DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Biochemistry was established in the Year 1996 with UG course. The Department gradually developed and PG course was introduced in the year 2006. Since its inception the Department has produced 1 gold medalist and 6 university rank holders. The Department has a well equipped laboratory suitable for doing research activities. It is also keen in promoting activities beyond academics. Seminars, workshops, guest lectures and inter collegiate meets are being conducted every year.

INAUGURATION OF BIO CHEMISTRY ASSOCIATION - BIOZENITH 2017

Title: Inauguration of Biochemistry Association - Biozenith
Date: 29 June 2017
Venue: Elango Arangam
Objective of the programme: To create an awareness about diseases caused by mosquito larvae
Speakers:
Session 1: Chief Guest: Dr.J.Rajendra Prasad, ER and Private Physician, Vijaya health center, Chennai.Lecture Topic: Awareness on Vitiligo
Session 2: Mr.Vasanth Kumar, Health Inspector, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Kelambakkam. Lecture Topic: Vector Borne Diseases- Preventive and Control Measure
Brief Description: In commemoration of World Vitiligo Day, an awareness talk on Vitiligo followed by a lecture cum demonstration on Vector borne diseases (Malaria, Dengue, Filaria, Chikunguniya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala azar),preventive and control measures were delivered. The programme focussed on educating the student community (70 students from Dept. of Biochemistry and NSS volunteers) about vitiligo as well as precautionary measures and identification of disease causing mosquito larvae.

Industrial visit to CLRI, Adyar

• The Department of Biochemistry had organized an industrial visit to Central Leather Research institute, Adyar on 12.08.2016.
• Final year UG and PG students of the Department visited CLRI along with staff Mrs.S.Srividya. Students were exposed to various instrumentation and latest updates on research field.

Inter-Collegiate Fiesta

The Department of Biochemistry had organized an Intercollegiate fiesta to commemorate Nutrition week in association with Food & Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, on 07/09/16.
Chief Guest: Shri S.Neelakandan,  Demonstration officer ,  Food and Nutrition Board.
Events:  Cookery,  Poster and Rangoli Competition
Participants:49 Participants from 8 colleges and 10 Students from our College

Industrial visit to IIBAT, Padappai

The Department of Biochemistry had organized an industrial visit to International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology Research Institute, Padappai on 17.08.2016. Final year UG and PG students of the Department visited IIBAT along with a staff, Mrs.P.Mahalakshmi. Students were exposed to various instrumentation and latest updates on research field.