ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

The department association serves as a platform for various kinds of co-curricular activities. The activities of the department are carried out by the association named “BIOMICS”. The association organizes seminars by eminent personalities, intercollegiate competitions and industrial visits to places which suit students curriculum. The students enthusiastically participate in the association activities.

ENZCRYPTA – 2011-2012

The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised an intercollegiate fest “ENZCRYPTA – 2012” on 17^th February 2012.

The fest was inaugurated by Dr.,Former Vice Chancellor of Vel’s University. About 40 students from various colleges participated .Dr. S. Vijayalatha,Assistant Professor, P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai , was  invited to judge the events like Poster presentation and Just a minute . Our Secretary Dr.S.P. Rajagopalan presided over the valedictory function and gave away the prizes to the winners.

BIOMICS 2013 -2014

The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised a Seminar on “Herbs used in Traditional Practices”. The Guest Speaker was Dr.A.Saraswathy, Director, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Research Institute for Ayurvedha& Siddha, Chennai.

The session was followed by the lecture delivered by Mrs.Sangeetha, Asst.Prof., Department of Experimental Medicine, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, on “Prevention of Common infectious Diseases”.

”BIOMICS – 2014” was conducted on 10th January 2014.  Dr.A.SARASWATHY, Ph.D., Director, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Research Institute for Ayurveda & Siddha and Drug Development, Arumbakkam, Chennai, delivered an inspiring speech on “Herbs used in Traditional Practices”. The association also encourages the students to participate in various activities and competitions conducted by other institutions.

A Glimpse of “BIOMICS” 2014

BIOMICS 2014-2015

The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised an Inter collegiate fest on 16^th February 2015. The fest was inaugurated by Mrs.S.Sethukarasi, Co-ordinator, StemCell Donor Registry, Chennai. The students had an eye opening session on Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation.

This was followed by many competitions like Rangoli, Quiz, Model Exhibits, Poster Presentations & JAM. Our Secretary Dr.S.P. Rajagopalan presided over the valedictory function and gave away the prizes to the winners.

BIOMICS 2015-2016

The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised science day celebrations, Chief guest Dr. Jayadev, department of toxicology, Ministry of Health and Science, Canada give a seminar, the session was followed by workshop on basic techniques in phytochemical analysis.

BHAKTAVATSALAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CHENNAI
TEMPLATE FOR EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO 2018

EVENT NAME : “Recent Trends and Developments in Health and Chemical Sciences”

DEPARTMENTS NAME : Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Psychology

DATE (DD/MM/YYYY) : 30/01/2018 & 31/01/2018

VENUE : Auditorium

The two day National Conference on “Recent Trends and Developments in Health & Chemical Sciences” was organised by the PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Departments of Microbiology, Chemistry and Psychology. The conference was inaugurated by Dr.K.Mohana Krishnan, Director, Apple Plus Hospital, Professor in Microbiology, SMKMCH, Senate Member, TN Dr.M.G.R. Medical University and released the proceedings of the conference on day one. 74 titles were published in the proceedings, with papers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh and Delhi.
On Day one, the inauguration was followed by Session I on Biochemistry. Dr.S. Subramaniam , Director, Regenix Super Speciality Labs, Chennai, was the chairperson. He gave a lecture on the topic “Recent Trends in Clinical Laboratory Techniques”. Session II was on Microbiology. Dr.B. Ganesh, Scientist – D, Assistant Director, National Institute of Epidemiology, ICMR, Chennai, was the Chairperson. He delivered a lecture on “The current development and future perspective in Genomics“. On day two, the programme started with Session III on Chemistry. Dr. E. Murugan, Professor & Head, Department of Physical Chemistry was the Chairperson. He gave a lecture on “Drug Delivery” . Next was the Session IV on Psychology. Dr. V.D. Swaminathan , Professor of Psychology & Head i/c of Social Work, was the Chair person, who spoke on “Cognitive Neuro Disorder- Beyond Biochemistry”.

Dr. Niranjali Devaraj, Professor & UGC-BSR Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, University
of Madras, was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function. Five papers were selected as best
papers in each discipline and was awarded Rs.1000 as cash award for each.

SIGNATURE OF THE CONVENOR SIGNATURE OF THE HOD SIGNATURE OF THE PRINCIPAL

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

SYLLABUS & SCHEME

The department adheres to the syllabus prescribed by the University of Madras on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Academic Year:

ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY

Academic Proficiency or Overall Topper prize is awarded to the student who has secured the highest percentage in the University Examinations in the department during her period of study.

List of Overall Toppers

The Department is proud to have produced University Rank holders.

WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

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