Overview
The Department of Biochemistry at Ram Krishna Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre provides comprehensive teaching and training in molecular basis of life, metabolism, clinical biochemistry, laboratory medicine and biochemical basis of diseases.
The department is supported by Clinical Biochemistry Lab, Central Clinical Laboratory support, auto analyzer, ELISA, UV spectrophotometer, colorimeter, electrolyte testing support, quality control practices, research support, departmental library and UG/PG academic training facilities.
Biochemistry & Clinical Laboratory MedicineDepartment Work & Learning Areas
Teaching and training in medical biochemistry, clinical biochemistry and molecular basis of diseases
Clinical Biochemistry Lab support for diagnostic training and laboratory medicine orientation
Central Clinical Laboratory support for biochemical investigations and reporting coordination
Training in metabolism, enzymology, endocrinology, nutrition, molecular biology and genetics
Practical training in estimation of glucose, proteins, urea, creatinine, bilirubin, enzymes and electrolytes
Quality control and quality assurance orientation in clinical laboratory practices
Sample collection, processing, serum separation, analysis and reporting orientation
Demonstration of automated and semi-automated biochemical testing systems
ELISA and immunoassay-based diagnostic testing orientation
Spectrophotometry, colorimetry and biochemical estimation practicals
Research support in clinical biochemistry, metabolic disorders and laboratory medicine
Departmental library support for UG and PG academic learning
Integrated teaching with Physiology, Pathology, Medicine, Pharmacology and Community Medicine
Seminars, tutorials, journal clubs, case-based learning and small group teaching
UG and PG academic training, practical record work, logbook guidance and examination preparation
Labs & Special Facilities
Clinical Biochemistry Lab
Laboratory support for biochemical investigations, sample processing, practical training and clinical laboratory orientation.
Central Clinical Laboratory Support
Biochemistry support for hospital diagnostic services, reporting coordination, quality practices and clinical department linkage.
Automated Analyzer Section
Support for automated and semi-automated biochemical analysis including routine chemistry and clinical biochemistry testing.
ELISA & Immunoassay Support
Teaching and diagnostic orientation for ELISA, immunoassay concepts, endocrine markers and infectious disease-related biochemical support.
Spectrophotometry & Colorimetry
Practical learning in spectrophotometric and colorimetric methods used for biochemical estimations.
Quality Control & Reporting
Training in internal quality control, calibration, documentation, result validation and laboratory reporting practices.
Research Lab Support
Research support for clinical biochemistry, metabolic studies, student projects and interdepartmental academic work.
Departmental Library
Library support with biochemistry textbooks, reference books, practical manuals, journals and academic resources.
Infrastructure
- Dedicated Biochemistry department
- Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
- Central Clinical Laboratory biochemistry support area
- UG practical laboratory
- PG and research work support area
- Sample receiving and processing area
- Serum separation and centrifugation area
- Automated analyzer support area
- Spectrophotometry and colorimetry practical area
- ELISA / immunoassay teaching support area
- Quality control and documentation area
- Demonstration room
- Departmental library
- Faculty rooms and departmental office
- Record and reporting area
- Chemical and reagent storage support
- Glassware washing and preparation area
- Charts, models and teaching aid display area
- Audio-visual teaching support
- Seminar and small group teaching support
- UG and PG academic training support
Equipment & Teaching Material
- Fully automated biochemistry analyzer support
- Semi-automated biochemistry analyzer
- UV-Visible spectrophotometer
- Colorimeter
- ELISA reader
- ELISA washer support
- Electrolyte analyzer support
- Centrifuge
- Microcentrifuge support
- Water bath
- Hot air oven
- Incubator
- Refrigerator
- Deep freezer support
- Micropipettes
- Pipettes and pipette stands
- Test tubes and test tube racks
- Glassware and reagent bottles
- Conical flasks
- Beakers and measuring cylinders
- Volumetric flasks
- Digital weighing balance
- pH meter
- Distillation / water purification support
- Electrophoresis unit support
- Vortex mixer
- Timer and stop watch
- Chemical storage cabinet
- Reagent preparation support
- Sample cups and cuvettes
- Serum separation tubes
- Vacutainers and sample collection support
- Quality control sera and calibration material
- Biochemistry charts and models
- Metabolism pathway charts
- Molecular biology teaching charts
- Computer and reporting support
- Audio-visual teaching equipment
- Student practical manuals and record support material
- Personal protective equipment
- Biomedical waste disposal support
Important Academic Areas
- Carbohydrate chemistry and metabolism
- Protein chemistry and metabolism
- Lipid chemistry and metabolism
- Enzymology
- Vitamins and minerals
- Nutrition and nutritional disorders
- Clinical enzymology
- Liver function tests
- Renal function tests
- Thyroid function and endocrine biochemistry
- Acid-base balance
- Electrolyte balance
- Molecular biology
- Genetics and inherited metabolic disorders
- Immunochemistry
- Cancer biochemistry
- Free radicals and antioxidants
- Clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine
- Quality control and laboratory safety
- Research methodology and data interpretation
Clinical Biochemistry
- Blood glucose estimation
- Urea estimation
- Creatinine estimation
- Uric acid estimation
- Bilirubin estimation
- Total protein and albumin estimation
- Lipid profile orientation
- Liver function test orientation
- Renal function test orientation
- Electrolyte testing support
- Enzyme estimation orientation
- Calcium and phosphorus estimation support
- Thyroid profile orientation
- Cardiac marker orientation
- Diabetes monitoring and HbA1c concept
- Clinical correlation with patient reports
- Critical value communication orientation
- Sample processing and report interpretation
Practical Training
- Preparation of standard solutions
- Use of pipettes and micropipettes
- Colorimetric estimation practicals
- Spectrophotometry practicals
- Qualitative analysis of carbohydrates
- Qualitative analysis of proteins
- Urine analysis practicals
- Blood glucose estimation practical
- Serum protein estimation practical
- Urea and creatinine estimation orientation
- Paper chromatography demonstration
- Electrophoresis demonstration
- ELISA demonstration
- Quality control chart discussion
- Practical record work
- Spotters and viva preparation
Central Clinical Laboratory Support
- Sample receiving and processing coordination
- Biochemical investigation support
- Serum separation and sample preparation
- Automated analyzer-based testing support
- Electrolyte and routine chemistry reporting support
- Quality control and calibration documentation
- Critical value reporting support
- Clinical department coordination
- Record maintenance and laboratory documentation
- Turnaround time monitoring orientation
- Report validation and interpretation support
- Coordination with OPD, IPD, ICU and Emergency services
Quality Control & Laboratory Safety
- Internal quality control practices
- Calibration and control run orientation
- Reagent storage and expiry monitoring
- Sample rejection criteria orientation
- Pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical error prevention
- Standard operating procedure awareness
- Result validation and documentation
- Critical alert value communication
- Laboratory safety and PPE practices
- Biomedical waste management
- Chemical safety and spill management orientation
- Quality assurance in clinical biochemistry
Departmental Library
- Standard medical biochemistry textbooks
- Clinical biochemistry reference books
- Practical biochemistry manuals
- Molecular biology and genetics resources
- Nutrition and metabolism reference material
- Laboratory medicine resources
- Quality control and laboratory safety resources
- Research methodology books
- Journals and academic reading material
- UG and PG learning resources
- Digital and audio-visual learning support
UG/PG Academics & Training
- UG lectures and practical demonstrations
- PG academic discussions and seminars
- Small group teaching and tutorials
- Clinical case-based biochemical correlation
- Practical training in biochemical estimations
- Clinical Biochemistry Lab orientation
- Central Clinical Laboratory orientation
- ELISA and spectrophotometry demonstrations
- Quality control and laboratory safety training
- Integrated teaching with pre-clinical and clinical departments
- Seminars and journal clubs
- Research methodology and data interpretation training
- Student research activities
- Practical record work and logbook guidance
- Viva voce and examination-oriented training
- Competency-based medical education activities
Research Focus
- Diabetes and metabolic disorder studies
- Lipid profile and cardiovascular risk research
- Liver and renal function-related studies
- Nutrition and micronutrient-related research
- Oxidative stress and antioxidant studies
- Clinical biochemistry-based diagnostic research
- Laboratory quality improvement studies
- Medical education research in biochemistry
- Molecular biology and genetic basis of disease orientation
- Interdepartmental research with Medicine, Pathology and Community Medicine
- Student and resident research projects
- Data collection, analysis and publication support
"Biochemistry explains the molecular language of life and disease."