Overview:
Biochemistry commonly refers as the chemical language of life, behaves as an integral part of the clinical components in the disciplines of medicine, health bio-engineering, and technology. It is the most rapidly advancing science in medicine having a wider impact on human health and disease. The department provides teaching and research facilities in the areas of Clinical Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Standardization of Pharmaceuticals, Nutritional Biochemistry, De-addiction, Biochemical and Environmental Toxicology, and Microbial Pathogenesis. The department has a well-equipped cell-culture facility. The sophisticated types of equipment in the department are HPLC, Spectrophotometer, Liquid Scintillation Counter, Refrigerated High-speed Centrifuges, and other instruments essential for biochemical investigations. The department offers consultancy for Evaluation of drug efficacy and safety, Biochemical investigations for diagnosis, anti-cancer studies, Biochemical studies, Cardiotonic drugs, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal infections, Hepatoprotective activity studies, and efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs.
Facilities& Services:
- Well Equipped Practical Laboratory for UG Students
- Central Diagnostic Laboratory, which offers 24/7 diagnostic services in various sections such as serology, immunoassay, and body fluids analysis. Conventional methods to newer technology testing are done in various sections.
- Central Research Lab
- Department Library
- Demonstration Rooms
- Audiovisual Teaching facilities e.g. OHP, LCD, Illustrations in Biochemistry.