Mrs. U.Indhumathi
Head, Department of Bio-Chemistry
She had her graduation and post graduation in Bio-Chemistry from Bharathi Women's College,Chennai during the year 1993 and 1995 respectively.She got M.Phil degree from the University of Madras during 1998. She completed her Ph.D in University of Madras.
She joined as a lecturer in Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women, Kelambakkam and worked there for one year. Then she joined Bhakthavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Korattur and worked there for one year. Then she joined Meenakshi College for Women, Kodambakkam in 1996 and worked there for more than seven years. Then She joined our college in 2006 and working till now.
She guided many M.Phil Students for Bharathidasan University and Vinayaka Mission University.
She is having the working knowledge in PAGE, ELISA, PCR,HPLC,PAPER CHROMATOGRAPHY etc.,
She is serving as the Examiner in Madras University (PG Board), Bharathi Women's College,SRM University, and D.G.Vaishanava College. She is also serving as a Question paper setter in Tiruvalluvar University.
She is Expert in Cell & Molecular Biology,Microbial Biochemistry,Intermediary Metabolism,Hormonal Chemistry.
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.