The Department of Biochemistry was instituted in 2008. Biochemistry is the point where chemistry, biology and medicine meet and it deals with the molecular interactions between various intra and inter cellular compartments of living organisms and diseases.

The Department has been established with the objectives of conducting high quality research in Biochemistry, to effectively transmit knowledge in Biochemistry to the industry, providing comprehensive Biochemical education to post-graduate students and effective guidance for the Ph.D. scholars.

The faculty aims to develop in the students, the skills needed to investigate both health and disease in biomedical research and hospital laboratory

Vision:

To be recognized as a center for excellence in Biochemistry that provides a conducive setting for acquiring skills in identifying the relationship between biological and human resources eventually leading to enhancement in the quality of life.

Mission:

  • To be a diverse, inclusive community that serves students, our professions and the public through innovative education, individualized advising, holistic mentoring and cutting-edge molecular life science research that enhances knowledge and solves real-life problems.
  • To impart broad-based knowledge in concepts and principles of biochemistry.
  • To identify local and global issues that need intervention and investigation by Biochemists and develop intelligent strategies and biochemical approaches in problem solving.
  • To provide opportunities for students to get hands on experience in –
    • Research oriented education delivery in Biochemistry related topics
    • Programming and application skills in drug designing and delivery
    • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology aspects
    • Industries and service organizations through apprenticeship
    • Entrepreneurial activities in Biochemistry domain.

B.Sc., Biochemistry

PROGRAMME OUTCOME (POs). The Biochemistry graduates will be able to

  • Promote the basic concepts of biochemistry including an understanding of the fundamental biochemical principles and their applications in a systematic, methodical, scientific, evidence-based process.
  • Provide a general understanding of the allied disciplines with a holistic knowledge generation in biological sciences.
  • Develop problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Gain proficiency in basic laboratory techniques and apply the scientific method to the processes of experimentation, hypothesis testing, data interpretation and logical conclusions.
  • Acquire requisite knowledge of laboratory safety, data replication and quality control, record keeping and other aspects of responsible conduct of research.
  • Employ modern library search tools to locate and retrieve primary literature on a topic and critically evaluate the literature.
  • Apply and effectively communicate scientific reasoning and data analysis in both written and oral forms.
  • Work collaboratively in a team.
  • Gain knowledge of ethical and good laboratory practices, health and bio-hazard regulations, plagiarism and intellectual property rights related issues practiced in modern era of scientific investigation

M.Sc., Biochemistry

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

  • Skillful in diagnostic laboratory procedures with clarity in biochemical principles of bioenergetics, metabolism, physiology and disorders
  • Critical Thinking and Effective Communication .
  • Prospective careers in biochemistry in academics, industry and research
  • Research inclination: Develop a scientific attitude with the capacity to innovate in frontier areas of Biochemistry
  • Fruitful societal contribution and effective social interaction
  • Knowledgeable to become gainfully employed in suitable professions
  • Acquire Entrepreneurial Qualities.
  • Professionally competent and ethically sound.
Ph.D. Programme

The Ph.D. programme includes an integrated sequence of coursework and research in various branches of Biochemistry. Scholars are expected to clear entrance examination conducted by PRIST.

Add-on course / Certificate Course / Diploma Course

  • Certificate Course on Vermicompost.
  • Diploma Course on Organic Farming.

More detailed information about the procedure for admission to all the above programmes
(UG / PG and PhD) may be found on the following link (www.prist.ac.in )

Research Areas and highlights

The main areas of research includes, Membrane Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Protein Structure, Molecular Medicine and Drug Discovery, Computational Biology, Microbiology etc., The faculties of the department have published research articles in high impact journals of leading scientific publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley Interscience, Springer, American Chemical Society (ACS) and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), etc.

Research Grants

 

Research Grants

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Anticancer Potencial of Baicalin Combined with Paclitaxel on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)- An in vitro and in vivo approach Dr.A.Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed ICMR, Government of India Government  Biochemistry 2017 40,00,000

 

Seed Money

Faculty Academic Year Amount Sanctioned,

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Title of the Project
S.Sathishkumar 2020-2021 7,50,000 The Effect of Bioactive Compounds on In Vivo Anti Targeting Nephrin Activity in Animal Model
Dr. A.Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed 2019-2020 70000 In Silico Screening of Glycogen Ligands
Acetylcholineesterase and its Probable Relevance to Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. S.Ambiga 2019-2020 90000 ‘Analysis of Heavy Metals Accumulation in Nagapattinam Coastal Waters, South East Coast of India’
Dr. A.Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed 2017-2018 65000 In Vitro Production of Secondary Metabolites form Medicinal Plants

 

Publications (Journals / Book / Book Chapters)
Books / Book Chapters

  • Arunkumar Ramu, Rajendran Ranjani, Azhagu Madhavan Sivalingam, V.D. Seshadri and Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul*, ‘Anticancer Potentiated Bioactive Compounds From Marine Flora. Marine Antioxidants; Preparations, Syntheses, and Applications’, 1st Edition -September 1, 2022, Editors: Se- Kwon Kim, Kyung-Hoon Shin, Jayachandran Venkatesan, ISBN:9780323950862
  • Somasundaram Ambiga, Raja Suja Pandian, Lazarus Vijune Lawrence, Arjun Pandian, Ramu Arun Kumar, Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul, ‘Marine Algal Secondary Metabolites Are a Potential Pharmaceutical Resource for Human Society Developments’, Marine Biochemistry; Ist Edition, 2022, ISBN: 9781003303916; Pp: 1-24
  • S. Ambiga, R. Pandian, A. Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, R. Ramasubbu, R. Arun Kumar, L. Vijune Lawrence, A. Pandian, S. Yesudass, S. Serdaroğlu Bose, ‘Future Trends in Biomedical Applications’, Materials Development and Processing for Biomedical Applications, Edited By Savaş Kaya, Sasikumar Yesudass, Srinivasan Arthanari, Sivakumar Bose, Goncagül CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), 2022, ISBN: 9781003173533.
  • Arun Kumar and Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, ‘Marine Algal Products and Algal Nanoparticle Synthesis against Cancer’. Bio prospecting Algae for Nanosized Materials – Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland, 2021, pp: 262-274.
  • Vijunre Lawrance and Ambiga, ‘Progression and application in gene therapy’, Compendium of ‘Research insights of life science students’ Vol. 3, JPS Scientific publications, India. first edition published, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-91342-27-2.
  • Somasundaram Ambiga, Raja Suja Pandian, Venkatesan Saratha, Kaliyaperumal Ashokkumar, Raju Ramasubbu, Lazarus Vijune Lawrence and Arjun Pandian, ‘Phytochemical analysis and pharmacological potential of cardamom’, Cardamom [Elettaria Cardamomum (L.) Maton]: Production, Breeding, Management, Phytochemistry and Health Benefits, Nova Science Publisher, 2021, ISBN: 978-1- 68507-097-7.
  • Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul, Rosna Mat Taha, Nordiyanah Anuar, Hashimah Elias, Sakinah Abdullah, Asif Khan and Vijay Lobo, ‘Saffron as a natural food colorant and its applications’, Chapter 6, Book title: Saffron, Elsevier in Press, 2020, ISBN: B9780128212196000063.
  • Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul, Mohaddeseh Adel, Ali Talati, Vijay Lobo and V.D. Seshadri, ‘Effect of Biochar Addition to Soil on Plant Quality’, Chapter 9, Vol. 50. Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, Springer Nature, 2020, ISSN: 2213-7114.
  • Rengasamy Sathya, Thangaprakasam Ushadevi, S. Ambiga and Abdul Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, ‘Microbial Biofilm in Clinical Bioremedation Practices in Human Health’, Microbial Biofilms, CRC Press, USA, 2020.
  • Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed A, Mohaddeseh Adel, Pegah Karimi and Taha Mahmoudi, ‘Genomics, Proteomics target to develop the pharmaceutical products and biological applications from Marine derivatives’, Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology, Wiley- Blackwell Publication, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-119-14377-2.
  • Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed A, Mohaddesh Adel, Ali Talati, Muthusamy S. Kumar, Kamaludeen Abdulrahim, Meera M. Abdul hameed, ‘Seaweed Polysaccharides and Their Production and Applications’, Seaweed Polysaccharides Isolation, Biological and Biomedical Applications. Editors: Jayachandran Venkatesan, Sukumaran Anil, Se Kwon Kim, Chapter 20, ELSEVIER, 2017, ISBN: 978-0-12-809816-5, Pp: 369-382.
  • Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed A, Mohaddesh Adel, Pegah Karimi, Masoud Abbaszadeh, A. Kamaludeen, A. Meera Moydeen, ‘Recent Advances on Biopolymers preparation and Application in Bio-industry’, Industrial Application of Marine Biopolymers, Editor Prof. P. N. Sudha, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), Chapter 8, June 2017, ISBN: 9781498731485, pp: 229-242.

Book Edited:

Title of the Book: Microbial Biofilms: Properties and Applications in the Environment, Agriculture and Medicine, CRC Press & Taylor and Francis, (USA), Published 2020. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9780367415075/microbial-biofilms- bakrudeen-ali-ahmed-abdul

Patents:
Patent Granted

  • Granted Patent Title: Heater Box Face Mask for Kills Virus (SARS-COV-2) and other pathogens/29-02, Application No: – 352204-001 /CBR No:- 200128; Inventors: Dr. R. Arun Kumar, Dr. S. R. Senthilkumar, Dr. P. Mani, Dr. Raju ramasubbu, Dr. A. Bakrudeen ali ahmed, Dr. S. Gansean, Dr. C. Bharathiraja, Dr. P. Arjun
  • Granted Patent Title: Heater Glove to Kills Virus (Covid) Fungus and other Microbes/02-06 Application No: 364303-001; Inventor: Dr R. Arun Kumar; R. Ramasubbu; J. Sumitha; W. Parveen; J. Senthil kumar; Akhilesh kumar; J. Srinivasan; S. Azhagu madhavan; P. Arjun; Dr. A. Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed
  • Granted Patent Title: Heater Gloves to Kills Virus (Covid) Fungus and other Microbes. Application No: 364303-001. Inventor: R. Arun Kumar, R. Ramasubbu, J. Sumitha; W. Parveen and Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed A et al.
  • Granted Patent Title: Round Sweet Maker Machine with Manual Operation and Portability. Application No: 373883-001. R Arun Kumar; M Anis Kumar; M Anis Kumar; G Venkat Kumar; G.Venkat Kumar; Sumathy Rengarajan; Sumathy Rengarajan; A Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed et al.
  • Title: An ANN for Health Monitoring System, The Patent Office Journal No. 47/2022 Dated 25/11/2022. Dr.J.Anitha, Dr.Bhuvana B P, Dr.S.Ambiga, Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Ms.A.Jemima Havila  Catherine, G.Sneha, Dr.S.Sathya, S.Gobhinath. Application No.202241067063 A Publication Date: ‘Nov 25, 2022’

Activities / Events

  • Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Awareness Programme, Nov 04, 2022, Resource person: Dr. A. Asmitha Banu M.B.B.S., M.S., Consultant-Obstetrics and Gynecology, Srikamatchi Medical Centre, Thanjavur.
  • One Day Seminar on ‘Microbes as Functional Foods’, Resource person: Dr.Suja Pandian, Head & Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Annai College of Arts & Science, Kovilacheary, Kumbakonam. Oct 18, 2022
  • Fundamental and Career Opportunities for Life Science Students, Resource person: Mr.Srinivasan, Proprietor of Sriluck Paints and Incubatee of Trichy Anna University, Dec 02, 2021
  • Career Opportunities in Medical Coding, Resource person:  Mrs.Mariyam Sridhar, HR Manager, Indian Healthcare BPO Chennai. Jan 27, 2022
  • Resource Person: Mrs.Mariyam Stridhar, HR Manager, Indian Healthcare BPO Chennai. 27.01.2022
  • Immunology Day Poster Presentation Immunofest 2022, April 29, 2022
  • One Day Seminar on Applied Biology, May 04, 2022, Resource Person 1:Dr. R. Sukirtha Research Director, Ashwanth Diagnostics and Research Centre, Madurai
    • Title: Nanovesicles: The Key Biomarkers for Cancer Stem Cells Niche, Resource Perosn 2: Dr. Arul Selvam Managing Director, Scigen Research & Innovation PVT Ltd., Thanjavur
    • Title: Cell Lines and its Applications, Resource Person  3: Dr. J. Sebastinraj, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnolog, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli.
    • Title: Environmental Vision – 2022, Resource Person 4: Dr. Manjula Kesavan, Managing Director, Bio Techno Solutions, Tiruchirappalli
    • Title: Natural Herbal Remedies for Periodontitis Diseases Prevalence among the Type 2 Diabetes Mellites, World Intellectual Property day -2022, Resource person: Dr.R.Arunkumar, Date: April 28, 2022
  • National Seminar on ‘Molecular Basis Of Cancer & Prevention’ [MBCP -2020] Feb 18-19, 2020
  • Two-day Faculty Developmental Programme on Intellectual Property Rights, Jan 9-10, 2019. Resource Person; B.Rajamanickam, Senior Examiner of Trade Marks Intellectual Property Office, Chennai
  • Protein and drugs interaction in human disease, Resource Person: Dr.M.Syed Abuthuakir, Mar 8, 2019

Head, Department of BioChemistry, School of Arts and Science,

PONNAIYAH RAMAJAYAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY(PRIST), Vallam, Thanjavur -613403.

Email:

hodbc@prist.ac.in

Phone:

04362-265021

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