
To make the students understand the scientific basis of the life process at the molecular level and to orient them towards the application of the knowledge acquired in solving clinical problems.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-UG
- PSO1-Understand the biochemical basis of health
- PSO2-Understand the biochemical basis of diseases and their complications
- PSO3-Understand the molecular aspects of cellular events
- PSO4-Understand the genetic basis of diseases and their diagnosis
- PSO5-Understand the nutritional importance of in health and diseases
- PSO6-Understand the basis and rationale of Biochemical laboratory tests
- PSO7-Demonstrate the ability to interpret the laboratory investigation results in clinical context
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-PG
At the end of the MD training program in Biochemistry, the post graduate student should be able to:
- Explain clearly concepts and principles of biochemistry and cell biology, including correlations of these with cellular and molecular processes involved in health and disease.
- Develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing educational needs; use appropriate learning resources and critically analyze relevant published literature in order to practice evidence-based biochemistry.
- Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology.
- Effectively teach biochemistry to undergraduate students in medicine and allied health science courses to make them competent health care professionals.
- Develop the desired managerial and leadership skills and function as a productive member of a team engaged in health care, research and education.
- Provide clinicians with consultation services for diagnostic tests in biochemistry and in interpretation of laboratory results.
- Demonstrate skills in documentation of reports.
- Conduct Clinical and Molecular research which has an impact on the patient health care and treatment modalities.
- Carry out a research project from planning to publication and be able to pursue academic interests and continue life-long learning to become more experienced in all the above areas and to eventually be able to guide postgraduates in their thesis work.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) - PG
- PEO1-Acquisition and transfer of knowledge, skills, attitude and professionalism to undergraduate and postgraduate students for quality care and outcome
- PEO2-Acquire, conduct, interpret, publish and translate knowledge and skills relevant in improving the contemporary medicine.
- PEO3-Coordinate, communicate and collaborate with national and international networks to update and disseminate information related to human well being
Faculty List
| S.No. | Faculty Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Dr. Jeyakumar. M |
Professor and Head |
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2 |
Dr. Divya. C |
Professor |
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3 |
Dr. Syed Osman Basha |
Professor |
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4 |
Dr. Manikkumar |
Associate Professor |
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5 |
Mr. Balakrishna Pai. R |
Assistant Professor |
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6 |
Dr. Augustiya. N |
Assistant Professor |
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7 |
Dr. Suganya |
Assistant Professor |
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8 |
Dr. Sathiya. R |
Assistant Professor |
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9 |
Dr. Yuvaraj. K |
Senior Resident |
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10 |
Ms. Komalavalli |
Senior Resident |
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11 |
Dr. Anitha. R |
Senior Resident |
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12 |
Mrs. Monisha. D |
Senior Resident |
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13 |
Dr. Sona Y S |
Tutor |
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14 |
Dr. Jayanth. K |
Tutor |
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15 |
Dr. Sasikumar. C |
Tutor |
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16 |
Dr. Rubasree. K |
Tutor |
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17 |
Dr. Vishnupriyan. T |
Tutor |
Facilities
Library
Department has library facility with text books and journals of latest editions. The library contains 282 books of 146 titles.
b) Student Practical Lab:
Student practical lab is equipped with five working tables to accommodate 80 students simultaneously. All work stations are supported by reagent racks, water sinks and properly maintained gas burners.
c) Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory (CBL):
The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory was established in July, 2004. It is a well equipped, computerized, air conditioned laboratory providing round the clock patient care services.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accredited:
Our Clinical Biochemistry lab is NABL accredited according to the ISO 15189:2012 Standards.
Hospital Information System (HIS):
Clinical Biochemistry lab is connected to HIS software, by which laboratory results are electronically sent to patient care terminus in addition to paper reporting. And once the reports are ready to dispatch, all the patients will receive information about the report dispatch details through SMS to their registered mobile number.
Internal Quality Control (IQC):
Laboratory Internal Quality (IQ) is maintained with BioRad Quality Control Sample periodically.
External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS):
Externally laboratory quality is assessed by External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) conducted by CMC, Vellore and BioRad.
Equipments available in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory:
- Fully Automated chemistry Analyzer (Biolis 50i, CPC Diagnostics)
- Fully Automated chemistry Analyzer (Turbochem Prime, CPC Diagnostics)
- Fully Automated Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay Analyzer (iFlash 1800, CPC Diagnostics)
- Fully Automated Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay Analyzer (Centaur XP -Siemens)
- HbA1c Analyser (Mispa i2, Agappe)
- HbA1c Analyser (Adams A1c Lite, Arkray)
- Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer (ABL-80, Radiometer)
- Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer (ABL-80, Radiometer)
- Electrolytes Analyser (Rapidchem-744; Siemens)
- Electrolyte Analyser (Turbolyte, CPC Diagnostics)
- Semi Automated Analyzer (Microlab-300; Merck)
- ELISA Reader (Mios mini; Merck)
- Centrifuge (capacity: 64 buckets) (Neya -Remi)
Equipment available in Department of Biochemist
- Chromatography chamber (paper & thin layer)
- Electrophoresis with power pack
- Spectrophotometer
- Digital photoColorimeter
- pH meter
- Flame photometer with compressor
- ELISA Reader with washer
- Centrifuge
- Electronic weighing balance
- Triple beam balance
- Hot air oven
- Incubator
- Microscope – Binocular & Monocular
- Heating mantle
- Magnetic stirrer
- Vortex mixer
- Constant temperature water bath
- Water bath – single wall type
- Water bath – double wall type
- Physical balance
- Thermometers (0°C -250°C & 0°C -110°C)
- Electrophoretic chamber with power pack
- Single istillation plant – steel
- Micropipettes
Central Research Laboratory
| Sl. No | NAME OF THE INSTRUMENT | BRAND |
| 1 | (HPLC) 1220 Infinity LC | Agilent Technologies |
| 2 | Gel Documentation System | Cleaver Scientific |
| 3 | ELISA reader | BIO-RAD – iMark |
| 4 | Thermal cycler (labnet) | Labnet |
| 5 | Gradient thermal cycler (Bio-Rad T100) | BIO-RAD |
| 6 | Cooling Centrifuge | Remi-C-24BL |
| 7 | Research Centrifuge | Remi-R-24 |
| 8 | Electrophoresis apparatus | Hoefer |
| 9 | Spectrophotometer | Labman |
| 10 | BOD Incubator | Technico |
| 11 | pH Meter | Hanna |
| 12 | -20 Refrigerator | Blue Star CHF2003 |
| 13 | Magnetic Stirrer with Hot plate | Spinot |
| 14 | Incubator | Technico |
| 15 | Refrigerator | Samsung |
| 16 | Refrigerator | Whirlpool |
| 17 | Bench top centrifuge | Remi-R8CBL |
| 18 | Bench top centrifuge | C-854/8 (2 No.) |
| 19 | Water bath | Niive NB-9 |
| 20 | Microwave Oven | IFB 17PG2S |
| 21 | Table top centrifuge | Remi-C85418 |
| 22 | Mini centrifuge (Eppendorf) | Tarsons |
| 23 | Microfuge (PCR tubes) | Tarsons |
| 24 | Vortexer | Tarsons |
Academics
Central Research Laboratory (CRL) offered two sections of two weeks training program to MBBS final year students as part of their elective postings from 20-02-2023 to 02-03-2023 and 06-03-2023 to 17-03-2023. The curriculum included theory and practical classes on molecular techniques, biochemical methods, bioinformatics and research methodology.
Research
Central research laboratory conducts research primarily in the area of genomics including genetic polymorphism studies and molecular identification of microbes. The lab hosts HPLC and ELISA facilities for biochemical analysis and enzymatic assays respectively. The equipments are available to PG and MBBS students and faculties for academic projects, short-term research studies, PhD work, institutional and externally funded projects. CRL also has storage facility for blood, plasma, serum, urine and DNA samples.
Publications
- Mathaiyan M, Suresh A, Balamurugan R. Binding property of HIV p24 and Reverse transcriptase by chalcones from Pongamia pinnata seeds. Bioinformation. 2018;14(6):279.
- Mangaiyarkarasi T, Gopal R, Shivekar SS, Kaviraj M,Rajaraman R, Balamurugan R. Analysis of epidemiological and demographic component of dengue in rural Puducherry – A hospital based study. Indian Journal of Microbiology Research. 2019;6(3):225-228.
- Mathayan M, Suresh A, Balamurugan R, Jayaraman S. Immune Stimulation effects of Pongamia pinnata extracts, an In vitro Analysis. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2020;13(1):308-312.
- Jain SA, Das S, Subashini M, Mahadevan K. Determination of the proportion of refractive errors in patients with primary complaint of headache and the significance of refractive error correction in symptoms relief. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2018;4(2):258-262.
- Ahamed AM, Kumar KS, Balasubramanian S, Lazarus SP, Vikram V. A Comparative Study on the Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Changes between Supine and Prone in Patients Undergoing Prone Position Surgeries. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 2019;6(5):1599-1603.
- Dinesh Babu D, Vidjai Vikram S, Bala Subramanian S, Lazarus SP, Suresh Kumar K, Rajprasath R. A Study on the Effect of Lateral and Sitting Positions in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Sections. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 2020;7(1) (Part-I):33–40.
- Ashida TS, Balamurugan R. Effect of Intracoronary Nicorandil compared to Nitroglycerin on Coronary Diameter and Hemodynamics following Balloon Dilatation during Elective PTCA. Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery. 2019;5(2):57-60.
- Karthikeyan K, Polly D, Asmathulla S, Balamurugan R, Kaviraj M. Topical proline therapy in prolidase deficiency. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2019;44(3):344-346.
- Murugaiyan R, Kaliyaperumal K, Rangasamy B. Prevalence and molecular characterization of human herpes virus 6 and 7 in patients with pityriasis rosea using polymerase chain reaction in a tertiary care hospital, Puducherry. International Journal of Research. 2019;5(4):728-731.
Events
- Central Research Laboratory in association with the Department of Biochemistry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital organized a one day workshop on ‘DNA isolation and separation’ on 17th February 2023. The workshop offered training to 25 students from School of Allied Health Sciences on DNA isolation from whole blood sample and further separation by agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Second phase of the workshop on ‘DNA isolation and separation’ organized by CRL in association with the Department of Biochemistry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital was conducted on 28th April 2023. The workshop offered training to 17 students from School of Allied Health Sciences.
Academics
Departmental Activities:
The Department is involved in teaching programmes for MBBS, B.Sc MLT & DMLT (AHS), Nursing (B.Sc), Post B.Sc Nursing, BPT (Physiotherapy) and M.D (Biochemistry) courses.
Undergraduate training
Includes lectures, tutorials, small group discussion, integrated class, early clinical exposure, seminars based and AETCOM on the syllabus prescribed by the NMC.
Teaching methods
- Competency based Lecture class
- Tutorial class
- Practical class & demonstration
- Integrated class (Horizondal & Vertical integration)
- Early clinical exposure
- Small group discussion: Clinical case-based chart discussion
- AETCOM class
- MCQ (clinical case based) training on LMS portal
- Academic enrichment by conducting Quiz program
- Concept mapping of inborn errors of metabolism
- Competency based Lecture class
- Tutorial class
- Practical class & demonstration
- Integrated class (Horizondal & Vertical integration)
- Early clinical exposure
- Small group discussion: Clinical case-based chart discussion
- AETCOM class
- MCQ (clinical case based) training on LMS portal
- Academic enrichment by conducting Quiz program
- Concept mapping of inborn errors of metabolism
Post Graduate training
Training of Postgraduates is an important part of departmental activities. The post graduates undergo full time residency program.
The objectives of the training course in MD Biochemistry are:
- Teach requisite knowledge to the under graduate medical students.
- To teach laboratory skills to other medical / paramedical team members.
- To carry out routine investigations, internal quality control measures and data analysis in Clinical Biochemistry Lab
- To do case presentations on regular diseases and work-up of rare laboratory findings
- To inculcate the principles of research methodology, so as to enable the resident to write scientific paper for thesis, publication in reputed journals and presentation in national and international conferences.
Teaching program
Academics are of paramount importance in our postgraduate residency program. Acquisition of practical competencies being the keystone of postgraduate medical education, postgraduate training is skill-oriented. Learning in postgraduate program is essentially self-directed and primarily emanating from clinical and academic work. The formal sessions are merely meant to supplement this core effort.
Teaching methods
- Seminar
- Journal Club
- Case discussion
- Theory and practical discussion
- Internal & external quality control – group discussion
- Peripheral posting in clinical departments
Awards
Gold Medals in University Biochemistry Exams – UG:
| Year | Name of the students |
| 2006 – 2007 | Prathap Vasigar |
| 2007-2008 | Anisha Mohan |
| 2008-2009 | Dhanika Suresh |
| 2009-2010 | Magesh. P |
| 2010-2011 | Inparasi. G |
| 2011-2012 | Bhagya Laxmi. C |
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a) University ranks by UG students:
| Year | University Ranks |
| 2006 – 2007 | I , 2 , 4 , 6 7, 8 & 9 |
| 2007-2008 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 , 9 & 10 |
| 2008-2009 | 1,2,3,5,6,9 & 10 |
| 2009-2010 | 1 |
| 2010-2011 | 1 |
| 2011-2012 | 1,3 |
b) Number of Distinctions secured and Pass percentage of UG students:
| Year | No. of Distinction | Pass percentage |
| 2006 – 2007 | 69 | 86 % |
| 2007-2008 | 58 | 85 % |
| 2008-2009 | 33 | 78 % |
| 2009-2010 | 82 | 87 % |
| 2010-2011 | 80 | 88 % |
| 2011-2012 | 59 | 79 % |
| 2012 – 2013 | 76 | 82 % |
| 2013 – 2014 | 66 | 93 % |
| 2014 – 2015 | 55 | 81 % |
| 2015 – 2016 | 73 | 99 % |
| 2016 – 2017 | 78 | 88 % |
| 2017 – 2018 | 76 | 93 % |
c) MED-BIOQUEST: Inter-college Quiz Competitions:
“MED-BIOQUEST” is an inter-college Biochemistry quiz competition conducted by Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI)-Puducherry chapter for the I MBBS students of Puducherry state.
Our students have participated in the quiz program every year and the prizes won by the students each year is as follows:
| Year | Prize | Name of the participant |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2007 | First | Mr. Jaganattane Mr. Thiagarajan |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2008 | First | Mr. Nivedhan Sundaram Ms. Shaaron |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2009 | First | Ms. Dhanika Suresh Mr. Balamurugan |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2010 | Second | Mr. Mahesh Mr. Arulselvan |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2011 | Third | Mr. Hariprasad Ms. Inbarasi |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2012 | First | Mr. Sibi Srivathsan Ms. Kanagalakshmi |
| MED-BIOQUEST – 2018 | First | Ms. Gopika I Ms. Nisha |
d) Faculty awards:
- S.Asmathulla, received the First Prize for his Best Poster Presentation on “Oxidative stress alters the plasma albumin homeostasis in pregnancy induced hypertension”, during the 33rd Annual Conference of the Clinical Biochemists of India held at AFMC, Pune, during 23rd to 26th of November 2006.
- S.Asmathulla received the Second Prize in the National Biochemistry Quiz conducted during the 33rd Annual Conference of the Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI) held at AFMC, Pune, during 23rd to 26th of November 2006.
- R.Rajarajeswari, received First prize in Paper presentation for her paper on “Insulin resistance and inflammatory status related to thyroid hormones in hypothyroidism” during the 3rd National conference, SOBSICON, held at Karpaga Vinayagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Madhuranthagam, Kanchipuram, during 4th to 6th of January 2013.
- Balakrishna Pai R received the Best Oral presentation “P S Murthy award” on his paper titled “A study of SNPs of RAGE & its association with micro & macro vascular complications of T2DM in south Indian population during ACBI conference held at Mangalore from 12th to 15th Dec 2016
e) Achievements of Clinical Laboratory:
Our laboratory participates in the “ACBI/CMC External Quality Assurance Scheme” conducted by CMC, Vellore since 2006. Our lab secured 1st rank in 2007, in the above program.
Summary of the ranks hold by our lab for the past seven years is as follows:
f) University Medals in PG Exams:
| Name of the Post graduate | Batch | University exam medal |
| Dr. Ashok | 2012 – 15 | Gold Medal |
Research
Teaching methods
The Department of Biochemistry facilitates the learning of the UG and PG students by involving them in more of research activities. UG students were encouraged to participate in ICMR-STS projects and made them to learn the basics of research. PG students learn advanced techniques by involving themselves in molecular level research activities.
Central Research Laboratory is equipped with instruments to carry out research on Genomics and Proteomics.
Faculties of department of Biochemistry have various projects in Molecular Biology, chronic diseases, autoimmune diseases & Endocrinology.
Publications:
- Asmathulla S, Rajagovindan D, Kasthuri TB, Vani G, Jakanattane V, Sathiyapriya V. Insulin Resistance : Its association with cardiovascular disease risk in pregnancy induced hypertension. Biomedicine 2010;30(4):554-559
- Asmathulla S, Koner BC, papa D. Does oxidative stress play a role in altered serum protein homeostasis in pregnancy – induced hypertension? Acta Physiol Hung 2011;98(3):339-46
- Asmathulla S, Rajagovindan D, Sathyapriya V, Pai B. Prevalence of prehypertension and its relationship to cardiovascular disease risk factors in Puducherry. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2011;55(4):343-50
- Sasmita Mishra, P. Padmanaban, G.N. Deepti, G.Sarkar, S. Sumathi, B.D.Toora- Serum Magnesium and Dyslipidemia in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, Biomedical Research 2012; 23 (2): 295-300
- Asmathulla S, Ragunathan, Ramchandar and Rajarajeswari R. Assessment of Ischemic Heart Disease and its Risk Factors among Asymptomatic Hospital Visitors. International Journal of Biomedical And Advance Research.2013;4(6):414-19
- Asmathulla S, Rupavani, Kripa, Rajarajeswari Insulin Resistance and its relation to Inflammatory Status and Serum Lipids among Young women with PCOS. IJRCOG. 2013;2(3):325-329
- Ashok V, Sumathi S, Asmathulla S, Divya R, Chandra S. Evaluation of lipid levels and physical fitness in Euthyroid and Hypothyroid states. National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2014;4(2):123-127
- Sakthibalan M, Maruti Sawadkar S, Asmathulla S, Erli Amel Ivan, Muthu G. Study of Cardio protective effect of N-acetylcysteine, Vitamin C and enalapril given in combination to prevent doxorubicin induced cardio Toxicity in wistar rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. 2013 November; 36(36): 1902-1908.
- Deepti GN, Lakshmi K, Sumathi S. Study on Microalbuminuria in apparently normal postmenopausal women. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical research. 2014;7:87-89
- Abeetha S, Mitali Srivatsava, Shivali Srivatsava. Progression of acute transverse myelitis to multiple sclerosis: A case report. IJBAMR. 2014;3(3):233-236
- Swithraa C, Sumathi S, Asmathulla S, Annapoorna. Evaluation of oxidative stress and protein bound sialic acid in diabetes with and without retinopathy. International journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology. November 2014; 13(1): 183- 186.
- Mitali Srivastava, Annapurna Kumar, Sumathi S. Association of Lipid Profile with Severity of Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Research in Medical Education and Ethics. November 2015.
- Abeetha S, Shiva YogappaTeli, Mitali Srivastava, Divya R, Ashok V. Can sleep deprivation make us sweeter? International Journal of Healthcare & Biomedical Research. 3 (3), April 2015, 69-76.
- Mitali Srivastava, Abeetha, Shivali Srivastava. Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Syndrome (Wallenberg Syndrome) – a case report. International J. of Healthcare and Biomedical Research, Vol.3(2), January 2015, 76-79.
- Hariharan A, Asmathulla S, Suresh S. Does hypovitaminosis D have a role in lipid profile alteration among non-obese diabetics? International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology. August 2015; 16(1): 45-48
- Srivatsan R,Asmathulla S, Girija S. How Accurate is the Pulse Oximetry Reading in an Intensive Care Setup? Int J Pharm Bio Sci. 2015 Oct;6(4):1069-76
- Srivatsan R, Asmathulla S, Girija S. Hepatic and Renal Biochemical Markers as predictors of mortality among critically ill Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome patients. Ind J Clin Biochem (published online in February 2018)
- Vinod Babu S, Santhi Silambanan, Krithika B. Osazones of the Uncommonly Encountered Reducing Sugars. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS). 2015;2(9):24-29.
- Karthikeyan, D.Polly, S.Asmathulla, R. Balamurugan, M. Kaviraj. Topical proline therapy in prolidase deficiency. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. (Accepted for publication 17 February 2018)
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | Year | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| Dr.Kulkarni Sweta 2023 | |||||||||||
| 1 | Competency Based Biochemistry Textbook for Medical Biochemistry As Per NMC Guidelines | Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | Biochemistry | EMMESS Medical Publishers | 01-08-2023 | 01.01.2023 | 2023 | ISBN No: 978-93-93885-51-7 | Text book | ||
| Dr. Jeyakumar 2023 | |||||||||||
| 2 | Utility of Biochemical Markers in Predicting Severe COVID-19: Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in South India | JeyaKumar Manavalan | Biochemistry | Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine | 02.06.2023 | 08.08.2023 | 08.08.2023 | eISSN 1650 – 3414 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9562479/ | Pubmed, Medline | Original Research article |
| Mr. Balakrishna Pai 2023 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Role of Lactate Dehydrogenase Among COVID-19 Patients at Admissions | Balakrishna Pai | Biochemistry | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research | 19.03.2023 | 25.03.2023 | 2023 | 2099-2870 (Print); 2209-2862 (online) | https://www.ijmscr.com | Pub Med Scope Med Google Scholar | Research |
| Dr.B. Ramya 2023 | |||||||||||
| 4 | A curious case of abnormally elevated Creatine Kinase in Rhabdomyolysis. Int Clinc Med Rep Jour. 2023;2(9):1-2 | Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal | 22.03.2023 | 24.03.2023 | 2023 | 2832 5788 | https://salientvisionarypub.com/journal/international-clinical-and-medical-case-reports-journal | PubMed Central | Case report |
| 5 | An update on diagnosis and therapeutics for type-2 diabetes mellitus. 2023;19(3):295-298 | Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | Bioinformation | 31.03.2023 | 31.03.2023 | 2023 | 0973 2063 | https://bioinformation.net/ | PubMed Web of Science | Original article |
| 6 | Phytochemical cocktail of Asanadi gana extract in the management of diabetes. Bioinformation.2023;19(3):299-307 | Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | Bioinformation | 31.03.2023 | 31.03.2023 | 2023 | 0973 2063 | https://bioinformation.net/ | PubMed Web of Science | Original article |
| 7 | Effect of β-Caryophyllene on oxidative stress, glucose metabolism in the skeletal muscle of high fat diet and fructose-induced type-2 diabetic adult male rats. Bioinformation.2023;19(4):417-422. | Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | Bioinformation | 30.04.2023 | 30.04.2023 | 2023 | 0973 2063 | https://bioinformation.net/ | PubMed Web of Science | Original article |
| 8 | Vitamin D receptor (BsmI) gene polymorphism and allele frequency among chronic kidney disease patients in south Indian population. Bioinformation.2023;19(4):380-384. | Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | Bioinformation | 30.04.2023 | 30.04.2023 | 2023 | 0973 2063 | https://bioinformation.net/ | PubMed Web of Science | Original article |
| Dr.Suganya 2023 | |||||||||||
| 9 | Role of Lactate Dehydrogenase Among COVID-19 Patients at Admissions | Dr.Suganya | Biochemistry | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research | 19.03.2023 | 25.03.2023 | 2023 | 2099-2870 (Print); 2209-2862 (online) | https://www.ijmscr.com | Pub Med Scope Med Google Scholar | Research |
Department of Biochemistry 2022
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | Year | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| Dr.Jeyakumar | |||||||||||
| 1 | Utility of biochemical markers in predicting severe COVID-19: experience from a tertiary hospital in South India | Dr.Jeyakumar | Biochemistry | 06-02-2022 | 08-08-2022 | 2022 | 131-144 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih | Original article | ||
| Dr.B. Ramya | |||||||||||
| 1 | ―Prevalence of Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism among Chronic Kidney Disease patients in Puducherry – A Cross Sectional study‖, | Dr. Ramya Badrachalam, | Biochemistry | International Journal of Medical Science & Innovative research | 01.06.2022 | 30.06.2022 | 2022 | 2458 868X | https://www.ijmsir.com/ | DOAJ Pub MedIndex Copernicus Google Scholar | Original article |
| 2 | A Study Of Association Between Neutrophil – Lymphocyte Ratio And Proteinuria Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients, May 2022, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page No: 602-608 | Dr. Ramya Badrachalam, | Biochemistry | International Journal of Medical Science & Innovative research | 01.05.2022 | 30.05.2022 | 2022 | 2209 2862 | https://www.ijmscr.com/ | Pub MedIndex Copernicus Google Scholar | Original article |
| Dr.Suganya | |||||||||||
| 3 | Kinetics of Liver Markers in a case of Bee Sting | Dr.Suganya | Biochemistry | Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Studies | 19.09.2022 | 28.09.2022 | 2022 | JCMCS 22-73485 | 10.4172/J.Clin Med Case Stud.7.6.001 | Google scholar | Case Study |
| Mr. Balakrishna Pai | |||||||||||
| 1 | Kinetics of Liver markers in a case of bee sting:A case report | Balakrishna pai | Biochemistry | Journal of Clinical & Medical case studies | 24-08-2022 | 28-09-2022 | 2022 | JCMCS-22-73485 | 10.4172/J.Clin Med Case Stud.7.6.001 | Google Scholar | Case Study |
| Mrs.Elakiya | |||||||||||
| 1 | Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidants With Lipid Profile In Pulmonary Tuberculosis | Mrs. K. Elakiya | Biochemistry | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) | 18-12-2022 | 26-12-2022 | 2022 | ISSN (Print): 2209-2870 ISSN (Online): 2209-2862 | www.ijmscr.com | Google scholar Scopemed | Research |
| Department of Biochemistry 2021 | |||||||||||
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | Year | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| Dr.B. Ramya | |||||||||||
| 1 | Effect of Caryophyllene on insulin resistance in skeletal muscle of high fat diet and fructose induced type -2 | Vadivel Mani,Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | Bioinformation | 30.08.2021 | 31.08.2021 | 2021 | 0973 2063 | https://www.journalcra.com/ | PubMed Web of Science | Original article |
| 2 | Validation of parameters at the time of admission in COVID-19 patients: A Retrospective study. Int J Curr Res 2021;13(12):19861-19864. | Sandhya Sreenivasan,,Ramya Badrachalam | Biochemistry | International Journal of Current Research | 20.11.2021 | 29.12.2021 | 2021 | 0975 833X | https://bioinformation.net/ | DOAJI SIS cience Library Index | Original article |
| Department of Biochemistry 2020 | |||||||||||
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| Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | |||||||||||
| 1 | Efficacy of In-House Quality Control Material Compared to Commercially Available Quality Control for Thyroid Hormone. International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research | V. Kuzhandai Velu1*,Dr. Kulkarni Sweta2 | Biochemistry | International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research | 2020 | 12:191-195 | 10.1055/s-0040-1721151 | Original Research article | |||
| 2 | Efficacy of pooled serum internal quality control in comparison with commercial internal quality control in clinical biochemistry laboratory. J Lab Physicians:2020:12:191-195 | Dr.Kulkarni S, Pierre SA, Kaliaperumal R. | Biochemistry | J Lab Physicians: | 2020 Dec | 2020 | 12:191-195 | 10.1055/s-0040-1721151 | Original Research article | ||
| 3 | Risk assessment of pre-analytical errors and their impact on patient safety in a tertiary care centre in South India . IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology 2020;5(4):1–4 | Venkat Raghavan A.T.M, Kulkarni S | Biochemistry | Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology | 01-12-2020 | 2020 | 2020;5(4):1–4 | 10.1055/s-0040-1721151. | Original Research article | ||
| 4 | Establishment of reference ranges for thyrotropin and free thyroxin for neonates of Bangalore city. Biomedicine: 2020; 40(2): 143- 147 | Gaurav R,Silvia WDR, Kulkarni S, | Biochemistry | Biomedicine | 11.11.2020 | 2020 | 40(2): 143- 147 | https://doi.org/10.51248/.v40i2.59 | Original Research article | ||
| 5 | The putative role of thyroid hormones and vitamin D on severity and quality of life in psoriasis Int J App Basic Med Res 2020;10:173-7. | Sweta K, Freeda MM | Biochemistry | Int J App Basic Med Res | 11.07.2020 | 2020 | 10:173-7. | 10.4103/ijabmr.IJABMR_437_19. | Original Research article | ||
| Dr.Jeyakumar | |||||||||||
| 1 | Diagnostic Utility of Procalcitonin and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Bacterial Septicaemia – A Retrospective Case Control Study from a Tertiary Care Institute | Dr.Jeyakumar | Biochemistry | Journal of evidence based medicine and health care | 10-10-2020 | 30-11-2020 | 2020 | pISSN – 2349-2562, eISSN – 2349-2570 | DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2020/585 | DOAJ, Index copernicus | Original Research article |
| Mr. Balakrishna Pai | |||||||||||
| Reflection of Teaching Learning &Assessment during Covid 19 | Balakrishna Pai | Biochemistry | National journal of Integrated Research in Medicine | June | July August | 2020 | eISSN-0975-9840 pISSN 2230-9968 | CopernicusNational library of medicine catalogueGoogle Scholar | Medical education | ||
| Miss.J Jasmine Manna Rani | |||||||||||
| 1 | Increased osteoprotegerin level is associated with impaired cardiovagal modulation in type-2 diabetic patients treated with oral antidiabetic drugs | J Jasmine Manna Rani | Biochemistry | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders | 06.10.2020 | 20.10.2020 | 2020 | 1471-2261 | 10.1186/s12872-020-01729-1 | Pubmed | Original article |
| Department of Biochemistry 2019 | |||||||||||
| S. No | Title of the paper | Name of the author (First/corresponding) | Department | Name of the journal | Date of Acceptance | Date of publication | Year | ISSN number | Link of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal | Name of the indexing database | Type |
| Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | |||||||||||
| 1 | Role of serum microRNA-499 as a diagnostic marker in acute myocardial infarction. Cor et Vasa 2019, 61(3):e272- | Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | Biochemistry | Cor et Vasa | 29.5.2018 | 21.06.2019 | 2019 | 61(3):e272- | DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2018.03.008 | Original Research article | |
| 2 | Evaluation of single‑nucleotide polymorphisms of transcription factor 7‑like 2 and ATP2B1 genes as cardiovascular risk predictors in chronic kidney disease. Int J App Basic Med Res 2019;9:221-5. | Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | Biochemistry | Int J App Basic Med Res | 2019 | 2019;9:221-5. | 10.4103/ijabmr.IJABMR_92_19. | Original Research article | |||
| 3 | Competency based Practical Biochemistry Textbook for I MBBS 2019. Paras Medical Publishers. ISBN: 978-81-8191-518-4 | Dr.Kulkarni Sweta | Biochemistry | Paras Medical Publishers | 01.01.2020 | 2019 | 978-81-8191-518-4 | Text book | |||
| Dr.Jeyakumar | |||||||||||
| 1 | Study the correlation of iodine nutrition and autoimmunity among thyroid disorder children in Tamil Nadu | Suresh Pichandi, Jeyakumar M*,Janakiraman P, Ramadevi K | Biochemistry | MedPulse International Journal of Biochemistry | 12-07-2019 | 06.08.2019 | 2019 | Print ISSN: 2550-763X, Online ISSN: 2636-4573 | https://doi.org/10.26611/10021122 | Index Copernicus | Original Research article |
| 2 | Clinical Biochemistry Reports- Effective Tools for Early clinical Exposure in Improving the Interpretation Skills of First MBBS Students | K. Suganthy, M. Jeyakumar, P. K. Mohanty, B. Sumanth Kumar, A. Kavitha | Biochemistry | Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences | 25-09-2019 | 07-10-2019 | 2019 | eISSN- 2278-4802, pISSN- 2278-4748 | DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2019/656 | Index Copernicus | Original Research article |
| 3 | Effect of Levetiracetam Monotherapy on Serum Cortisol Levels | M. Jeyakumar, A. Kavitha, Jeyanthi Arulneyam | Biochemistry | Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences | 23-11-2019 | 09-12-2019 | 2019 | eISSN- 2278-4802, pISSN- 2278-4748 | DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2019/789 | Index Copernicus | Original Research article |
Events
Event Report – World Diabetes Day Celebration 2025
Event Name: WORLD DIABETES DAY CELEBRATION 2025
Organized By: Department of General Medicine
Collaborating Department: Department of Biochemistry
Venue:Hospital Premises /Clinical Biochemistry Lab
Date: 10th – 12th November 2025
Time:09:30 -10:30 AM
Target Beneficiaries: Patients attending Medicine OPD
1. Introduction
World Diabetes Day is observed globally on 14th November every year to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management. As part of this initiative, the Department of Medicine conducted a three-day diabetes awareness and screening programme from 10/11/2025 to 12/11/2025. The Department of Biochemistry actively contributed by providing free and concession of laboratory investigations to support early detection and metabolic monitoring for patients.
2. Objectives of the Event
- To promote awareness of diabetes and its complications.
- To enable early diagnosis and monitoring among high-risk individuals.
- To encourage lifestyle modification and adherence to treatment.
- To support patient counselling through clinical and laboratory evaluation.
The session delivered by Mr. A. Gabriel covered principles of acupuncture, meridians, therapeutic applications, and scientific evidence. He emphasized the relevance of acupuncture within the Indian Knowledge System.
3. Activities Conducted
- Laboratory Screening (Department of Biochemistry)
- Laboratory tests were performed for <strong>29 patients</strong>, including:
| Category | Tests Performed |
| Glycemic Evaluation | Fasting Blood Glucose, Post-Prandial Blood Glucose |
| Renal Function | Urea, Creatinine |
| Lipid Assessment | Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL (Lipid Profile) |
| Long-term Glycemic Control | HbA1c |
| Thyroid Assessment | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
4. Outcomes of the Programme
- Increased awareness among patients regarding diabetes prevention and complications.
- Identification of undiagnosed and poorly controlled diabetic cases for immediate medical follow-up.
- Improvement of patient compliance through counselling and laboratory-supported feedback.
- Strengthening of interdisciplinary teamwork between the Medicine and Biochemistry departments
5. Staff Involvement
Technical staff from the Department of Biochemistry supervised sample collection, analysis, and report dispatch.
6. Conclusion
The World Diabetes Day Celebration 2025 was successful in enhancing public awareness and supporting early detection of diabetes and related metabolic complications. The collaboration between the Department of Medicine and the Department of Biochemistry ensured comprehensive patient screening and reinforced the importance of laboratory-supported healthcare. The programme is expected to be expanded in future years to reach a larger community population.
PG Alumini
| Year | Name | designation | Institute | Email ID |
| 2012-2015 | Dr. Ashok | Associate Professor | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital | [email protected] |
| 2012-2015 | Dr. Swithra | Assistant Professor | Government Tiruvannamalai Medical college and Hospital | [email protected] |
| 2013-2016 | Dr. Mithali | Private Practice | Private Practice | [email protected] |
| 2013-2016 | Dr. Srivatsan | Assistant Professor | Government Tiruvannamalai Medical college and Hospital | [email protected] |
| 2013-2016 | Dr. Hariharan | Associate Professor | Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute | [email protected] |
| 2016-2019 | Dr. B. Suwethaa | Private Practice | Private Practice | [email protected] |
| 2017-2020 | Dr. B. Ramya | Assistant Professor | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital | [email protected] |