M.Sc Biochemistry

Department Activities

        November 2022

• On 8^th November 2022, Department of Biochemistry in association with Med Trust Clinical Laboratory conducted a Medical Camp for teachers at Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Tiruvanchery. During the camp, both one prick blood glucose check up and blood pressure check up were conducted. On the same day, as part of admission promotion work, Dr. Nazareth Mary delivered a talk to the 12^th standard students on the topic “Scope of Biochemistry” along with the collection of personal details of individual students and distribution of department pamphlets.

June to August 2022

• Staff & II M.Sc students participated in six days online workshop on National e-Awareness cum Training on IPR (NeAT IPR) held between 25^th-30^th July 2022 in collaboration with University of Madras & CSIR-IMMT.

September 2022

• PG & Research department of Biochemistry organized a guest lecture on the topic “Opportunities for Biochemistry in Food & Pharma Industry (QC)” by the guest of honour’s Makesh, MD, Neoscience Lab Pvt Ltd and Mr.R.Balamurugan, Quality Assurance Manager, Neoscience Lab Pvt Ltd on 16-9-2022.The session was interactive and 94 students were benefited.
• On 23^rd September 2022, Department of Biochemistry in association with Lab Care enterprises conducted a Medical Camp for teachers at Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Okkiyum, Thuraipakkam. During the camp, both one prick blood glucose check up and blood pressure check up were conducted. On the same day, as part of admission promotion work, Dr. Juliet Poornamathy delivered a talk to the 12^th standard students on the topic “Scope of Biochemistry” along with the collection of personal details of individual students and distribution of department pamphlets.
• Department of Biochemistry organized an inter-department EVS project presentation for the 2^nd year UG students on 26-9-2022.
• Department of Biochemistry conducted an inter-department poster presentation for final year UG students on 28-9-2022. Students participated in a passionate way with proper informative headings.

October 2022

As part of the academic curricular activity, all staff and 40 students of Biochemistry visited Spirulina Research Centre, Navalur on 8-10-2022. This visit enriched the students with the knowledge of spirulina cultivation and its processing to a beneficial product and also gained an idea regarding entrepreneur skills.

Staff Achievements/Participation

June to August 2022

• Dr.S.T.Asheeba, Associate Professor & Head was appointed as a subject expert for revamping of the syllabi (Biochemistry) at Tamil Nadu state council for higher education on 15-7-2022.
• Mr.S.Shanmugam, Associate Professor participated in the International E-conference on Scientific Research in multidisciplinary approach held on 13^th & 14^th July 2022 organized by SRM Arts & Science College, Chengalpattu.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary, Assistant Professor owns the authorship for a chapter “Effector Molecules- Enzymes” in a book named “Advances in Bioscience and bioengineering” ESN publications.ISBN: 978-93-90781-50-8.

September 2022

• Dr.S.T.Asheeba and NIthilakumari. R published a paper on the topic “A study on evaluating the comparative effect of citrus peels (Citrus medical inn, Citrus limon, Citrus limetta) on tannery effluent in the International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. (2022) Vol:12,No:(2) ,Pg:61-67.

Student Achievements / Participation

June to August 2022

• V.Sunil Kumar of 3^rd B.Sc and R.M. Princy of 2^nd B.Sc won I & III price in Face Painting organized by Interdepartmental competition held on 22^nd August 2022.

September 2022

• T.Malathy, 3^rd B.Sc student participated and won the prize in open book competition on lecture organized by Sri Ramakrishna Math-Chennai on 11-9-2022.

Department Activities

• PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organized one day workshop on “Molecular Techniques” in collaboration with ABBES Biotech on 20^th April 2022. Both PG & M.Phil students were given hands on training to analyze DNA, proteins and antibodies using the techniques Agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and Imuno- electrophoresis.

• PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organized a one day webinar on the topic “Scope and Innovation in Biochemistry” on 29-9-2021 by
  P.Seetharaman, Sr. Executive Quality control, Biocon Biologics Limited, Bangalore.
• PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organized a one day webinar on the topic “Scientific Research –Steps, Opportunities and Impact” on 26-11-2021 by Gopinath Venugopal, Post doctoral fellow, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA.

Staff Achievements/Participation

• Dr.S.T.Asheeba was invited to deliver a webinar talk on the topic “Covid -19 Vaccination, Desire to Safer Destiny” on 14^th June 2021 at New Prince Shri Bhavani Arts & Science College, Chennai.
• Mr.S.Shanmugam presented a paper on the topic “Phytochemical Screening of Ethanolic extract of Passiflora edulis” in an Era of Vaccines organized by the Neuberg Crew of the Department of Biochemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai on 18^th & 19^th Oct 2021.
• Ms.J.Juliet Poornamathy completed her Ph.D Viva Voce examination on Oct 12^th 2021.
• Dr.J.Juliet Poornamathy presented a paper on the topic “Pharmacological Activity of Ethanolic extract of Achyranthes aspera” in an Era of Vaccines organized by the Neuberg Crew of the Department of Biochemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, and Chennai on 18^th & 19^th Oct 2021.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary was invited as the chairperson for the virtual National Conference on “Transforming Trends in Life Science & Health Care” for e-poster presentations held on 17^th& 18^th Nov 2021organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai.
• Department staff participated in “Investor Awareness Program” conducted by Saradha Academy for Financial Education in partnership with IQAC, Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science on 27-9-2021.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary & Preethi of 2^nd M.sc, presented a paper on the topic “Invitro Antioxidant Assay and Quantification of Tannin, Phenolic Content in Brassica alba & Brassica nigra an comparative study” in  National Conference on “Transforming Trends in Life Science & Health Care held on 17^th&18^th Nov 2021organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai.
• Dr.R.Bhuvaneswari   presented a paper on the topic “Phytochemical Screening, Protein Content and Tryptophan Content of “Punica granatum” in an Era of Vaccines organized by the Neuberg Crew of the Department of Biochemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai on 18^th & 19^th Oct 2021.
• Dr.R.Bhuvaneswari participated in two days National Level virtual workshop on “Recent Trends in Life Science amidst Covid 19 Pandemic an insight into Innovations” organized by the Department of Microbiology, Rathinam College of Arts & Science on 23^rd &24^th August 2021.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary attended International FDP Program in the topic “Challenges in Management of Smart Cities” on 7^th -11^th June 2021 organized by AVIT.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary attended Workshop in the topic “Analytical Techniques in Current Scenario” on 9^th -11^th June 2021 organized by SIVET.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary attended workshop in the topic “Exploring and Understanding of COVID 19 Pandemic” on 11^th June 2021 organized by AVIT.
• Dr.S.Nazareth Arockiamary attended International Conference in the topic “Recent Strategies in Biotechnology and Biosciences” on 27^th and 28^th July 2021 organized by AVIT.
• Mrs.P.Sangeetha participated in International Conference on “Unraveling Therapeutic Resources from Nature’s Treasure” Organized by PG and Research Department of Biosciences, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science on 20^th and 21^st April 2022.
• Mrs.P.Sangeetha published research paper on the topic “Alcoholic concentrate of microalgal biomass modulates cytotoxicity,apoptosis,and gene expression studied in hepatocellular carcinoma in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery on May 2022. Doi: 10.1007/s13399-022-02786-6.

Student Achievements

• Anish Angel. H of 1^st M.sc student won 2^nd prize in e-poster on the topic “Neutraceuticals & Functional food” in National Conference “Transforming Trends in Life Science & Health Care” held on 17^th&18^th Nov 2021organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai.
• Anish Angel of 1^st M.Sc participated in speech competition organized by the State Government of TN for minorities accompanied.

Student’s Participation

EXHIBITION

• In the event “An Extravagant Expo” organized by our college on 16-10-19, the Biochemistry department took part and the students exhibited their projects.

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AWARENESS PROGRAMME

• Department of Biochemistry staff & Students visited the Medopharm Pharmaceuticals on 7th and 14th Sept 2019. The students gained knowledge on the production and quality control of medicines in the Industry.
• Department of Biochemistry staff & Students attended one day workshop at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on the concept “Mushroom Cultivation” on 19-9-2019.

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MEDICAL CAMP

• Department of Biochemistry organized a one day Medical Camp in collaboration with Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes, Chennai at Govt.Hr.Sec School, Selaiyur on 21-8-2019. Around 50staff members were benefited by this camp. This camp helped the students of biochemistry to get exposed to practical knowledge.

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POSTER PRESENTATION

• Department of Biochemistry conducted an Inter Departmental Poster presentation on 19-8-2019 for B.Sc Students. This program helped the students to enhance their presentation ability and also to get enriched with subject knowledge.

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FARM VISIT

• Biochemistry department staff’s and students visited the farm “ Farm Guru Agritech Centre”,Tiruvallur on 27-7-19. The students served as one day farmers by performing the activities of farmers like ploughing, sowing seeds, planting paddy crops and harvesting. The visit has generated interest among the students on framing, gained the knowledge of not wasting the food and respecting the farmers who are the pillars of mankind.

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INDUSTRIAL VISIT

• Department of Biochemistry staff & Students visited the Medopharm Pharmaceuticals on 7th and 14th Sept 2019. The students gained knowledge on the production and quality control of medicines in the Industry.
• Department of Biochemistry staff & Students attended one day workshop at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on the concept “Mushroom Cultivation” on 19-9-2019.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

• Students of M.Phil Biochemistry (Mr.Dhipak Prince and Mrs.Charumathy) & M.Sc Students (Mr.Akshay kumar and Mr.Ankith) attended two days workshop on “Basic molecular techniques in biotechnology on 3rd and 4th Sept 2019 at D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai.
• Mr.Dhipak Prince of M.Phil Biochemistry and J.Nandhini of II B.Sc Biochemistry presented papers in BIOMIC GALA’19 on 6-9-2019 conducted by Mahalakshmi Womens College of Arts & Science, Chennai.
• G.Sivaranjani of 3rd yr Biochemistry received the award ARIVU KATHIR for winning in the Intercollegiate Science Communication Review Competition held on 21-9-19 at University of Madras.
• Yogalakshmi and kishore kumar of I BSc was awarded 1st and 3rd place in essay writing competition conducted by Dr.A.P.J.Abdul kalam Agni Sirakukal Arakattalai and Dr.A.P.J.Abdul kalam kalvi payirchi maiyam on 15-10-19.

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FACULTY PARTICIPATION

• Dr.M.Mayavathi was appointed as the subject expert in staff selection committee at TKV College for Women, Thiruthani.

 INTERCOLLEGIATE SEMINAR “BIOMICS 2018”

Department of Biochemistry organized a one day Intercollegiate seminar cum competition “BIOMICS 2018” on 5th October . Around 50 students from 10 colleges participated and benefited in various competitions such as ADZAP,JAM, Biolyrics and Fireless cooking.

The Programe was inaugurated by Dr. Ezhilarasan Kailasam, Consultant and Head, Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre,Chrompet,Chennai and a special invited talk on the topic “Awareness on Control Of various Diseases using Healthy Life Style”was delivered.

The Valedictory session was Presided by Dr.Rizwana Begum,JBAS College,Chennai. Prizes were distributed to the winners for various events.

 Industrial Visits

• Students and Staff’s Department Visited the Golden Jubliee Biotech park,SIPCOT,Siruseri on 10-1-2019. The visit served as an eye opener for the students to extend their goal in higher studies by visiting various highly sophisticated analytical instruments used in the field of research.
• Department Organised Industrial Visit to Sree Balaji Dental College at Oral Pathology Lab and Hospital, Narayanapuram, Chennai on 24-09-2018.

Guest Lecture

• Department of biochemistry organized a one day guest lecture on 14th august 2018 by Mr.Dhatchana Moorthy. N, Research Scientist, Orchid Chemicals on the topic”Cancer Biology-Research opportunities in Industries”.

FACULTY PARTICIPATION

• Mrs.M.Mayavathi,Asst.Prof,Chemistry has completed her Ph.D viva-voce Examination on 6-3-2019 at University of Madras.
• Dr.S.T.Asheeba served as the external member, Academic Audit Meeting, Biochemistry department at D.G.Vaishnav College,Chennai on 11-2-2019.
• Dr.Nazreth Arokiya Mary and Mrs. Mayavathi delivered a talk on Scope of Biochemistry at Peerkankaranai Higher secondary school,Chennai on 9-1-2019.
• Dr.Nazareth Arockiamary,Staff and Pooja & Ramya of M.Phil students have participated in the regional level seminar on “Recent trends in food & nutrition for health” organised by CSI Ewarts womens christian college at SP kovil on 16-10-2018.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES

• Mrs.Pooja, M.phil research scholar attended 3days workshop on the topic“Emerging Techniques in Molecular Pathology” at Department of Pathology, University of Madras on 14-16th March 2019.
• I M.Sc Students participated in the National Conference entitled “Beat Plastic Pollution” on 21 & 22 Jan 2019 at Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai.
•  II M.Sc Students participated in the conference organized by Indian Association of Biomedical Scientist entitled “From laboratory practices to clinical applications” on 25-1-2019 at D.G.Vaishnav College,Chennai.
•  Shivaranjani of II B.Sc won 2nd prize in “Intercollegiate competition” held on 28-1-2019 at Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
•  Mrs.Mayavathi and I year students participated in one day seminar on “Emerging Trends in Technologies and Innovative Research” on 6-2-2019 at Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College, Chennai.
• G.Sivaranjini, N.Aswini and V.Lavanya of II B.Sc students participated in the conceptual entertainer competition BIOCHEMISTRA 2018-2019 held on 7-1-2019 at Annai Velankanni College for Women,Chennai.
•  V.Lavanya ,R.Keerthana,P.Karthikeyan,G.Sivaranjani and R.Preethi of II B.Sc students won III prize in ADZAP in Cellutions 2K19 at D.G.Vaishnav College,Chennai on 11-1-2019.
•  K.Sunitha and V.R. Harini participated in Treasure Hunt, V.Srihari,R.Sabari and P.Karthikeyan in crime scene, V.Harini in Doodling, M.Yuvashree, S.Swetha and S.Vanitha in Quiz competition students participated in cellutions 2K19 at D.G.Vaishnav College,Chennai on 11-1-2019.
•  Nivedha .L of I B.Sc received II Prize for ARIVU KATHIR in Arivu Kalanjium Whats app science quiz held at University of Madras on 11-1-19.
•  Priyadarshini of IIIyr B.Sc won 1I nd prize for poster presentation in National level technical symposium PANZOIX 18 on 28-09-2018 organised by Department of Biotechnology at St.Peters College of Engineering and Technology.
• Priyadarshini of IIIyr B.Sc won 1st prize in poster designing competition at “Karisma 2018 conducted by GSS Jain College for Women on 18/7/18
•  R.Karthikeyan of II yr B.Sc won 3rd prize in Tamil poetry conducted by Dr.MGR Janaki Womens College of Arts & Science,Chennai on 27-7-2018.
•  M.Bhakiya lakshmi , S.Yamuna and Yuvashree of IIIyr B.Sc presented a poster on the topic “Food Adulteration” in2days National Workshop held on 3rd and 4th August 2018 at Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College,Chennai.
•  Priya Dharshini of IIIyr B.Sc Participated in the Hindi Competition “Indra Dhanush” on 14-8-2018 at Dr.MGR Janaki Womens College of Arts & Science,Chennai.
• R.Karthikeyan of II B.Sc participated in Ramalinga Adigalar Competition organised by Tamil Sangam in Mylapore.
• J.Lakshmi, P.Kalaiyarasi, N.Aswini of II B.Sc participated in Essay Writing Competition at MTS Academy – Rainbow Human Resources on 1-9-2018.
• B.Priyadarshini, S.Nisha, V.Durga, Kaviya P Nair, G.Lavanya, of III B.Sc participated and presented Poster at “International conference on Recent trends In Nanotechnology” organised by Department of Biotechnology, Alpha Arts & Science College on 7-9-2018.

GUEST LECTURE

• Dr. Uthira Kumar Chief of lab services St. Thomas hospital Chennai delivered a guest talk on the topic “Cancer markers in laboratory diagnosis” on 23-2-2018.
•  Department of Biochemistry organized a programme on” Entrepreneurial Skill” by Dr. V .Satheesh, Director planning and Resource management followed by the Debate on “Advancement of Science and technology a Boon or Bane” on 17-2- 2018.
•  Mr. R. Thiyagarajan, Business Development Manager, NOVA, IVI Fertility delivered a guest lecture on 8-12-2017 on the topic “Life style changes and Endocrinal disorders

Workshop

• An Advanced Molecular Biology workshop was organized by the department for the PG students on 08-03-2018 conducted by ABBES BIOTECH.
• A workshop on Bio-Techniques was organized by the department for the PG students on 12-12-2017 conducted by ABBES BIOTECH.

Industrial visit

• Students of I B.Sc Biochemistry accompanied with 2 staff members visited Aavin Dairy Industry, Shollinganallur,Chennai on 7-2-18.
• Staff and Students of Biochemistry department visited an organic farm at poorivakkam, Redhills, supervised by Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation, Chennai on 26-1-2018
•  Department Students visited the oral pathology lab on 13-9-17 at Balaji Dental College and Hospital.

Medical camp

• Department of biochemistry organized a Medical camp at Govt higher secondary school, Pallikaranai on 8/8/17 and the department staff delivered a Lecture on “scope of biochemistry” to the XII std students

Inter Departmental competition

• Department of Biochemistry organized a poster presentation competition on the topic “Awareness on Environmental aspects” for B.Sc II yrs on 23-2-2018.
•  Department of Biochemistry organized a poster presentation competition for B.Sc I yrs on 15-2-2018 to increase their skills academically on the topic “Diseases and their pathological effects”

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

• Dr.S.T.Asheeba and V.Suganya published a research paper on the topic “Isolation ,Characterization of Astaxanthin from Red Marigold(Tagetes)and its antimicrobial activity” in International Journal of Advanced life sciences(IJALS),Vol.10,pp-279-289.
• Mr.S.Shanmugam, Asst.proff attended a seminar on “Developing a new curriculum 2017” at kalaivanar arangam and Anna University organized by the Government of Tamilnadu Education Department on 20-7-2017 to 22-7-2017.
•  Mr.S.Shanmugam, Asst.proff was appointed as the member for framing the syllabus on the Biochemistry subject for XI and XII standard students.
• Mrs.Mayavathi served as an Evaluator at 25^thNational Children’s Science congress on 9-12-2017 held at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS.

• A. Divya & Keerthi of I M.Sc attended a State level seminar and workshop on “Advancement in understanding cellular and environmental stress associated Human diseases” organized by Biochemistry Department, Bharathi womens college,Chennai on 9^th Feb 2018.
• S.Sasidharan of I M.Sc attended a Workshop on “Basics of cell culture techniques” from 21^st to 23^rd Feb. 2018 sponsored by UGC-SAP DRS II organized by Biochemistry Department ,University of Madras, Chennai- 600 025.
•  Karthikeyan of I B.Sc participated and won 2^nd prize in Echo quiz Competition in EVS EXPO Organized by BBA department.
• Muthuvel and Balaji of III yr students participated and won 2^nd prize in face painting in GRIFFIN 2018, inter collegiate culture contest organized by Guru Nanak College on 31-1-2018.
•  II yr B.Sc Sabari and Kaviya participated in poster presentation and I yr students attended the National Conference organized by Mohammed Satak College on the topic “Inter disciplinary Research and Innovation in Bioscience” on 24-1-2018 and 25-1-2018.
•  I, II, III B.Sc students participated in various competitions organized by Loyola College “FERMISTA” on 14-12-2017. Bhuvya Mary and Srijayashree of III B.Sc won 1^st prize in fireless cooking.
•  V.Muthuvel of IIB.Sc won 3rd prize in face painting competition organized by Govt.Kilpauk medical college on 26-9-2017.
•  B.Akshay ,B.Priyadharshini of II B.Sc and S.Sasidharan of I M.Sc participated in National level Technical symposium organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering,Sriperumbadur Taluk on 25-9-2017.
• P.Rajkumar and Madhavan of II M.Sc attended two days workshop organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Enginering on 17-8-2017 and 18-8-2017.
•  C.Balaji and V.Muthuvel of II B.Sc won I^st prize in face painting competition organized by Ethiraj College for women on 18-8-2017.
•  III B.Sc students Muthuvel and Kiran won 1st prize with cash award of Rs.1000 / – in Face painting organized by Hindustan College of Arts and Science on 9-8-17.
•  II B.Sc students R.Sabari,E.Balaji,S.Sanjay,B.Akshay Kumar & B.Abdul Rahman and II M.Sc students G.Madhavan ,P.Rajkumar attened a seminar on the topic “Popular lectures on Biotechnology” organized by School of Life science, B.S.Abdur Rahman University ,Vandalur,Chennai-600 048 on 2-8-2017.

GUEST LECTURE

• Department of Biochemistry organized a Safety Awareness Programme on 28/7/16. The guest talk was delivered by Mrs. Sangeetha, Asst.Manager, Safety Department, Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Research and Development center, Sholinganallur
•  Dr.Narasimhan and Dr.Sudhakaran of Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation delivered the research talk on Chromatography Techniques and Automation in Clinical Chemistry on 23/9/2016.
• Mr.P.Seetharaman, Quality control executive,Medo Pharm Pvt Ltd delivered a talk on “Scope of Biochemistry in Industries” on 30/9/2016.
• Dr.S.Yamini Sudhalakshmi, Asst Professor in Medical Biochemistry, IBMS,University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai delivered the Guest Lecture on Biochemistry-Genius of Science on 06/1/2017

WORKSHOP

• Department of Biochemistry students and staff’s attended a one day workshop on “Bioinstrumentational Techniques” in Asthagiri Research Foundation, Perungudi,Chennai on 8-10-2016.
• Dr. S.T. Asheeba HOD, Department of Biochemistry attended 2 days workshop on strategies for Biotech Entrepreneurship on 7th & 8th March 2017 held at TRPVB, TANUVAS, Chennai- 5.

MEDICAL CAMP

• Department of biochemistry organized a Medical camp in collaboration with star med diagnostic center at Govt higher secondary school,Pallikaranai on 1/8/16.

TOUR

• Department of Biochemistry organized a one day trip to Yelagiri on 25/02/17.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

• Department staff s Mr.S.Shanmugam and Dr.S. Nazareth Arockia Mary along with II B.Sc Students attended the science Exhibition conducted by Queen Mary’s College on 09-02-2017.

FACULTY PARTICIPATION

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE / SEMINAR PAPER PRESENTED

• Dr. S.T. Asheeba,Asma Hassan and Ranjith Kumar.S Presented a paper on the topic “Treatment of chromium in Tannery effluent using isolated mucilage (Hibiscus rosasinensis) and the effect of treated effluent on plant growth”.
  ISBN: 978-93-81899-70-0
• Dr. S.T. Asheeba, Jayanthi D.C., Ranjith Kumar.S,and M.K.Athira Presented a paper on the topic “Rate of denitrification of tannery marine contaminants using polyhydroxybutyrate encapsulated marine denitrifers” ISBN: 978-93-81899-70-0
• Mr.S.Shanmugam Presented a paper on the topic” Power of social networks and Academic performance on overview” ISBN:978-93-82570-90-5
• Dr. S.Nazareth Mary, Divya & Bhuvya Mary of II B.Sc students attended and presented poster in National level seminar conducted by Valliamal College for Women on 7-1-2017 on the topic “Medicinal uses of Pomegranate”.
• Dr. S.Nazareth Mary, M.Pratheepa and M.Pavithra of III B.Sc Biochemistry presented a paper on the Topic “Antioxidant, antimicrobial effect and waste treatment using Chitin and Chitosan from crab shell and egg shell” conducted by Dept. of. Chemical Engineering at MGR University on 01-09-2016 and 02-09-2016.
•  Dr.H.Kalpana, P.Bharathi and Susithra of III B.Sc Biochemistry presented a paper on the Topic “Battery electrodes from waste egg shell” conducted by Dept.of.Chemical Engineering at MGR University on 01-09-2016 and 02-09-2016.
•  Mrs.J.Julietpoornamathy,V.Rajavishnu of I M.Sc Biochemistry presented a paper on the Topic “Green Chemistry” conducted by Dept.of.Chemical Engineering at MGR University on 01-09-2016 and 02-09-2016.
•  Dr. S.T. Asheeba HOD, Department of Biochemistry attended 2 days workshop on strategies for Biotech Entrepreneurship on 7th & 8th March 2017 held at TRPVB, TANUVAS, Chennai- 5.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

• G.Reshma of IInd B.Sc participated in French cultural competition “Cooking without fire” conducted by S.S.Jain College of Arts and Science on 06-08-2016.
•  Sabari and Lightson of Ist B.Sc participated in Drawing and poetry competition conducted by University of Madras related to International Youth Empowerment on 12-08-2016.
• Muthuvel and Kiran of IInd B.Sc participated in Poetry and slogan competition conducted by University of Madras related to International Youth Empowerment on 12-08-2016.
• B.Priyadharshini of I B.Sc Biochemistry and S.Sasidharan III B.Sc Biochemistry participated in Hindi essay competition conducted by Hindustan College of Arts and Science on 17-08-2016.
• S.Sasidharan and M.Lavanya of III B.Sc Biochemistry participated in Poster competition conducted by Dept.of.Biotechnology at Hindustan College of Arts and Science on 24-08-2016.
• A.Divya and M.Sharmila of III B.Sc Biochemistry participated in Poster competition on the Topic “Antioxidant and Antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa seeds”conducted by Dept.of.Biotechnology at MGR University on 23-08-2016 and 24-08-2016.
•  S.Nisha of I B.Sc Biochemistry participated in Tamil poetry writing competition conducted by Dr.MGR Janaki Womens College on 26-08-2016.
•  V.Muthuvel of II B.Sc and Durga of I B.Sc attended GURUSHIKSHA programme organized by Gurunanak College on 2-1-2017.
•  Divya and Bhuvya Mary of II B.Sc attended and presented poster in National level seminar conducted by Valliamal College for Women on 7-1-2017 on the topic “Medicinal uses of Pomegranate”.
•  S.Bhuvyamary II BSc and Priyadarshini IBSc, participated in the poster presentation at a National Seminar in Prince Shri Venkateswara College Of Arts & Science on 18/2/17.
• Students of Biochemistry attended and participated in following events in the National seminar on “The biology of aging-an overview” conducted by SIET college for women,Chennai.
• S.Bhuvyamary, G.Reshma, Srijayashree and Sophia kharynlla of II B.Sc received II PRIZE in poster presentation
•  Divya and Lavanya of of III B.Sc received III prize in Cookery competition
•  Usharani,Vaijayanthimala,Vanishree,Anusha,Susithra,R.Kaviya of III B.Sc received II prize in Biolyrics
•  Priyadarshini, Swetha, of I B.Sc Srijayashree of II B.Sc received II prize in Quiz
•  The overall championship was awarded to them.
•  Loyola College conducted Medico 2017 on 24/02/17.
• Muthuvel (II B.Sc) & Yuvashree (I B.Sc.) received II prize in face painting.
• Bhuvya mary (II B.Sc) & Reshma (II B.Sc.) received I prize in poster presentation.
• Bhuvya mary (II B.Sc), Reshma (II B.Sc.), Kaviya P.Nair (I B.Sc.), Gurumuthulakshmi(I B.Sc.), Priyadharshini (I B.Sc.) received II prize in Dumsharades.
•  Muthuvel (II B.Sc) Bhuvyamary (II B.Sc), Reshma (II B.Sc.), Kaviya P.Nair(I B.Sc.) , Priyadharshini (I B.Sc.) received III prize in Adzap.

GUEST LECTURE

• Department of Biochemistry organized “Cancer Awareness Programme” on 21-08-2015 by Dr.Anitha Ramesh , Senior Oncologist, SRMC
• Seminar on “Scope for Biochemistry in Pharma companies” was delivered by the delegates of TAKE Academy life sciences and leadership Pvt.Ltd on 16-9-2015.
•  “Environmental Awareness Programme” was conducted on 18th September, 2015 by Mr. Anoop Kumar, Senior farm consultant, Anna Nagar

MEDICAL CAMP

• Department of biochemistry organized a Medical camp in collaboration with star med diagnostic center at Govt Higher Secondary School, Pallikaranai on 1/8/16 and the department staff delivered a talk on “Scope of Biochemistry”.

SCHOOL PROGRAMME

• Mr. Shanmugam delivered a presentation on scope and future of Biochemistry at Gov.Girls Hr.Sec. School, Selaiyur on 25th September 2015
•  Ms.Gayathri and Dr.Kalpana Hari delivered a presentation to XII students at Govt.Hr.Sec School, Taramani about our college and scope of Biochemistry on 22/1/2016.
• Ms.Julietpoornamathy and Dr.Nazareth Arokiya Mary delivered a presentation to XII students at Govt.Hr.Sec School, Pallikaranai about our college and scope of biochemistry on 22/1/2016
• Dr.S.Nazareth Mary and Dr.Kalpana hari delivered a presentation to XII students at Govt.Hr.Sec School, Vellaikal,Medavakkam about our college and Scope of Biochemistry on 27/1/2016

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

• All the staffs and students of Biochemistry department Visited Medox Biotech as Industrial Visit on 14-12-2015

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL PAPER PUBLICATION

• P.Heera and S.Shanmugam published a paper in International Journal of Current research and academic review titled “Green Synthesis of copper nanoparticles using Gymnema Sylvestre by different solvent extract” Vol. 3 Issue 10, 2015.
• Dr.S.T.Asheeba and V.Suganya published a paper in International Journal of current pharmaceutical research on the topic “Microencapsulation of Astaxanthin using ionotrophic gelatination method isolated from three crab varieties” ;Vol.7,Issue 4,2015.
• Dr.S.T.Asheeba and V.Suganya published a paper in International Journal of Recent scientific research on the topic “Antioxidants and Anti microbial activity of Astaxanthin isolated from three varieties of crabs,” vol.6, Issue 10,Oct 2015, pp 6753-6758.(Impact factor 5.114).
• Dr.S.T.Asheeba and V.Suganya published a paper in International Journal of current research on the topic ‘Isolation and characterization of Astaxanthin from Portunus Sanguinolentus (three spotted crab) Callinectes sapidus(blue crab) and Paralithodes brevipes”(spiny king crab) 2015 Vol.7 Issue .11, pp.22176-22193.
•  Dr.Kalpana Hari and Dr. Premkumar kumpati published a paper in Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology on the topic ‘Chitosan tethered colloidal Gold nanoparticles for drug delivery applications”. 2016 Vol.16, pp.229-241. American Scientific Publishers.
• Dr.S.T.Asheeba , S.Shanmugam , J.Juliet poornamathy and Dr.Nazareth Arockia Mary of Biochemistry Department attended one day National Conference On ‘Quality Enrichment _A Pinnacle for Higher Educational Institutions’ organized by Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science -Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 21.2.2015

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

• J. Rajesh and K.Mathan Kumar of II M.Sc Biochemistry participated in Molecular, Immunological and biochemical workshop conducted by University of Madras, Sponsered by DBT, Government of India, NewDelhi). From 16-06-2015 to 26-06-2015.
• M.Phil Biochemistry Research scholar Ms. Suganya V received “ Sambuvarayar endowment scholarship “ of Rs. 7000 on 9^th July 2015 from Vice chancellor, University of Madras.
• V.Sneha jenitha of II M.Sc and Lavanya,Saritha of II B.Sc students won 3^rd Prize in “SALUS-15”, Rangoli competition organized by Loyola College on 22-08-2015.
• Anusha of II B.Sc and K.Mathankumar of II M.Sc Participated in Quiz competition in “SALUS-15”
• Sasidharan II B.Sc and J.Rajesh of II M.Sc Participated in Poster competition in “SALUS-15”
• K.Mathan kumar and V.Sneha jenitha of II M.Sc participated in International conference “Stem cells and regenerative medicines” organized by Niche –in- Centre for regenerative medicine on 10-10-2015.
• M.Sc students attended the workshop organized by Anna University on 27-08-2015. Workshop topic is “Techno-Entrepreneurship development in Biotechnology”.
• M.Phil students Suganya, Heera, Datchaiyani and II M.Sc students Rajesh, Mathankumar, and Snehajenitha attended National Seminar in Sree Sasta Engineering college on 2-9-2015 and 3-9-2015.Snehajenitha and Rajesh participated in Quiz and Mathankumar of II M.Sc presented a paper.
• I B.Sc Bhuvyamary,Srijayasree won 2^nd Prize in Jewellery making and II B.Sc students pratheepa, Sasidharan won 3^rd prize in paper presentation in MICROMATSURI- 2015 organized by D.G.Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam on 4-9-2015 and the following students participated in the following events Rangoli – Saritha, lavanya Cook without fire – Manjula,Mothilal Poster – Divya, Lavanya Photography – Kiran T-Shirt painting – Sasidharan,Muthuvel