CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involved in teaching MBBS, Refresher MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science, BPT, BOT, BRTT, BMLT and B.Sc Health Sciences students.
- Involved in Problem based learning and self-directed learning sessions as facilitator for MBBS and BDS and in preparation of schedule for the lectures and practical classes for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Sciences courses.
- Examination coordinator for MBBS.
- Expert for university practical examinations for MBBS.
- Invigilator for class tests, examinations and university examinations for MBBS and BDS.
- Also involved in updating study materials/ assessments of the department.
- Clinical case coordinator for Integrated Case Based Learning & PBL
- Sets question papers for block/semester/university examinations.
- Is involved in group discussion of question papers with the colleagues (Modification of question paper, if required).
- Coordinates theory/practical examinations
- Provides Academic/Non-academic guidance/support and additional academic assistance to students
- Involved in teaching Cell Biology and Genetics for B.Sc Health Sciences (ICHS) students
- Guides mentored student projects.
- Scrutinises and signs the biochemical reports of the blood/urine/other biological fluid samples of patients from Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi
Babi Dutta teaches undergraduate medical students with USMLE style teaching with emphasis on genetics and genetic diseases. He also conducts both theory and practical classes for MBBS and BDS students. He sets question paper for MMMC university examinations for BDS and Allied Health Sciences courses.
He is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
Subject | Semester / Year |
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Biochemistry | First year MBBS |
Biochemistry | First year BDS |
Biochemistry | Allied Health-Semester 2 & 4 |
Cell Biology | B.Sc Health Sciences- Semester 3 |
Genetics | B.Sc Health Sciences- Semester 4 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
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MSc (Masters in Science) | Biochemistry | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 2008 |
Experience
Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
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Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, KMC International Centre, Manipal | Lecturer | December 2008- December 2012 | |
Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Lecturer | January 2013- November 2014 | |
Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Senior Grade Lecturer | December 2014 – present |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Endocrinology, Genetics, Immunology and Gum diseases
Area of Expertise
Genetics and Gum Disease
Area of Research
Host modulations in Gum diseases (peridontitis and gingivitis) Dietary and host modulation in metabolic diseases and their prevention/treatment/intervention
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Life member- The Society of Biological Chemists
Superoxide dismutase enzyme and thiol antioxidants in gingival cervecular fluid and saliva
2012-01-05 Karim S Pratibha PK Kamath S Bhat GS
Dental Research Journal, May 2012, Vol 9 Issue 3: 266-272, et al.
1. Environment of upbringing: How does it affect an individual perception of others? 2. The cognitive effects of chewing gum on short-term memory 3. Does preferred learning styles depend on brain dominance?