The department of biochemistry is functioning from faculty block of government Chengalpattu medical college. The department offers diagnostic and academic services.

ACADEMIC SERVICES:

The department imparts basic training to the undergraduates in applied biochemistry, clinical biochemistry and in molecular biology. The total annual intake of first year MBBS students is 100. The course commences on September every year. The curriculum fixed by TAMILNADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY is followed. The criteria for appearing for university examination is based on norms set by university. The written and practical examinations are conducted on the basis of university guidelines. In addition to teaching activities the department is also involved in research activities. There is well equipped and well furnished undergraduate practical and research lab. The library with its widest range of books by various biochemists aims at providing a better reference for the students and faculties.

PERIODIC ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

In addition to routine theory and practical classes, seminars, symposium, group discussions and integrated teaching classes with physiology, anatomy departments and also with other clinical departments are conducted.

TEACHING FACULTY:

INTEGRATED CLASSES

1. Heart vasculature
2. Respiratory system

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

a) List of publications by the members of the staff during the last 3 years. :

1. A study on lipoprotein (a) in healthy and type II DM. (International journal of research in medical sciences by Dr.Premkumar).
2. Evaluation of oxidative stress in pathogenesis of preeclampsia by studying plasma malondialdehyde and ceruloplasmin. (Indian journal of basic and applied medical research) Dr.Mohandoss&Dr.Premkumar.
3. A comparative study on serum lipid profile between pre and post menopausal women. (Indian journal of basic and applied medical research) Dr.Premkumar& dr. Ashmitha.
4. Clinical utility of creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase as severity markers of organophosphorus compound poisoning. (EJPMR) Dr. Mohandoss
5. Correlation between lipid profile with duration, Hba1c values, BMI in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Dr.Premkumar& Dr. Mohandoss

b) Current problems in which research work is going on and by whom.

1. Role of ceruloplasmin and lipid profile in detecting Preeclampsia by Dr.Premkumar and Dr. Indhu.
2. hSCRP and fibrinogen levels inprediction of mortality in Acute Coronary syndrome by Dr.Premkumar and Dr. Indhu.
3. Role of nail creatinine in the assessment of chronicity of kidney disease by Dr. Mohandoss and Dr. Ananthi.
4. Correlation of protein creatinine ratio, albumin creatinine ratio with 24 hours urine protein in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients by Dr. Mohandoss and Dr. Gnanapraba

c) Undergraduate students research activity with guide :

• A comparative study on serum lipid profile between premenopausal and post menopausal women by Dr. Asmitha and Dr. Premkumar(guide).
• Effect of duration and glycemic control on lipid profile in type II DM patients by Dr. Padmapriya & Dr. Premkumar(guide).

SERVICE LABORATORY IN THE HOSPITAL:

There is separate biochemistry laboratory in the hospital which is functioning 24*7. It provides biochemical diagnostic services for patients attending OP & IP and emergency departments attached to medical college & hospital. The 24 hours lab in hospital is well equipped and adequately man powered. The staffs are employed in three shifts. The total number of patients utilizing the lab service is increasing every year. The biochemical waste generated are segregated and disposed as per biomedical waste management protocol. To improve the lab standards we are running internal quality and external quality control programmes.