The list of student projects done by B.Sc students

In house projects by students:

• Estimation of iron in various food sources by wong’s method- II B.Sc
• Estimation of cholesterol in various junk foods by zak’s method- III B.Sc

Student out House Projects:

•  16 Students of II. M.Sc Biochemistry joined Synteny lifescience pvt Ltd Nallakunta for pursuing projects.

Some of the projects include

• “Synthesis , Characterization and Biological activites of Silver Nano particles from Tinospora cordiofolia”
• “Study of Vancomycin resistance conferring gene expressionstudies in Staphylococcus aureus”
• “ Biological evaluation of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Cruismela and actinidadeliciosaperl extracts”

Research & Publications

Events

Events 2022-23

Seminars conducted:

• On 27^th Jan 2023, An Expert Talk by Dr. Archana Bharadwaj, Senior Principal Scientist ,Head ,Business Development and Humnan Resources Groups,CSIR-CCMB on the topic” Listen to your Gut”: The Microbiome Journey” organised by the Department of Biochemistry.
• On 31^stJan 2023, A Guest Lecture by Dr. Sudhakar Konda, Director ,Excel I9mmunologies Pvt.Limited on the topic “ Idea to Market” Organized by the Department of Biochemistry.
• On 25^th October 2022, Department of Biochemistry has organized a guest lecture on the topic “HOW TO BE SUCESSFUL ION LIFE –GOALS “by Rev.Fr.Balraj he explained about various about the importance of goal setting, discipline and implementation to be successful in life. He enlightened the students regarding the obedience towards elders and teachers, emphasized on spirituality for harmony.
• On 27^th October 2022, Department of biochemistry organized a guest lecture on AWARENESS PROGRAM ON PERSONALITY & PERSONAL HYGEINE in collaboration with Health Center of the college it was a session two way by students and Resource person. Nearly 150 students from U.G non science background and P.G Biochemistry took part in the event It was a two way event wherein both students and resource person were actively involved. The students for given a QR code to register for free samples of sanitary napkins from Whisper.
• On 6^th July 2022, Department of Biochemistry has organized a guest lecture on the topic "BE HUNGRY YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU GET" by Dr.Kiran Solingapuram ,he explained about various neurological disorders like Alzeimers,Parkinsons their on set ,symptoms preventive measures and its prevalence in various countries occurrence the globe has been discussed. The markers and imaging systems available to screen the subjects were elaborated. Students were enlightened with prospectus of life sciences, the target audience was P.G biochemistry students and final year degree students totaling to 80.

Other Events:

• An intercollegiate Science fest ” SCINEX-2K23” Organized by Departments of Lifesciences on 11^th March 2023 with various events .B.Sc. and M.SC. life sciences students participated in various events and made the fest successful.
• Dept.of Lifesciences organized achievers day on 15^thApril 2023 ,Mrs.Tejashwini Dil Raju (Director ) & Sunanda are the speakers and the alumni interacted with the students about their success journey of life and enlightened the students about to reach the goal.

Internships:

• Students of II M.Sc.Biochemistry & Ms.C.VaniSree ,HOD,Department of Biochemistry, students attended internship from Adelbert Innovation Research private limited on “Latest innovations and techniques in cancer Research” in online mode from 16^th November 2022 to 15^th April 2023

Webinars Attended:

• Ms.Vani Sree,Head, Department of Biochemistry attended a 7 day training programme on “Analytical Techniques” sponsored by DST-STUTI fron 21st Nov 2022 to 28th Nov 2022 From St.Aloysius College, Jabalpur.
• IQAC of the college conducted a 2 day NAAC sponsored National-e- conference on 14TH and 15th October 2022 National educational Policy 2020.the event was scheduled to create awareness on NEP 2020 among faculty and students by the policy makers and pioneers.All the faculty members of the department of Biochemistry presented a paper and published the same.

FieldTrip:

• Aishwarya, Facuty along with students of II M.Sc. Biochemistry, II BCMC & I BCMC visited to open day celebrations At osmania university on 25-04-2023.

Extension activities:

• On 28-03-2023, Ms.C.vani Sree and Mrs.N.Swathi Sree members of NSS Committee, were the resource persons for the awareness program on “ Menstrual cycle and Hygeine” and “ Nutrition for school children” at ZPHS, Bibinagar,yadadri district.
• On account of World cancer day ,i.e on 4-02-2023 , the department of Biochemistry Organized awareness Programmes on cancer by conducting Fitness challenge, creative poster presentation, videomaking. I M.Sc.Biochemistry and other streams of students more than 60 students actively participated in the event and made successful.
• An “Awareness Program and Medical camp on PCOD” is Organized by Healthcare center and Department of Biochemistry in association with Qvik Homeopathy by the Department of AYUSH on 23rd Jan 2023.
  • Dr.Sarala-Senior Homeopath , Consulted students with the issue of PCOD and Provided with Medication
  • KVN Bhanu-Founder of Red Express- Promoted Resuable Sustainable and alternative period products .Dr.Simha Raju- Seniour Ayurvedic Doctor- addressed the students with general awareness on Menstrual Hygeine through Ayurvedic Medication
• The department of Biochemistry organized a blanket Donation drive on 2nd November 2022. Many enthusiastic and responsible students from all steams donated blankets and biscuits to help the needy in severe winters. 100 plus blankets of good quality have been collected. The students of degree 1st year and P.G 2nd year biochemistry escorted by Dr.Helah Kiranmai faculty member from the department went to Gandhi medical hospital, in and around areas - Musheerabad,Hyderabad The student volunteers were keen to distribute blankets and biscuits only to needy rather than to greedy.
• On 3rd November 2022 An awareness Program on Nutrition and dietetics was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, to create awareness on fundamentals of nutritional aspects to non-science students, staff and non-teaching staff. Nearly 200 students visited the posters displayed by the students ,unknown facts about the balanced nutrition was unveiled to non-science visitors .the posters were displayed by PG Second year students, with information on the importance of balanced diet and the diseases associated with malnutrition.
• On 28th October-2022 ,A program to project the attention on Sexual Health and Hygiene was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry; it was to enlighten the non-science students on various aspects of sexual health like menstruation, pregnancy, IVF, Surrogacy, sexually transmitted diseases etc .Nearly 250 students participated in the event .The PG Second year students displayed Posters on the above topics in an elaborative and informative way. A lecture was delivered by Ms C.Vani Sree – HOD Department of Biochemistry.

Orientation Programmes:

• Department of biochemistry organized an Guest lecture on 5TH September 2022 on the prospects of life sciences after under graduation and post-graduation by Dr.Paul Marx an eminent personality from Osmania University, a lecture on the various opportunities available for life sciences after the completion of their studies the students were eager to pose questions regarding the upcoming fields life bioinformatics, intellectual property rights etc.

Faculty Paper Publications:

• Ms.C.VaniSree,,Head Department of Biochemistry, attended International summit on Quality Indices in Higher Education Organized by Engineering Staff college of India , Hyderabad and published paper on “ Environment consciousness among youth by adopting green initiatives in HEI with conference proceedings
• All the faculty members of the department of Biochemistry presented a paper and published the same.Ms.Vanisree HoD department of biochemistry was the moderator for 2nd day of oral presentations session ,she along with Dr.Helah Kiranmai presented on “ Multidisciplinary approach for learning through holistic education” Mrs. Swathi - presented and published paper on NEP 2020 objectives title “Outcomes of Multidisciplinary Leraning”.

Faculty Paper Presentations:

• Ms.C.VaniSree,,Head Department of Biochemistry, attended International summit on Quality Indices in Higher Education Organized by Engineering Staff college of India , Hyderabad and won the best paper presentation on “ Environment consciousness among youth by adopting green initiatives in HEIS
• All the faculty members of the department of Biochemistry presented a paper and published the same.Ms.Vanisree HoD department of biochemistry was the moderator for 2nd day of oral presentations session ,she along with Dr.Helah Kiranmai presented on “ Multidisciplinary approach for learning through holistic education” Mrs. Swathi - presented and published paper on NEP 2020 objectives title “Outcomes of Multidisciplinary Leraning”

Faculty Development Programme:

Attended

• Ms.C.Vanisree, HOD, Attended National level one-week online faculty development programme(FDP) on “ proactive intelligence for professional excellence” organized by IQAC, Fatima college ,Madurai from 10-04-2023 to 15-04-2023.
• On 25-05-2023 , Ms.C.Vanisree,HOD and Dr.Helahkiranmayee, Faculty, Department of Biochemistry presented lectures on Gene silencing and Molecular markers through online mode as a part of faculty exchange program with St.Anns Degree and PG College ,Mehedipatnam,Hyderabad.
• Faculty members of department of Biochemistry (Ms.Vanisree,Mrs Swathi,Mrs.Afreen,Dr.Helah Kiranmai) actively took part in Faculty development program on e- content development organized by IQAC of the college on 15t and 16th July. Reputed personalities from local and non-local universities were the resource persons for the event it was more of a workshop rather than passive listening. The paramount intake was on video lectures recording and development of online e courses and the eligibility criteria.

Celebrations:

• On may 14th 2023, Department of Biochemistry celebrates Mothers day, by a picture contest and poetry about Mother “My mother-My Inspiration”
• On account of National Science day celebrations i.e 28-02-2023, 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.
• The Department of Biochemistry organized the P.G farewell on 12th August 2022 in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, Microbiology and Physics.
• The Department of Biochemistry along with Prakruthi Club (Eco committee) conducted a Slogan/ Caption competition to celebrate World environment day on 4th June 2022. The students were asked to write/ create some new captions/ slogans on the environment. There was an overwhelming response from students which resulted in creative and thought provoking slogans that can bring a sense of responsibility among others

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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

Achievements

• On 25-04-2023, Awards day is celebrated by felicitating the semester toppers
  • I Semester-S.Sharnya (II BCMC)-I SEM
  • II semester- K. Akshita (II BCMC)-II SEM
  • III semester- K. Akshita (II BCMC)-III SEM
  • IV Semester-P.Bharani- III BCMC (IV SEM) & K.Bhavya – V SEM (Passed outbatch)
  Gyan prakash award is sponsored by Ms.C.Vanisree for the academic excellence in Biochemistry.PG-Sandhya Reddy (II M.Sc.Biochemistry –Passed out ), Sonali Thakur(II M.Sc.Biochemistry)
• UG-Geethanjali & Thanmai Goud (III BCMC Passed out batch)
• Ms.C.Vani Sree, , Department of Biochemistry Received “National Youth Icon Award” on Jan 12th 2023
• Ms.C.Vani Sree, , Department of Biochemistry Received “Jawaharalal Nehru Puraskar Award” as a Social Activist on Dec 11th 2022
• PG Results of II and IV Sem Results were declared with 96% with IV sem and 94% with II sem.
• Ms.C.Vani Sree, Head of the Department awarded Jawaharlal Nehru National Seva Puraskar -2022 for her distinguished services to the needy.
• Mrs S M Afreen was awarded with the best library user award by the management
• Mrs V.Rani Padmini was awarded with a cash Prize for publication of article in the Book by the management
• Pg Results were declared and the students of IIM.SC Biochemistry secured 100% and 95% for I M.Sc biochemistry on 25^th September, 2018
• Mrs.Rani Padmini, Faculty qualified TSSET-2018 and Bharathi dasan Ph.D Entrance in merit.
• Swathi Sree (1212-13-514-008) 3^rd rank
• Mamatha (1212-13-514-004) 6^TH rank
• Shalini Yadav (1212-13-514-002) 9^TH rank
• Sindhuja(1212-13-514-003) 10^TH rank
• Javeria Afshan (1212-14-514-001) 1^st rank
• Ms.Lavanya( 1212 -17-514-008) of 2017 batch secured 8th rank
• Ms.Akshitha(1212-18-514-004) of 2018 batch secured University 1st Rank
• Ms.Kathyayani(1212-18-514-002) secured 3rd Rank
• Ms.Bindu Shalini(1212-18-514-003) secured 6th rank in the University examinations
• MS.Hepsiba Ruth of I M.Sc Biochemistry Qualified 2 Rounds of Idea/PoC organised by MHRD and entered into 3 round standing among the top 4 ideas.
• UG results were Declared and the students of I and II BCMC secured 100% and III BCMC secured 96% in Biochemistry on 14th March.
• PG Results were declared and the pass percentage of IIM.SC Biochemistry is 100% and 93% for I M.Sc biochemistry on 19th june, 2019.
• Mrs Sneha Jakotia of 2008-2010 batch received her Doctoral Degree during the convocation of Osmania University.

The students of I and II and I B.Sc BcMC formed a team comprising of 6 students and participated in Smart India Hackathon 2019 is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of pressing problems. The team gave a solution to the problem mentioned by Emcure Pharmaceuticals. The project was titled ‘Machinery Horoscope’. A training was offered under the guidance of the Mentors, Mr.Sanjay andMr.Praneeth of Sansah Innovations Ltd. The team won the We School Inspiration Award and a cash prize of 5000 rupees for their project.

Clubs

Bio-mystery

• Charity for Humanity event was planned as a part of the Outreach programme by the Biomystery club, Department of Biochemistry, St.Pious X Degree &PG college for women in collaboration with Rajmatha Foundation, NGO, Hyderabad.and donated food and blankets for the needy.
• As a part of Biomystery Club Day Celebrations donated Soaps and Biscuit Packets to Sri Rajmatha Foundation, NGO,Chengicherla.
• Bio-mystery Club Day is Celebrated by displaying Charts on BMR, BMI
• A Visist to orphanage Aman Vedika, Seethaphalmand by club members.
• National Science Day Celebration by Biomystery Club Members at Sunrise Primary School.
• Felicitation to the toppers in university Examination for the Year 2015-16

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