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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 PhD 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 Name Established Year
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 PhD 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 interests 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, Madras University, and acquired M.Sc&M.Tech from VIT University. She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2014 from VIT University, Vellore. Her research interests include Enzymology, Protein Science and Engineering, Bioprospecting technology, Metabolomics and Proteomics. She has published several papers in various international journals and conferences.

 
 

Ms. Madhumalathi D 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 Bharath University. She is a meritorious student 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, she 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 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

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 ALUMINI

 

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 Name of the teacher Name of the Module Developed Link to the e-content
1 Dr. G. AbiBeaulah Glass Electrode Click here
2 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah pH Measurement Click here
3 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Membrane Fluidity Click here
4 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Signaling by the Insulin Receptor Click here
5 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Peroxysomes Click here
6 Ms. Aruna A Solution Click here
7 Ms. Janani M Nucleic Acids Click here
8 Ms. Janani M Proteins Click here
9 Dr. Indumathi Distal Muscular Dystrophy Click here
10 Dr. Indumathi Affinity Chromatography Click here
11 Dr. Indumathi Bile acids Click here
12 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya M phase Click here
13 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Cell Cycle Click here
14 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Endocrine System Click here
15 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Adrenal Gland Click here
16 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Genome Organization in Prokaryotes Click here
17 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Genome Organization in Eukaryotes Click here
18 Dr. Lavanya B Cytokines Click here
19 Dr. Lavanya B PDH Complex Click here
20 Dr. Lavanya B Central Dogma Click here
21 Dr. Lavanya B Gene Amplication Click here
22 Dr. Lavanya B Obesity Click here
23 Ms. Madhumalathi Interferons Click here
24 Ms. Madhumalathi Immobilization of Enzymes Click here
25 Ms. Madhumalathi Tetracycycline Click here
26 Ms. Madhumalathi Medicinal Plants Click here
27 Ms. Madhumalathi First Aid Click here
28 Ms. Madhumalathi Blood Products Click here
29 Ms. Madhumalathi Interferons Click here
30 Ms. Arul Jothi Denaturation of Proteins Click here
31 Ms. Arul Jothi Enzymes Click here
32 Ms. Arul Jothi Classification and structure of proteins Click here
33 Ms. Arul Jothi Carbohydrates Click here
34 Ms. Arul Jothi Electronic Balance Click here
35 Ms. Arul Jothi Cell Junction Click here
36 Dr. Divya S. Southern Blotting technique Click here
37 Dr. Divya S. Western Blotting technique Click here
38 Dr. Divya S. Northern Blotting technique Click here
39 Dr. Divya S. Formation of Urine Click here
40 Dr. Divya S. Kwashiorkor Click here
41 Dr. Divya S. Marasmus Click here
42 Ms. Pavithra S. Complement fixation test Click here
43 Ms. Pavithra S. Antigen Click here
44 Ms. Pavithra S. Vitamins Click here
45 Ms. Carlin. C Diabetes Mellitus Click here

BEST PRACTICES

  • Every month a guest lecture by an industrialist is arranged for the students
  • Assignments and seminars were given periodically
  • Regular slip tests were 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 entrepreneur
  • Certificate Course is offered to the entire II-year students of our college.
  • Industrial knowledge through various courses and programmes through CISCO and RPA in collaboration with ICT Academy.
  • Membership with Professional Bodies.

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