Department of Biochemistry

Faculty Members of Biochemistry

S No
Faculty
Rank, Name, Appointment
DOJ
Teacher ship PG & UG
1
Dr. Manisha Singh
Professor
MD,MBA in HHSM(Hospital and Health Systems Management)
Email:- manishakamendu@gmail.com
29.11.2017
Yes
2
Dr. Ijen Bhattacharya
Professor
MBBS,MD
Email:- ijen.bhatta@gmail.com
19-07-2023
Yes
3
Dr. Mamta Padhy
Associate Professor
MD, MBA (in Hospital Administration)
Email:- mamta7jan@gmail.com
18.11.2017
Yes
4
Dr. Devesh Sharma
Assistant Professor
MBBS,MD
Email:- deveshadityasharma@gmail.com
01.09.2022
Yes

SENIOR RESIDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

S.No
RESIDENTS
Qualification
Email
1
Dr. Rajeev Kumar
MD Biochemistry
sajib.19@gmail.com
2
Dr Shajib Kumar Sarkar
MD Biochemistry
sajib.19@gmail.com

TUTORS IN DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

S.No
Tutors
Qualification
Email
1
Ms Surabhi Puri
MSc in Medical Biochemistry (Pursuing Ph.D)
surabhipuriscmat@gmail.com
2
Mr. Utkarsh Singh
M.Sc Medical Biochemistry (Pursuing Ph.D)
utkarshthakur1@gmail.com
3
Mr. Saurabh Singh
M.Sc Medical Biochemistry
saurabhsinghww@gmail.com

Non-Teaching Staff of Department of Biochemistry:

Designation
NO.
Technician
04
DEO & Store Keeper
01
Lab Attendant
02
Sweeper
02

Departmental Information:

S.No
Headings
Details
1
Name of the Department
Biochemistry
2
Date of Establishment
2017
3
Name of First HOD
Dr. Vanita Lal
4
Name of Present HOD
Dr. Manisha Singh

Department Vision Plan – Short & Long term:

Short Term Goals
Long Term Goals
1. To start MD Biochemistry course
2. Conducting ECHO sessions for awareness of medical community about pre analytical variables that are associated with various common biochemical parameters, training and sensitization of lab technician regarding importance of maintaining quality in the Lab.
3. Training of faculty, staff and implementation of newly published 2023 version of ISO l15189 lab quality management guidelines.
4. Conducting studies using newer and innovative teaching techniques to enhance retention of subject among undergraduate medical students.
5. Organising guest lecture on Bioinformatics in collaboration with NCDC, Delhi
6. Student workshops on basic molecular techniques
7. Starting Stone analysis centre in GIMS as gall stones and renal stones are very common in this belt.
1. Increasing scope of parameters accredited by NABL. Target to bring all test parameters that we do, to come under NABL scope.
2. Apply for NIDAN grant to Start LCMS based diagnostic centre for Inborn Errors of Metabolism screening in association with department of paediatrics for GIMS.
3. Electrophoresis & Immunofixation for multiple Myeloma screening and diagnosis.
4. To start PhD
5. Centre of excellence in Diagnostic, Training & teaching.
6. Improving Laboratory infrastructure by including new high throughput analysers and providing exhaustive panel of tests for patient care as available in KGMU and SGPGI.

Mission Statement

1. At the Department of Biochemistry, our mission is twofold: to cultivate an exceptional teaching and learning environment for our students and to offer a comprehensive array of diagnostic test panels for our patients.
2. Through innovative pedagogy, dedicated faculty, and cutting-edge resources, we are committed to nurturing the intellectual growth and professional development of our students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field of biochemistry and healthcare.
3. Simultaneously, we strive to serve our community by delivering a wide range of diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate and timely results that contribute to the well-being and treatment of our patients.
4, In pursuit of these goals, we uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, patient care, and ethical integrity, guided by a steadfast commitment to advancing both education and healthcare services.

Department Facilities / Services provided

Cinque Terre

Urinary parameters

• Micro Albumin
• 24 hrs Urinary Protein

Facility wise daily work load

• Teaching of MBBS students including lectures, practical, small group teaching.
• Running of central biochemistry lab and emergency lab 24/7 conforming to NABL standards, with highly trained technicians in hospital.
• Department faculty member are actively participating in research projects related to clinical lab, basic sciences, and medical education.
• Department faculty member are part of GIMS Scientific research committee and playing active role is taking ahead the research output of the institution.
• Two ICMR STS projects got approval in 2022 and 2023 promoting research in MBBS undergraduate students.
• Collaborating with other MRUs such as Maulana Azad medical college, Delhi for multicentric projects -2024.

Equipment In Department & Central Biochemistry Labiratory

Equipments or Items
Qty.Avilable
Centrifuge
03
Dessicator
01
Flame Photometer
01
Analytical Balance
04
Water bath
04
High speed Homogenizer
01
Microscope
10
PH meter
05
Megnetic Stirrer
02
Hot Plate
01
UV Lamp
01
Incubator Electric Thermostatic
01
Digital Colorimeter
05
Vortex Mixture
02
Electrophoretic apparatus
02
Hot air oven
02
Microwave
01
Fume Hood
01
Densitometer With computer (Gel Doc.System )
01
Glucometer with strip
04
RT PCR With Accessories
01
PCR SYSTEM –Thermo cycler with accessories
01
Deep Refrigerators -20 ͦ C
01
Orbital shaker
01
Table Top cold Mini centrifuge
01
ELISA READER
01
ELISA WASHER
01
Dry Bath Incubator
01
Refrigerators 2- 8 ͦ C
04
Glass ware
Available
Auto pipette
Available
Semi Autoanalyzer
03
Thermometers 0-250 C
01
Thermometers 0-110 C
01
Bottle dispensers
01
Bottle dispensers
01
Spirit Lamps
50
All Glass Distillation apparatus
01
Bottle dispensers
01
Immunoassay analyser (ARCHITECT)
01
Chemistry analyser (SELECTRA Pro XL)
01
Chemistry analyser(SELECTRA Pro M)
01
HBA1C Analyser (D-10)
01
-20 Horizontal Refrigerator
01
Vertical Autoclave
01
Refrigerators
02
Clinical Centrifuge
02
Incubator
02
Inolyte
02
Cell frost Refrigerator
01
Chemistry analyser(SELECTRA Pro S)
01
Semi Auto Analyser
01
Clinical Remi Centrifuge
01
ABG Analyser
01
Cardiac marker Analyser
01

Department Training –

Mission Statement

The Department of Biochemistry is located on the first floor of Academic Block in the Gautam Budha University campus. The department strives to inculcate the culture of state of art diagnostic laboratory. Our department is well equipped for carrying on undergraduate MBBS course. The diagnostic lab, located in the hospital building is equipped with various autoanlyser providing a plethora of tests available 24 hrs , required in patient care.


Mission:


Research Projects by the Department Biochemistry:


CME/Workshops organized by the department




  • • Guest lecture on “Pivotal role of cell culture in Research by Dr Rajarshi Kar

    • Departmental Achievements:

    • Improved the Laboratory infrastructure by including new analyzers and providing a good panel of tests for patient care.
    • “Certificate of Accreditation” for Central Biochemistry Laboratory from National Accreditation Board for testing and Calibration Laboratories under ISO 15189:2012 Certificate Number MC- 4307

    VISION PLAN OF DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

    Present status
    First 1 year
    First 5 years
    Next 10 years
    *MBBS Teaching.
    *To get permission for Post Graduate MD seats
    *Upgrading Research
    Centre of excellence in Diagnostic, Training & teaching.
    *Diagnostic Laboratory.
    *Training of all staff members according to NABL standards.
    *Screening of Inborn Errors of Metabolism
    *To facilitate research and get extramural projects sanctioned
    *Electrophoresis & Immunofixation for multiple Myeloma.
    Organising CMEs & Workshops
    To start PhD

    Road map for next 10 years:


    Work Load Of Central Biochemistry Laboratory

    FACULTY

    Papers published/ read by faculty

    Dr. Manisha Singh

    Professor & Head Of Deparment

    Dr. Manisha Singh did her MBBS from A.N Magadh Medical College, Gaya and MD Biochemistry from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, and MBA HHSM(Hospital and Health Systems Management) from BITS Pilani.

    Areas of interest include oxidative stress biomarkers and medical education.

    ACADEMIC AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:


    Organized Academic Sessions:

    A CME cum Workshop was organized on Advanced Molecular Techniques in Medical Diagnostics on 22nd& 23rd April 2019. This event had been conceived with the idea of providing platform for amalgamation of modern technologies in diagnosis of different disorders. The CME cum Workshop offered a wonderful mix of high caliber plenary speakers, an engaging scientific program and interesting talks on “Advanced molecular techniques in medical diagnostics”.

    NABL training program was conducted for 2 days on 11th and 12th December 2019.

    Conducted guest lecture on “Cell Culture in Medical Research- current trends and future perspectives”, given by Prof B C Koner, HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry, MAMC, New Delhi.



    PAPER PUBLICATIONS

    Dr. Ijen Bhattacharya

    Professor

    Dr. Ijen Bhattacharya did his MBBS and MD (Biochemistry) from Guwahati Medical College, Assam. He has almost 18 years of post PG experience in reputed medical colleges of India of which almost 10 years as Professor & Head (Department of Biochemistry). He has also worked in various capacities viz Vice Principal, Medical Superintendent, and Principal in Medical Colleges during the past period. His area of interest includes Administration, Medical Education, Diagnostic and Clinical Research.

    ACADEMIC AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:

    OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS


    PAPER PUBLICATIONS

  • ▪ BHATTACHARYA I, PRAVEENA V, SAXENA R. ; STUDY ON DYSLIPIDAEMIA AND OXIDATIVE STRESS IN ELDERLY – A CLINICAL APPROACH TO PREDICT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK. ( AUTHORS – KUMAR VS, ; SCHOLARS JOURNAL OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES. 2017 ; 5(4) : 1504-1508.
  • ▪ FALDESAI N, SHAREEF MA, SAXENA R, BHATTACHARYA I. ; ASSOCIATION OF VITAMIN C WITH ERYTHROCYTE MALONDIALDEHYDE LEVELS IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS – A CLINICAL APPROACH. ; SCHOLARS JOURNAL OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES. 2017 ; 5(11D) : 4606-4610
  • ▪ PRAJAPAT R, BHATTACHARYA I. ; EFFECT OF VITAMIN E AND C SUPPLEMENTATION ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS. ; ADVANCES IN DIABETES AND METABOLISM. 2017. 5(3), 39-42, DOI:10.13189/ADM.2017.050301
  • ▪ PRAJAPAT R, BHATTACHARYA I, JAKHALIA A. ; COMBINED EFFECT OF VITAMIN C AND E DOSE ON TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS. ; ADVANCES IN DIABETES AND METABOLISM. 2017. 5, 21-25, DOI:10.13189/ADM.2017.050201
  • ▪ SHAREEF MA, FALDESAI N, SAXENA R, BHATTACHARYA I. ; ASSESSMENT OF PLASMA PARAOXONASE ACTIVITY IN METABOLIC SYNDROME PATIENTS. ; SCHOLARS JOURNAL OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES. 2018 ; 6(2) : 609-613.
  • ▪ KARKI K, AGARWAL S, RAI G, SAXENA R, SRIVASTAVA S, SHRESTHA S, BHATTACHARYA I. ; ASSOCIATION OF OXIDATIVE STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS IN HYPERTENSIVE AND NORMOTENSIVE DIABETES PATIENTS. ; SCHOLARS JOURNAL OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES. 2019 ; 7(7) : 2504-2507.
  • ▪ KUMAR A, KAPOOR S, BHATTACHARYA I ; TO COMPARE THE LEVELS OF VITAMIN B12, FOLATE AND FERRITIN WITH THYROID HORMONES IN HYPOTHYROIDISM PATIENTS: AN INSTITUTIONAL BASED STUDY. ; INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS. 2020, P-ISSN: 2454-6356; E-ISSN: 2454-6364. DOI: 10.21276/ijmrp

    • Dr. Mamta Padhy

    Associate Professor

    Dr. MamtaPadhy did her MBBS from Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi and MD Biochemistry from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and MBA (Hospital Administration) from Subharti University.

    ACADEMIC AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:


    Organized Academic Sessions:

    A CME cum Workshop was organized on Advanced Molecular Techniques in Medical Diagnostics on 22nd& 23rd April 2019. This event had been conceived with the idea of providing platform for amalgamation of modern technologies in diagnosis of different disorders. The CME cum Workshop offered a wonderful mix of high caliber plenary speakers, an engaging scientific program and interesting talks on “Advanced molecular techniques in medical diagnostics”.

    NABL training program was conducted for 2 days on 11th and 12th December 2019.

    Examinership: Examiner for BMLT and MSc at Jamia Hamdard University


    Other Achievements:


    PAPER PUBLICATIONS







    Dr. Devesh Sharma

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Devesh Sharma did his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and completed MD Biochemistry from University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi. He has worked earlier in AIIMS, New Delhi, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and Delhi State Cancer Institute, Govt of NCT of Delhi. His areas of interest includes cancer biomarkers, Type 2 diabetes and medical education.


    Academic Award/Achievements:

    • 1. First prize in oral presentation at Indian Society of Atherosclerosis Research – Delhi chapter conference in July 2017.
    • 2. Basic Course in Biomedical Research by ICMR
    • 3. Certificate in Quality Management System and Internal Audit in Medical Labs as per ISO 15189:2012
    • 4. KVPY research fellowship finalist.
    • 5. Trained in Tumour markers reporting at Delhi State Cancer institute.
    • 6. Implementing the CBME curriculum through ECEs, Problem based Learning ( SDL) , Roleplays, Small group discussions.
    • 7. Initialising the biochemistry lab in the new emergency block at Safdarjung hospital.
    • 8. Topper in MD Biochemistry exam (Delhi University) held in 2017.

    PAPER PUBLICATIONS

    • 1. Relationship of serum apolipoprotein AV levels, oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers with hypertriglyceridemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus D Sharma, S Garg, M Mehndiratta, SV Madhu, D Puri International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 15 (2)
    • 2. Benign Ovarian Cysts with Raised CA-125 Levels: Do We Need to Evaluate the Fallopian Tubes? D Sharma, Vinocha Journal of laboratory physicians 12 (04), 276-280
    • 3. Laboratory Changes in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Review D Sharma, M Mehndiratta, D Puri. Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry 24 (2), 63
    • 4. Association of apolipoprotein AV with mRNA expression of IL-6 and NF-κB genes in type 2 diabetes with hypertriglyceridemia: a possible link with inflammation D Sharma, S Garg, M Mehndiratta, SV Madhu, D Puri International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 39 (2), 308-314
    • 5. Diabetes with Complication-scope of Serum Ceruloplasmin as a Biomarker K Prabhu, D Sharma, VS BELLE, M SUNDARAM, P GYAWALI, Journal Of International Academic Research For Multidisciplinary 2 (5), 841-6
    • 6. Expression profile of NFKB1 gene in the patients of type II diabetes with and without hypertriglyceridemia. M Mehndiratta, S Garg, D Sharma, SV Madhu, D Puri Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism 21
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    Ms Surabhi Puri



    PAPER PUBLICATIONS

    • 1.Parul Gupta Surabhi Puri Effect of Ajowan Seed Powder in Modulating Hyperglycemia Induced Oxidative Stress in Normal and NIDDM Patients- A Prospective Study Volume : 5 | Issue : 11 | November 2016 • ISSN No 2277 - 8179 | IF : 3.508 | IC Value : 69.48
    • Puri S, Chaudhary I, Anand P, Singh UN. Correlation of vitamin D with different trimesters of pregnancy.
    • 3.Pranshi Tripathi, Manisha Singh, Mamta Padhy, Devesh Sharma, Surabhi Puri, Utkarsh Singh. Small Dense LDL: A potent biomarker for cardiovascular diseases

    Mr. Utkarsh Singh



    PAPER PUBLICATIONS

    • 1.Pranshi Tripathi, Manisha Singh, Mamta Padhy, Devesh Sharma, Surabhi Puri, Utkarsh Singh. Small Dense LDL: A potent biomarker for cardiovascular diseases