Biochemistry

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Recent Activities[2021-2022]:

• In connection with the Sree Narayana Guru Commemorative Lecture Series-Aug/Sep-2021, BBC (Budding Biochemists) Association, Department of Biochemistry organized the Webinar on “Strategic and conceptual exploration of medicinal plants for their anticancer properties” on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 through Microsoft Teams Platform at 12:30 PM. The Resource Person of the day was Dr.Arul Jothi Nagarajan, M.Tech., PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Cell Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. The resource person started with the research strategies for exploring plant-based anticancer drugs involved, preparing extracts from aerial parts and roots of plants using various solvents. He mentioned how to evaluate the short- and long-term and cytotoxicity of the different extracts in more than one target cancer cell lines in vitro. The extract with better cytotoxicity needs to be analyzed further to discover the active compounds present in it. Further, he explained the anticancer studies need to be carried out using the pure compounds, either alone or in combination, to design a better treatment option. Then, he added the conceptual strategies that should be focused to determine the efficacy of the anticancer effect of the pure compounds. The long-term cytotoxicity should be investigated thoroughly, as it is a direct measure of drug efficacy. The anti-metastatic, anti-invasive activities need to be investigated, as they are major problems in cancer treatments. Finally he mentioned about the ability of the anticancer agents to induce more than one programmed cell signaling pathway and an effective anticancer agent that can be identified by combining these strategic and conceptual routes under laboratory conditions, before taking them to pre-clinical animal model studies.
  
  

• The Department of Biochemistry organized a virtual International Webinar on “Biofabrications of Biomaterials and Biomedicine” on Friday, the 16th July 2021 at 02:00 pm through Google Meet Platform. The Resource Person was Dr.S.Vijayakumar, Post Doctoral Research Scientist, Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, P.R. China. In his talk, he explained about Biomaterials and Phytomedicine. He elaborated the types of Nanoparticles and Nanomedicine. He insisted the role of Biopolymers, Copper and Metal oxide nanoparticles in medicine. Then, he mentioned the role of phytochemicals in plant extracts in the biogeneration of Nanomaterials. Then, he presented the antibacterial, antibiofilm, antihyperglycemic, wound healing and mosquitoe larvicidal activities of Nanomedicines. He urged the students to refer the international journals for advanced activities of Nanomaterials.
  

• BBC (Budding Biochemists) Association, Department of Biochemistry organized a National Level Webinar on “Understanding the Psychological and Biochemical Effects of Stress on Health” on Thursday, the 05th August 2021 through Microsoft Teams Platform at 02:00 PM. The Resource Person of the day: Dr.D.Sophia, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore, Karnataka State. The resource person started with the speech on stress conditions of people, Categories of Stressors, Homeostasis of our body during stress, most stressful environments and Burnout syndrome. She also explained about the Brain Fog, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Purge Cycle, Stress response of the Brain, Stress response system, CNS and PNS of the Nervous system. She also mentioned about Gut-Brain connection, Gut Microbiome, Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis, Anxiety-stress-cortisol loop, stress and Food cravings and eating habits of the people during stress situations.
  
  

• In connection with the International Yoga Day on 21st June every year, The Department of Biochemistry organized a webinar Talk on the Topic “Yoga for well being” on Monday, the 21st June 2021, at 3.00 pm through Google Meet Platform. The Resource Person of the day was Mr.A.Achuthanandan, MSc Yoga Scholar,Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Certified Teacher from International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Palakkad, Kerala state. He was the Alumnus of SNGC (BSc Biochemistry 2009 – 2012 Batch). He started his speech mentioning the significance of the 7th International Day of Yoga. He explained the basic concepts of ancient Yoga practice in India and elaborated the Principles of Yoga technique. In his speech, He added about Three Dosas of our Body and explained how to balance all three Dosa through yoga practice. Then, He gave added tips in yoga that how to improve our Immunity using Food habits during this COVID 19 Pandemic period.
  

• In connection with the World Blood Donor Day, Biochemistry Department organized a virtual Awareness Talk on “Blood Donation during COVID 19 Pandemic” on 14.06.2021(Monday) at 02:00 PM through Google Meet. Resource Person:
  Mr. Muneeb Amani, Biochemist, Nanma Lab Group, Malappuram Kerala State. The resource person gave a elaborate talk on Blood Donation, Blood Groups, Blood donation scenario during this COVID 19 Pandemic period. He also explained about Blood collection, Blood storage in Blood Banks, Blood components, role of Blood donors during COVID 19 and this year’s theme of the World Blood Donor Day.
  

• The department organized a virtual Industry Expert Talk on “Production of Monoclonal Antibodies”
  on 13th June 2021 (Sunday), at 11.00 am through google meet. Resource Person: Mr.K.R.NANDAKUMAR, Senior Executive, Cell Culture and Upstream Operation, Biocon Biologics India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka State. (Alumnus of the Department: 2011-2014 Batch). The resource person gave a elaborate talk on Monoclonal Antibodies, production of Monoclonal Antibodies, operation process, Bioreactors, the applications of Monoclonal antibodies, Biocon products, Job opportunity in Biocon, various products of Biocon Company, Scope for Biochemists in Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industries.
  

• In connection with the “World Environment day” celebration on 5th June 2021 (Saturday), the Department organized a Webinar on “Plant Diversity and Ecosystem Restoration” at 11.00 am through google meet.
  We also conducted an online Poster Presentation with the theme of the year “Ecosystem Restoration” for the students in connection with the World Environment day celebration. The resource person of the Day: Dr.Jelly Louis. C. HOD, Department of Botany, Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala State. The resource person insisted the importance of the world environment day and presented the details of plant diversity in the nature. She also mentioned about Algae, single cell plants, rare plants, endangered plant species and powerfull trees for oxygen supply to the atmosphere.She gave ideas to the students to save plants, trees and endangered plant species for the restoration of Ecosystem.
  Student participants from various Institutions participated in the online Poster presentation.
  
  

  Activities[2020-2021]:

• The Department of Biochemistry Organized a webinar in connection with the *World IPR Day* on *Why Intellectual property rights is important for startups* on 26.04.2021at 2.00pm through Google Meet. The resource Person of the day *Dr.N.Saranya* was the Alumnus of Biochemistry department. She has Become the Bio-Entrepreneur and She is the Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-105. In her speech, she insisted the importance of starting Incubation Centre, start up business and Innovation from startups. She explained about Patents, Copy rights, Industrial property rights,Trademarks, Industrial design registration and Patent protection for an Idea, Invention and Innovation. She also mentioned about patentability criteria, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Patent Co-operationTreaty (PCT Patents).
  

• The Department of Biochemistry organized one day online workshop on *Molecular Diagnostic Techniques* on 12.04.2021at 2.30pm through Google Meet. Dr.M.Ilangovan, Principal, presided over the programme. The resource Person of the day Dr.R.Ragunathan, Director of Centre for Bioscience & Nanoscience Research (Affiliated to Bharathiar University), Eachanari Post, Coimbatore demonstrated the laboratory techniques. He explained the Molecular techniques like PCR, ELISA, RIA, Immunological Assay techniques and RT- PCR test for COVID-19 Virus. He also mentioned about Antibiotics and Antibiotic resistant genes and the role of molecular genetics in microbial resistance against Antibiotic drugs.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry organized a Webinar on “Recent trends in Biomimetics” on the National Science day, 28.02.2021(Sunday)at 10.30 am and conducted Online Science Quiz for School students in connection with the National Science day celebration. Dr. V. Muralikrishnan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu was the Resource Person. He elaborated the recent trends in the field of Biomimetics. He also invited the Life Science Students to contribute their roles in Biomimetics. He explained about the importance and Global value of Biomimetics products.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry, SNGC, Coimbatore organized a Webinar on “Diabetes and COVID 19” on 18.02.2021at 2.00 pm as part of Sree Narayana Guru Endowment Lecture Series. Dr.T.Vinoth Kumar, Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Director of School of Biological Sciences, CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu was the Resource Person. He enlightened the participants with his profound knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus, Types of Diabetes, Gestational, Juvenile Diabetes, Genetics of Diabetes, Pathology and Pathophysiology of Diabetes. He also explained the Life cycle of CoronaVirus, risk factors of Diabetes on COVID-19 infected patients and Management of COVID- 19 in Diabetic persons.
  

• Budding Biochemists (BBC) Association, Department of Biochemistry, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, organized a Live Webinar on 4th February – 2021 (Thursday)- The World Cancer Day. The Resource Person: Dr. K. POORNIMA, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), Coimbatore. The resource person delivered the webinar on “New paradigms in Genetic Engineering”. In her speech, she mentioned and explained about Cancer, treatment of Cancer in Genetic Engineering, Plasmids, Cosmids, Gene cloning, Recombinant DNA Technology, Gene therapy for Cancer, CAR-T cell treatment for Cancer, Immunotherapy, PCR technique and Applications of Genetic Engineering. The students and faculty members of the department participated and cleared their doubts on Cancer and Genetic Engineering fields.
  

• Department of Biochemistry organised an International Webinar on “C. elegans to study autophagy” on 21st November 2020 at 10.30 am. The Resource was Dr.S Hemalatha, Staff Scientist, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School Of Medicine, St. Louis, USA. In the International Webinar the Chief guest insisted the importance of Research studies, elaborated the role of small soil worms and mutagenesis process occurring in c.elegans world wide. Students and staff from various Institutions participated and benefitted.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry had organised a Webinar on the Topic “DNA Vaccines and Peptide Vaccines – Current approaches and Challenges” on 4th November, 2020. Dr. Sathish Sankar, Consultant Molecular Biologist, Vellore was the resource person. He emphasized that despite the several advantages, peptides are typically poorly immunogenic when used alone, requiring the next generation of adjuvants to overcome problems.
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-7: (22ndJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Dare to Follow Your Heart” Resource Person:Mrs.Vaishnavi Sanoj Writer, Podcaster, Poet & Author, Ernakulam, Kerala State. (Biochemistry Batch: 2003 – 2006)
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-6: (21stJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Celebrated “International Yoga Day” with the theme of “Yoga for Health, Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family” Lecture on: “Importance of Yoga in Life” Resource Person:Mr.A.Achuthanandan, Manager, Shivachaitanyam, Yoga& Wellness Kendra, Kozhinjampara, Palakkad. (Biochemistry Batch: 2009 – 2012 Batch).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-5: (20thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Regenerative Medicine: Current and Future Directions” Resource Person:Mrs.S.SIVA PRIYA, PhD Scholar, Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), MAHE, Manipal, Mangalore.(Biochemistry Batch: 2009 – 2012).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-4: (19thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Technologies that rule Biosciences-Are you prepared?!” Resource Person:Mr.V.VINEETH, Co-Founder & Head, Business Development Company, C-Six Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.(Biochemistry Batch: 2001 – 2004).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-3: (18thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Improvement of Immunity with organic materials” Resource Person:Ms.G.SUJITHA, Assistant Professor,Department of Biochemistry, Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore-105. (Biochemistry Batch: 2002 – 2005).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-2: (17thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Bioentrepreneurship” Resource Person:Dr.Saranya Rathan, Assistant Professor,Departmentof Microbiology, Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore- 105.(Biochemistry Batch: 2003 – 2006).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-1:(16thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on:“Career Enhancement in Life Sciences & Beyond” Resource Person:Mr.P.RAJASEKHAR, Field Marketing Manager, German Based Merck Life SciencesPvt. Ltd, Asia Pacific (APAC), (Biochemistry Batch: 2001 – 2004).
  
  Activities[2019-2020]:

• The Department of Biochemistry of Sree Narayana Guru College organized Two Days National Level Webminar on “Recent Trends In Biological Sciences” from 21.05.2020 to 22.05.2020 using ZOOM application. Resource person(s): 21.05.2020, Session 1: Dr.K.Jeyaprakash, Head, PG & Research Dept. of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Govt. College(Autonomous), Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, on the topic “Drug Discovery and In silico Docking”. Session 2: Dr.M.Anand, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu on the topic “Marine Natural Products – A Potential Source of Drug Molecules”. 22.05.2020, Session 3: Dr.M.Vibin, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, St.Albert’s College( Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, on the topic “Food Grade Protein Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications”.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry of Sree Narayana Guru College organize webminar on “Computational Biochemistry” on 24.04.2020 from 10.30 to 11.30am using Google meet application. Resource person : Mr. Moni Philip Jacob K, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode.
  

• Department of Biochemistry Organized International Seminar on 09-10-2019 & 10-10-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr.J. Anitha, Research Professor, Wonk-Wang University, Republic of Korea.
  

• Department of Biochemistry organized a Start up Program – Biobubbles on 01-10-2019, 2.00 PM. Venue:UG Biochemistry Laboratory. Inaugurated by Dr. M. Ilangovan, Principal, SNGC.
  
  

• Organized a guest lecture on 30-9-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest:Dr. L. Hari Prasath, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, gave a lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights”. In his lecture, he discussed the importance on Patent, Copy Right and Trade mark.
  
  

• Organized Alumni Meeting on 07-08-2019, 1 PM.
  

• Organized PTA Meeting on 07-08-2019, 10 AM.
  

• Silver Jubilee Celebrations 2019 – Commemorative Lecture Series – The Department of Biochemistry, Organized a Lecture on “Pesticide Alternative: Wolbachia –Sex Manipulation and Beyond” by Dr. Rijesh Krishna Chief Technology Officer (CTO), C- Six Labs Private Ltd, Cochin, Kerala, on 27th July 2019 at 10.00am, Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
  

• Organized an awareness rally in connection with World Hepatitis Day (28th July 2019) in the adopted village C G Pudur, Coimbatore.
  

• Organized Inauguration of Budding Biochemist Association on 12-07-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. Janci Rani P R, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.
  
• Organized Poster Presentation for students on 11-07-2019(FN) and Rally (Biochemistry Students) at CG Pudur on 11-07-2019(AN) in connection with World Population Day.
  
  
• Association conducted a Rally at CG Pudur (Adopted Village) in connection with “Awareness class on water conservation” on 05-07-2019. Students and staff of Department of Biochemistry participated in the rally.
  

Activities[2018-2019]:

• Organized an International Conference on “Challenges in Biomedicine” on 30-01-2019, 10.15 AM. Venue: Vivekananda Hall. Chief Guest: Dr. S. Suja, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Bharathiar University, Cbe. Around 300 members participated in this programme.
  Key Speaker(s):
  1. Dr. B. Ravindran, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, South Korea.
  2. Dr. Chella Perumal P, Postdoctoral Researcher, Phytomedicine and Pharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Free State, Qwaqwa, South Africa.
  
• Organized One Day Workshop on “Drug Discovery and Development – An insilico Approach” on 10-01-2019, 9.30 AM. Venue: Computer Lab. Chief Guest: Dr. Chella Perumal P, Postdoctoral Researcher, Phytomedicine and Pharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Free State, Qwaqwa, South Africa.
  
• Organized One Day Workshop on “Mushroom Cultivation Technology”. Resource Person: Dr. S.Kathiravan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore. Venue: Seminar Hall.
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• Organized International Seminar on “Genome Editing for Molecular Breeding in Medicinal Plants” on 14-09-2018, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. J. Anitha, Research Professor, Institute for Basic Science, Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea. Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
• Organized Two days International Technical Seminar on “Cancer Biology and Drug Designing” on 16-08-2018, 10 AM. Resource Person(s): Dr. J. Dinesh Kumar, Post Doctoral Research Scientist, University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom and Dr. Poornima Paramasivan, Post Doctoral Research Scientist, University of Abertay, Dundee, United Kingdom.