Events and Activities

Events & Activities

2023- 24

Department Activities

The inauguration of Biochemistry Association Biomics-2023 was held on 11^th August 2023. Dr.Selvaraj.V was the guest of honor. Student’s office bearers were elected and officially announced in the presence of the guest and the principal. The guest addressed the students on “The Importance of Biochemistry in Bioparma Industry”.
Department Faculty and Students conducted an awareness on Food adulteration by performing experiments and Virtual presentation related to scope of Biochemistry in “Genesis 2*23” held at Asan Memorial Matric Hr,Sec,School,Chennai on 11^th &12^th of August 2023 .
Career Guidance on Medical Coding was imparted to Biochemistry final year students by Lavanya, Training and Placement Coordinator, 3470 Health Care Pvt.Ltd, Chennai on 04-09-2023.
Curriculum based Interdepartmental Poster Presentation competition was conducted for 1^st & 3^rd year Biochemistry students on 8^th & 15^th Sept 2023.

Department faculty and students visited and explored the organic farm “Farm Guru” on 24^th September 2023.Students were made one day farmers by making them get involved in activities such as ploughing, sowing, harvesting etc

Department of Biochemistry conducted a Medical Camp for the school teachers of Govt.Hr.Secondary School,Thiruvenchery on 13^th October 2023.A presentation on the scope of Biochemistry was delivered to the 12^th students

Curriculum based Interdepartmental Poster Presentation competition was conducted for 1^st year Biochemistry students on 13th October 2023.

Department of Biochemistry conducted a food adulteration camp on 27^th October 2023 at Govt. Hr. Secondary School, Kovilanchery. Career guidance presentation on “Biochemistry’’ was also delivered to the XII students.

Department of Biochemistry organized an awareness program on knock of life style diseases in future generation by G.Lokeshwari (Microbiology), Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai on 13.02.2024.
One day workshop on Molecular techniques for the PG students in collaboration with OPRL Biosciences, Chennai on 27^th February 2024.
An Industrial visit was arranged for the final year students to Madhavaram Dairy on 9^th March 2024.

Staff Achievement/Participation

Shanmugam, Associate Professor attended online training Program on Development of eContent-Audio Resources organized by NCERT from 26-6-2023 to 30-06-2023.
Shanmugam, Associate Professor participated in the Faculty Development Program for Naan Mudhalvan Scheme from 17-7-2023 to 21-7-2023 in University of Madras.
S.Nazareth Arockiamary, D.Tamizhselvan and V.Kishore of II M.Sc Biochemistry has given an oral presentation on “ Comparative study of antioxidant effect in crude extract and synthesized nanoparticles in Sphagneticola calendulaeca” in First National Conference on Biomaterials in health care, at Sri Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai on 18^th and 19^th August 2023.
Sanuja S presented a paper entitled “Natural spices extract-chitosan composite films for food packaging application” in the International Conference on Advanced Energy Materials and Energy storage (ICAEMES-2023) held on 12^th& 13^th October 2023 organised by the Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, VISTAS, Chennai-600117.
P. Sangeetha has published a paper in Indian Journal of Natural Sciences on the topic “Toxicity evaluation and safety assessment of nannochloropsis oculata studied in vivo on swiss albino mice, vol.14, issue81, December 2023.
Sanuja S participated in the National Seminar on “Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Developing Institutions” held on 8^th and 9^th December 2023, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Theivanai Ammal College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram.
Sanuja S participated in the 7 days National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme entitled “Effective Pedagogy Tools for Life Sciences” held during 20^th -28^th December 2023 organized by PG & Research Department of Biochemistry at Theivanai Ammal College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram.
S. Nazareth Arockiamary has written a chapter entitled “Nanoformulations of medicinal herbs” in the book named therapeutic innovation in life science. ISBN: 978-93-5747-726-0, January 2024.
P.Sangeetha, Assistant Professor and Shebha Uliyal Iswariya I MSc Biochemistry presented a paper on the topic “Invitro activity of drug standardization of Aiternanthera sessilies in different types of extract” in the International conference conducted by D.G.Vaishnav college on 6^th & 7^th February 2024. Rohith.S, Harish. U, Akshaya.K, Devisri.V of II BSc biochemistry and G.P.Florence Theresa of I MSc biochemistry attended the conference.
S. Sanuja, Assistant professor presented a paper on Moringa olifera- Zinc oxide nanocomposite films for active food packaging application in the International conference on emerging Nanomaterials in biological, chemical and engineering.

Student Actvities

III-B.Sc., Biochemistry students “R. M. Princy, P. Gomathi, Kalpana and Tharani” has presented a poster entitled “Nanotechnology Based Drugs” in National Conference in green healthcare-innovations and perspectives on 23^rd and 24^th January 2024 at SIET college for Women (Justices Basheer Ahmeed Syed College).

2022- 23

Department Activities

March 2023

PG & Research Department of Biochemistry in association with AMCAS YRC visited the orphanage “Good Life Centre” on 4^th March 2023 to donate necessary provisions and stationery for the children of the orphanage. The students were entertained with a variety program.
As part of the academic curricular activity, III B.sc and M.Sc students along with staff Mr.Shanmugam, Asso.Prof and Dr.Juliet, Asst.Prof visited ORCHID PHARMA LTD,138-149, SIDC0 INDUSTRIAL STATE,ALATHUR, THIRUPORUR, 603110 on 10-03-2023.

Staff Activity

S.T.Asheeba, R. Madhumathi published a research paper on “Production of bioplastic using Isolated Kernal Starch and Endocarp Cellulose from Mangifera indica”in International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences”- IJPBS (2023), 13(1):81-91. Impact factor: 0.888. Journal Impact: 3.125(UGC-care journal).

Students Achievements

Sunil Kumar, B.Rekha, T.Malathi and M.Hemkumar of 3^rd B.Sc won 1^st prize in Rangoli Competition held at Hindotsav Retro Fest 2023 organized by Hindustan college of Arts & Science on 2^nd & 3^rd March 2023.

Feb 2023

PG & Research Department of Biochemistry conducted a “Food Adulteration” awareness program at Hr.Sec.School, Tiruvanchery on 14-2-2023. Dr.Nazareth Arockiamary, Asst.prof, Dr.Mayavathi, Asst.prof, and II M.Sc students performed the demo experiments to the school children, to identify the adulterants present in the foods in our daily use.
PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organized a one day “Life Skill Management Program” by Meera Babu, Managing Director, Sri venkateswara Diagnostic Centre on 17-2-2023.

Staff and Students Activities

S.Shanmugam, Asso.Prof, participated in the online FDP on “All you need to know about books & publishing” on 4-2-2023 organised by the IQAC, Annai Vellankanni’s College for Women.
S.Shanmugam, Asso.Prof, attended “Naan Mudhalvan FDP Programme on Cambridge English/Microsoft office” organised by University of Madras from 8-2-2023 to 9-2-2023.
Nazareth Arockiamary, Asst.Prof, Kishore.V of 1^st M.Sc and Malathi. T of 3^rd B.Sc presenented a paper on the topic “Phytochemical Screening of Nelumbo nucifera” in the 2^nd International Conference on “Innovation in Applied Science” organised by the Department of Biochemistry held at Mahalakshmi Women’s College of Arts & Science, Avadi on 03-02-2023. ISBN:978-81-961178-0-1.

January 2023

A MoU was signed between Sri Venkateswara Diagnostic Centre, Sakthi Elegance Apartment, Velachery, Chennai-42 and PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, Chennai-100 on 4-1-2023.
PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organised a Medical camp on 24-1-2023 along with Physician V.Nagarajan, Hindu Mission Health Services and Dietician Mrs. Jasmin Helen, Gleneagles Global Health City for all teaching and non-teaching staff of AMCAS, Chennai. Diagnostic testsconducted in the camp were

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Nearly 125 staff members benefitted from this medical camp.

Staff Activity

S.Shanmugam, Asst.Prof, was awarded with e-Certificate on 27-01-2023 for his excellence in reviewing the articles in “Chemical Science International Journal”.

Student Activities

4 students from 3^rd BSc attended a one day skill development workshop on “Biostatistics Using Excel” organised by the Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras (Taramani Campus) on 7^th Jan 2023.
4 students from 2^nd MSc and 7 students from 1^stSc attended special lecture programme on “Pharma Industry-the State of Arts in Career Pathway” organised by the Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras on 11^th Jan 2023.

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December 2022

Sangeetha, Asst.proff, completed her Ph.D Viva Voce examination on the topic “In-vitro and In-vivo studies on Protective role of Methanolic Extract of Nannochloropsis Oculata on Liver Carcinoma” at University of Madras on 22-12-2022.
H.Anish Angel of 2^nd M.Sc attended E-workshop on the topic “Basic Bioinformatics” organised by Biorishti online science solutions on 1^st-3^rd Dec 2022.

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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.

2021- 22

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

Sl. NO	NAME	DATE	WEBINAR/ WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ QUIZ	TITLE	ORGANISATION
1	Kavya P Nair (2^nd M.Sc)	4/6/2021	Webinar	Basic Insights and Application of Biomolecules in Wound Therapy	SIVET
2	Kavya P Nair (2^nd M.Sc)	7/6/2021	Webinar	Covid 19 Vaccine Myths and Facts	St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology
3	H.Anish Angel (3^rd B.Sc) Vanitha (2^nd Msc) Suganya.U (2^nd B.Sc)	9^th – 11^th June 2021	Workshop	Analytical Techniques in Current Scenario	SIVET
4	L.Nivedha B.Logesh P. Abdullah (3^rd B.Sc)	11/06/2021	Webinar	Drug Development Process From Bench to Bedside	Asan Memorial College of Arts And Science
5	Suganya.U (2^nd B.Sc)	17/6/2021	Webinar	Career Opportunities for Life science Graduates	DG. Vaishnav College Chennai
6	Sowndarya. A Suganya.U and Sati. C (2^nd B.Sc)	4.7.2021	Quiz	Awareness E-Quiz- World Zoonoses Day 2021	New Prince Shri Bhavani Arts and Science College, Chennai
7	R. Lidiya (2^nd B.Sc)	22.7.2021	Webinar	Professional Development Programme -Team work and Collaboration at Workplace	Annai Veilankanni’s College For women

2020 - 21

Program Organized by the Department

PG & Research Department of Biochemistry organized a one day webinar on the topic “Myth and Facts of Novel Corona Virus(COVID 19) on 2-5-2020 by Dr. V. Naveen Kumar, Founder & Director, Immunogenix Biosciences Pvt Ltd.
PG & Research Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology organized a one day webinar on the topic “Psychology- Corona Virus Anxiety” on 19-5-2020 by Dr.S.Edwin Rajesh, Director, Kirubai Physio & Rehabilitation Centre.
PG & Research Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology organized a one day webinar on the topic “Drug Development Process from Bench to Beside” on 11-6-2020 by Dr. Murali Badanthaka, Deputy Director, NUCARE, Paneer Campus, Mangalore.
PG & Research Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology organized a one day webinar on the topic “Dietician Tips during Covid-19 Pandemic” on 12-7-2020 by Dr.P.V. Lakshmi, Head, Department of Nutrition & Dietics, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai.
PG & Research department of Biochemistry organized a one day webinar on the topic “When I Step Out of the College, Career Options for Biochemistry” on 26-9-2020 by Mr.M.P.Marfas, Technical Specialist, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, NewYork, USA.

Staff Achievements

S.T.Asheeba and Charumathy V published a paper in International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences on the topic “Investigation on Isolation and Purification of Calcium Carbonate from Soil Sample” on Jan 2021. 11(2):71-78. ISSN: 2230-7605, Print ISSN: 2321-3272.
S.Shanmugam was awarded a “Certificate of Excellences in Reviewing” the Journal of Scientific Research and Reports in the month of March 2021.
S.Shanmugam, published a paper entitled “COVID 19 outbreak in Indian an Overview” in Journal Proceeding Recent Trends in Applied Sciences and Computing Engineering-Multidisciplinary Approach with ISBN No: 978-81-950-236-3-9 during March 2021.
R.Bhuvaneswari participated in the International workshop on “The Significance of Snakebites and Venoms for Lifescience Education” held on 26^th Feb 2021 organized by Stella Mari’s College in collaboration with University of Reading.UK.

2019 - 20

1.Guest Lecture

A guest lecture was delivered by Poonam Sethi, Asst.Proff, Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College on the topic “Carbon 2.0 Next Generation” on 24-7-2019.
Suresh Mangaiah, HOD, Clinical Biochemistry and Quality Manager Gleneagles global health city delivered a guest talk on the topic “Current Scenario on Liver Diseases” on 7-2-2020.
Suresh Mangaiah distributed books to the students as a token of appreciation who have secured marks 80% and above at University level.

2.Farm Visit

Biochemistry Department staff 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 farming like ploughing, sowing seeds, planting paddy crops and harvesting. The visit had generated interest among the students on farming, gained the knowledge of not wasting the food and respecting the farmers who are the pillars of mankind.
The students and staff of biochemistry visited “The Solitude Farm Auroville” on 29-2-2020. Krishna Mckenzie maintains the farm and he educated the students regarding natural farming and permaculture. He gave the opportunity for the students to visit his farm.

3.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 50 staff members were benefited by this camp. This camp helped the students of biochemistry to get exposed to practical knowledge.

4.Awareness Program

An Awareness talk on “Scope of Biochemistry” was delivered by Dr.S.T.Asheeba to 12^th standard students of Hr.Sec School, Selaiyur on 21-8-2019. This program had created interest on the 12^th students to choose biochemistry for their career.
Nazreth Arokiya Mary delivered an awareness talk on scope of Biochemistry to 12^th students at Monfort Higher Secondary School, Alandur

5.Industrial Visit

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

Inter-departmental Activity

To create awareness, PG students gave a power point presentation to the UG students on the topic “Role of Biochemistry in Laboratory” on 2-7-19.
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.
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.
Subject Oriented EVS Project presentation was conducted for 2^nd Yr B.Sc Biochemistry students on 3-1-2020.
Subject oriented poster presentation competition was conducted in the Department for sc III and PG students on 15-2-2020.
An EVS based exhibition on the topic “Medicinal Plants and their uses” was conducted for II yr B.Sc students on 21-2-2020.

Staff Activities

S.T.Asheeba and Pooja Sahu published a paper on the topic “A study on Isolation and Microencapsulation of L-Asparaginane from soil bacteria” in International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (2019) 9(4) pg.no: 201-208, online ISSN:2230-7605 Print: ISSN:2321-3272.
Mayavathi was awarded her Ph.D degree in chemistry on 19^th Nov 2019 at University of Madras.
M.Mayavathi was appointed as the subject expert in staff selection committee at TKV College for Women, Thiruthani.
Mayavathi was appointed as a evaluator at State level 27^th National children’s Science Congress 2019 on 15^th & 16^th November 2019.
J.Juliet poornamathy published a research paper on the topic ‘Zingerone Ameliorates Hepatotoxicity’ in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Science” Vol (11) issue (1):280-284.Jan 2020.
Shanmugam and Ms.Ramya of M.Phil Biochemistry published a review paper on the topic “Pharmacokinetics of 1NH PZA in MDR-TB” in International Journal of pharmaceutical and Biological Science ,Vol 7 issue 5 Sep oct 2019 page num 23-27.

Students Achievements

Sivaranjani of 3^rd yr Biochemistry received the award ARIVU KATHIR 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 1^st and 3^rd 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.
Shivaranjani .G and Kalaiyarasi of III B.Sc Biochemistry won II prize for poster presentation in the two days workshop on “Nurture the Nature for our future ” conducted by Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science college on 6^th & 7^thFeb 2020.

Students Participation

Students of 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 3^rd and 4^th Sept 2019 at D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai.
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.
S and Meena of I M.Sc Biochemistry participated in the National Conference on “Recent trends on Nutraceuticals and Gene Therapy” at Jaya College of Arts & Science on 6-2-2020.

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.

2017 - 18

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.

2016 - 17

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.

2015 - 16

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

2014 - 15

GUEST LECTURE

A guest lecture was organized by the department on the topic “Recent discoveries in pulmonary tuberculosis” by Gopinath, SRF, Freie University, Germany on 12-03-2015.
Thiyagarajan, Asst. Manager, Abbott Company, Tamilnadu Division gave a Guest lecture on 4^th Feb. 2015 about Thyroid Abnormalities.
A guest lecture was organized by Biochemistry Department and the talk was delivered by Mr.Sampath, Assistant Manager, Jeevan blood donation Organization on the topic “Blood Science and Blood Donation” on 15th Sept 2014.
Mr. Shanmugam, gave a guest lecture on the topic “GLOBAL WARMING “organized by BBA department AMCAS, Chennai on 26-02-2015.

Medical camp

Biochemistry department conducted one day free Medical Camp on 17^thOct 2014 in Collaboration with Red Cell Laboratories at Medavakkam Govt Hr.Sec.School for both staffs and Students.
Department of Biochemistry conducted free medical camp for 12^th standard students at Mambakkam Govt.Hr.Sec . School on 27/01/2015.
Department organized a Medical camp at Madras Sevasadhan Higher Secondary School on 14-10-2015. 50 Staff Members and 150 students of class 12th were benefited .

School Programme

Mr. Shanmugam & Mrs. Juliet poornamathy visited the school Sevasadan Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Tambaram & gave a presentation on Scope & Future of Biochemistry on 22nd Jan 2015
Mr. Shanmugam gave a presentation on importance of Biochemistry and its future perspective in Govt. girls Hr. Sec. School, Selaiyur on 9-02-2015.

Industrial visit

Staff and students of Biochemistry department visited an organic farm, Pammal on 30/8/14.

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL PAPER PUBLICATION

Mr.S.Shanmugam and P.Bhavani published a research paper entitled “Studies on comparison of phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of Curcume longa Varieties” in International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied science, Volume.3, Number.9, 2014: pg-573-581.
Mr.S.Shanmugam and Bibi George published a research paper entitled “Phytochemical Screening and antimicrobial activity of fruit extract of Sapindus mukorossi in International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied. Science, Volume.3, Number.10, 2014:Pg-604-611.
Dr. Asheeba S.T & Asha P.S Published a paper in International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research on the Topic : A Study on Microencapsulation of Tamoxifen- a breast cancer drug in citrus pectin, 2015, Vol.6, No.1, pp.19-25
J.Juliet poornamathy and P.Sangeetha Published a paper in International Journal of Pharma and bioscience on the Topic:Anti inflammatory effect of Ocimum sanctum,vol.6,no.2,2015
Dr.Moorthi S & Dhanalakshmi, M.Phil Biochemistry presented a paper in the National Seminar conducted by Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College,Thirupathur on 5th Sept-2014
Mr. Shanmugam, presented a paper “An Overview of Adolescent High Risk Behavior”. in National Level Seminar held at Madras School of Social Work held at Egmore on 23rd Jan 2015 . It was published in the seminar proceedings with ISBN NO.
Dr.Moorthi and M.Phil students participated in National conference organized by Mohammed Sathak College, Sholinganallur, Chennai on Natural products as therapeutics, Medical microbiology, Nanobiology & System Biology: Scenario and Emerging trends on18-09-2014, 19-09-2014.
Ms.J.Julietpoornamathy attended IMMUNOCON 2014, UGC, and DPT sponsor 41^st International conference organized by Madurai Kamaraj University from 12-12-2014 to 14-12-2014.
Ms.Gayathri & Heera, Suganya, Dhatchayani M.phil students &, Sangeetha of M.Sc Biochemistry attended National conference “Current Trends in Biology” organized by CLRI ,Chennai on 5-02-2015
Mr.S.Shanmugam, Mrs.J Ms.J.Julietpoornamathy & Dr.S.Moorthi of Biochemistry department staffs attended one day workshop for college teachers on “Recent Advances In Biological Sciences” organized by B.S.Abdur Rahman University,Vandalur,Chennai On 07-Nov-2014.
Dr. S.Moorthy completed the special Refresher course (21 days) on ‘Disaster management’ sponsored by UGC from 11-11-14 to 01-12-14 at academic staff college, University of Madras.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

7 Biochemistry Students participated in the National seminar conducted by Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science on 28/08/2014.In the same event Pooja and Rajesh of I^st M.Sc Biochemistry participated in poster presentation. Mathan kumar and Sneha Jenitha participated in Quiz competition
S.Bhuvya Mary and P.Bharathi of I & II year B.Sc participated in debate programme organized by Pudhuyugam channel on 31-07-2015 which was telecasted in the channel on 9-8-2015.
S.Bhuvya Mary of I.B.Sc & K.Mathan Kumar of II M.Sc participated in oratorical competition entitled “Information technology is boon or bane” organized by YRC on 10-08-2015
P.Bharathi of II.B.Sc student participated in Tamil essay writing competition Organized by Hindustan College entitled “Intercollegiate Literary Soul-2015”on 12-08-2015
P.Bharathi of II.B.Sc , K.Mathan Kumar & Snehajenitha of II M.Sc participated in Essay writing competition entitled “Information technology is boon or bane” organized by YRC on 05-08-2015 and 06-08-2015.
S.Dhanalakshmi,M.Phil Biochemistry student and Dr.Moorthi presented a paper in a National Seminar conducted by Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College,Thirupathur on 5th Sept-2014.
K.Mathankumar of I M.Sc Biochemistry and M.Pratheepa & M.Lavanya of I B.Sc Biochemistry Participated in One day Intercollegiate Conference Conducted by Kumararani Meena Muthiah college of Arts & Science on Sept-30th 2014. M.Pratheepa & M.Lavanya of I B.Sc Biochemistry Presented a paper in the Conference. Topic:”Role of Phytochemicals”
V.Suganya,Heera and M.Dhatachayani of M.Phil Biochemistry students attended 2days Seminar organized by Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College,Wandiwash.Dated:10th &11th of Oct-2014.
K.Mathan Kumar of I M.Sc Biochemistry participated in the State Level Talent Search Competitive Exam Conducted by Techmed Health Care Pvt Ltd on 23/10/2014 and also got the best Performer award in the Cultural Event.
M.Phil Biochemistry students attened workshop on bioinformatics organized by SRM College of Arts and Science, Kattangulathur, Chennai on 11-11-2014.
B.Sharmila, S.Susithra, P.Bharathi, M.Vijayashanthi, and S.Sangeetna of I B.Sc students participated in NATTUPURA ILAKIYAM programme conducted by Hindu College,Pattabiram,Chennai on 06-12-2014.
J.Rajesh, K.Mathan kumar, S.Kavitha,V.Snehajenitha,S.P.Shivashankari of I M.Sc participated and J.Rajesh,K. Mathan kumar won 3rd prize(Quiz Competition) in intercollegiate festival conducted by Medical laboratory technology, Loyola College, Chennai on 12-12-2014.
V.Suganya,P.Heera,M.Dhatchayani of M.Phil attended National conference on Bioactive peptides-application in Veterinary,medical and food science organised by Madras Veterinary College,Chennai-600 007 on 18/12/2014.
V.Suganya, M.Dhatchayani of M.Phil attended and V.Suganya presented a paper on the Topic: Molecular basis of Human diseases in the International Conference Organized by Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) Trichy on 8^th & 9^th Jan 2015.
K.Mathan Kumar,J.Rajesh,P.Sangeetha,Bharathi of M.Sc and B.Sc participated in National conference organized on 8th & 9th Jan 2015 by Bharathi Womens College, Chennai. K.Mathan Kumar,J.Rajesh won 2nd prize in poster presentation on the same.
J. Rajesh, K. Mathan kumar, S.P. Sivasankari, V. Snehajenitha participated in poster, quiz & Oratorical competition, in Replica-2015 Environment Awareness Programming organized by Dept of Bio chemistry, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai on 29th jan 2015.
K.Mathan Kumar won 3^rd Prize in Oratorical Competition in Replica-2015.
Vanishree, Usharani, Sasidharan, Dinesh Kumar, Divya, Seema of I B.Sc Attended the Bioinformatics workshop organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman University on 5th -7th Feb. 2015.