Dr Somashekar Shetty
Professor
Department of Biochemistry
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guides undergraduate mentor for student scientific projects at MMMC, Manipal.
- Is coordinator for preparing academic calendars.
- Is coordinator for preparing clinical biochemistry duty schedule.
- Is Exam Coordinator.
- Approves clinical reports at Biochemistry Stat Lab of KMC.
- Is involved in periodic assessment of students through theory as well as practical examinations by setting up block exam question papers and university exam question paper.
Dr. Somashekar Shetty teaches Biochemistry to year I MBBS, year I BDS and year I Allied Health Science. Conducting PBL and SDL sessions as well as practical sessions to MBBS and BDS students.
He:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Phase I Stage I MBBS course | Year 1 MBBS (Semesters 1 and 2) |
| Biochemistry | Phase I Year I BDS course | Year 1 BDS (Semesters 1 and 2) |
| Biochemistry | Allied Health Sciences course | Year 1 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) | Wound Healing, Indigenous drugs, Antioxidants | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2005 |
| MSc (Master of Science) | Medical Biochemistry | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 1994 |
| BSc (Bachelor of Science) | Botany, Zoology, Chemistry | Mangalore University | 1990 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Professor | Since June, 2014 | |
| Department of Biochemistry and Genetics - AUA, Antigua, West Indies | Associate Professor | February 2009-March 2014 | |
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | February 2008-February 2009 | |
| Department of Biochemistry –AIMST, Malaysia | Assistant Professor | November 2006- February 2008 | |
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | January 2006-October 2006 | |
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Senior Grade Lecturer | October 2003-December 2005 | |
| Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, Manipal | Lecturer | October 1996-September 2003 | |
| Department of Biochemistry- Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore | Lecturer | March 1995-October 1996 |