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DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY

DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

    The Department of Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of topics from Life Science. It plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of diseases, drug development, and biotechnology.
The Department of Biochemistry was started in the year 1997 in Self-financed stream in Shift- II. Initially the department had Bachelor's degree programme in Biochemistry. Later, the department was upgraded with the addition of Master's degree programme in Biochemistry in the year 2020. Efforts are on to convert it as a research department. There are 8 well-experienced faculty members with 6 having their Ph.D degree and 4 with SET qualifications. The faculty members of the department are deeply engaged in research. They constantly publish scientific research articles in reputed journals and attend conferences in National and International level.
The curriculum is regularly updated in order to adapt effectively to the changing needs and changing times. For the purpose of bridging the gap between classroom teaching and the industry requirements, the department organizes expert talks and seminars on current topics through Biochemistry Association. It is an excellent platform for students to develop new ideas along with innovative and out-of-the-box thinking. The students have brought laurels to the department by winning various competitions and events held across the country. The focus of the department is to disseminate advanced knowledge and cutting-edge developments in specialized areas of Biochemistry. The department laboratory is equipped with good infrastructure facility with all the required equipments.

COURSES OFFERED

Academic Courses

 
Degree Programme Year of Establishment
B.Sc Biochemistry 1997
M.Sc Biochemistry 2020

FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. G. Abi Beaulah currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Head at the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 21 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc. Biochemistry in A.D.M College, Nagapattinam, affiliated under Bharathidasan University, M.Sc. Biochemistry in Annamalai University, M.Phil Biochemistry in Bharathidasan University. She obtained her Ph.D. in the year 2016 from Thiruvalluvar University. She qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal during the year 2016. Her research interests include Phytochemistry, Diabetes Mellitus and Molecular Biology. She has published and presented papers in International & National journals and conferences and published text books.

 
 

Dr. Indumathi P. currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 5 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc. (Biochemistry) at Auxilium College (Autonomous) and acquired M.Sc. (Biomedical Genetics) from VIT University. She obtained her Ph.D. in the year 2017 from VIT University, Vellore. Her research interests include Cancer biology and Hematology. She has published papers in international journals and conferences. She is currently guiding M.Sc. Project students in the thrust areas of Phytochemistry and Cancer Biology.

 
 

Dr. M. D. Lakshmi Priya currently serves as Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 9 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc. in Biochemistry in Auxilium College (Affiliated to University of Madras), M.Sc. in Biochemistry in D.K.M College (Affiliated to University of Madras) and M.Phil. in Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai (Affiliated to University of Madras). She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2012 from University of Madras. She qualified State eligibility test (SET) conducted by Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal. Her research interest includes, neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism), Plant based therapeutic interventions in Diabetes mellitus and obesity and Nanoparticles in drug delivery system. She has published research papers in international and national journals.

 
 

Dr. B. Lavanya currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 6 years of teaching experience and 7 years of Research experience. She completed her B.Sc Biochemistry at Auxilium College,the university of madras, and acquired M.Sc.& M.Tech. from VIT University. She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2014 from VIT University, Vellore. research interest includes Enzymology, Protein Science and Engineering, Bioprospecting technology, Metabolomics and Proteomics. She has published several papers in various international journals and conferences.

 
 

Ms. Madhumalathi D currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore-6. She has 6 years of teaching experience. She has 4 years working experience in Akilandeswari women's college, and 2 years of working experience in Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. She completed her B.Sc. Biochemistry in Auxilium College (Affiliated to University of Madras), M.Sc. Biochemistry in Sri Akilandeshwari Women’s College (Affiliated to University of Madras) and M.Phil. in Bharathidasan University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Bharathiyar University. She is a meritorious student and obtained University Rank during her PG. Her area of interest includes clinical biochemistry, Nanoparticle synthesis, Bio-remediation and Drug discovery. She is talented in using different teaching methods to reach out to students including physical demonstration, drawn illustrations and visual presentation.

 
 

Ms. Arul Jothi. K currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore-6. She has 9 years of teaching experience at school and 2 years at Auxilium college. She completed her B.Sc. Biochemistry in Theivannai Ammal Women’s College (Affiliated to University of Madras), M.Sc. Biochemistry in Vinayaka Mission University and M.Phil. in Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University). Her area of interest and specialisation is clinical biochemistry. Her M.Phil. thesis was on Hepatoprotective Activity of Andrographis paniculata on Paracetamol Induced Liver damage in Rats. Her area of interest was on clinical biochemistry. She has published her paper in a national journal.

 
 

Dr. S.Divya, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, completed her B.Sc. at D.K.M. college for Women affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University and acquired M.Sc. from Adhiparasakthi college of Arts and Science, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai. She obtained her Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) in the year 2008 from Sri Renugambal College of Education, Polur. She did her Ph. D on Isolation of biologically active compounds from Abelmoschus Manihot(L.) Medik (Malvacea) against streptozotocin induced diabetic albino rats (Biochemistry – Zoology Interdisciplinary) at the Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University. She has published papers in both National and International reputed journals.

 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

Dr.G.ABI BEAULAH

 

Dr. M. D. LAKSHMI PRIYA

  • ‘Nutrition Education’, AIB Saliha Publications, ISBN: 978-81-944366-7-6, 2020.
  • ‘Text book of Physiology’ (Chapter 5), AIB Saliha Publications, ISBN: 978-81-948129-3-7, 2020.
  • Nutrition Education (Skill Based Elective) - 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 (Internal Circulation)
  • Practical Manual for III year B.Sc. Students - 2009, 2013, 2016, 2019 (Internal Circulation)
  • Practical Manual forI and II M.Sc. students – 2020 (Internal Circulation)
  • Practical Viva Manual for I, II and III year B.Sc. Students – 2016 (Internal Circulation)
  • Environmental Studies (Chapter III) (Internal Circulation)
  • Lakshmi Priya, ‘Clinical disorders of Biochemical metabolism’ – EDITOR, Published by Ryan Publishers. ISBN: 978-81-947191-8-2.

PLACEMENTS

 
S. No. Name of Student Year of passing Course Designation Firm
1 Adhirai. T 2017 UG Mental Health Counsellor Thirumalai Mission Hospital, Ranipet
2 Nandhini. M 2017 UG Senior Medical Coder SHAI, Chennai
3 Dhanalakshmi. R 2017 UG Junior Assistant Social Welfare Department
4 Karthika Shanmugam 2018 UG Medical Coder Omega Health care, Chennai
5 Kamalisri. P 2018 UG Junior Medical Officer Eni source India, Chennai
6 Ida Hepsibah. R 2019 UG Lab Assistant VIT, Vellore
7 Ramya. R 2019 UG Technical Assistant General Pathology, CMC, Vellore
8 Rakshini. R 2019 UG Junior Molecular Genetic Technician CMC, Vellore
9 Preethi. R 2019 UG Assistant Clinical Biochemist CMC, Vellore
10 Bhuvaneshwari. M 2019 UG Assistant Research Officer CMC, Vellore
11 Divijha. E 2020 UG Senior Process Associate AGS, Vellore
12 Divya . P 2020 UG Medical Coder S2M Healthcare Private Limited, Perumudi
13 Mahalakshmi. R 2020 UG Medical Billing Exdion Solutions Private Limited, Vellore
14 Poojaa. K 2020 UG Lab Chemist Sansera, Bangalore
15 Mownisha. J 2020 UG Research Lab Technician Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
16 Swetha. K 2020 UG Medical Assistant Nephrology Transplant, CMC, Vellore
17 Vinitha. R 2021 UG Senior Medical Coder AGS Healthcare, Vellore
18 Bharathi. B 2021 UG Lab Assistant MMM College of Health Science, Chennai
19 Pavithra. A 2022 UG Medical Billing Wonder Worth Solution, Vellore
20 Keerthana. K 2022 UG Medical Coder Exdion Solution, Vellore
21 Tejaswini. R 2022 UG Lab Technician KMCH Hospital, Coimbatore
22 Harsha. T 2023 UG Medical Coder AGS, Vellore
23 Sandhiya. A 2023 UG Medical Coder AGS, Vellore
24 Sneka. S 2023 UG Medical Coder AGS, Vellore
 

ENDOWMENTS

 

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED

  • The Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology jointly organized a one-day National Seminar, on the topic “The Frontiers of Life Science’- Biomic’17” on 13.09.2017. The seminar had scientific sessions by eminent speakers from various organizations and academic institutions. “Food Enzymes and their Industrial Importance”, “Clinico epidemiological aspects of Mycobacterial Disease”, “Antimicrobial activity of peptides isolated from selected Indian Ascidians”, “Characterization of Biomaterial using electron Microscopy”, “Viral Hepatitis in India” were the topics discussed by Dr.G.Venkateswaran, Chief Scientist & Head, Department of Food Microbiology & Fermentation Technology, CFTRI, Mysore. Dr. Joy Sarojini Michael, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Dr. R. Saravanan, Assistant Professor in Marine Pharmacology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinadu Academy of Research & Education, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram, Dr. Vijayashankar Asokan, Postdoctoral Researcher, Center of Electron Microscopy, Zhejiang University, China, Dr. C.E Eapen, Medical Superintendent, Christian Medical College, Vellore respectively. 102 participants from various Colleges and University participated in the seminar.
  • The Department of Biochemistry in-association with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay (MHRD, Govt of India) organized seven days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 25.05.2020 to 31.05.2020 on the topic “Cell Designer”. 80 faculties from various colleges got benefited from the Faculty Development Programme.
  • An International Webinar on the topic “Connecting the dots between Biochemistry – Bioinformatics – Genomics for a road towards Precision Medicine” was organised on 28.05.2020. Resource Persons was Dr. S. Margaret Sunitha, Researcher, MGH / Harvard Medical School & Associated researcher, Broad Institute, Boston was the chief guest. 100 participants from various colleges participated in the webinar.
  • The International Webinar on “Job Options for Life Science Students – Their Role in research Field” was organized by the Department of Biochemistry through a virtual meet on 31.07.2020. The resource person was Dr. Sathiya Sekar, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. 400 participants from various countries benefited from this webinar.
  • A National Webinar on “Gene-Diet Interaction and Personalized Nutrition in Obesity” was organized on 02.09.2020. Dr. Vimal Karani, Associate Professor in Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading UK and Adjunct Professor in Nutrigenetics (India) was the resource person. 800 participants from all over India and 10 different countries participated in the webinar.
  • An International Webinar on “Advances in Life Science” was organized on 20.03.2021. The resource persons Dr Ravi Shankar Singh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Immunology and Microbiology (BMI), Cancer Cluster, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Girish Ramesh, Research Scientist, Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University des Sarlandes, Germany, animated on the topics “Role of DEAD Box helicase in innate immunity” and “Ion Channels and Calcium Homeostasis” respectively. 135 participants from various countries benefited from this webinar.
  • An International Webinar was organized on the topic “Mitochondria in Heart Diseases” on 09.10.2021. The resource person was Dr. Joel James, PDF., American Heart Association, University of Arizona, USA. 135 participants from various colleges benefited from this webinar.
  • An Awareness Programme on “Cervical cancer and its prevention along with the benefit of HPV vaccine” was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Zoology in-collaboration with Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore on 31.01.2023. Dr. Anitha Thomas, Head Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Dr. Banu, Medical Research Assistant, Dr. Sahana Punneshetty, Assistant Professor, Department of Gynaecological Oncology, CMCH, Vellore animated the students. 300 students were benefited from the programme.
  • An International Webinar was organized on the topic “Development of Antibody-Based Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals for Triple Negative Breast Cancer” on 17.08.2023. The resource person was Dr. Raja Solomon, Scientist, Vancouver adMare Innovation Centre, Vancouver, Canada. 150 students from various colleges benefited from this webinar.

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

 
Date Place No. of Students Beneficiaries Staff Accompanied
05.10.16 Sarvajana Middle Aided School, Thotapalayam, Vellore 21 150 Ms. Lavanya
25.10.16 Trinity Orphanage, Vellore 15 100 Ms. Janani M, Ms. Devika
13.09.17 Panchayat Union Primary and Middle School, Vellore 14 50 Ms. Janani M, Ms. Aruna A
26.07.18 Sri Sarada Vidyalaya Nursery and Primary School, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore 13 75 Ms. Janani M, Ms. Uma Mageshwari
17.07.18 Thulir Nursery and Primary School, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore 7 50 Ms. Aruna A, Ms. Yamuna
13.09.19 Kalvi Ulagam, Sivanantham Primary School, Kilithanpattarai, Katpadi, Vellore 10 57 Ms. Yamuna
11.10.19 Panchayat Union School, V.G Rao Nagar, Vellore 7 60 Ms. Janani
31.01.20 Corporation School, Sainathapuram, Vellore 6 50 Ms. Yamuna
24.02.20 Sri Sarada Vidyalaya School, Vellore 8 50 Ms. Yamuna
05.11.22 Shishu Bhavan, Vellore 15 50 Ms. Arul Jothi K
23.12.22 Trinity Orphanage, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore 12 25 Ms. Lakshmi Priya M.D, Ms. Madhumalthi D, Ms. Lavanya. B, Ms. Arul Jothi K
 

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE

 

DEPARTMENT MOU

  • 2022:Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha University, Chennai
  • 2023:International Society for Chemical and Synthetic Biology, Vellore.

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

  • 2022
    • PAR Life Sciences Pvt., Ltd, Trichy
  • 2023
    • Bioberrys Healthcare & Research Institute, Vellore
    • Kyntox Biotech India Pvt., Ltd, Karnataka
    • Spotdot Bioinnovations Pvt., Ltd, Chennai
    • Bionyme, Chennai.

E-CONTENT

S. No Title Author Youtube URL link
1 Glass electrode Dr. Abi Beaulah G. Click here
2 pH measurement Dr. Abi Beaulah G. Click here
3 Peroxysomes Dr. Abi Beaulah G. Click here
4 Solution Ms. Aruna A. Click here
5 Nucleic acids Ms. Janani M. Click here
6 Proteins Ms. Janani M. Click here
7 Distal Muscular Dystrophy Dr. Indumathi P. Click here
8 Affinity Chromatography Dr. Indumathi P. Click here
9 Bile acids Dr. Indumathi P. Click here
10 M Phase Dr. Lakshmi Priya M. D. Click here
11 Cell Cycle Dr. Lakshmi Priya M. D. Click here
12 Endocrine System Dr. Lakshmi Priya M. D. Click here
13 Adrenal Gland Dr. Lakshmi Priya M. D. Click here
14 Cytokines Dr. Lavanya B. Click here
15 PDH Complex Dr. Lavanya B. Click here
16 Central Dogma Dr. Lavanya B. Click here
17 Gene Amplication Dr. Lavanya B. Click here
18 Interferons Ms. Madhumalathi D. Click here
19 Immobilization of Enzymes Ms. Madhumalathi D. Click here
20 Tetracycline Ms. Madhumalathi D. Click here
21 Medicinal Plants Ms. Madhumalathi D. Click here
22 First Aid Ms. Madhumalathi D. Click here
23 Denaturation of Proteins Ms. Arul Jothi K. Click here
24 Enzymes Ms. Arul Jothi K. Click here
25 Classification and structure of proteins Ms. Arul Jothi K. Click here
26 Carbohydrates Ms. Arul Jothi K. Click here
27 Electronic Balance Ms. Arul Jothi K. Click here
28 Southern Blotting technique Dr. Divya S. Click here
29 Western Blotting technique Dr. Divya S. Click here
30 Northern Blotting technique Dr. Divya S. Click here
31 Formation of Urine Dr. Divya S. Click here
32 Complement fixation test Ms. Pavithra S. Click here
33 Antigen Ms. Pavithra S. Click here
34 Vitamins Ms. Pavithra S. Click here

BEST PRACTICES

  • Every month a guest lecture by an industrialist is arranged for the students
  • Assignments and seminars are given periodically
  • Regular slip tests are conducted for slow learners
  • Encouraging the advanced learners to participate in intercollegiate competition
  • Individual attention by one-to-one counselling for students by mentors
  • Encourage and guide them to be an entrepreneurs

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