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Department of Biochemistry

Yenepoya Medical College Department of Biochemistry

Email: [email protected] Tel. No: 0824- 2204668 (Ext-2017) 1. INTRODUCTION:

Department of Biochemistry situated in 1st floor of academic block. The Department of Biochemistry is recognized for its quality teaching of undergraduate students, patient care and medical research. The faculty is involved extensively in research activities related to basic, clinical and translational biomedical research. Currently there are 11 faculty members, including 3 Professors, 3 Associate professors, an Assistant professor and 4 tutors.

2. OBJECTIVES

1. To offer excellent standard in undergraduate and post graduate teaching. 2. To encourage student participation in conferences and research activities. 3. To conduct research in basic, clinical and biomedical research. 4. To provide good patient care in the form of biochemical tests by strictly

implementing quality control and generating accurate results.

3. COURSES OFFERED

1. Undergraduate: M.B.B.S 2. Postgraduate: M.D in Biochemistry 2 seats/ year

MSc. Medical biochemistry 10seats/Year 3. Doctoral: Ph.D. 6/guide

4. FACULTY

Staff Qualification Designation Teaching

Experience in years

Dr. Ganesh Prasad MBBS, MD Professor & HOD 14

Dr. Nivedita L. Rao M.Sc, Ph.D Professor 15

Dr. Vinitha R Pai M.Sc, Ph.D,

PGDBEME Professor 25

Dr. Jyothi D’souza MBBS, MD Assoc. Professor 8

Dr. Raghavendra U MBBS, MD Assoc. Professor 6

Dr. Sindhu Harish MBBS, MD Assoc. Professor 5

Dr Nithin Kumar U MBBS, MD Assistant

Professor 2

Dr. Anitha Maria Thomas Thattil MBBS, MD Tutor 1

Dr. Mahalaxmi.S. Petimani MBBS, MD tutor 7 months

mailto:[email protected]


Mr. Eric C Lobo M,Sc,( Ph.D) Lecturer 22

Dr Mohammed Hafeez MBBS Tutor 1 .5

Post Graduate students 1. Miss. Raheema (III year MSc Medical Biochemistry) 2. Mr Surya Ram Duwal (I year MSc Medical Biochemistry) Doctoral students 1. Mr. Eric Christopher Lobo 2. Mr. Riju Mathew 3. Ms. Vaishali Rai Additional qualification by Faculties

Faculty name Additional Qualifications Dr. Vinitha R Pai PG Diploma in Bioethics and Medical Ethics

5. FACILITIES AVAILABLE


Department also has Audio visual aids- 4 Computers, Laptop with Internet and Wi-Fi facility, LCD Projector. We also have well stocked with 157 books (text books and reference books) and journals. Online journals are available through EBSCO HOST and also through Helinet. The total of 108 e-journals can be accessed through these databases.

Biochemistry Practical hall

Department library Research lab

Small group Discussion Demonstration room

Sl. No Room Number 1 Lecture halls 1 2 Demonstration room 2 3 Seminar room 1 4 Specimen preparation room 1 5 Practical hall 1

6 Departmental library/Reading room 1 7 HOD room 1 8 Teaching staff room 4 9 Non-teaching staff room 1 10 Research Lab 1


List of Equipment in the Department

SL NO Name of the Equipment Number Present

in the Dept.

1 Balance Chemical 1

2 Balance Electronic One Pan (Mettler) 1

3 Centrifuge 7

4 Cork borer 10

5 Colorimeter 3

6 Electrophoresis unit (Vertical ) 2

7 ELISA Reader and Washer 1 each

8 Fume chamber 1

9 Electrophoresis (Horizontal ) 1

10 Heater (Electrical) 1

11 Incubators 4

12 Microscope 6

13 Magnetic stirrers 2

14 Hot air oven 2

15 pH meter 2

16 Refrigerator 2

17 Spectrophotometer ( UV & Visible) 1


6. SERVICES PROVIDED Besides training under-graduate and post-graduate students, the department provides the diagnostic patient care laboratory services. To ensure best patient care we are strictly implementing quality control and generating accurate results.Tests done in clinical biochemistry lab are- Blood: Glucose Urea, creatinine Serum electrolytes, Hepatobiliary function tests (total and direct bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, Total protein and albumin) Amylase, CK, CK-MB Lipid profile Calcium, Phosphorus, Uric acid, Lithium, Bicarbonate, Ammonia Urine: protein, Calcium, Uric acid Phosphorus, Creatinine, Osmolality Blood gas analysis Hormones: FT3, FT4, TSH, CA- 125, PSA, 25 hydroxy vitamin D, Ferritin, Iron.

Automated Routine chemistry Analyser Analyser for immuno assays

Blood gas analyser


7. Research activities: The department has identified several thrust areas for conducting research. The following are the major research projects undertaken.

Faculty Post Graduates PhD Under Graduates Total On-

going Complet

ed Dissertation

STS Project

On going Completed

On-

going Completed Completed

On-going

Completed

2 4 4 7 1 3 1 1 1 24

A. Faculty

1. Faculty research projects (On-going):

S.N Topic Investigator Funding agency

1. Protein Oxidation Parameters, IMA and Sialic Acid in Diabetes And Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Jyothi D'Souza Dr. Sindhu Dr. Vinitha R Pai

-

2. A Study of Protein Oxidation Markers and Antioxidants in Patients Undergoing Surgical Correction of Congenital Heart Disease

Dr. Sindhu Dr. Jyothi D'Souza Dr. Vinitha RPai

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2. Faculty research projects (Completed)

S.N Topic Investigator Funding agency

1. Protein Oxidation Parameters, IMA and Sialic Acid in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Dr. Jyothi D'Souza Dr. Vinitha Ramanath Pai Dr. Sindhu

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2. Serum and Salivary Sialic Acid, IMA and Total Antioxidant Activity in Preeclampsia.

Dr. Jyothi D'Souza Dr. Sindhu Dr. Vinitha Ramanath Pai

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3. A Study of Protein Oxidation Markers, Sialic Acid and Ischemia Modified Albumin, in different Cardiac Surgeries

Dr. Sindhu Dr. Vinitha R Pai Dr. Jyothi D'Souza

-

4. Feedback of biochemistry from students

Dr. Jyoti D'Souza Dr. Raghavendra Dr. Deepak D’souza

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3. PG Dissertations (On-going) S.N Topic Student Investigator 1. Estimation and Comparison of Salivary

C-Reactive Protein and Enzymes in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Chronic Periodontitis - A Biochemical Study

Dr. Muhammed Najeer

Dr. Nivedita L Rao

2. Assessment of Salivary Composition in Smokers and Non-smokers with Chronic Periodontitis

Dr. Naveena Nandan

Dr. Raghavendra U

3. Effect of mobile emitted non ionizing electromagnetic radiation on parotid function – an evaluative study

Dr. Reuben Abraham Jacob

Dr. Vinitha R Pai

4. Comparison of the efficacy of cord blood T3, T4, TSH levels with day 3 fresh blood samples as a screening method for congenital hypothyroidism

Dr. Najeeba C. M Dr. Vinitha R Pai

4. Post-graduate dissertations (completed)

S.N Topic Student Investigator/

Coinvestigators 1. A Study of Biochemical Markers of

Oxidative Stress in Psoriasis Dr. Bhavyashree

U.G Dr. Sindhu

2. Evaluation of the significance of total carbohydrate and fructose levels in serum and saliva of patients with potentially malignant oral diseases and oral cancer

Dr. Imran Pasha Dr. Jyothi D'Souza Dr.Vinitha R Pai

3. Estimation of serum and salivary sialic acid and l- fucose in patients with oral precancerous states and oral carcinomas.

Dr Mudita Dr. Jyothi D'Souza, Dr.Vinitha R Pai Dr. Sindhu

4. Phototherapy induced hypocalcaemia – A comparative study among breastfed term and preterm neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia

Dr. Abdul Tawab C. N

Dr.Vinitha R Pai

5. Study of Relation of Anthropometric Indices to Lipid profile, Blood pressure, Glucose tolerance & Insulin in Young Adult Female

Dr Grishma Kotian

Dr H.P Kedilaya

6. Estimation of Total antioxidant status and Uric acid in the saliva of individuals having tobacco related habits.

Dr. Charan Dr. Vinitha R Pai Dr. Jyothi D'Souza

7. Estimation of Total antioxidant status in the saliva of Patients with Periodontitis.

Dr. Anjana Dr. Vinitha R Pai Dr. Jyothi D'Souza


5. ICMR STS- PG project (Completed)

6. ICMR STS Projects (on going)

7. Yenepoya university JRF Projects(On Going)

8. ICMR STS projects (Completed)-

S.N Topic UG student Guide Grants

1

A comparative evaluation of ischemia modified albumin and other oxidative damage markers in assessing vascular complications in Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Ms Roshni Pamela D’Souza

Dr. Jyothi D'Souza

ICMR+ Seed grant

9. PhD Projects (On going)

S.N Topic PhD student Guide 1. Comparative Study of Thyroid Hormones

in Patients Of Subclinical Thyroid Disease at Sea Level and High Altitudes

Mr. Eric C Lobo Dr. Vinitha R Pai

2. Predictive biomarkers for renal involvement in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Mr Riju Matthew Dr. Vinitha R Pai

3. In vitro screening for anti-cancer potential of Indigenous plants

Ms. Vaishali Rai Dr. Vinitha R Pai

S.N Topic PG student Co- Guide 1. Investigation of the possibility of using

ischemia modified albumin (IMA) as a novel and early prognostic marker of the extent of oxidative stress induced by various tobacco products

Dr. Pavan Gothe Dr.Vinitha R Pai

S.N Topic UG student Guide 1 Antianxiety activity of methanol extract

Caesalpinia pulcherrima leaf in wistar albino rats.

Mr. Sanketh Bhat Dr.Vinitha R Pai

S.N Topic UG student Guide 1 Screening for Anticancer Property of

locally available plants Mrs. Vaishali Rai

Dr.Vinitha R Pai


10. Completed PhD projects S.N Topic PG student Guide

1 Study on microbial deterioration of coolant in industry, and plant extracts as possible remedial agents.

Ms. Badrunnisa S Dr. Vinitha R Pai

8. PUBLICATIONS

Year Faculty Postgraduates Total

2015 1 - 1

2014 10 - 10

2013 5 2 7

2012 13 - 13

2011 27 - 27

2015

1

Mathew R, Pai VR, Vijayakumar T. Random Urine Microalbumin: Creatinine Ratio as

a Better Diagnostic Marker of Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in the High Risk

Population - A Pilot Study. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research

(IJHSR). 2015;5(3):183–8.

2014

1

Dadhich M, Prabhu V, Pai VR, D’Souza J, Harish S, Jose M. Serum and salivary sialic

acid as a biomarker in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. Indian J

Cancer. 2014 Sep;51(3):214–8.

2

Devasia J, Bhat SS, Rao NL, Bhat V, Mary L. Comparison of oral Health status and

Saliva CRP levels in Autistic and Non-autistic individuals Int. J.Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res

29(2), 2014 26-30.

3

Thattil AM, Shivashankara AR, Reddy R. Correlation of spot urine protein creatinine

ratio with 24hr urine protein and serum lipid profile in type 2 Diabetic nephropathy

patients: International journal of biochemistry Photon 195, 2014; 339-343.


4

Thattil AM, Mendonsa RD, Shivashankara AR. Serum Creative protein and

ceruloplasmin levels in uncomplicated alcohol male dependent patients: Indian

journal of psychosocial sciences, April 2014; 4 (1): 20 – 23.

5

Mathew R, Pai VR, Vijayakumar T. Microalbuminuria. Comparison with biochemical

and haematological parameters as a marker for renal involvement in patients at high

risk for Chronic Kidney Disease : International Journal of Scientific & Engineering

Research , 2014; 5(3) 97-100.

6

D’souza JMP, Pai VR, Harish S, Shriyan C, D’souza N. IMA and IMAR in serum and

saliva of preeclampsia-a preliminary study. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2014

Nov;33(4):440–8.

7

Harish S, D’Souza MPJ, D’Souza N, Pai VR. Protein oxidation and Antioxidant

parameters in low risk and high risk patients undergoing off pump coronary artery

bypass graft – A comparative study: International journal of current research,

2014;6(4):6372-6375.

8

Harish S, Pai VP, D’souza MPJ, Gangadhar RM, D’souza N. Sialic Acid in Low Risk

and High Risk Patients Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft–A

Comparative Study: International Journal of Scientific Research, 2014;3(6):40-42

9 Bhat V, Naushad P, Shenoy K, Rao NL. Alterations in salivary components after

denture wearing: Asian j Med sci and clin res, 2014; 1(1) 13-20.

10

Bhat V, Rao NL, Naushad P, Shenoy K. Salivary uric acid, C-Reactive protein and pH

levels in completely edentulous patients before and after weaning complete dentures:

Int J Pharm Sci Rev and Research,2014;28(1):38-42

2013

1

Rao NL, Kotian GB, Kedilaya HP. Saliva-based diagnostics can decrease generation of

potentially infectious, pathological waste. International Journal of Pharmaceutical

Sciences Review and Research 2013; 22: 66-68.

2

Kotian GB, Kedilaya, HP. BMI is the Best Anthropometric Index to predict

cardiovascular Disease Risks in Young Adult Females. International Journal of

Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 2013; 22(1):188-191.

3 Rai V, Pai VR, Kedilaya HP, Vijayakumar T. Salivary Tumor markers - A Review,

International Journal of Biological Sciences ( IJPCBS) 2013, 3(3), 510-520.


4

Rai V, Pai VR, Kedilaya HP, Hegde S, Preliminary phytochemical screening of

members of the Lamiaceae family : Leucas linifolia, Coleus aromaticus and

Pogestemon patchouli. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 21(1), Jul – Aug 2013; 131-137

5

Mathew R, Pai VR, Vijayakumar T, Comparative evaluation of conventional and new

Biomarkers of renal involvement in patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus and

Hypertension – A pilot study. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Apr; 4(2): (B) 742 – 750.

6

D’souza MP, Raghavendra U, D’souza DH, D’souza ND. Teaching learning of

Biochemistry in undergraduate medical curriculum perceptions and opinions on

medical students, Education in medicine Journal: 5(2), 2013; 45-53.

7

Shantaram M, Bhaktha G, D’Souza N, Shetty AS. Urinary calcium in cancer – A pilot

study International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences

(IJPCBS) 2013, 3(3), 656-658.

2012

1 Kudva S, Prabhakar S, Pai VR, Tegginamani A, Effect of garlic extract on Salivary pH:

a clinical study. Archive of orofacial sciences 2012, Vol. 7, issue 1, 1-8.

2

Bernhardt V, D'Souza J, ShettyA, Shantaram M, Vaswani R. Evaluation of Neutrophil

Function, Opsonising Capacity and Lymphocyte Proliferation as Markers for Risk of

Developing Ischemic Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient, International

Journal of Pharma & Pharmaceutical Sciences , 2012, Vol.4, Suppl. 3, 318-322.

3 Sirajudeen MS, Shah U, Kumar P, Shantaram M. A Study on Correlation between

Grip Strength and Physical Factors in Men, Int J Health Rehabil Sci. 2012; 1(2): 58-63

4

Kumar D, K U, Putti BB, Bindhu S, Shantaram M. Prevalence of Mechanical Low Back

Pain in School Children of Adolescent Group - An Observational Study, JARBS. 2012;

4(3): 213-218

5 Bindhu S, Nerli RB, Prakash VP, Shantaram M. “Role of Vegetarian Diet in

Hypospadias”. JARBS. 2012; 4(2): 91-92.

6 Mendonca R, U ND, D’Souza NDR, Shantaram M. Reading Habits - Is it on the Wane

among Adolescents in Rural India? OSMJ [Internet]. 2012 May 30;2(1): 1-4

7

Mendonca RL, U ND, D’Souza NDR., Akshay KM., Shantaram M.“An insight of

lifestyle factors of adolescents in a rural area of Karnataka in India”. Journal of

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (JPBMS) 2012, Vol. 21, Issue 21(22), 1-3


8

Bernhardt V, D'Souza J, Shetty A, Shantaram M, Vaswani R. “Evaluation of

Neutrophil Function, Opsonising Capacity and Lymphocyte Proliferation as Markers

for Risk of Developing Ischemic Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients”

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences(IJPPS),2012, Vol. 4,

Suppl. 3, 318-322.

9

Bhaktha G, Nayak BS, Mayya S, Shantaram M. Is HbA1c a risk factor for type 2

diabetic subjects without macro and micro vascular complications? Arch Physiol

Biochem. 2012 May;118(2):69–71.

10

Cyriac M, Pai V, Varghese I, Shantaram M, Jose M. “Antimicrobial properties of Areca

catechu (Areca nut) husk extracts against common oral pathogens”. IJRAP, Jan. –Feb,

2012, 3(1); 81-84.

11

UN Shah, Sirajudeen MS, Somasekaran PK, Mohasin N, Shantaram M. The

Association between Hand Grip Strength and Hand Dimensions in Healthy Indian

Females. International Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR) January

2012, .Vol.4, Issue 02. 36-42

12

Sindhu P, Shetty B, Sudha K, Rao G. Role of Redox Metals, Oxidative Protein

Products and Antioxidant Potentials of Thiols in Diabetic Retinopathy. Journal of

Medical Biochemistry. 2012 Apr 1;31(2):126–30.

13

Bhat SS, Hegde SK, Habibullah MA, Bernhardt V. Incipient enamel lesions

remineralization using casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate cream

with and without fluoride: a laser fluorescence study. J Clin Pediatr Dent.

2012;36(4):353–5.

2011

1

D'Souza J, Bernhardt V, Manjula S. “Commercial grade Malathion-induced oxidative

imbalance in Mice: The role of Vitamin C”. National Journal of Basic Medical

Sciences, 2011, Vol.2, No1.25-30.

2

Shetty S, Rao NL, Shreesha S, Khandige S, Kedilaya HP. Prasad G, Shariff MH.

DETECTION OF INCREASED SALIVA C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS IN

PREECLAMPSIA WOMEN. Journal Of Advance Researches In Biological Sciences.

2011;3(2):51–4.

3 Agrahara S, Shaik B, Mulki SA, Pai VR. Designing Pharmacophores For Cox 2


Enzyme: An In Silico Approach International Journal of Computer Engineering, Vol.

4, No. 2, 2011, Pages: 33-41

4

Badrunnisa S, Shantaram M, Pai VR. Isolation, characterization and identification of

bacteria from coolant oils.International journal of applied Biology and Pharmaceutical

technology; Vol.2(3): July-Sept-2011,444-52.

5

Badrunnisa S, Shantaram M, Pai VR. Antibacterial activity of Eucalyptus tereticornis

extracts for in use coolants of steel industry.International journal of research in

pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. Vol. 2(4) Oct – Dec 2011, 1789 – 1794.

6

Rao NL, Shetty S, D’Souza J, Prasad RM, Vishal B, Shariff MH, Raghavendra U, Saliva

C-reactive protein levels in patients with acute urticaria. Biomedical Research 2011;

22 (1): 90-92.

7

Kumari NS, Manjula S, Ramitha K, Ujwal P., Rosario S. “Evaluation of body mass

index and nutritional status of the elderly people in Mangalore” Journal of Advance

Researches in Biological Sciences (JARBS), 2011; 3(2), 136-141

8 Jose M, Bhagya B, Shantaram M. “Ethno-medicinal herbs used in oral health and

hygiene in coastal Dakshina Kannada” J Oral Health Comm. Dent 2011; 5(3)107- 111

9

Bindhu S, Nerli RB, Manjula S, Kumar DKU “Foeto -placental weight relationship in

hypospadias children and in normal children without hypospadias -A comparative

study”. National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2011; Vol.2: Issue 1, 23-24.

10 Khan AM, Abdul M, Moosabba M.S, Manjula S, Pushpalatha P “A clinicopathological

study and management of thyroid swelling” JARBS, 2011; 3(1) 1-5.

11

Bhat KRV, Kavitha, Manjula S. “Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus among

healthcare workers”. National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2011; Vol.1, No.4,

209-211.

12

Shetty AS, Avadhani R, Mahesha B, Shantaram M. “Pedicle Morphometry: A

Radiological Assessment using computerized tomographic (CT) Scan”. International

Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences. Sept. - Dec. 2011, Vol. 1(1) 23-25.

13

Jose M, Varghese I, Shantaram M. “In Vitro Phytochemical analysis and Antioxidant

activity in five selected herbal materials used for oral health and hygiene”

International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology (IJABPT)

2011, Vol.2, Issue 4, 95-103.


14

Rao VI. , Bhat KG., Kugaji MS., Pai V, Manjula S. “Detection of Methicillin resistance

in Staphylococcus aureus: Comparison of Disc diffusion and MIC with mecA gene

detection by PCR”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IJPBS),

Oct-Dec.2011, Vol.1, Issue 4, 518-521.

15

Shruti K, Nayak G, Kedilaya HP, Shantaram M.“A Comparative Study of Erythrocyte

Sedimentation Rate (ESR) using Sodium citrate and EDTA”, International Journal of

Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IJPBS), 2011, Vol.1, Issue 4, 393-396.

16

Nair TB, Pai V, Shantaram M, Bhat GK. “Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase(ESBL) in

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli, Prevalence and Susceptibility Pattern in a South Indian

City” IJRAP, 2011, 2(6), 1756-1757.

17

Bhaktha G, Nayak S, Mayya S, Shantaram M. “Evaluation of glycemic status and risk

of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetes of western coastal area of Dakshina

Kannada district population” Biomedicine, 2011; 31(3): 347-351.

18

Bhaktha G, Nayak S, D’Souza NDR, Manjula S. Microalbuminuria and its relationship

with anthropometric variables in type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic females of

Dakshina Kananda District in Indian population. International Journal of Pharmacy

and Biological Sciences. 2011;1(3):341-346.

19

Bhaktha G, Nayak S, Manjula S. Management of newly diagnosed diabetes by

Trigonella foenum-graecum. International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy.

2011;2(4):1231-1234.

20

D' Souza JR, Bernhardt V, Bernhardt K, Shantaram M “Assessment of micronuclei

formation for genotoxicity and hematological indices after treatment with

Commercial Grade Malathion and Ascorbic acid: In vivo study” – International

Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJRPS) 2011, 2(3) 1-8.

21

Bernhardt V, D’Souza J, Shantaram M. “Influence of Withania somnifera on oxidative

imbalance induced by sub-chronic commercial Malathion exposure” Biomedicine,

2011; 31(2):189-197.

22 Manjula S, Bharath D, Anche TR. Serum L-fucose in breast cancer patients.

Biomedicine. 2011;31(2):275-276.

23 Venkatkrishna RI, Vidya Pai, Bhat K, Manjula S. Antimicrobial resistance pattern of


Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Dakhsina Kannada. International Journal of

Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy. 2011;2(3):940-942.

24

Bernhardt V, D'Souza J, Manjula S. In vivo genetic damage induced by commercial

malathion and the antigenotoxic role of Withania somnifera. International Journal of

Integrative Biology. 2011;11(2):79-84.

25 Sindhu P, Rao GM, Shetty BV, Sudha K. Protein oxidation and antioxidants in

myocardial infarction.Biomedicine: 2011;31(2): 171 – 175

26

Bernhardt VG, D' Souza JRT. In Silico study of MHC, CD8 and CTL binding regions

present in Staphylococcus aureus as immunogens. International Journal of Research in

Ayurveda and Pharmacy. 2011;2(3):883-88.

27

Vidya B, Janita D’Souza, Immunomodulatory potential of herbal medicine in type 2

diabetes mellitus patients as evaluated by neutrophils phagocytic index, serum

opsonisation and lymphocyte proliferation rate. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2012;5(2):36-

41.

9. Continued Medical Educations/Conference/Workshop/ Guest lectures Conducted:

S.No. Year No of Programmes conducted

1 2014 1 Guest lecture 2 2013 1 CME

1. Organized CME on Macro nutrients In modern diseases on 30th April 2013


2. Guest lecturers:

Organized a guest lecture on “Expansion of Toxic tissue Injury: Devastation

by Death Proteins” by Dr. Harihara M. Mehendale, Professor, Dept of Toxicology,

College of Pharmacy University of Louisiana at Monroe, LA on 07.01.2014 Dept. of

Biochemistry, YMC.

10. Attended Programmes by Faculty – last 5 years (2011 to 2015)

Year Conference Workshop CME Total 2015 1 - 2 3 2014 2 6 12 20 2013 4 2 13 19 2012 5 3 1 9 2011 2 2 11 15

Presentation of Papers and Posters in Conference by staff.

Paper Presentation

Name 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Nat. Int. Nat. Int. Nat. Int. Nat. Int.

O P O P O P O P O P O P O P O P

Dr. Nivedita L Rao 1 1 1

Dr. Vinitha R Pai 1

Dr. Jyothi D’souza 1 1 1 1 1

Dr. Sindhu 1 1

Dr. Nithin Kumar U 1


11. Awards and Recognitions

a. Faculty

Dr Ganesh Prasad *Member board of studies of Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya

University.

Dr Nivedita L Rao * Chairman of Board of studies, Yenepoya University

Dr Vinitha R Pai

*Authored a “Text book Biochemistry for Physiotherapy and Allied

Health science” by Jaypee Medical Book house Publishers

* Editor of International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

*Member of board of PG examiners for Biochemistry, Mysore University

*Member of board of examiners for Biochemistry, Mangalore University

*Member of Board of PG Studies for Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College,

Mangalore

*Member of Board of Examinations for PG Biochemistry, St. Aloysius

College, Mangalore

*Member of Academic Council, Yenepoya University

* Indian patent application No. 3953 / CHE / 2014 of 12.08 2014

Dr Jyothi D souza

* Member board of studies of Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya

University.

*Guided UG students for ICMR STS project “A comparative evaluation

of ischemia modified albumin and other oxidative damage markers in

assessing vascular complications in Type 2 diabetes mellitus”” won best

poster prize in ELIXIR 2015,K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte

Dr Raghavendra U * Member board of studies of Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya

University.

Mr Eric C Lobo

*Serving as Executive Committee Member of ACBI

*Member of Board of Studies Allied Health Sciences, RGUHS, Bangalore

*Fellow of International federation of Clinical chemistry and laboratory

medicine

*Member of American Association for Clinical Chemists

*Committee member for Mangalore Nephrology unit


Dr. Anitha Maria

Thomas Thattil

*Received Thomas Edison award-2014 In Biochemistry for “Correlation

of spot urine protein creatinine ratio with twenty four urine protein and

serum lipid profile in type 2 diabetic nephropathy patients”.

*Underwent NABL training

12. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. E- LEARNING: Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate actively in forum and discussions held on the Yengage web portal. All the presentations and notes of each theory lectures in pdf format are made by the faculty are uploaded on the Yengage, so that it is accessible for students at all times. Regular online MCQ tests on recent theory topics are conducted in the digital library.

2. Objective structured Practical examination (OSPE) is introduced to the

undergraduate curriculum for better assessment of practical skills of undergraduate students.


3. Department is also conducting subject seminars by undergraduate students on Biochemistry topics. These seminars are moderated by department faculties.

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