Overview
Programs
The Department of Biochemistry offers the following program:
Core Competencies
Faculty
SERVICES
24*7 Diagnostic Lab
We have fully air-conditioned diagnostic lab with high end auto analyzers which generates 10,000 lab reports per day for all the out patients and in patients visiting our hospital. Total of 34 lab technicians are working in 3 shifts to provide these services.
Metabolic Screening Lab
A large number of inborn errors of metabolic (IEM) disorders in children remain undetected in India due to lack of investigative MSL.A large number of inborn errors of metabolic (IEM) disorders in children remain undetected in India due to lack of investigative facilities and economic restraints. Lack of awareness about these IEM disorders in the people of this region of south India has motivated us to take up the challenge of starting the IEM laboratory in the year 2012. This is the only IEM lab in this district, catering to a population of about 50,00,000. Patients from Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Since its inception it has generated more than 4000 reports.
Analytical Toxicology Lab
Kasturba Medical College hospital is a main tertiary care referral hospital catering to a population of 130,000,000 across states of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In order to support diagnosis, early intervention and comprehensive care, Analytical toxicology wing was started on 20 March 2015. This wing was established in collaboration with department of Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine and toxicology and Pharmacy Practice. This center offers different panel of tests including- drug abuse panel; pesticide panel; alcohol panel; narcotic panel and heavy metal panel. Since its inception it has generated more than 3000 reports.
SCOPE
Scope of the Biochemistry laboratory services are commensurate with the services provided to Kasturba Hospital. The Laboratory services are available 24x7. The department has facilities to do all tests required for emergency management and routine care of patients within its premises. None of the emergency tests are outsourced.
Types of blood investigations at Biochemistry laboratory: Click here
Research
As biochemistry is a core basic science department offering diagnostic services and supporting postgraduate and Ph.D programs, it regularly conducts academic activities like CMEs and conferences and has good research output in the form of publications.
Sl No |
Project Title |
Sponsor |
Duration & sanctioned amount |
1 |
To establish a new born screening lab and to initiate the mass screening programme to reduce the mortality and morbidity of new born children |
Vision Group on Science and Technology, Bangalore |
2015-2018 Rs. 60 lakhs |
2 |
Stars in Global Health: To study the need and viability of a newborn screening program in India |
Grand Challenges Canada |
2017-2018 $ 1,00,000 CAD |
3 |
Establishment of thyroid reference range for Indian population |
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |
2017-2020 Rs. 50 lakhs |
4 |
Estimation of pesticide levels in farmers of Karnataka |
Government of Karnataka |
2017-2021 Rs. 33 lakhs |
Publications
Our Alumni
2011-14 Batch
2008 – 11 Batch
Ms. Jenu Maria Thomas & Ms. Ranjini H S
PhD alumni
Mr. Bhaskar Gaokar
PhD alumni
Dr. Kriti,Dr.Priyanka & Dr. Vijetha
MD alumni
Dr.Neelam P, Dr. Shravya P & Dr. John G
MD alumni
Dr. Vaideki B
MD alumni
Contact Us
Address: Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104
Call: +918202922326
Email: biochem@manipal.edu