Biochemistry

INCEPTION

The Department of Biochemistry was instituted in 1996.

OBJECTIVE

• B.Sc. Biochemistry is an inter-disciplinary subject fulfilling the need for basic as well as applied aspects of biology. Biochemists focus on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. This course emphasizes on the biological processes which take place in cells and organisms. 
• It prepares the student to become entrepreneur, teacher, researcher and to equip themselves to the future needs along with the basic and applied knowledge of modern biology and in turn contribute to the welfare of the society.
• In order to incorporate values beside classroom teaching the students are exposed to ample opportunities like, interaction with leading industries, project work, participation in debate, seminar, quiz, paper presentation etc.

SCOPE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biochemistry 

Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Clinical Trial Management

Master of Science in Nanotechnology

Masters in Neuroscience

Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pharmaceutical Companies

Agriculture and fisheries 

Research Departments 

Academic and educational institutions

Blood Service 

Industrial Laboratories 

Cancer research institutes 

Environmental Pollution Control 

Forensic Science 

Hospitals 

Public Health Laboratories 

Cosmetic Industries, etc

PLACEMENT

Over the last few years, students have been placed in the following organizations through the Placement Cell of the College

Accenture Life Sciences

Omega health care

E- care India private limited

Episource  

Scientific Publishing Services

TnQ

Pleasant health care

Apollo hospitals

108 ambulance service

Infosys Life Sciences

DEPARTMENT FACILITIES

The Department has well equipped sophisticated laboratories for Biochemistry and Molecular biology, with all the necessary facilities to keep pace with the developing research field.

Infrastructure – Lab/ Equipments

PCR- Thermocycler

High Speed refrigerated Centrifuge

UV Spectrometer

Colorimeter- Manual & Digital

pH meter 

Electronic Balance

Tissue Homogenizer

Electrophoresis- Vertical & Horizontal Electrophoresis

Blotting Techniques- Southern & Western Blotting 

Chromatography- TLC, PAPER 

UV Trans illuminator

Magnetic Stirrer

LIBRARY

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Bridge course

A Bridge Course is offered to the 1 year Undergraduate students to introduce the course. The syllabus pattern, core subjects, electives and soft skills are explained to the students. Facilities available on campus for curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are introduced to the students. Details regarding career opportunities after graduation, competitive exam training and placement opportunities are explained.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

A certificate course on Computational Biology for a duration of 30 hours is offered in the 3rd semester

SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

Workshop on “Stem Cell Technology” from 25-07-2022 to 08-08-2022 was organized by the department. Dr.Nithya Kalayani, Chief Scientist, Apollo group of hospitals, Founder & Director, Cell2cure therapies and iGN Private ltd at AcaDiCell Pvt Ltd, Crescent Innovation and Incubation Centre was the resource person.

National webinar on “NxtGenSci-2k22” was held on 12-09-2022. Dr. Mukesh Doble, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, IIT-Madras Chennai, Dr. Venkata Suresh Chinni, Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Malaysia, Dr. P. Karthe, Professor and Head, Department of Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras Dr. V. Umashankar, Scientist, ICMR-NIRT, Chennai were the resource persons.

GUEST LECTURES

A guest lecture on "PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY" was held on 01-09-2022. Ms. G. Shoba, Guest Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, DG Vaishnav College, Chennai was the guest speaker.

A guest lecture on “Awareness on PCOD” was held on 29-09-2022. The resource person was Dr. M kanchana, MBBS, MD (OG), FRM Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Kanna Centre for Assisted Reproduction, Mylapore, Chennai.

ACADEMIA INDUSTRY CONNECT

Internship

The students visited the following organizations for internship

a.Meenakshi Hospital

b.Neuberg Ehrlich Diagnostics

c.Cancer Institute Lab

d.Gleneagles Global Health City & Deepam Hospital

?The students visited “Saroja Bharati International Museum” at Frontier Mediville, Elavur Village for an Industrial Visit on 16-09-2022.

CLUB ACTIVITIES

The following club activities were conducted during the academic year 2022-23

Green Health Club inauguration by Dr. G Kudiyarasu on 17-08-22. He insisted on the importance of recycling of paper, planting more trees and sensitized the students on waste disposal and minimal waste.

“Photography competition” was planned on 12.08.2022 the theme ‘Nature rejoicing’ on the “World Photography Day”.

Every year National Nutrition Week (NNW) is observed on the 1st week of September, GHC organizes “NUTRIFEST - eat healthy, be nutrition wealthy,” Cooking competition - “No Fire - Nutrition Hire” for the I Biochemistry, Modeling Competition - “BIOMODELS” for II Biochemistry and PPT presentation - “Healthy Presenters”, to create awareness on nutrition among students.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Ms. Logalakshmi and Ms. Mizpha Helan from II M.Sc. Bioinformatics & CTM has presented a paper in National Conference on Role of Artificial Intelligence in Molecular Medicine conducted by Alpha A noi rts and Science College, Chennai.

Ms. Logalakshmi from II M.Sc. Bioinformatics & CTM has presented a paper on Identification of mirna…..promising therapeutics for male breast cancer in the International conference on Advances in Biotechnology-“Research, Innovations and Entrepreneurial Venues- An Outlook (ICAB-2022)” organized by PG Department of Biotechnology, DG Vaishnav College, Chennai on 20-10-2022 and won II Prize

M Vaishnavi & B Raksha from II B.Sc. Biochemistry have completed 2 NPTEL online certification Courses on Stress Management and Psychology of everyday

NPTEL website has included II Biochemistry student M. Vaishnavi under Topper's list and Topper's feedback

Our II PG students Ms. Logalakshmi, Angelin, Ms. Keerthika L and Sandhya.H have completed NPTEL courses on Data analysis for Biologist and CADD

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Paper Presented:

Dr. Durga M and Dr. Brindha Banu B, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics presented a paper on “Exosome: Nanocarrier and Nanomedicine” in 5th International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials on 4th and 5th March 2023.

Paper Publications:

Dr. Durga M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a paper on “Current Status of brain cancer-a systematic review” in Journal of Research Journal of Biotechnology ISSN: 09736263, 22784535

Link:Research Journal of Biotechnology (scimagojr.com)

Dr.Victoriya Salomi, Dr. Durga M anf Dr. Brindha Banu B, Assistant Professors, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a paper on “Effects of quercetin on ultrafine petrol exhaust nanoparticles induced DNA damage, oxidative stress and inflammation in different sections of rat brain” in Journal of King Saud University Print ISSN:1018-3647Online ISSN: 2213-686X

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-king-saud-university-science

Dr. Nishandhini M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a paper on “Computational approaches for screening for bacterial inhibitors from the plant Malabar nut” in Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results ISSN: Print -0976-9234, Online - 2229-7723]

Link: https://www.pnrjournal.com/index.php/home

Book Publications:

Dr.Victoriya salomi M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Frozen embryo-suffering risks”

Dr.Brindha Banu B, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Fast foods and EDC”

Dr. Durga M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled Evolutionary adaptations to diet on “Evalutionary innovations”

Dr.Durga M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Health and Environmental risk scenario”

Dr.Fathima Bushra Sheriff M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Suffering risk associated with arts assisted reproductive techniques pregnancy in children in future”

Dr.Nishandhini M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Paradigm shifts and risks of big data in bioinformatics”

Ms. Sandhya P, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics published a book/ chapter in the book titled S-Risks: Shaping the future on “Depression in adolescents with irregular circadian rhythms: Implications for prevention and early intervention”

STAFF AWARDS

Dr.Brindha Banu B, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry received Young Researcher award 2023 by InSc Institute of Scholars.

Dr. Durga M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry received “Best young researcher award” by TAMILNADU ASSOCIATION OF INTELLECTUALS AND FACULTY (TAIF) and GRABS Education Trust in March 2022.

Dr. Durga M, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry received “Best researcher award” by TAMILNADU ASSOCIATION OF INTELLECTUALS AND FACULTY (TAIF) and GRABS Education Trust in March 2023

FACULTY DEVLOPEMENT ACTIVITIES:

1.Dr. Brindha Banu B, attended the following FDP -Stress Management(Aug-Sep 2022),-Cell Biology: Cellular Organization, Division and Process (Jan-Mar 2022),-On “NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Framework” Conducted by ACT Academy (21-27 Jun 2023)and “Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement” by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies. (23-30 Aug 2022)

Dr. Durga M attended -Stress Management(Aug-Sep 2022),“Advancements in Science and Technology” by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (24-30 Jun 2022) “Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement” by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies. (23-30 Aug 2022)

Dr. Fathima Bushra Sheriff M, attended the FDP On “NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Framework” Conducted by ACT Academy (21-27 Jun 2023)&Workshop on “Data Analysis Using SPSS” a at Patrician College of Arts and Science, Chennai.

Dr. Nishandhini M, Dr. Sabana B & Ms. Ramya M attended the Faculty Development Program on “NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Framework” Conducted by ACT Academy (21-27 Jun 2023)

RESOURCE PERSON/JUDGE:

Ms. Dr. Brindha Banu B, was a judge in the International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology- “Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurial venues-An outlook” (ICAB-2022). In DG Vaishnav College, Chennai.

Dr. Durga M, was a resource person in “Technosaviour-2023 Oral Presentation and Ideation” at Department of Biotechnology, DG Vaishnav College,Chennai on 2023.