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About the Department

The Department of Biochemistry was established in the year 1997 and upgraded to PG in the year 2002. The Department has completed its journey of 25 years and committed to train the next generation students through best curricula, intense training and State-of-the-art research practices. The faculties and students have tapped funds for research and for the conduct of training programmes. The Department of Biochemistry has highly qualified faculty members, well equipped laboratories and a well stocked library. Eminent speakers from various parts of the world are invited regularly to interact with students through webinars and seminars.

Vision

  • To emerge as a premier center for Biochemistry that empowers students by pioneering innovations through education, research, and collaboration with academia and industry to enhance the quality of life and address societal needs.

Mission

  • To provide holistic, student-centered education in Biochemistry through innovative teaching, research, and practical training.
  • To foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ethical values among students.
  • To promote interdisciplinary research addressing health, environmental, and societal challenges.
  • To build strategic partnerships with academic, industrial, and research institutions to drive innovation and knowledge sharing.
  • To equip students to become future global leaders and entrepreneurs, committed to leveraging science for human welfare.

Department Highlights

  • Dr. B. Varalakshmi and Dr. T. Abarna received a ₹25,000 grant from TNSCST (Govt.of Tamil Nadu) and NCSTS (Govt. of India) to conduct a two-day Skill-Oriented Training Program on "Molecular Techniques" for Government Higher Secondary School students, 30.07.2025 & 31.07.2025.
  • Dr. R. Manikandan received a ₹75,000 grant from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for a one-day training program titled "Women who advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" held on March 21, 2025.
  • Dr. R. Manikandan also secured a ₹90,000 grant from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for a National Seminar on the " Impact of Non- Communicable Diseases in India " on October 11, 2023.
  • Under the guidance of Dr. T. Karpagam, M.Sc. students S. Magadevi and C. Sarupriya were awarded ₹7,500 under the TNSCST student project scheme for research on “Potential apoptotic activity of Mucuna pruriens, Linum usitatissimum, roots of Rosa centrifoliae, roots of Nelumbo nucifera against the breast cancer cell line and also induces the apoptosis” in 2024.
  • Similarly, guided by Dr. T. Karpagam, students S.O. Fathima Bee, C. Sneha, and R.Kanmani received ₹7,500 for a project on “Combating pathogenic gene expression by polyherbal preparation on vaginal infection causing microorganisms” in 2022
  • Dr. B. Varalakshmi, Dr. J. Radhika, and Dr. V. Suganya were awarded ₹75,000 by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development for a three-day training program on "Diet and Lifestyle Modifications to Combat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among SC/ST Adolescent Girls In Tiruchirappalli'", 14.03.2022 to 16.03.2022.
  • Dr. T. Karpagam received ₹200,000 from the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development to conduct a workshop on "Health and Healthy Lifestyle" for SC/ST youth.
  • Ms. P. Anitha secured ₹50,000 from KR Fuels, Trichy, for a mini-project on "Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management for Women at Ettarai Village."
  • Dr. A. Shanmugapriya has been appointed as a member of the UG & PG Board of Studies in Biochemistry at Bharathidasan University for the term 2025-2028.
  • Ms. P. Anitha previously served as a member of the UG Board of Studies from 2012-2015.
  • Dr. B.Varalakshmi served as a mentor for the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Development Goals Girls Championship (2022), where her team won a ₹12,500 cash award for an eco-friendly product idea.
  • The Department received ₹700,000 in seed money from the UGC (2009) to establish certificate programs in Enzyme Technology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Bioinformatics.
  • The innovative output of the department, driven by its faculty, comprises 8 utility patents and 10 design patents.
  • As part of its commitment to scholarly dialogue, the Department regularly convenes leading experts through International and National conferences, workshops, and seminars.
  • Hands-on skill development is emphasized through activities such as vermicomposting, herbal gardening, and Spirulina cultivation to promote entrepreneurship.
  • The department maintains active connections with industry and research institutions, facilitating student internships at leading centers like ICMR, CECRI, Pasteur Institute, and various biotech firms and hospitals.
  • Industrial and research visits are conducted to facilities such as the Banana Research Centre (Trichy), the Potato Research Institute (Ooty), tea production units, and biotech R&D labs.
  • The department empowers students to become globally competitive professionals. Our alumini hold prominent positions worldwide, including academia (Faculty of Medicine, University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Government bodies (Food Corporation of India, CLRI), and leading corporations in Healthcare, Technology, and Medical Coding (Byju’s, Foxconn, Omega Healthcare).

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