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  • Reaccredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC ,
  • iconSainikpuri, Secunderabad - 500094.
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Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition


Profile

The Department of Biochemistry was established in the year 1999 and currently offering courses in Undergraduate (BINDC) and Postgraduate (M.Sc Biochemistry) programs. The department is well equipped with spacious laboratories, sophisticated instruments and other infrastructural facilities to conduct the courses effectively. Students are trained to possess good subject knowledge with strong technical skills and are prepared to gain employment. They are constantly exposed to various extra-curricular activities like workshops, field visits, value added courses, guest lectures and national seminars to enhance their learning abilities. The students pursuing courses in the department are well placed in reputed pharmaceutical and biotech industries and have also completed Ph.D from reputed institutions. Currently, there are seven higly qualified and experienced faculty members working in the department to train and nurture the students. The department focuses on research activities and received funding from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT, New Delhi) under the DBT-Star College scheme to strengthen undergraduate courses, initially for a period of three years (2019-2022) and it was extended for another two years (2023-2025).  Faculty members of the department are constantly involved in research activities and guide students in various short term projects. Research funding from Government agencies like DST and UGC to the department strengthened the research profile. The department has been recognized as research center in Biochemistry under Osmania University. Apart from academic activities, department regularly arranges health camps for staff and students of the college and to the neighboring community to monitor their health status. Outreach programs for the children of government schools are regularly conducted. The department through various activities moulds the students to enhance their scientific knowledge and make a mark in various emerging fields of life sciences.

Faculty Awards / Achievements

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Telangana State Meritorious Teacher Award
 Dr. A. Sai Padma received State Meritorious Teacher Award with a Certificate of Merit, Medal and Cash Award in recognition of distinguished service as a Teacher by the Higher Education Department, Government of Telangana for the year - 2022.
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Sudha Gorthi Award for Excellence in Teaching
 Dr. A. Sai Padma received Sudha Gorthi Award for Excellence in Teaching – 2023, from Bhavan's Vivekananda college, Sponsored by Dr. Pallavi Chitturi.
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Vocational Excellence award- 2024 by Rotary club of Hyderabad East, Unit of Rotary international
Dr. A. Sai Padma received Vocational Excellence award- 2024 from Rotary club of Hyderabad East, Unit of Rotary international for excellence in teaching.


Ph.D
  • Dr. S. Vanitha received doctorate degree in Microbiology from Osmania University in 2024 with the thesis titled – “ Studies on Fermentative of Prebiotic Fructoologosaccharides (FOS) by Bacillus tequilensis VAK19 using Low Cost Substrates and its application”.


    • National Level Young Researcher Award
  • Dr. S. Manju Devi received Young Researcher Award 2024 from Maa Shakumbari Trust, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

    • Students Awards / Achievements


    • Alekhya V, Ishwarya B, Pranathi K of M.Sc final year students won second prize for Poster presentation on 24th -25th Jan, 2024 in the National Seminar on The Microbiome Revolution – From fundamental Science to Therapeutic Innovations by BVC,Dept. of Microbiology in collaboration with Microbiologist Society of India.

    • Ms. M. Sowjanya, Ms. G. Susmitha,Ms. Varshitha Reddy of M.Sc final year students won first prize for Poster presentation on 13th & 14th Mar, 2024 in the International Conference on “Empowering Rural Communities: Integrating Bioenergy and Sustainable Waste Management for Socio- Economic Growth” (ERC- IBSWMSE- 2024) by KS Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode,Department of Biotechnology.

    • Ms. Sai Aishwarya Robby won first prize for Poster presentation on 23rd Mar, 2024in the National Conference on Avenues of Biotechnology for Sustainability [NCBS - 2024]by SRM Ramapuram, Department of Biotechnology.

    • Ms. V. Krishna Sri, Ms. Deeksha V of M.Sc final year students won second prize for Live Model making on 27th Feb 2024 in Intercollege competition Theme- Sustainable science for future by Hindi Mahavidyalaya, Nallakunta.

    • Mr. Shaik Muzammil Pasha of M.Sc first year student was awarded with Young Scientist award on 6th & 7th March, 2024 in National Conference on “Innovations in Microbial Biotechnology: Pioneering the Future by Nizam College, Hyderabad in association with AMI, Hyderabad, Department of Microbiology.

    • P. Supreetha, C.Parama, Aakansha, Vinay Das of B.Sc (MBBIC)final year students won first prize in Poster presentation 28th Feb 24 in National Science Day.

    • Ms. Sneha S, Mr. Venketesh Prasad of B.Sc (MBNDC) final year students won first prize in Poster presentation on 28th Feb 24 in National Science Day.

    • Ms. Anusha Bobbili, Mr. Shaker Ali Gora of B.Sc (MBNDC) final year students won second prize in Poster presentation 21st Sep 23in RashtriyaPoshan Maah-23,by BVC,Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition.

    • Ms. Vamika Anil of B.Sc (BINDC) second year students won first prize in Poster presentation on 30-31 January 24 in International Conference of Emerging Strategies in Nutrition, Food and Lifestyle for Health Management by SeethalakshmiRamaswami College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition.

    • Ms. Antima Sharma, Ms. Nandini Sharma of B.Sc (BINDC) final year students won first prize in Poster presentation 21st Sep 23 in RashtriyaPoshan Maah-23,by BVC, Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition.

    Publications

      2024
    • Babu NC, Aluri SP (2024)Future prediction of Population, Birth and Fertility rates in India. Indian J Community Health . 36(1):153-5.

      • 2023
    • Manju Devi S , Naga Jyothi and Aishwarya G, (2023).Antioxidant and antifungal efficacy of green synthesized silver nanoparticles. South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology. 18-05-2023. Vol 13(2). Pp: 147- 157.

    • Sai Aishwarya Robby, Srujana Basawagalla, Abhigna, Kamala Golla, Rajani.D and Padma. S(2023) Comparative Study of the Phytoconstituents and Antioxidant Properties of Four Medicinal Plant (Carica Papaya, Cocculushirsutus, Laurus nobilis, and Tinosporacordifolia) Leaf extracts –an In-vitro Study. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.14 Issue 81 Dec / 2023.

    • Shivani Namdeo, Bhavana K, Manisha S, Mounika B and Padma S (2023). Biochemical Evaluation of Germinating Cicer Arietinum and Vigna Radiata Seeds. Int J Recent Sci Res. 14(07), pp. 3984-3987.

    • R. Nandini, Narogurajini, K. S. Esha, Kodari Aravind and Vanitha S (2023) Determination of aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) activity isolated from liver and heart of Gallus gallus(chicken) Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.14 Issue 81 /2023.

    • V. Revathi and Shayari Das, (2023) A Study on Awareness and Usage of Various Millets in Regular Diet and Its Interrelationship with Occurrence of Non-communicable Diseases in Few Areas of Hyderabad: Pilot Study, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.14 Issue 81/ Dec / 2023.

    • Faraz Ali Khan & Manju Devi.S (2023) Antifungal activity of a Hexapeptide on Fusarium verticilloides Vol.14 Issue 81/2023.

    • S. Kalyani, Mary Nygi, Manju Devi.S , S. Shalini Devi, I. Akhil, Aruna Priya, B. Prashanth, and PremsagarKorripally (2024). Novel Amide Derivatives of Pyrimidinediones: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, Biological Assessment, ADMET and in silico Docking Studies. Asian Journal of Chemistry. Vol. 36(1) (2024), 169-176.

    Dr. A. SAI PADMA

    HOD

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    Dr. S. PADMA

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. S. VANITHA

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. S. MANJU DEVI

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. G. KAMALA

    Assistant Professor

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    Ms. V. REVATHI

    Lecturer

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    Activities 2024-25

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    4
    Dec
    Visit to Rama Krishna Math

    Students of BINDC (Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry) 2nd year have attended an orientation programe at RamaKrishna Math, Hyderabad on 4thDecember, 2024. The orientation programme has covered various topics to improve students' physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. A total of 25 students have attended the session along with faculty member. The session was started at 9:30 am by Swamy Bodhmayananda, director of Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Hyderabad, and the Coordinator of the Personality Development Project of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Swamiji introduced the students to the legacy of the Ramakrishna Math and its order starting from the Belur Math. He had thrown light on many activities taken up by the math swamys and young volunteers in various fields and areas. He also spoke about a senior student of Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, who has been a volunteer with them till recently. He stressed on the importance of fulfilling various roles that every individual has to play in life. He focused on how can the attitude of students towards the country and dharma be developed.
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    28-30
    Oct
    Empowering Faculty and Students in Protein and Nucleic acid analysis

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition organised a faculty development programme and student workshop on “Empowering Faculty and Students in Protein and Nucleic acid analysis” from 28th October to 30th October,2024.
    The event was inaugurated by Dr.G.S.V.R.KChoudary, Principal, BVC and Dr.A.Sai Padma, Head, Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition and Coordinator of the Faculty development programme and Student Workshop on 28th October,2024. The Principal addressed the participants and stressed the need for such training programmes to enhance the technical skills of faculty and the students.Dr.A.SaiPadma explained the main objectives of the programme and emphasized that hands-on training to undergraduate and postgraduate faculty and students of life sciences on various bioanalytical techniques would help them in their future careers. The techniques demonstrated during the FDP and workshop included Ion-exchange, Gel-Filtration and affinity chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, PCR, Restriction digestion and Agarose gel electrophoresisthat are prescribed in the undergraduate and post graduate syllabus of Osmania University. A total of 53 participants including 4 faculty members and 49 students from different colleges in twin cities attended the programme.The participants were made into four batches and were provided hands on training in the above experiments.
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    9-24
    Sep
    Training in Soft Skills

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition, BVC in collaboration with Ministry of MSME, Technology Development centre (Process and Product Development Centre, Agra) organized an online training programme on “Soft skills for career building and personality enrichment). The resource person for the online course was Dr. Smitha Rajagopal. The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Sudha Dinakaran from MSME,TDC,PPDC, Extension centre, Bangalore, on 9th September at 8.00pm in the online mood on zoom platform. The subsequent sessions were conducted by the resource person, Dr.Smitha Rajagopal. The training programme was conducted in 12 sessions covering types of soft skills including communication skills, writing skills, conflict management, team building and time management.
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    13-21
    Sep
    Sustainable Meals Week

    The Sustainable Meals Initiative was launched to promote healthy, environmentally-friendly food choices SDG 2 within our campus . On 13th September 2024, Nutri Chef Fresh and on14th September 2024 an event titled Fresh &Fantastic was held as part of the “Sustainable Meals Week,” an initiative organized by the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition and the Canteen Committee, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The event commenced at 12:30 PM in the college science quadrangle, with faculty members and students showcasing an array of nutritious meals.
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    13-21
    Sep
    Reel Making Competition

    Title:Make a video about illnesses caused due to Pollution/eating high calorie food/ junk food/ unprotected food/ overeating food/ malnutrition/ lack of sanitation and hygiene
    Overview of the initiative
    This initiative aims to raise awareness about the various health issues caused by modern lifestyle choices and environmental factors. It will explore how pollution, unhealthy eating habits and poor sanitation can significantly impact our well-being.
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    14
    Sep
    Guest Lecture

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition organised a guest lecture on “Overview of Medical Coding” on 14th September,2024. The resource persons for the guest lecture were Mr.A.Madhu (Alumnus student- 2004-06) Operations Manager, R1RCM, Hyderabad and Ms. Krishna Satya, Medical coding Trainer, Omega, Hyd. Alumnus student Mr.A.Madhu gave an introduction to the field of medical coding and explained the terminology of medical coding, the job profile of a medical coder and the scope of medical coding as a job option. Ms.Krishna Satya explained the different types of certification programmes that the students can complete and enhance the job profile. She also gave an overview of the courses offered to complete certification programme. The students(45 students) interacted well with the resource persons and were given awareness on the pay and career growth in the field of medical coding
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    13
    Sep
    Rashtriya Poshan Maah

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition of Bhavan's Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce has celebrated “Rashtriya Poshan Maah-2024” for the fourth consecutive year on 13th September, 2024, to spread knowledge of nutrition and create awareness among students, staff and community. The theme for the year 2024 was "Nutritious Diet for Everyone”.
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    10
    Sep
    Biohousie and QuizzRizz

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition as part of Science club activity has organised an event named as Biohousie and QuizzRizz on Septeber 10th 2024.Biohousie was a tambola competition using life science questions. Quizz Rizz was a quiz competition, to analyse the knowledge of the students on life sciences topics. The program received huge response from students and a total of 59 students participated in the Biohousie program. 39 students participated in the Quizz Rizz program. The winners were given prizes at the end of the program.
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    27 - 31
    August
    GMERF visit- VAC

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition organized a five-day value-added course titled Hands-on trainingin “Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Techniques" as part of skill development in current research-oriented techniques in collaboration with Global Medical Education and Research Foundation (GMERF),Lak-di-ka-pul, Hyderabad.The course was designed to provide the students with practical, hands-on experience in essential molecular biology techniques, a prerequisite in research and diagnostics labs
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    14
    August
    Feild visit M.Sc III sem students

    On the 14th of August,2024, the Institution and Innovation Council of Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce in association with Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition organised an educational visit to Atal Incubation Centre at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB), Hyderabad. The M.Sc.Biochemistry students of the college with faculty member Dr. Manju Devi. S visited the incubation centre. The visit commenced at 10:30 AM, with the group being warmly welcomed by Ms. Jerusha, a representative of AIC-CCMB
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    13
    Aug
    Outreach Program for High School students

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition has organized an outreach program for High School students of ZPHS for Girls,Alwal on 13" August 2024.The I year M.Sc Biochemistry and III year B.Sc BINDC students of the department along with faculty members have participated in the outreachprogram. High school students of class IX and X were benefitted from the outreach program.Various models and charts were displayed to the students and models of the process ofrespiration, digestive system, and circulatory system were explained enthusiastically by UGstudents of the college to the school students. Experiments including isolation of DNA from Banana, Different stages in Meiosis observed under microscope, Differential leukocytes count, specificity of amylase enzyme activity and catalase activity from spinachwere explained and demonstrated to the school students. The outreach program hasreceived good response and well appreciated by the students and staff of the school
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    August
    Outreach programme for ZPH school for girls
    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition has organized an outreach program for High School students of ZPHS for Girls,Alwal on 13" August 2024.The I year M.Sc Biochemistry and III year B.Sc BINDC students of the department along with faculty members have participated in the outreachprogram. High school students of class IX and X were benefitted from the outreach program.Various models and charts were displayed to the students and models of the process ofrespiration, digestive system, and circulatory system were explained enthusiastically by UGstudents of the college to the school students. Experiments including isolation of DNA from Banana, Different stages in Meiosis observed under microscope, Differential leukocytes count, specificity of amylase enzyme activity and catalase activity from spinachwere explained and demonstrated to the school students. The outreach program hasreceived good response and well appreciated by the students and staff of the school.
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    20
    July
    Mendel Commemoration Day

    The session started with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. Dr GSVRK Choudary, Principal BVC conveyed his greetings for the event. He also appreciated the initiative for launching a newsletter namely Biohive by the students. Mrs B Niraimathi, IQAC coordinator also extended her warm wishes for the events. Dr K Anuradha, faculty coordinator life sciences addressed the students highlighting the importance of the subject Genetics in comparison to other subjects. Dr B Kalpana Head, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology shared the importance of the day and also discussed brief history and contributions of Sir Gregor Johann Mendel
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    18-24
    June
    Millet Lunch Box

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri, has conducted “Millet Lunch Box” to elevate the usage of millets, under the Sustainable Development Goal Activity (Ensuring good health and well-being)2024. “Millet Lunch Box” is an event where students and staff were asked to bring recipes made of millets in their lunch box daily for one week, scan the picture and upload in the link given. Students and staff from all the departments of the college have participated including various recipes in their lunch box. The event emphasized on the practice of millet usage in daily cooking and creating awareness of different millets available locally which can be cooked into delicacies. Addition of millets enhances the nutrient value of the recipes along with bringingan awareness that health and taste can coexist.A total of 22 participants, both staff and students, have included millets in their daily lunch box.
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    20 - 21
    June
    Hands-on training in Bioanalytical techniques

    The Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition organized a five-day value-added course titled Hands-on trainingin “Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Techniques" as part of skill development in current research-oriented techniques in collaboration with Global Medical Education and Research Foundation (GMERF),Lak-di-ka-pul, Hyderabad.The course was designed to provide the students with practical, hands-on experience in essential molecular biology techniques, a prerequisite in research and diagnostics labs

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