Periyar University, Salem

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Biochemistry was established in the year 2005. The main objective of the department is to inculcate the basic concepts and applications of Biochemistry and thrive in the field of research and development. The department is known for its commitment to the development of the students into well-rounded individuals who can take on leadership role in Industry, Academic or Government.

VISION

To be recognized as a center for advanced study in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to excel in Biochemistry skills through teaching and research process

MISSION

To impart scientific knowledge to the professional and personal growth of students and scholars.
To translate our discoveries and inventions into meaningful applications for health care and Industry.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

PROGRAMMES OFFERED	ELIGIBILITY
M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	A candidate who has passed B.Sc. degree Graduates in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy Bachelors of Medical lab Technology, Microbiology and Life Sciences as principle subject or Biochemistry as subsidiary subject are eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Biochemistry programme.
M.Phil (Biochemistry)	[as per University Norms]
Ph.D (Biochemistry)	[as per University Norms]
Value Added Course	Broucher

Syllabus

S.No	PROGRAMMES	DETAILS
2023 - 2024 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2022 - 2023 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2018 - 2019 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2017 - 2018 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2014 - 2015 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS
2008 - 2009 ONWARDS
1	M.Phil. (Biochemistry)	SYLLABUS

Faculty
Former Faculty

Conference / Workshop

SI.No	Date	Name of the Conference/Workshop	Number of Participants
1	09-03-2020	Workshop to the research scholars of the University departments	100
2	28-3-2019	Bridging Bioscience and industry	130
3	11-12-2017 to 15-12-2017	Simplified and innovative technology for the large scale cultivation of oyster mushroom	110
4	16-02-2016 to 17-02-2016	RAPD and PCR Techniques	85
5	24-02-2016	Experimental Therapeutics and Clinical Research	100
6	07-01-2016 to 08-01-2016	National Conference on New Horizon of Nanotechnology in Bioscience-2016	80

ACTIVITIES

Rendering free guidance and counselling to all the students of affiliated colleges.
Our faculty members are giving free consultancy services to many tiny silver.
Removal of toxic elements.
Biosensors for determination of pollutants .
Participation of student outside the campus on Seminar and Conferences.
Minimization of waste in organic synthesis

SOCIAL RELEVANCE

Cost effective methods for the remediation of polluted environment.
Biosensors for determination of pollutants.
Minimization of waste in organic synthesis.

FACILITIES

ICT Classrooms

Infrastructural Facilities

The Department is maintaining numerous research facilities such as high speed ultra centrifuges, spectrophotometers, semi autoanalyser, colorimeter, deep freezers, Cold room, orbital shakers, PCR machines, CO2 incubators, ELISA Readers, centrifuges, incubators, laminar flow, electronic balance, etc.

Department of Biochemistry	ClassRoom	General Lab
Lab 1	Lab 2	Lab 3
Geldoc & Sonicator	UV visible spectrophotometer

FUNDED PROJECTS

Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator	Project Title	Funding Agency	Year	Funds Provided	Status
Dr. C. Regith	Targeted Tricetin loaded polymeric nanoparticles inhibiting p53-MDM2 interaction: Novel strategy for breast cancer therapy.	UGC	2020-2023	25,55,000	Ongoing
Dr. M. Ganesan	Reversal of p-glycoprotein mediated multidrug resistant by depsipeptide in triple negative breast cancer cells.	UGC	2020-2023	23,88,000	Ongoing
Dr. S. Penislusshiyan	Novel astaxanthin-s-allyl cysteine biconjugate against glucolipotoxicity in pancreatic beta cell: Delineating its effect on entangled “mTORC2/ unfolded protein response/mitochondrial stress” pathway to overcome diabetes.	DHR	2020-2023	29,40,000	Ongoing
Dr. M. Suriyavathana	Synergistic wound healing effect of herbal gel formulation from Curcuma amada Roxb. and essential oils against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection	DBT	2019-2021	24,93,000	Ongoing
Dr. T. Palvannan	Development of an Innovative Bioprocess for treatment and Recycling of Domestic and Industrial Wastewater.	DST	2017-2020	48,60,000	Ongoing
Dr. L. Chitra	Intertwine between mitochondrial biogenesis, dynamics and oxidative phosphorylation in the diabetes-associated cognitive decline: Identifying s-allyl cystein-astaxanthin diester as potential therapeutic intervention.	UGC	2018-2021	23,75,000	Ongoing
DR. V. Manju	Pilot studies on microwave conversion of eggshell into nanostructured hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications and to design and fabricate continuous flow microwave reactor for scaling up the process.	DST	2016-2021	72,75,000	Ongoing
Dr. L. Chitra	Understanding the neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects of Asiatic acid against endogenous neurotoxin quinolinic acid-induced neuronal toxicity.	SERB	2016-2018	19,20,000	Completed

POST DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Name	Designation	Funding Agency	Year
Dr. S. Penislusshiyan	Young Scientist	Department of Health Research, India	2020-2023
Dr. M. Ganesan	Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow	University Grants Commission, India	2020-2023
Dr. C. Regith	Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow	University Grants Commission, India	2020-2023
Dr. L. Chitra	Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow	University Grants Commission, India	2018-2021
Dr. L. Chitra	National Post doctoral Fellow	Science and Engineering Research Board, India	2016-2018

ALUMNI

CONTACT US:

Professor and Head
Department of Biochemistry
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 0427-2345766 (Ext.No:249 & 250)
E-Mail : biochemistry@periyaruniversity.ac.in

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