MSc Biochemistry at St. Aloysius College

Monday, 6 August 2018

Inauguration. BIONEX, 01. AUGUST 2018

Sanobar Ashoora and Anthony Derrick

The Inauguration of BIONEX: Biochemistry Association for the academic year 2018-19 was held on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 at 3:00 pm in the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biochemistry, LCRI Block. The Chief Guest for the occasion was. Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza, Former Principal of St. Aloysius College.

Order of the programme
1. Introduction and prayer
2. Welcome address and sharing the objective of the association
3. Introduction and the Guest talk
4. Annual report of the BIONEX
5. Student activity – Quiz
6. Planning of the events
7. Vote of thanks

The session started with an opening prayer song by Ms Vindhya of 2nd MSc. Biochemistry followed by the welcome address by Dr Yogish Somayaji, President of Bionex Association, who spoke about the objective and motto of the Association . He highlighted on implementing the knowledge gained during the tenure in St. Aloysius College for PG Studies in social awareness through the activities of the association and utilizing it in developing skills.

Dr. Lyned Lasrado introduced the chief guest to the gathering and the chief guest was honoured with the floral bouquet by Ms Chaithra of 1st Msc Biochemistry - Student Secretary of Bionex Association. The Chief Guest Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza gave an enlightening speech on Integrated Education and how practical knowledge is important to every student. He stressed on building potential and morale among the students in the college. He also spoke about the responsibility of the youth towards the society, as every common man contributes a portion of his income in educating every one of us, thereby appreciating the BIONEX Association in including Social Outreach programme as a part of student activities. Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza appreciated the Dept. of Biochemistry for coming up with such resourceful activity, helping the students in communication, aptitude for scientific research and skill development. The Guest talk was followed by formal inauguration of the Bionex association for the academic year 2018-19 by Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza, Dr Lyned and Dr Yogish, assisted by Nikita, Nisha and Shithil.

The annual report of the association activities conducted for the academic year 2017-18 was presented by Ms. Shreya and team to the audience with the help of PowerPoint presentation. This was followed by a Quiz organized by Ms. Stuthi and team, that marked the first student activity of Bionex Association .The quiz was creative and interesting, helping the students to think out of the box. Soon after the quiz the secretaries arranged for a planning session for the forth coming activities of the association. The event concluded in vote of thanks by Ms. Soumya.

Monday, 30 July 2018

Freshers' Day. BIONEX, 26. JULY 2018

Anthony Derrick and Yogish Somayaji

Amidst the rainy days of July and the warm of the fresh arrival of the freshers into the department of biochemistry of St Aloysius College the BIONEX association began its first event of the academic year 2018 -2019. The event of the day was the “Freshers Day”. It was organised on 26/07/2018 at 3:30 pm. The entire department was consisting of 51 members– 5 teaching staff, 2 lab assistants, 29 first year students, 15 second year students.

The order of the programme

1. Welcoming

2. Ice breakers

3. An innovative action song – cha cha cha slide

4. Inspiring message from the HOD – Dr. Lyned Lasrado

5. Fresher of the year competition

6. Distribution of the snacks

7. Treasure hunt

8. Vote of thanks

9. Baila

The festive mood, decorated class room with colours around the event began by welcoming the staff and a creative entry of the first year students by presenting a smiley badge and a ribbon. The welcome speech was made by Mr Shithil a second year student. As an introductory activity the ice breakers (I went to the market) were conducted by tying ribbons and shaking hands as an expression of friendship and to become part of the Aloysian family . An action song was performed by the second year students for cha cha cha slide. It was very much appreciated and entertaining. The HOD Dr. Lyned Lasrado gave a beautiful message to the students by encouraging the students to learn to ask question and further more to question the existing answers, and to be innovative learners. Continuing the tradition of the department we had a competition for the fresher of the year in which Rakshith M. had won the title and it was awarded by Dr. Sohail K. Pinto. The whole process was fun filled and capturing. After a passionate entertainment all snacks and chilled juice was served to all, which was refreshing. The awaited action packed surprise treasure hunt was conducted creatively by second years. The first years had a good time and crossed over every corner of the department in search of the treasure. The price was awarded to the winners and the whole event came to a conclusion with a baila dance by all the students. All the second year students put their hands together to rearranging the place. The programme came to an end at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, 7 July 2018

Start of Academic Year 2018-2019

The academic year 2018-2019 began on 01. July 2018. This academic year is the decennial anniversary of the department!

Lectures for the first semester are scheduled to run from 09. July 2018 to 31. October 2018. We look forward to keeping you informed of all the activities and developments that occur during this year.

For this academic year, I, Sohail Keegan Pinto, will be managing the blog.

Until next time!

Thursday, 31 August 2017

news Feed : Peanut allergy treatment 'lasts up to four years'

Peanut allergy treatment 'lasts up to four years' By Katie Silver Health reporter, BBC News

An oral treatment for peanut allergy is still effective four years after it was administered, a study has found.

Children were given a probiotic, with a peanut protein, daily for 18 months.

When tested one month later, 80% could tolerate peanuts without any allergic symptoms and after four years, 70% of them were still able to eat peanuts without suffering any side-effects.

Food allergies have risen dramatically in recent decades, with peanut allergy one of the most deadly.

Lead researcher Prof Mimi Tang, of Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne, said half the children were consuming peanuts regularly while others were only eating them infrequently.

"The importance of this finding is that these children were able to eat peanuts like children who don't have peanut allergy and still maintain their tolerant state, protected against reactions to peanuts," she said.

Prof Tang said it was the first time a treatment for peanut allergy had been shown to be effective for this long.

The probiotic used is called Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which has been associated with preventing certain allergic symptoms.

When is it safe to eat peanuts?

There is often confusion about when peanuts are safe as the guidelines used to advocate avoidance
Peanuts are now thought to be safe in pregnancy
If there is no family history of allergies or eczema then health officials say peanut butter and other ground or crushed nuts are OK after six months
If there is a heightened risk then parents should consult a doctor
This research suggests careful introduction of peanut may help such children, but parents should not do this on their own
No child under five should eat a whole nut

The Australian research team now wants to assess whether the treatment has improved the children's quality of life, as some 250 million people worldwide are affected by food allergy - a number which has more than trebled in the last 20 years.

Peanut allergy, which is one of the most common causes of death from food allergy, has increased at the greatest rate.

Prof Tang said the findings, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health,suggest "the exciting possibility that tolerance is a realistic target for treating food allergy".

She added: "This is a major step forward in identifying an effective treatment to address the food allergy problem in Western societies."

Thursday, 17 August 2017

Bionex Association

Independence Day Celebrations ( 2017)

Sunday, 6 August 2017

Bionex August 2017

3rd August 2017

A fun game, " Potpouri" was conducted by Ms Shreya and Ms Andrea( I year MSc).

Six teams with 4 students for each group were given different tasks including DUMB CHARADES.

The activity was able to instill good rapport between first and second year students. Team F and C were declared winners.

10th August 2017

A guest talk by Fr.Christopher Xavier SJ, was arranged on " Active Listening skills and positive thinking.

17th August 2017 Independence Day activity - "India and Independence"

Ms.Viunutha ( II Year MSc) ,Ms Pooja and Ms Soumya( I year students) Conducted the program.

Singing of patriotic songs by Ms Srijal was followed by activities like crossword puzzle, pinning "Ashoka Chakra" and "guess the slogan". Finally the program ended after viewing a small video depicting Indian struggle for independence.

31 August 2017

First year students exhibited their talents as a team with various activities including humor , singing, role play and dances. The high light of the show were Mr Shithil Suvarna and with his humorous compering the whole show and Ms Shreya Shetty with her singing.