Department of Biochemistry

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Department of Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry was established in the year 1984. Our scope extends to three areas: Academic, Diagnostic and Research.

"Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine" is Recognized by the Vision Group of Science & Technology (VGST), Govt. of Karnataka

Vision

To be globally recognised for cutting-edge research, high-quality education, advanced training and better patient care

Mission

  • Offer competency-based education in programmes offered by the departmenet
  • Inculcate research culture in all activities
  • Improve patient care by providing quality diagnostic services

Academic

The well qualified staffs in the department are involved in teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students of various courses such as MBBS, MD, BDS, MDS, B.Sc. AHS, M.Sc. AHS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, and PhD.

Numerous innovative teaching methods are adopted in the department to engage the students: Model making, Role play, OSPE, Quiz, PBL, Mind mapping, Kahoot etc.

Faculties are constantly involved in upgrading their knowledge and skills by attending various educational updates and also share their knowledge by conducting conferences and skill enhancement workshops.

Department has instituted GOLD Medal for MBBS & M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry) for highest marks in Biochemistry

Diagnostic

The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory at JSS Hospital is the largest NABL accredited Biochemistry laboratory in Mysuru with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

It caters to the diagnostic needs of the clinicians and patients from 4 districts and provides services round the clock.

The department is equipped with well-trained technicians and qualified consultants, with high throughput fully automated analyzers such as automated clinical chemistry & electrolyte analyzers, Immunoassay analyzers, Blood Gas analyzers, Osmometer, turbidimetric and nephelometric assays, HbA1c analyzers, facilities for newborn screening, electrophoresis (Hb & Protein), maternal serum screening and cytogenetics testing devices. On an average more than 3000 tests per day is being carried out with an efficient turnaround time.

The laboratory facility trains the PhD scholars, MBBS interns, MD (Biochemistry & Pathology) students. Students of MBA Hospital Administration, MSc (Medical Biochemistry), MSc Clinical Embryology, MSc Medical Genetics, BSc MLT and Nursing and BSc Medical Genetics are also trained in Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.

Research

Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR) was started in the year 2012 in the Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, with a vision to nurture cross-interdisciplinary research groups working towards a common goal of early diagnosis and treatment for various communicable and non-communicable diseases.

  • CEMR is recognized by
    • Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka
    • DST-Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (DST-FIST)
    • ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence
    • Department of Biotechnology-Boost to University Interdisciplinary Life Science Department for Education and Research (DBT_BUILDER)
    • Department of Science & Technology-Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (DST-PURSE)
  • We have an excellent research team (17 full time faculty) with a mix of clinician scientists and basic scientific researchers. Each group is working on different thrust areas such as inflammation, sepsis, diabetes, cancer (colon, oral, breast, liver etc.), cardiopulmonary diseases, metabolic syndrome etc.
  • The research activities at CEMR are well supported by excellent infrastructure at the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) campus. Over the years CEMR has made significant contributions in the scientific field and have published articles with high-impact journals such as LANCET, JAMA Oncology, Journal of Advanced Research, Frontiers, etc (average journal impact factor of 10.42 for the last 3 years). Four patents have been filed.
  • Our research team has been successful in getting funds from agencies including ICMR, DST- CSRI, DST SERB, DBT, India Alliance DBT Welcome, GHES, NIH, USA, VGST, etc.

Faculty