DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Established in 2002, the Department of Biochemistry offers Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. programs, providing a strong academic foundation in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. The M.Sc. programs are housed in the LCRI Block, while the B.Sc. program operates within the Xavier Block of the Science and Research Centre. Designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Biochemistry and its evolving applications, the curriculum fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ethical values, ensuring high academic standards comparable to leading higher education institutions.
The Department is supported by the DBT BUILDER Level-1 Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Meanwhile, the undergraduate program is recognized under the Star College Scheme, integrating Chemistry and Biology to enhance students’ interdisciplinary knowledge and employability. Following the NEP scheme, the Department follows a semester-based system with a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory training.
The Department is well-equipped with advanced instrumentation, including LC-MS, Ultracentrifuge, UV spectroscopy, a refrigerated centrifuge, Ultrasonicator, electrophoresis units, and PCR equipment. With spacious laboratories, dedicated project rooms, and a well-stocked departmental library with excellent internet access, it provides a robust environment for both teaching and research.
Committed to the holistic development of students and faculty, the department organizes workshops, seminars, summer school programs, and training sessions. It has consistently maintained high academic performance and offers research opportunities for both faculty and undergraduate students. Additionally, the department provides certificate courses, consultancy services, and international exposure through its MoU with Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. Through student projects, field trips, and experiential learning, the Department of Biochemistry ensures a dynamic and enriching educational experience.
Facilities
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Funded Projects
- DBT BUILDER LEVEL-1 – ₹2.2 Crores
- VGST-ECRA – ₹10 Lakhs
- MJES – ₹4.60 Lakhs
Research Areas
- Seaweed Research
- Animal Biotechnology and Endocrinology – Metabolic syndromes
- Pollution Studies – Microplastics and marine-derived fungi
- Nanotechnology and Bioremediation
- Toxicology studies
Research Presentations
Conference Presentations Oral/Poster 2024-2025
- Gowda, R. B., Vaishnavi, & Varadarajan, R. (2025, March 14–15). Lethal toxicity assessment of zinc oxide nanoparticles in freshwater fish Poecilia wingei (guppy) [Conference presentation]. National Conference on New Paradigms in Life Sciences for a Sustainable Future (NPLSSF-2025), St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- T, N., M, A., & Varadarajan, R. (2025, March 21). Ecotoxicological assessment of citrate-coated silver nanoparticles in Poecilia reticulata [Conference presentation]. Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences, Alva's College, Moodbidri, India.
- Pratheksha, M., Divya, & Ambarish, C. N. (2025, March 21). Synthesis and characterization of manganese-based nanoparticles from Penicillium sp. [Conference presentation]. Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences, Alva's College, Moodbidri, India.
- N, K., P, G., & Ambarish, C. N. (2025, March 21). Mycosynthesis of Aspergillus-mediated magnesium nanoparticles and its characterization [Conference presentation]. Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences, Alva's College, Moodbidri, India.
- Kumari, N., & Swarnalatha. (2024, September 25–26). Biofabrication of silver nanoparticles: Green synthesis using Bauhinia fortificata leaf extract [Oral presentation]. National Conference on India’s Journey Towards Trillion Economy: Opportunities and Challenges, AMC College, Bangalore, India.
- Abhinav, Sanjay, & Swarnalatha. (2024, September 25–26). Unveiling multifaceted therapeutic property and pharmacological implications of Calotropis gigantea latex [Oral presentation]. National Conference on India’s Journey Towards Trillion Economy: Opportunities and Challenges, AMC College, Bangalore, India.
- Harshita, Shreya, & Baliga, P. (2025, March 21–22). Isolation and partial characterization of lipase from Bacillus spp. [Conference presentation]. Two Days National Workshop on Recent Trends in Biological Sciences (NWRTBS-2025), India.
- Prathap, Ankith, & Swarnalatha. (2025, March 21). Photocatalytic efficiency of green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles in malathion degradation: A sustainable solution [Poster presentation]. National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences, Alva’s College, Moodbidri, India.
- Swasthi, Dhanyashree, & Baliga, P. (2025, March 21–22). Characterization of novel bacterial strains with probiotic properties from traditional pickles [Conference presentation]. Two-Day National Workshop on Recent Trends in Biological Sciences (NWRTBS-2025), India.
- Moger, V. S., Bandodkar, V., Baliga, P., & Shetty, D. (2025, March 21). Investigation of dye degradation and antibacterial properties of Zr, Bi, and Mo doped cerium oxide nanoparticle encapsulated with chitosan [Conference presentation]. Alumni Sponsored National Conference 2025 on Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences, India.
Best Poster/ Paper Presentation Awards
- Fernandes, A., Gouda, N., Bhat, A. U., & Lasrado, L. D. (2025, March 21). Extraction of polysaccharides from macroalgae of Dakshina Kannada coast. National conference on 'Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Sciences,' Alva's College, Moodbidri, India. (Best Poster Award)
- Leona, M., Bhavna, M. & Remya V. (2023, September 26–27). Alcoholic extract of Citrus Lemon peel-based Zinc Oxide nanoparticles synthesis and their application as photocatalytic and antimicrobial agents. Two-day International Conference on Recent Research in Applied Sciences - 2023, Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru, India. (Awarded Best Paper)
Summer Research Fellowships
- Vindhya Rao – JNU, Delhi (2020)
- Srinidhi Hegde – INMAS, Delhi (2020)
- Pramukh S – INMAS, Delhi (2020)
- Pallavi – BARC, Mumbai (2020)
- Pooja K – INMAS, Delhi (2018)
Qualified Students
NET Qualified Students
- M. Jenifer – 2016
- Abhijna – 2019
- Anjana – 2019
KSET Qualified Students
- Vishal Sridhar Moger – 2024
- Anusha Bhat – 2024
- Divya Adiga – 2016
- Derrick – 2018
- Vindhya Rao – 2023
- Stuthi – 2023
- Ananth Kumar – 2021
- Theja V – 2021
- Anjali M – 2021
| CERTIFICATE COURCES | ||||
| SL NO | Name of the Certificate Cource | |||
| 1 | From Outbreaks to Insights: Understanding and Diagnosing Emerging Viral Diseases | |||
| 2 | Concepts of Bioanalytics | |||
| 3 | Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | |||