Welcome to Department of Biochemistry
About
The Department of Biochemistry was established in 1997 at graduate level and upgraded to the PG level in the year 2002 catering to the changing horizons in the field of life sciences. The Department has dedicated and well qualified teachers who have the quest for excellence in teaching and preparing the students to achieve high standards in their career by instilling the scientific aptitude and analytical abilities. The department maintains well equipped laboratories and a Departmental library that cater to the needs of the students
In addition to the core faculty, expertise from other related departments of Osmania University and eminent scientists from various National Institutes namely, NIN, CDFD, IICT contribute to the teaching programme The department has won laurels for its accomplishments since its inception by consistently securing 100 % pass percentage every year in the university examinations. The alumni of the department are well placed in various premier Institutions as research assistants, teachers & entrepreneurs in various parts of the country and abroad.
In our department, teaching is not only a profession but a passion. It has an outstanding academic track record of securing gold medals and university ranks from Osmania University. Each and every faculty member interacts well with students and motivates them to pursue higher education. Faculty members identify the learners’ needs through assessment tests and interaction. Steps are taken to explore the hidden talent and originality among students. The department encourages student projects, arranges guest lectures by eminent professors and scientists from national laboratories, and also organizes field trips on a regular basis.
Programs Offered
Objectives
- To inculcate the scientific temper, optimistic approach , analytical abilities and practical skills among the young minds .
- To enrich the knowledge of the students through various programmes like seminars, conferences etc
- To prepare the students as globally competent and virtuous citizens of the nation and contribute to nation building.
Research & Projects
- II M.Sc Biochemistry students of the IV Sem (2022-24 batch) completed their projects in the prestigious institutes like Xpert Bio, GMERF and Institute of Genetics (IOG)
- Ms. Samatha and Ms. Rajini from II M.Sc Biochemistry have done an internship Theory in JNTUH and Practicals from HCU , successfully completing the C41R Telangana lifescience skilling program in “ Synthetic Organic Chemistry” on 26 th Feb ,2025.
- Ms. Maheshwari and Ms. N. SwathiSree attended and presented a paper on “Comparative study of artificial sweeteners on mental health”, on 27 th September 2024 at International Conference Samvit 2024.
- Dr. A. Helah Kiranmai (2025) Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aerial parts of Cardaria draba L.: Phytochemical analysis, characterization, evaluation of antibacterial, cytotoxic on DLD-1 human cancer cell properties and enzyme inhibitory potentials. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences (Invited for review on the article).
- Dr. Helah Kiranmai and Ms. C. Vanisree attended and presented a paper on “Outcomes of Soy protein consumption on the biochemical parameter of plasma in human volunteer – post menopausal women”, on 27 th September 2024 at International Conference Samvit 2024.
- Ms. Maheshwari and Ms. N. SwathiSree attended and presented a paper on “Comparative study of artificial sweeteners on mental health”, on 27 th September 2024 at International Conference Samvit 2024.
- Ms.C.Vanisree and Ms.N.Swathisree presented a paper with the title “ AYURVEDA-THE HOLOSTIC MEDICINE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND WELLBEING – Swasthasya Syastha rakshanam Aaturascha Vikar Prashamanam” in the two day International Conference on “Discovery – New horizons for Sustainable Development” organised by IQAC and Dept of Physical Sciences held on 6-7 th Feb 2025 (under Communication)
- Ms. C. Vanisree, S. Jahnavi, S. Rashika, T. Yeshaswini, P. Nikitha, and Sonali Thakur from the Biochemistry department published a paper in July/Aug/Sept 2024 on "Analysis of Anti-Cancer Activity and Biochemical Activity of Common Spices" in v.3 issue 9 of Anveshana's International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Life Sciences (ISSN-2456-3889 ONLINE).
- Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, published a chapter in the book entitled “Trending Topics on Fermented Foods-Prebiotics and Probiotics ” that is indexed in SCOPUS by Springer Nature in Switzerland (ISBN 978-3-031-71999-8). Paperback Edition, e-book (ISBN 978-3-031- 72000-8).
- Dr. Helah Kiranmai and Ms. C. Vanisree (2024) Outcomes of Soy protein consumption on the biochemical parameter of plasma in human volunteer – post menopausal women. Web of Science Journal (Under Communication).
- Ms. Maheshwari and Ms. N. SwathiSree (2024) Comparative study of artificial sweeteners on mental health. Web of Science Journal (Under Communication).
- Dr. A. Helah Kiranmai (2025) Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aerial parts of Cardaria draba L.: Phytochemical analysis, characterization, evaluation of antibacterial, cytotoxic on DLD-1 human cancer cell properties and enzyme inhibitory potentials. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences (Invited for Review on the Article).
- Ms.C.Vanisree and Ms.N.Swathisree presented a paper with the title “ AYURVEDA-THE HOLOSTIC MEDICINE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND WELLBEING – Swasthasya Syastha rakshanam Aaturascha Vikar Prashamanam” in the two day International Conference on “Discovery – New horizons for Sustainable Development” organised by IQAC and Dept of Physical Sciences held on 6-7 th Feb 2025 (under Communication)
Events
Awareness programme:
World Blood donor day was conducted by the Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition in collaboration with AYUR on 16 th June 2025
World Blood donor day was conducted by the Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition in collaboration with AYUR on 14 th June 2024
Inauguration of the Nutrition Lab was done by Dr. Sr. Velangini Kumari, Rev. Sr. Alphonsa and Dr. Annie Suniel on the 24 th of July 2024.
Nutrition week was organized from 11-14 th Sept 2024 by the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, with each day witnessing an expert lecture, Cuisine coalition, community awareness on nutrition and posters respectively.
On the occasion of World Food Day, on 16 th Oct 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree and MS. B. Maheshwari from the Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition and M.Sc students attended a seminar at Chakali Iylamma University,Koti,Hyderabad.
On 10 th Dec 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree and Ms. B. Maheshwari, Faculty, Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition along with I M.Sc Nutrition students organized a Free Diet Counselling and Diet Chart Preparation for school children of Indira School, Nacharam.
On 6 th December 2024, a preview of the movie on “India Files” (Cultural DNA) By Bommaku Murali, Director and Producer was arranged in the Auditorium by the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, in order to raise awareness on the political, social and cultural trends in India amongst the students.
Seminars conducted:
An International Conference Samvith 2024 was attended by Dr. H. Kiranmai, Ms. C. Vanisree, Ms. B. Maheshwari and Ms. Swathi Sree, Faculty of Biochemistry and Nutrition, on 27 th September 2024.
Webinars conducted:
Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition attended Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) seminar at New Delhi from 8 th to 9 th July 2024.
A two day Workshop at YMC on “Analytical techniques @ Spectroscopy and Chromatography” was attended by Dr. A. Helah Kiranmai, Faculty, Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition and 16 I st year M.Sc students from 18 th to 19 th July 2024.
Dr. Lakshmi Mutnuri, Faculty, Department of Biochemistry has attended a 3 day workshop with IInd M.Sc Biochemistry students on a “Faculty Development Program and Student Workshop” on the topic “Empowering Faculty and students in Protein and Nucleic Acid Analysis” organized by Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri from 28 th Nov 2024 to 30 th Nov 2024.
Webinars Attended:
Dr. Lakshmi Mutnuri, Dr. Helah Kiranmai, Ms. C. Vanisree, Ms. N. Swathi Sree and Ms. Maheshwari, Faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, attended a webinar on “Awareness Programme on Intellectual Property Rights” on 30 th Jan 2025 by Mr. Ayush Mishra, Examiner of Patents and Designs, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India organized by the IPR Cell and its members of St. Pious X Degree and P.G College for women.
Dr. Lakshmi Mutnuri, Dr. Helah Kiranmai, Ms. C. Vanisree, Ms. N. Swathi Sree and Ms. Maheshwari, Faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, attended a webinar on “Research Ethics and Plagiarism Principles to practice” on 22 nd Jan 2025 organized by the IPR Cell and its members of St. Pious X Degree and P.G College for women.
Extension activities:
The Biochemistry & Nutrition department organized an event in collaboration with AYUR Club to commemorate World Blood Donor Day on 14 June 2024. This event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation, promote voluntary blood donation, and recognize the contributions of blood donors.
Nutri-Aide App-Based Research Study: On September 20, 2024, the Biochemistry and Nutrition departments conducted research for UG Students & faculty / Non nutritional background in Biochemistry U.G lab using a mobile app to explore nutrition-related topics in collaboration with ICMR-NIN. The following students & faculty have participated in the study: Kruthika Aroori III BCMC, Sravani III BCMC, Hema III BCMC, Sahaja III BCMC, Manasa III BCMC, Mrs. Hemalatha, Dr.Padmalatha, Dr. Rajeetha, Dr.Prashanthi, Mrs.Sangeetha.
Nutri-Aide App-Based Research Study: On September 20, 2024, the Biochemistry and CND&D departments conducted research for UG Students & faculty / Non nutritional background in Biochemistry U.G lab using a mobile app to explore nutrition-related topics in collaboration with ICMR-NIN. The following students & faculty have participated in the study: Kruthika Aroori III BCMC, Sravani III BCMC, Hema III BCMC, Sahaja III BCMC, Manasa III BCMC, Mrs. Hemalatha, Dr.Padmalatha, Dr. Rajeetha, Dr.Prashanthi, Mrs.Sangeetha.
Blanket donation drive 2025 was conducted on 16 th January 2025 as a part of Biomystery club activity with Faculty Dr. Lakshmi. M and Ms. Deepika.V and M.Sc Biochemistry students to distribute blankets and biscuits to the poor near Gandhi Hospital.
Orientation Programmes:
An orientation programme for Skill development was organized by the department on 19 th September 2024.
On 28 th November 2024, “An orientation on CSIR Coaching”, was given by Dr. Rajasekhar, Help Biotech Academy organized by the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition.
Club Activeties:
The Departments of Biochemistry, Nutrition in collaboration with Ayur club,conducted Blood Donation Drive on 16th June 2025 in the college Auditorium from 10.30 am - 2.30 pm in association with Lions club of Hyderabad , City circle Jubilee on occasion of world blood donor day 2025-Give Blood give hope:together we save lives .
Blanket donation drive 2025 was conducted on 16 th January 2025 as a part of Biomystery club activity with Faculty Dr. Lakshmi. M and Ms. Deepika.V and I M.Sc and II M.Sc Biochemistry students along with I M.Sc .Nutrition students, to distribute blankets and biscuits to the poor near Gandhi Hospital
Faculty Centric Activities
FDP attended by Faculty:
Dr. Lakshmi Mutnuri, Dept of Biochemistry has attended a 3 day workshop with IInd M.Sc Biochemistry students on a ‘Faculty Development program and Student Workshop’ on “Empowering Faculty and Students in protein and Nucleic Acid Analysis” organised by Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri from 28 th Nov 2024 to 30 th Nov 2024.
On account of National Science day celebrations i.e 28-02-2024, the students of UG & PG displayed posters and models , real time experiments to create awareness to the school students of local community who visited the campus and made the event more successful.
Faculty As Resource Person:
On 16 th December 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, delivered a lecture as a Guest speaker in the Silver Jubilee Hall on the topic “Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Science and Technology in IKS” at a 5- day workshop on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) organised by the Department of Sanskrit, St. Pious X Degree & P.G college for Women, Nacharam, Hyderabad.
On 30 th December 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, delivered a lecture as a Guest speaker At Saanvi college on the topic “Glucose Transport and Regulation” organized by the Department of Nutrition, Saanvi Degree & P.G College for women, Santhosh Nagar, Hyderabad.
Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition delivered a lecture on “Capacity Building Program on Indian Knowledge Systems (Basic training programme)” on 17 th Feb 2025 and 18 th Feb 2025 at Hyderabad Central University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition delivered a lecture on “Capacity Building Program on Indian Knowledge Systems (Basic training programme)” on 24 th Feb 2025 and 25 th Feb 2025 at Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi.
Guest Lectures:
Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition organized an expert talk by Dr. Raju Padiya on 27 th June 2024 on the topic “Role of Diabetes: Advanced career oppurtunities in Life Sciences” which was attended by all II M.Sc Life Sciences students.
Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition organized an expert talk by Dr. Hima Kumari, ICMR (NIN) on 2 nd August 2024 on the topic “The Genome Wide and Expression Analysis if Membrane Transporter for Abiotic Stress Tolerance” which was attended by both UG and PG Life Sciences students.
An expert talk was organized by the department on the occasion of Nutrition week on the topic “Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition” with the expert speaker Ms. Shraddha Vyas, Nutritionist and Founder of Appediet., on 11 th Sept 2024.
On 4 th February 2025 (World Cancer day), an expert lecture by Dr. A. Sai Balaji, Senior Scientist, IICT on “Nanoparticle and Liposome-mediated target delivery for cancer therapy” was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry for the PG Life Sciences students to explore the recent advances in drug delivery mechanisms.
Student Centric Activities
Student participation:
Biochemistry students, including K. Srividya, M. Kalpana, N. Rajini, and others, attended a two-day workshop on "Analytical Techniques - Spectroscopy & Chromatography" on 19th July 2024.
IInd M.Sc Biochemistry students have attended a 3 day workshop with Dr. Lakshmi Mutnuri, Faculty, Department of Biochemistry on a Faculty Development program and Student Workshop on “Empowering Faculty and Students in protein and Nucleic Acid Analysis” organised by Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri from 28 th Nov 2024 to 30 th Nov 2024.
On 29 th October 2024, I M.Sc students attended a seminar at IICT (CSIR) on “Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health”.
II M.Sc Biochemistry students attended a three day workshop on the topic “Empowering Faculty and students in Protein and Nucleic Acid Analysis” organized by Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri from 28 th Nov 2024 to 30 th Nov 2024.
On 17 th Dec 2024, I M.Sc students of both Nutrition and Biochemistry participated in Christmas Celebrations with the theme “Angels- Praise and Proclaim” and received Best Costume Award for the same.
On 14 th Feb 2025, Dr.Kiranmai ,Faculty,Dept.of Biochemistry with Ms.Meghana Naidu, Sr.Y.Vineela, Ms.Glory, Ms.Dhanya, Ms.Srinidhi of I M.Sc. Students and Ms.Shivani from II M.Sc. of Biochemistry along with Ms.Manmeeth.Ms.Sravani and Sidra from I M.Sc .Nutrition and Dietetics attended a workshop on “ Regulation Compliance-Day 1: Guidelines for Novel Healthcare solutions which was beneficial for students “
Dr.Kiranmai,Faculty,Dept.of Biochemistry along with 6 B.Sc.Life Science Students with Ms.Rajini ,II M.Sc.Biochemistry student has attended a International conference on the topic “ Catalyst of change ” on 26 th February, 2025.
Achievements
- On 16 th December 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, delivered a lecture as a Guest speaker in the Silver Jubilee Hall on the topic “Elements of Indian Knowledge Systems and Science and Technology in IKS” at a 5-day workshop on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) organised by the Department of Sanskrit, St. Pious X Degree & P.G college for Women, Nacharam, Hyderabad.
- On 30 th December 2024, Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, delivered a lecture as a Guest speaker At Saanvi college on the topic “Glucose Transport and Regulation” organized by the Department of Nutrition, Saanvi Degree & P.G College for women, Santhosh Nagar, Hyderabad.
- Ms. C. Vanisree, HoD, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition and Dr. Pritha Mukherjee, HoD, Department of Microbiology delivered a lecture on 17 th and 18 th Feb 2025 in Capacity Building Program on Indian Knowledge Systems (Basic training programme) conducted from 17 th Feb 2025 to 22 nd Feb 2025 by the Hyderabad Central University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Faculty Achievements
Students Achievements
I M.Sc Biochemistry II Semester students have 80% pass percentage.
II M.Sc Biochemistry IV Semester students have passed 100% with 80% distinction.
Labs and other facilities:
- The Department has excellent facilities for teaching and research in Biochemistry, Modern Biology and Molecular Biology.
- The class rooms are provided with LCD projectors, OHP and other necessary furniture for effective teaching programme. The faculty and students can also avail the Conference Hall equipped with LCD and Interactive Electronic Board for regular teaching, Seminars, Animated video sessions and Guest Lectures
- The department has an Instrumentation room and four laboratories for B.Sc and M.Sc equipped with the sophisticated instruments like PCR, Flame Photometer required for the regular practicals and basic research programs.
- The Department has its own Library which caters to the immediate needs of the faculty as well as students. The Library has a stock of 115 books and other books for competitive exams like PG and PhD entrance, CSIR, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc. which are availed by the students to enhance their knowledge horizons and prepare for the future challenges
Faculty Members
HOD
M.Sc., M.Phil, Qualified SET
vanisree.ch[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.Sc. Qualified TSSET
swathisree1213[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.Sc Biochemistry, Ph.D
helahkiranmai[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.Sc.,Ph.D
lakshmi.kirla1220[at]stpiouscollege.org