Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the branch of science that deals with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. It combines principles of biology and chemistry to study the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their roles in various biological processes.
Here are some key concepts and areas of study within biochemistry:
1. Biomolecules: Biochemistry focuses on understanding the structure, composition, and function of biomolecules. Proteins, for example, are essential for many biological processes and are composed of amino acids. Carbohydrates serve as energy sources and structural components, while lipids are involved in energy storage, membrane structure, and signaling. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.
2. Metabolism: Biochemical pathways involve the chemical reactions that occur in cells to transform molecules and generate energy. Metabolism includes processes such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. These pathways break down nutrients and generate energy-rich molecules like ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
3. Enzymes: Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. Biochemistry investigates enzyme kinetics, mechanisms of enzyme action, and the regulation of enzyme activity. Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolic pathways, signal transduction, and other biological processes.
4. Gene Expression and Regulation: Biochemistry examines how genes are expressed and regulated at the molecular level. It involves studying transcription, translation, and the control mechanisms that determine when and how genes are turned on or off. Understanding gene expression is fundamental to comprehending cellular differentiation, development, and disease processes.
5. Molecular Genetics: Biochemistry contributes to molecular genetics by elucidating the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and the proteins involved in DNA replication, repair, and recombination. It involves studying the molecular basis of genetic inheritance and the mechanisms of gene expression and regulation.
6. Biochemical Techniques: Biochemistry employs a wide range of experimental techniques and technologies to investigate biological molecules and their functions. These techniques include chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, genetic engineering, and various methods for protein purification and analysis.
The knowledge gained from biochemistry has numerous applications in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and pharmacology. It provides insights into the mechanisms of diseases, the development of drugs and therapies, the production of genetically modified organisms, and the understanding of fundamental biological processes.
A biochemistry department is an academic department within a university or research institution that focuses on the study of biochemistry. It typically consists of faculty members, researchers, and students who are engaged in teaching, conducting research, and advancing knowledge in the field of biochemistry.
Biochemistry departments play a vital role in training future scientists, conducting cutting-edge research, and advancing our understanding of the biochemical processes that underlie life. They serve as hubs of knowledge, expertise, and innovation in the field of biochemistry and contribute to various areas, including medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental sciences.
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Biochemistry
 | DR. NEERU BHASKARHOD (Bio chemistry) |
She has done her MD- Biochemistry from Pt. B .D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak in 2008 and M.B.B.S. from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in 2002. After post-graduation, she has got professional experience of 15 years. Earlier, she worked in Department of Biochemistry, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana and presently, she is working as Incharge Academics (UG) –cum-Professor & Head- Biochemistry, Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahabad(M), Haryana.
She has got several Poster Presentations on various topics in different National Conferences.
Oral Presentations on:
1. Stem cell therapy for Ailing hearts in CME on Cardiomersion-2012.
2. Assessment of electrolyte variance and anion gap in preeclampsia in CME on Emerging Trends in Molecular Biology.
3. Assessment of trace elements status in Bronchial Asthma in NZMBICON 2019
“ Exploring newer Avenues in Human Metabolic Health” Organized by MMIMSR on 2 nd March 2019.
4. Brain Natriuretic Peptide(BNP) : A diagnostic marker in congestive heart failure –induced acute dysponea “ in 27 th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Biochemists of India on December 12-15,2019.
5. Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Inflammatory markers in COVID-19” in CME on Clinical Research and Lab Diagnosis on 3rd December 2022 in GMC Patiala.
She is also an active member of Medical Education Unit, AMCH, Shahabad (M) since 5 years. Currently, she is pursuing Advanced Course in Medical Education from CMC, Ludhiana. She has published 47 articles in various International and National indexed journals
of repute besides 07 books to her credit.
The department of Biochemistry deals with teaching Biochemistry to the undergraduate medical students during Phase 1 in a comprehensive manner. All the components of the subject are taught in a clinically oriented approach so as to make the subject meaningful and interesting. The highly qualified and skilled staff is a valuable asset of the department and the working of the department is reflected from the excellent pass percentage and the highest number of distinctions. Regular class tests, time to time evaluations, the feedback from the students about the quality of the teaching, the encouragement and counseling of the students at the personal level are the tools for the best outcome of the department. The concepts are refreshed and the students are encouraged to discuss the problems during tutorials. Regular seminars help the students to build up the confidence and update the existing knowledge. Practicals are conducted in Students’ Practical Laboratory to make the students learn the applications of Biochemistry in the diagnostic field. Evaluation of the case studies, interpretation of the blood and urinary reports help the students to apply the fundamental facts of Biochemistry in a relevant manner and this provides a platform to prepare the students to be good clinicians in the future days to come. The faculty of the department is trained in Basic course Workshop in medical education.
2023
International
1. Sandeep Kumar, Tariq Masood, Neeru Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Shah, Priyanka Tangri, Manju, Priyanka. Study of serum lipid profile, IL-6 & ADMA levels and its association with
cardiovascular risk in subclinical hypothyroidism patients. J Pharm Negative Results 2023; 14 (Special issue 1): 1430-4.
National
1. Nitin Tangri, Neeru Bhaskar, Prabhaker Mishra and Priyanka Tangri. Relationship of age and gender with total serum Immunoglobulin E levels in Adults- A Hospital Based Study. Nat J Lab Med 2023 (Accepted for publication)
2022
International
1. Sandeep Kumar, Tariq Masood, Neeru Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Shah, Priyanka Tangri. Study of association among various atherosclerotic risk factors in patients of subclinical hypothyroidism. Int J Health Sci 2022;6(S6):10047-54.
2. Saurabh Kumar Deo, Nitin Tangri, Neeru Bhaskar, Vijay Chaudhary. De Ritis ratio in COVID-19 patients admitted during first, second and third wave. Int J Pharm Sci Res 2022:13(10): 2534-2538
2021
International
3. Priyanka Tangri, Nitin Tangri. Adipocytokines in Diabetes Mellitus: A study from a rural setting in Haryana, India. Nat J Lab Med 2021;10(2): B005.
4. Bhumija Sharma, Suvarna Prasad, Sunita Manhas, Bhawani Shankar Modi, Priyanka Tangri. Identification of lipid accumulation product (LAP) as a marker of metabolic
syndrome: a study in healthy population of MMU. Int J Res Pharma Sci 2021; 12(2): 958-66.
2020
International
1. Priyanka Tangri, Nitin Tangri, Kuldip Singh Sodhi and Jagdish. Fasting plasma insulin and serum C-peptide in obese/non-obese subjects suffering from Diabetes mellitus. Int J
Scientific Res 2020; 9 (4): 1-3.
2019
International
1. Saurabh Kumar Deo, Neeru Bhaskar. Diagnostic yield of routine biochemical investigations amongst patients in a rural teaching hospital. Int J Scientific research 2019;8(2):20-22.
2. Neeru Bhaskar, Shikaa Mahajan, Jeevan Bhandari. Assessment of trace elements status in Bronchial Asthma. International Journal of Research and Review 2019;6(1):109-114.
3. Neeru Bhaskar. New Biochemical markers of Preeclampsia-A Mini Review. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2019; 6(2):311-318.
2018
International
1. Nitin Tangri, Sameer Singhal, Prachi Singhal, Priyanka Tangri. Comparative Evaluation of Short Course Chemotherapy of Patients of Pulmonary Tuberculosis with and without Diabetes Mellitus. Int J Res Rev 2018; 5(12): 406-16.
2. Dr Gurmanpreet, Dr Ashita Sharma, Dr Neeru Bhaskar. Correlation between HDL Levels & Paroxanase Activity in Serum of Patients with type II Diabetes Mellitus. Sch J App Med
Sci. Aug 2018; 6(8): 3169-3175.
3. Ashita Sharma, Gurmanpreet, Neeru Bhaskar. Human Serum Paraoxonase Activity in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus as compared to that of control subjects. Sch J App Med Sci (SJAMS) 2018;6(9): 3617-3622.
National
1. Manoj Prasad, Kuldip Sodhi, Shalini Gupta, Neeru Bhaskar. Estimation of Salivary nitrite in patients having hypertension. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research 2018;
7(4):297-306.
The hospital has well-equipped Clinical Biochemistry Lab having latest machines and
equipments that functions round the clock.
It is equipped with:
ERBA EM-360 (Transasia)- Fully automated analyzer
CHEM-7 (Transasia)- Semi-automated analyzer
CHEM-5X (Transasia)- Semi-automated analyzer
AIA-360 (TOSOH)- Fully automated Immunoassay analyzer
Afinion Hba1c analyzer
Easylyte Electrolyte analyzer (for Na+/K+/Cl- estimation)
Prolyte Electrolyte analyzer (for Na+/K+/Cl- estimation)
Prolyte Electrolyte analyzer (for Na+/K+/iCa estimation)
ABG analyzer
Various investigations are being done under the expertise of qualified doctors. Apart from
routine investigations, special investigations like hormone assays, tumor markers, cardiac
markers, coagulation parameters, Iron profile, Vitamin- D, Vitamin B12 etc are being done. As
far as the external quality control aspect of the clinical laboratory is concerned, our lab is
regularly participating in External Quality Assurance Scheme run by CMC, Vellore.
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