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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.

 

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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
 

 

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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

 

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Research Project :

 

No

Name and designation of Principle Investigator

Title of the project

Duration and Agency

Amount

(INRs in lakhs)

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Dr. Swati Kotwal

Reader

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 Kotwal

Reader

Evaluation of anticancer efficiency of selenium fortified nutrient mixture supplementation with quercetin as bioenhancer.

1st Jan 2003 to date

Matthias Rath, Inc R & D, USA

24.61

3.

Dr Mandakini Patil

Reader

Investigations into cytotoxic activities of Zizyphus species and their mode of action

1st January 2005 to 31st Dec 2007

UGC 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 

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