Natural vs Synthetic Drugs: A Medicinal Approach- 30th September 2014- Report

The PG Department of Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) in association with Society of Biological Chemists organized a National Seminar on Natural vs. Synthetic Drugs, A Medicinal Approach, on 30^th September 2014, which was sponsored by UGC. Rev. Fr. SwebertD’silva SJ, Principal, St. Aloysius College was the patron; Ms. Bhavya DK, HOD was the organizing secretary and Mrs. Swarnalatha BN, Dr. Madhu LN, Mrs. Pearl Fernandez & Ms. Alveera D’Souza were the organizing committee members.

     

Around 230 delegates from various colleges were benefitted by this seminar. The Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions, Rev. Fr. Denzil Lobo SJ, presided over the inaugural ceremony.He was accompanied by the Principal, Rev. Fr. SwebertD’silva SJ; the Registrar, Dr. A M Narahari&the HOD, Ms. Bhavya DK. The book of abstracts was released by the dignitaries during the inaugural.The keynote address on ‘Preclinical studies with phytoceutical-adjuvants in tumor therapy’ was delivered by Dr. CKK Nair, Dean, Research, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Kerala.

This was followed by 7 scientific sessions by eminent scientists.

Session I- Natural drugs and Alternate therapies: Are they effective and safe? byDr.CletusD’souza, Professor, Dept. of biochemistry, Mysore University

Session II- Developing Protein Biotherapeutics: An overview by Dr.M.N. Dixit, Senior Scientific Manager, Clinigene International Bangalore

Session III- Evaluation of bischalcone derivatives as curcumin analogs for antioxidant and antiangiogenic properties by Dr. B.K. Sarojini, Professor, Industrial Chemistry, Mangalore University

Session IV- Saponins: The Natural Products with Therapeutic Potential by Dr.Vadlapudi Kumar, Chairman, Department of Biochemistry, Shivagangotri, Davanagere

Session V- Radiation Biodosimetry Based on Cytogenetic Methods by Dr. Entissar S Alsuhaiban, Associate Professor of genetics, King Saud University

Session VI- Bioactive compounds from marine organisms & their biotechnological applications by Dr.SavitaKerkar, Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Goa University

Session VII- Rational drug development & usage byDr.GopalanKutty, Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, MCOPS, Manipal

The morning sessions were chaired by Mr. M L Sureshnath, ex-HOD, Dept. of Botany, St. Aloysius College and the afternoon sessions were chaired by Dr. Chandrashekhar G. Joshi, Convenor, Society of Biological Chemists (India), Madikeri branch & Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, Mangalore University. The oral presentations were chaired by Dr. SmithaHegde, Associate Professor, PG Dept. of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College.

Among the various abstracts submitted by the delegates, four were selected for oral and thirty two for poster presentation, respectively. The best presentations among the post-graduate and the research scholar/faculty categories were awarded separately.

The valedictory function was presided over by Rev. Fr. Leo D’souza, Director, Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College andDr. Chandrashekhar G. Joshi, Convenor, Society of Biological Chemists (India), Madikeri branch & Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, Mangalore University.

2014-2015 Academic Year

III Semester commences from 07-07-2014

I Semester commences from 14-07-2014

IV Semester Results-2014

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulation for clearing K-SET 2013 examination with good results and making the department to feel proud. 

Faculties

Ms. Bhavya D.K

Mr. Madhu L.N

Mrs. Pearl Dias

Ms. Alveera

Students

Mr. Vijaya

Ms. Prabavathi. 

ADMISSIONS OPEN

PG Department of Biochemistry

ADMISSIONS OPEN for the Academic Year 2014-15

Applications available on 

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P.G Department of Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College offers a practical laboratory based two year course in Biochemistry. The course is aimed to apply the molecular approaches of chemistry to the vast variety of biological systems. M.Sc Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College offers a syllabus with emphasis is mainly on basic concepts of the life and reason for various life processes.

Recognizing the tremendous opportunities in the field science, St. Aloysius College ventured into the field of Biochemistry as the first college in Dakshina Kannada District to start an undergraduate course in the year 1999. When autonomy status was awarded to St. Aloysius College, one of the major steps taken was to start the M.Sc. Biochemistry course affiliated to Mangalore University in the year 2008.

Biochemists work at all levels and with all types of biological organisms, ranging from biomolecules to man. Biochemistry offers the tremendous challenge of seeking to understand the most fundamental of life's processes at the molecular level, and to utilise this knowledge for the benefit of mankind. This is a very exciting time to study biochemistry because so many important discoveries are being made each day. There is a large demand for scientists - the Government wants more scientists and technologists in all walks of life to take advantage of recent advances in knowledge. A Masters in Biochemistry can prepare one for diverse careers including teaching and research in hospitals and medical fields, in the food and drink industries, in agriculture and in pharma industry.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:- Candidates shall have studied Biochemistry/Chemistry as optional/major/special subject in any two of the following subjects-Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacognocy and Chemistry as major/ optional/ minor/ subsidiary subject at the undergraduate level.

OBJECTIVES :- The aim of the Masters in Biochemistry program in MSc. Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College, is to provide an understanding of every aspect of the structure and function of living things at the molecular level. The scheme of syllabus, instruction, examination, evaluation etc., has been prepared with the following objectives in mind.

• To provide state of art knowledge and skills in the field of Biochemistry.
• To generate manpower trained in Biochemistry suited to meet the needs of the research institutions/industry / academia.
• To have a positive impact on human and animal health, agriculture and environment in the region.
• To have 100 % placement for all the students who take up this course.

Festival Celebrations by BIONEX-Association

Orphanage visit (Balasamrakshana Kendra)

Ø  The activities for 2013 were begun through a visit to ‘Balasamrakshana Kendra’, an orphanage in Kuttarpadav Mangalore. Several programs were organized and games were conducted to create an atmosphere of joy and oneness. Water purifier and Encyclopedia was donated to the organization and stationary particulars were distributed to the students as a token of love.