Department of Biochemistry

About Us

The Department of Biochemistry plays a key role in educating undergraduate medical students and provides regular Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions for faculty members. It also promotes research among faculty and students, encouraging them to publish scientific papers. The department’s diagnostic laboratory, managed by a team of experienced faculty, provides services to over 1,000 outpatients and inpatients daily.

This NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratory serves all patients visiting the hospital and functions as a referral center for private hospitals and physicians in the surrounding areas. The laboratory is committed to maintaining the highest standards of performance, using the latest technology and equipment to deliver rapid and reliable results with minimal turnaround time.Allthe routine and specialized biochemical parameters are analysed using the high throughput analyzers.

The department is well-integrated with the hospital through a Laboratory Information System (LIS), enabling faster and more accurate reporting. Samples are bar-coded, and the equipment automatically performs the required tests, with results directly interfaced online to the doctor’s desk after verification, eliminating transcription errors.

OUR VISION

“To create a comprehensive and integrated healthcare facility with best clinical practices and cutting-edge technolgy”

OUR MISSION

“To deliver state-of-the-art patient care services in a comprehensive manner to respect every individual with an emphasis on quality service and excellence at affordable cost”

Key Focus Areas of the Department:

• The teaching of Biochemistry emphasizes the structure and function of cellular components and biomolecules, integrating clinical applications to help students understand biochemical interactions in both health and disease.
• The department fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging small group discussions and practical sessions, which helps students grasp complex concepts and prepares them for research projects.
• The department contributes significantly to clinical diagnostics with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced equipment, and skilled laboratory personnel, offering round-the-clock services to support quality patient care.
• A spacious Biochemistry laboratory at the college is dedicated to fulfilling undergraduate academic needs. Additionally, the department maintains a well-equipped library to support the academic and research needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as faculty members.

 

FACULTY

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FACULTY LIST:

S.NO Name of the Staff Qualification Designation
1
Dr Yalamati Padma
M.D (Biochemistry)
Professor & HOD
2
Dr K S.S. Uma Mahesh
M.D (Biochemistry)
Professor
3
Dr. Shobha Mohammed
M. Sc. (Med. Biochemistry), Ph. D (Med. Biochemistry)
Professor
4
Dr. Devarapalli Vijaya Santhi Priyadarshini
M.D (Biochemistry)
Professor
5
Dr. Polisetty Lohitha
M.D (Biochemistry)
Associate Professor
6
Dr Shilpa Joshi
M.D (Biochemistry)
Associate Professor
7
Dr. Prasanna Guthikonda
M.D (Biochemistry)
Associate Professor
8
Mr Dinesh Nath
M. Sc. (Med. Biochemistry), Ph. D (Med. Biochemistry)
Assistant Professor
9
Mrs Battula Roopa Neeharika
M. Sc. (Med. Biochemistry)
Tutor
10
Dr Nukala Lok Sai
MBBS
Tutor
11
Dr Suram Akhila Reddy
MBBS
Tutor
12
Dr G J Ganga Priya
MBBS
Tutor
13
Dr Ramagiri Sai Charan
MBBS
Tutor
14
Dr Mehraj Alam
MBBS
Tutor
15
Dr P Alekya Choudary
MBBS
Tutor

Publications

1. Priyadarshini DVS, Joshi S, Yarlagadda DL. Correlation of serum Vit B12, iron, and zinc levels in patients with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2024;15(11):67-81.
2. Polisetty L, Sinha S. Gender-specific association between thyroid stimulating hormone and haematological indices in hypothyroid patients: a cross-sectional study. J ClinDiagn Res. 2024 1;18(10).
3. Joshi S, Phalak JP, Deshmukh A. A comparative study of lipid profile in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women to assess the risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Eur J Card Med. 2024;14(2):650-653.
4. Patil BP, Saka P, Abhay KC. Umbilical cord blood bilirubin as a predictor of significant hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy among full-term healthy neonates: a prospective study. Indian J Med Biochem. 2024 May-Aug;28(2):31-35.
5. Saka P, Patil BP. Correlation between vitamin D and urine microalbumin among patients with diabetic nephropathy: a cross-sectional study. J ClinDiagn Res. 2024 Dec;18(12):BC10-BC14.
6. Navenna G, Nath D, Shivasekar M, Vinodhini VM. Increased ACE2 level as an early marker of cardiovascular risk in diabetes. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol. 2024.
7. Nath D, Shivasekar M, Vinodhini VM. The association between APO-E genotype and inflammation and the risk of premature CHD in smokers versus non-smokers. J Appl Pharm Sci. 2024;14(2):144-151.
8. Aziz N, Bahmed F, Mohammed S, Mohammed M. Are females more prone to thyroid dysfunctions in metabolic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study.EurChem Bull.2023;12(12):2166-2171.
9. Aziz N, Bai JA, Mohammed S, Mohammed M, Reddy PH. A single-centered prospective cohort study on post-COVID-19 complications in kidney. Indian J Med Sci and Res. 2023;6(1).
10. Priyadarshini DVS, Deeptha SK, Guttikonda R. To study thyroid function in women with a new diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2023;14(7):1449-1453.
11. Deepthi SK, Priyadarshini DVS, Guttikonda R. The role of uric acid and high sensitivity C-reactive protein as renal and cardiovascular risk markers in Type I diabetic patients with low GFR. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2023;14(7):1454-1459.
12. Banerjee S, Joshi S. Estimation of lipoprotein levels and relation of CVS in psoriasis. Eur J Card Med. 2023;13(4):89-92.
13. Nath D, Shivasekar M, Vinodhini VM. Atherogenic index of plasma and oxidized-LDL as strong and independent predictors of CHD in young smokers. Res J Biotech. 2023;18(7):69-74.
14. Nath D, Shivasekar M, Vinodhini VM. Association of circulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 and the risk of coronary heart disease in young smokers. Malays J Med Health Sci. 2023;19(4):21-27.

Ongoing project

1. Y Padma – Case based learning (CBL): an effective teaching method for the application of knowledge in Biochemistry for MBBS phase I medical students. Project  conducting as part of undergoing  ACME course
2. P Lohitha–“Fostering Growth Mindset in Phase I MBBS Students in the Era of the CBME Curriculum.”
3. P Lohitha–“Exploring the Perceptions of Doctors and Medical Students Regarding the Relevance of Phase I Subjects in Clinical Care.”
4. S Prasanna– Effect of high proteins supplementation in cardiac surgery patients Pre and Post operatively.

 

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