BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Biochemistry plays a crucial role in medical education by bridging the gap between basic sciences and clinical practice. Biochemistry focuses on the molecular mechanisms of life, studying the structure, function, and interactions of biomolecules essential for human health. It helps students understand the biochemical basis of diseases, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic interventions. The department emphasizes teaching, research, and clinical applications, ensuring students develop a solid foundation in medical biochemistry.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in biochemical education, research, and diagnostics, contributing to the advancement of medical science and improvement of human health.

Mission

• To impart in-depth knowledge of biomolecules, metabolism, molecular biology, and genetics.
• To train students in the clinical applications of biochemistry, including laboratory diagnostics and disease monitoring.
• To encourage research and innovation in molecular medicine, clinical biochemistry, and biotechnology.
• To integrate modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation into medical education.
• To promote ethical values, scientific temperament, and problem-solving skills in budding medical professionals.

Academic & Research Activities

• Teaching through lectures, demonstrations, practical classes, and tutorials.
• Hands-on training in biochemical techniques and laboratory diagnostics.
• Research in enzymology, molecular biology, genetics, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and nutrition.
• Encouragement of student participation in scientific projects, conferences, and workshops.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical departments for translational research.

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Well-equipped biochemistry laboratories for teaching and diagnostics.
• Facilities for spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, chromatography, ELISA, and molecular techniques.
• Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory supporting diagnostic services for patients.
• Research lab with advanced equipment for molecular and genetic studies.
• Audio-visual aids and digital tools for effective teaching and learning.

Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory is run by a group of experienced and talented doctors and faculty who provide diagnostic laboratory services to outpatients and inpatients. The laboratory is committed to maintaining the highest quality of performance using the latest technology and equipment that enables us to provide rapid and reliable results for the patient in the shortest turnaround time.The laboratory is intended to serve as a referral laboratory for physicians of this hospital.

Routine Biochemistry and specialized tests like hormones, tumour markers, vitamins and cardiac profile is carried out on a daily basis.

The Biochemistry department, along with the other lab departments are interconnected to the hospital by a Laboratory Information System (LIS) for speedier and accurate generation of reports.

The Department has enrolled in External Quality Assurance Programmes for proficiency testing provided by CMC, Vellore.

The Biochemical diagnostics are done on unique automated platforms linked to sophisticated IT enabled services which allows the treating doctor anywhere in the hospital to view the blood test results of the patients immediately on being done.