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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.
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M. Sc. Part I Course consists of four theory papers and two
Practicals |
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Theory |
Practical |
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Paper I |
Organic and
Biophysical Chemistry |
Lab Course 1.Clinical
Biochemistry |
Paper II |
Advanced Enzymology |
Lab Course 2. Enzymology |
Paper III |
Clinical Biochemistry |
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Molecular
Biology |
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M.
Sc. Part II Course consists of four theory papers and two
Practicals |
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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 |
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Paper VI |
Elective a. Plant
Biochemistry
b. Biochemical and Environmental
Toxicology
c. Biochemistry of Metabolic Diseases |
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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.
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FACULTY PROFILE |
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Name and Contact Information |
Teaching and Research Interest |
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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:
Research Interests:
Any other relevant information :
Post-doctorate from University of California, Davis (UCD-USA) 1984-85
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Dr. G. B. SHINDE,
Professor
M.Sc. , Ph.D.
Contact details :
0712-2531665(O)
0712-2239481(R)
9890509481 (M)
E-mail: gbshinde@rediffmail.com
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Teaching Assignments:
Research Interests :
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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
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Teaching Assignments:
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Molecular Biology
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Plant Biochemistry
Research interests :
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Isolation and Characterization of plant Bioactive peptides.
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Biodegradation of Organic components
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Antifertility compounds from plants and their mode of action.
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Anticancer compounds from
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plants and their mode of action
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Bioremediation
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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:
Research Interests :
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Mrs. ARCHANA N. MOON
Lecturer
M.Sc.
Contact details :
0712-2531665 (O)
0712-2556465 (R)
09373118785 (M)
Email address:
archuninad@yahoo.com |
Teaching Assignments:
Research Interests:
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Research
Project :
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Name and
designation of Principle Investigator |
Title of the project |
Duration and Agency |
Amount (INRs
in lakhs) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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TOTAL |
35.902 |
Ongoing Ph. d. Topics, name of the researcher, guide
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Sr. No |
Name of Students |
Topics |
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Guide |
Award/ Submitted |
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1 |
Mrs. Archana Moon |
Investigation of
Antimicrobial activity of Medicinal plants. |
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Dr. A Khan |
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Ms. Aruna Bhagat |
Phytochemical
and biological studies of medicinal plants in tribal region of
Vidharbha |
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Dr. A Khan |
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Mr. Vinod Sonpipre |
Studies on the
protective affects of medicinal plants on hepatic injury and its
mechanisms. |
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Dr. A Khan |
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4 |
Ms. Rajani Tumane |
Delineation of
Risk in population occupationally exposed to copper using
biomarker and proteomics approach. |
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Dr. A Khan |
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5 |
Mr. Shardul Wagh |
Protective
effects of some novel plants of asteraceae against drug induced
toxicity. |
Oct-2004 |
Dr. G. B. Shinde |
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Mr. Abhijeet Nair |
Biochemical
evaluation and characterization of 43 Kda circulating immune
complex protein from NIDDM subjects. |
May-2004 |
Dr. G. B. Shinde |
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Mr. Prakash Girhepuje |
Development of
fusarium wilt resistant tomato cultiver using transgenic
approach. |
April-2007 |
Dr. G. B. Shinde |
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8 |
Ms. Samira Bano Abdul Kadir |
Investigation
into the cytotoxic activities of some wild medicinal plants.
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Aug-2006 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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Mr. Harit Jha |
Microbial
Degradation of lignin. |
Mar-2004 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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10 |
Mr. Abhijit Dhake |
Investigations
into the Novel β- Glucosidase of Penicillium purpurogenum stall
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Mar-2004 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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11 |
Ms. M. N. Kshirsagar |
Some Biochemical
studies on phytohemagglutination. |
Mar-2004 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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12 |
Ms. Trupti Wathore |
Investigations
into the novel alkaliphilic thermostable proteinases of fungi
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Mar- 2004 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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13 |
Ms. Rakhi Shende |
Investigations
into the effect of some herbicides on biochemistry of rhizobia
of c. cajan |
Oct- 2003 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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14 |
Ms. Archana Ramteke |
Studies on
Lectins of Some medicinal plants |
Mar- 2004 |
Dr. M. Patil |
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15 |
Ms. Arti Bhujade |
Studies on
anti-inflammatory activities of Cissus quadrangularis. |
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Dr. M. Patil |
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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 |
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Ms. Renu Yadav |
Single enzyme
nanoparticle for application in Humification and carbon
Sequestration process |
Jan-2008 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
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18 |
Mr. Chandan Prabhu |
Sequestration of
carbon dioxide using immobilized enzyme/ whole cells |
Jan- 2008 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
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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 |
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Mrs. Aparna Dasgupta |
Antimicrobial
Properties of some medical plants against Respiratory pathogens |
2005 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
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Mrs. Cynthia Lawrence |
Production of
extracellular protease using Soya waste |
2005 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
Thesis
Submitted |
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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 |
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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 |
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Ms. Kiran Fulzele |
Anticancer
activities of vitamins, minerals, amino acid and other food
constituents |
2003 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
Thesis
Submitted |
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Mrs. Krishnavevi Iyengar |
In vitro
production of secondary metabolites from medicinal plats and
their biochemical and molecular characterization. |
2002 |
Dr. Swati Kotwal |
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Collaborations with
other Institutions:
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National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur,
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Super Speciality
Hospital, Nagpur,
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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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