Department of Biochemistry

About Department

 

 

Post Graduate Teaching Department of Biochemistry is one of the oldest departments in the University. It is situated in Laxminarayan Institute of Technology Campus and is surrounded by lush green ambience. Department is housed in 2231.11sq.m area with infrastructure for research in all aspects of Biochemistry that include immuno-modulation, hepato-production, plant and microbial enzymes, their inhibitors and modulators, anti-cancer and antimicrobial activities of Indian herbs and medicinal plants, plant and plant cell cultures and bioenhancers. Department has a very good library having approximately 2500 books and journals. It has recognized and well-equipped animal house to supply rats, rabbits, mice and guinea pigs. It runs a Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, where special investigations are carried out at subsided rates. The Department has to its credit number of completed and ongoing projects sanctioned by ICAR, DOE, DBT, UGC, AICTE and Matthias Rath Inc., R&D, USA.

Courses: M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

               Optional Subjects      : Plant Biochemistry
                                                    Biochemical and environmental toxicology
                                                    Biochemistry of Metabolic Diseases
                                                    Environmental Biochemistry

 

Course Syllabus:

 

The Department runs a two year M. Sc. Course in Biochemistry.

M. Sc. Part I Course consists of four theory papers and two Practicals
	Theory	Practical
Paper I	Organic and Biophysical Chemistry	Lab Course 1.Clinical Biochemistry
Paper II	Advanced Enzymology	Lab Course 2. Enzymology
Paper III	Clinical Biochemistry
Paper VI	Molecular Biology
M. Sc. Part II Course consists of four theory papers and two Practicals
	Theory	Practical
Paper I	Cell Biology and Cellular Biochemistry	Lab Course 1.Biotechnology and Immunology
Paper II	Immunology	Lab Course 2. Elective
Paper III	Advanced Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Paper VI	Elective a. Plant Biochemistry b. Biochemical and Environmental     Toxicology c. Biochemistry of Metabolic Diseases

In addition, the candidate is expected to submit a seminar report based on the Seminar presented by him/her during M. Sc Part II.
The candidate standing first in order of merit in M. Sc. is awarded the following two gold medals:
1) Sunderlal Sahu Gold Medal
2) Dr. Suresh Kapley Memorial Gold Medal
 

Intake capacity: 27

Admission (rule, Admission lists) : As par University Norms, Strictly on Merit basis
Eligibility : B. Sc. With Chemistry & Biochemistry.
 

FACULTY PROFILE
	Name and Contact Information	Teaching and Research Interest
	Dr. AQUEEL KHAN, Professor and Head M.Sc. , Ph.D. Contact details : 0712-2531665  (O)         2522197 0712-5601732 (R) 9890352898    (M) E-mail : aqueelkhanbiochem@yahoo.com Res. Address : 87 B, Gandhi Layout, Jafarnagar, Nagpur-440013 (M.S.)	Teaching Assignments: Immunology        Cell Biology and Cellular Biochemistry Organic and Biophysical Chemistry. Research Interests: Tracement metabolism in protein    deficiency. Immunomodulation Hepatoprotection Search for anti microbial  agents in plants Any other relevant information : Post-doctorate from University of California, Davis (UCD-USA) 1984-85
	Dr. G. B. SHINDE, Professor M.Sc. , Ph.D. Contact details : 0712-2531665(O) 0712-2239481(R) 9890509481 (M) E-mail: gbshinde@rediffmail.com	Teaching Assignments: Biochemical and Environomental Toxicology Clinical Biochemistry Enzymology Research Interests : Protective effects of herbs against   chemical induced toxicities. Bioactive phytochemicals
	Dr. Ms. MANDAKINI PATIL Reader M.Sc. , Ph.D. Contact details: 0712-2246854 (O)          2531665 0712- 2233904 (R)  9860018333 (M) E-mail : mbpatil@hotmail.com	Teaching Assignments: Molecular Biology Plant Biochemistry Research interests : Isolation and Characterization of plant Bioactive peptides. Biodegradation of Organic components Antifertility compounds from plants and their mode of action. Anticancer compounds from plants and their mode of action Bioremediation
	Dr. SWATI KOTWAL, Reader M.Sc.,Ph.D.           Contact No. 0712-2531665 (O)                       0712-2226216 (R)                       9822941487    (M)   E-mail : swatikotwal@msn.com	Teaching Assignments: Molecular Biology Cell membranes Eukaryotic gene regulation Fermentation technology Biochemical engineering. Research Interests : Bioenhancers Anticancer activities of nutrients and phytochemicals Plant secondary metabolites antimicrobials
	Mrs. ARCHANA N. MOON Lecturer M.Sc. Contact details : 0712-2531665 (O) 0712-2556465 (R) 09373118785  (M) Email address: archuninad@yahoo.com	Teaching Assignments: Cellular signal transduction and transport mechanism Cell cycle and regulation Genetics of Cancer Biochemistry of Metabolic Disease        Enzymology Research Interests: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation. Antimicrobial activity in plant

Research Project :

No	Name and designation of Principle Investigator	Title of the project	Duration and Agency	Amount (INRs in lakhs)
1.	Dr. Swati KotwalReader	Effect of prolonged oral administration of Green Tea Extract (GTE) with Black Grapes and other phyto-nutrients (Nutrient synergy) as compared to Tamoxifen in the progression of tumors in breast cancer model in rat and validation of the treatments by molecular biological studies in breast cancer cell lines.	1st July 2007 to 30th June 2010 UGC Major Research Project	6.436
2.	Dr. Swati KotwalReader	Evaluation of anticancer efficiency of selenium fortified nutrient mixture supplementation with quercetin as bioenhancer.	1st Jan 2003 to dateMatthias Rath, Inc R & D, USA	24.61
3.	Dr Mandakini PatilReader	Investigations into cytotoxic activities of Zizyphus species and their mode of action	1st January 2005 to 31st Dec 2007UGC Major Research Project	6.856
TOTAL				35.902

Ongoing Ph. d. Topics, name of the researcher, guide

Sr. No	Name of Students	Topics	Year	Guide	Award/ Submitted
1	Mrs. Archana Moon	Investigation of Antimicrobial activity of Medicinal plants.		Dr. A Khan
2	Ms. Aruna Bhagat	Phytochemical and biological studies of medicinal plants in tribal region of Vidharbha		Dr. A Khan
3	Mr. Vinod Sonpipre	Studies on the protective affects of medicinal plants on hepatic injury and its mechanisms.		Dr. A Khan
4	Ms. Rajani Tumane	Delineation of Risk in population occupationally exposed to copper using biomarker and proteomics approach.		Dr. A Khan
5	Mr. Shardul Wagh	Protective effects of some novel plants of asteraceae against drug induced toxicity.	Oct-2004	Dr. G. B. Shinde
6	Mr. Abhijeet Nair	Biochemical evaluation and characterization of 43 Kda circulating immune complex protein from NIDDM subjects.	May-2004	Dr. G. B. Shinde
7	Mr. Prakash Girhepuje	Development of fusarium wilt resistant tomato cultiver using transgenic approach.	April-2007	Dr. G. B. Shinde
8	Ms. Samira Bano Abdul Kadir	Investigation into the cytotoxic activities of some wild medicinal plants.	Aug-2006	Dr. M. Patil
9	Mr. Harit Jha	Microbial Degradation of lignin.	Mar-2004	Dr. M. Patil
10	Mr. Abhijit Dhake	Investigations into the Novel β- Glucosidase of Penicillium purpurogenum stall	Mar-2004	Dr. M. Patil
11	Ms. M. N. Kshirsagar	Some Biochemical studies on phytohemagglutination.	Mar-2004	Dr. M. Patil
12	Ms. Trupti Wathore	Investigations into the novel alkaliphilic thermostable proteinases of fungi	Mar- 2004	Dr. M. Patil
13	Ms. Rakhi Shende	Investigations into the effect of some herbicides on biochemistry of rhizobia of c. cajan	Oct- 2003	Dr. M. Patil
14	Ms. Archana Ramteke	Studies on Lectins of Some medicinal plants	Mar- 2004	Dr. M. Patil
15	Ms. Arti Bhujade	Studies on anti-inflammatory activities of Cissus quadrangularis.		Dr. M. Patil
16	Ms. Prachi Dabhade	Natural Products as a alternative treatments: A study into metabolism of bone with respect to osteoporosis	July 2008	Dr. Swati Kotwal	Synopsis Submitted
17	Ms. Renu Yadav	Single enzyme nanoparticle for application in Humification and carbon Sequestration process	Jan-2008	Dr. Swati Kotwal
18	Mr. Chandan Prabhu	Sequestration of carbon dioxide using immobilized enzyme/ whole cells	Jan- 2008	Dr. Swati Kotwal
19	Mr. Amit Taksande	Studies on selenium and black grapes supplementation on the anticancer efficacy of Green tea Extract (GTE) as a combination of Nutraceuticals	Jan-2007	Dr. Swati Kotwal
20	Mrs. Aparna Dasgupta	Antimicrobial Properties of some medical plants against Respiratory pathogens	2005	Dr. Swati Kotwal
21	Mrs. Cynthia Lawrence	Production of extracellular protease using Soya waste	2005	Dr. Swati Kotwal	Thesis Submitted
22	Mr. Anup Kale	Studies on increasing the Bioavailability and thereby efficiency of active principles in Green Tea Extracts (Camellia sinesis) in the treatment of Cancer	2004	Dr. Swati Kotwal	Thesis Submitted
23	Ms. Sonia Gawande	Studies on the efficiency of Natural food constituents on the Bioavailability of drugs and nutrients	2003	Dr. Swati Kotwal	Thesis Submitted
24	Ms. Kiran Fulzele	Anticancer activities of vitamins, minerals, amino acid and other food constituents	2003	Dr. Swati Kotwal	Thesis Submitted
25	Mrs. Krishnavevi Iyengar	In vitro production of secondary metabolites from medicinal plats and their biochemical and molecular characterization.	2002	Dr. Swati Kotwal

Collaborations with other Institutions:
 

• National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur,
• Super Speciality Hospital, Nagpur,
• Sevagram Medical College, Wardha
   

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 Address for correspondence

Chairman, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Committee, University Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Amaravati Road, Nagpur 440033 (M S) INDIA 

Phone: 91 (712) 2531665/2522197

E-mail: rtmnubiochem@gmail.com

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Donation:

Department solicits donation in the form of books, journals, equipment etc. from its alumni.

Alumni Association:
Department keeps the record of its alumni. Alumni are requested to register by sending their information to:
                         Alumni Cell
                         Department of Biochemistry
                         R.T.M. Nagpur University
                         Nagpur 440033
                         Email: alumnibiochem@yahoo.com