VISION
To be recognized as a centre for excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform it to enhance the quality of life.
MISSION
- To provide quality education to the students through state of art and education in biochemistry.
- To provide a learning environment that helps the students to enhance problem solving skills and to prepare students to be lifelong learner by offering solid theoretical & practical foundation in various discipline of biochemistry and educating them about their professional and ethical responsibilities.
- To provide exposure to students to the latest tools and technologies in the area of biochemistry.
- To provide research based projects activities in the emerging area of biochemical technology.
- To identify local and global issues that need intervention by a Biochemist, and develops intelligent strategies and biochemical approaches in problem solving methods.
- To develop the man resource with sound knowledge theory & practical in the disciple of biochemistry and the ability to apply knowledge to the benefit of the society at large.
About the Department:
Department of Biochemistry was started in 2011. The Department has a well equipped student lab, demonstration hall with smart board facility and a seminar cum library room with textbooks and journals on recent advances in Biochemistry and well equipped research lab. The Department has qualified, well experienced and passionate faculty who are committed to inspire the students in academics as well as research. The Department has a well equipped Clinical Biochemistry laboratory attached to Annapoorana Medical College Hospital, which provides quality and timely reports to the various out and in patients attending AMCH.
AIM:
The broad goal of the teaching under-graduate 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.
About Biochemistry:
Chemical natures, functions, genetics, body fluids both normal and abnormal, molecular level knowledge, latest hi-tech equipments and their use.
Curriculum:
M.B.B.S. students are initially instructed in the basics, giving them an understanding of the clinical processes involved in biochemistry. Case discussions are used to instruct students in a challenging way. Students are constantly assessed and given additional guidance, as they require it. During clinical postings, students can familiarize themselves with the facilities available in the clinical laboratories.
Academics:
The undergraduate training of the department includes various teaching modules which are interactive and student friendly, to trigger interest in the concepts of biochemistry. It includes -
Inculcating theory classes
Self Directed Learning,
Vertical and horizontal integrated teaching,
ECE (Early clinical Exposure),
AETCOM (Attitude, ethics and communication),
SGT (Small Group Teaching),
Seminars,
Quiz programs
E-Module and
OSPE/clinical case studies.
The faculties do provide additional academic support for slow learners and feedback is regularly given to students on their performance in examinations.
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 and diagnosis. Analyzing and interpreting the investigative data will help to improve the knowledge of the students in a clinical oriented manner so that they can apply their knowledge in Biochemistry for patient care.
RESEARCH:
Students are encouraged in research activities by helping them to apply for research projects in various funding organizations like ICMR.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY LAB:
The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory offers routine and special tests to the patient’s works round the clock. The laboratory is equipped with fully automated analyzers for routine chemistry, hormone assays, tumour markers and special proteins, glycosylated hemoglobin. Barcoding and inter-phasing of the analyzer make the system error free. Transport of samples collected at different wards and outpatient sample collection centre and release of reports in the Hospital Information System within a short time enable early diagnosis and treatment.
Publications by the Faculty
- Lean NAFLD: Is Their Metabolic Pattern Unique In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients ?. K.Ponsuganthi
- Assessment of Iron Status And Lipid In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. K.Ponsuganthi
- Assessment of the Insulin Resistance- Insulin Sensitivity and ß Cell Function In Type 2 Diabetes With NAFLD Associated With HFE Gene Mutation. Ponsuganthi
- A Study of the Role of Insulin Resistance And Iron In NAFLD Associated With HFE GENE Mutation. Ponsuganthi
- Assessment of the Risk of NASH With Clinical Predictor Score Associated With HFE Gene Mutation. Ponsuganthi
- Serum Zinc And Copper Level In Maintenances Hemodialysis Patient And Its Relationship With Depression And Anxiety. Ponsuganthi
- A Study of Glycemic Status And Lipid Profile of Obese And Non Obese Type II Diabetic Patients. S.Ramya
- Decreased Serum Adiponectin Is Associated With Carotid Atherosclerotic Changes In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. S.Ramya
- A Study of Serum Cystatin C Levels In Types 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Normoalbuminuria, Microalbuminuria And Macroalbuminuria.
- Sindu Priya
- Comparison of Serum Leptin Concentration And Electrolytes In Pre- Eclampsia And Normal Pregnancy. Sindu Priya
Ongoing Projects
- Prevalence of Vitamin-D deficiency & its association with serum Lipids & Obesity in Medical students. K.Ponsuganthi
- Evaluation of insulin & Prolactin level in Polycystic Ovarian disease. S. Sudhakar
- Oxidative stress in maternal & cord blood of Pre – term infants. T. Ramakrishnan.
ICMR Student’s Project:
- To study the incidence of altered LFT in Type2 DM subjects and its association with dyslipidaemia and fasting blood sugar. Arun kannan Selvaraju III year MBBS Guided by Dr. S.Ramya
- Study of correlation of serum uric acid with the parameters of metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mohamed Khalid III year MBBS Guided by Dr. S. Sindu Priya
