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Department of Biochemistry (Self)

Vision
  • To empower the students with scientific knowledge and skills and mould them with pioneering spirit, innovative thinking and leadership.
Mission
  • To instill in the students the fervour to pursue technical self-directed and critical learning and carry out projects catering to the health issues prevalent in the society and pave way for better living.
History of the Department
     The departmet of M.Sc., Biochemistry was started in the year 1993. Our department has excellent infrastructural facilities and a well furnished laboratory. The department comprises of highly spirited and dedicated teachers and Lab assistant. The department has a credit of TNSCST sponsored student’s projects. M.Phil. Biochemistry was started in the year 2016. Our Department is also conducting two years Diploma course in Medical Laboratory Technology for all Science students. Department promote scientific temper and creativity in students and exposes them to industries/ institutes off campus. We have celebrated 2018 as silver Jubilee year and marching towards Coral Jubilee year.
     The Department of Biochemistry also offers a University Affiliated Diploma Course in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Highlights of the Department
  • Students regularly receive TNSCST funding for their projects.
  • We arrange industrial visits for students as a regular feature that enable the students to get ideas for their Projects to get exposure towards job opportunities.
  • Our students do in/out projects guided by our faculty as a part of their curriculum in final year. Students those who are interested will do their projects in collaboration with other Institutions, Hospitals and Research Institutes.
  • We conduct Parents- Teachers(PTA) meeting to create a good rapport between the teachers and parents.
  • We conduct a job oriented Diploma programme in Medical Laboratory Technology and students from various disciplines are joining the programme as the classes are conducted only after the completion of regular classes. Internship programme is arranged for DMLT students in reputed city hospitals in summer vocation.
  • Our department conduct outreach programme(ORP) for the School students every year aims at making young children to develop an affinity towards science especially in Biochemistry.
  • An Inter Collegiate competition – VEE QUBE BIOHOME FEST was organized in collaboration with Home Science Dept. On 21.02.2018.
  • We have Academic linkages with the following Research Institutes
    • Venture Intitute, Pasumalai, Madurai
    • AVN Arogya Ayuveda, Herbal hospital,Vilacherry, Madurai
    • Center for Research in Medical Entamology, Chinnachokkikulam, Madurai
    • Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu
    • Biogeneic Institute , Nammakkal
    • CECRI, Karaikudi
    • Sankaralingam Bhuaneswari College of Pharmacy, Anaikuttam, Sivakasi
  • We arrange for on-campus placement interviews in the reputed companies for our students every year and few of them are selected and get jobs.
  • We have a well-equipped A/C Room attached laboratory with all infra-structure facilities.
  • We have a very good Department Library with Basic and advanced Text Books(401) , Research journals(10) , Magazines(7) and CDs(4)
  • Our II M.Sc. Students present their projects findings in research forum of our college regularly.

Programmes offered


S.No. Name of the Programme Sanctioned Strength Syllabus
1
M.Sc. Biochemistry
25

Faculty Members

Teachers
Dr. P. Annapoorani
Associate Professor & Head
Teachers
Dr. R. Gloria Jemmi Christobel
Assistant Professor
Teachers
Mrs. M. Rajakumari
Assistant Professor
Teachers
Dr. R. Salini

Assistant Professor
Mrs. P. Ramalakshmi

Assistant Professor


Succession List of Head of the Department

S.No. Name of the Faculty Year
1Dr.P.Annapoorani1993 - 2000
2Dr.R.Mallika2000 - 2002
3Tmty.N.Vijayalakshmi2002 - 2006
4Tmty.R.Rajakala2006 - 2007
5Dr.P.Annapoorani2007 - 2014
6Dr.R.Mallika2014 - 2019
Department Achievements
  • State level workshop on ‘Essential Lab skills in Molecular Biology Techniques- from theory to bench ‘was organized by our department on 19.1.2018
  • Hands on training – Workshop on “Microbiology & Molecular biology techniques” held on 24.9.2018 & 25.09.2018.
  • Hands on training – Workshop on “Microbiology & Immunology techniques” held on 19.9.19 & 20.09.19.
  • National Symposium on “Emerging Viral Infectious Diseases” organized by our department with collaboration of Department of microbiology and biotechnology on 31.07.2019

Students Achievements
  • Every year our PG Students write research, papers & articles. They participate in various competition and got prizes.

Inter-Collegiate Competitions
  • G.Suganthi (I.M.Sc.) received I Prize in Collage completion conducted by Department of microbiology, ANJAC, Sivakasi on 20.12.2017
  • P.Kanmani (I.M.Sc.) received III prize in paper presentation competition in State level intercollegiate meet conducted by Department of Botany, Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 23.01.2018
  • R.Sathiya Priya (I.M.Sc.) received I Prize in Arty Cartoon completion in State level Intercollegiate Meet-“Biobeatz-18” conducted by Department of Biotechnology ANJAC, Sivakasi on 07.9.18
  • A.Kaba Fathum (I.M.Sc.) participated in National youth Day celebration competition and got I prize in short story telling and Elocution on 12.1.2019
  • A.Kaba Fathum (I.M.Sc.) received I prize in Oratorical competition in State level intercollegiate meet on innovative sciences “MICROCOSM” 19 conducted by SFR College, Sivakasi on 29.01.2019
  • R.Sathiya Priya (I.M.Sc.) received I Prize in Clay art completion in State level Intercollegiate Meet-“ Microfesta-2019” conducted by American college, Madurai on 12.2.19
  • P.Kanmani (II.M.Sc.) received I Prize in Quiz competition conducted byCECRI Ladies forum, CECRI, Karaikudi on 8.3.19

Youth Welfare Competitions
  • A.Kabafathum received I prize in youth welfare competition “Springs” organized by Fathima College, Madurai on 7.9.18
  • A.Kabafathum received I (Ramp walk -Fashion Parade) and III(Start camera Action (Short film)) prize in youth welfare competition “NAKSHATRA-2019”organized by Mangayarkarasi college of arts and science for women, Theni

MoU

Our Department has MoU with the following company and Laboratory for 5 years
  • Medox private limited, Chennai & Department of Biochemistry (PG), V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar from July 2018
  • Bose clinical laboratory, Madurai & Department of Biochemistry (PG), V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar from June 2019

  • Tmty.T.Sharmil, Principal, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai
  • Tmty.S.Shyla, Research Scientist, VRR Institute of Biomedical sciences, Chennai
  • Tmty.Sophia Syed, Apollo Hospital, Madurai
  • Tmty.Ramamanimozhi, Junior Assistant, PWD, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
  • Tmty.Sheela Devi, Village Administrative Officer, Sivakasi
  • Tmty.Christinal Olivia, Assistant Professor, Lady Doak College, Madurai
  • Tmty.IIavenilArunachalam, Assistant Professor, Mangayarkarasi College for women, Chennai
  • Tmty.Sureetha, M.S., U.S.A
  • Tmty.Lakshmipriya, Research Assistant, Aravind Eye Hospital,Madurai
  • Tmty.Bhuvaneswari Santharam, Assistant Professor, K.R.College, Kovilpatti
  • Tmty.Ladisca Leo, Teaching faculty, Speed Medical Institute private Ltd., Chennai
  • Tmty.M.Prasanna, Medical coder ,Omega health care management services private Ltd, Bangalore
  • Tmty.J.Lakshmi Priya, Senior Technician , Aravind Medical Research foundation, Madurai
  • Tmty.P.Saranya, Quality Assurance Officer , Indian Agricultural Processing Private Ltd, Nilakottai
  • Tmty.V.Suganya Devi, Associate Research Analyst , Thomson Reuters, Chennai
  • Tmty.V.Shenbagavalli, Teacher, K.V.S Centenary School, Virudhunagar
  • Tmty.N. Ramalakshmi, Data entry, Aravind hospital, Madurai
  • D.Jessy Teacher, Government higher secondary school, Sorandai
  • Tmty.B.Pandiselvi, Administrative officer , V Care health clinic, Chennai
  • Tmty.M.Revathi, Lab Technician, Chettinadu Hospitals,Chennai
  • Tmty.N.Kamalachitra, Coder, R.T.Office, West Mambalam,Chennai
  • Tmty.M.Radhika, DNA Lab in charge , KMCH, Avinasi road, Coimbatore
  • Ms.H.Rojasharmi, Assistant professor , Department of biochemistry, P.K.N.College, Thirumangalam
  • Tmty.K.Bama Rukmani, Lab Technician, Ponra hospital, Tirunelveli
  • Ms.M.Abirami, Teacher, A.C.S.P.Nadar chinnamal nursury & Primary School, Virudhunagar
  • Ms.Kanmani, Teacher, KGMS, Virudhunagar
  • Ms.Suganthi, Medical coder, Chennai








Contact

Address : Dr.P.Annapoorani,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Biohemistry (Self),
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar - 626 001.

Mail Id :biochems@vvvcollege.org

Contact Number: 94890 88728

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Rally on International Day for Disaster Reduction

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Guest Lecture on Proteomics-Technology and Application

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PG Association Inauguration

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Guest Lecture on “Entrepreneurial Skills in Clinical Laboratory Practices”

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Outreach Programme