Overview
The Biochemistry department of FMCI has a history of more than 30 years. At this stage the dept was involved in teaching the paramedical courses and providing round the clock lab services to patients of Father Muller Hospital. The Medical College was started in 1999. M.B.B.S Undergraduate courses of the department were started in the same year. Dr Ashalatha V. Rao was the head of the department during that time. The strong foundation for the department was laid down by her.
The Department has seen tremendous growth thereafter under the guidance of various H.O.D‘s Dr Raghavendra, Dr Krishnaswamy and Dr Ashok Kumar J., who all contributed for the academic growth of the department. Dr Malathi M is heading the department since October 2008.
The post graduate courses were introduced in the year 2008. The department is involved in teaching various undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph D students. It is recognized PhD centre by RGUHS to carry out Ph.D work. Dr Shivashankara A.R has been recognized as guide for Ph.D. The Staff of the department also guide various students coming from outside universities for their project work.
The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory is a part of F.M.M.C.H.L and is accredited by NABL and NABH. Routine and special tests are done in the lab which works round the clock.
Routine Biochemical tests are done along with special tests which includes:
Immunoassays, Tumour Markers, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, PSA, AFP, CA-125, CEA, ß HCG, Ferritin, Insulin, IGE, Cortisol, Fertility Profile, Thyroid Profile, Dialysis Profile, Renal profile, Basic Profile, Hepatic profile, Cardiac Hypertension Profile, Serum Protein Electrophoresis, Inborn Screening.
Vision
- To excel in the field of medical biochemistry and to be recognized as the best in Teaching, Research and also in providing Quality Laboratory service to patients.
Mission
- To impart quality teaching and training in biochemistry to the students.
- To make students realize the importance of biochemistry as the basis of Medicine.
- To constantly upgrade the clinical laboratory by having state of the art equipments.
- To impart excellent patient care by reliable clinical laboratory results.
- To promote research activities in the department.
Our Doctors
BIOCHEMISTRY
| sl no | Head of the Department | >Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Ashalatha V. Rao | From 27.07.1999 to 24.08.2000 |
| 2 | Dr Ragavendra | From 25.08.2000 to 19.08.2001 |
| 3 | Dr Krishnaswamy | From 20.08.2001 to 31.07.2002 |
| 4 | Dr Ashok Kumar J | From 20.08.2002 to 14.10.2008 |
| 5 | Dr Malathi M | From 15.10.2008 to Till Date/td> |
Best outgoing students
| sl no | Student Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms Supriya C.E | 1999 – 2000 |
| 2 | Mr Ranjith K.R | 2000 – 2001 |
| 3 | Ms Sandya Bhat K | 2001 – 2002 |
| 4 | Ms Gita Raghavendra Bhat | 2002 – 2003 |
| 5 | Mr Ravitej | 2002 – 2003 |
| 6 | Ms Maria Joseph Kurian | 2003 – 2004 |
| 7 | Ms Spoorthi Jagadish | 2003 – 2004 |
| 8 | Ms Aureen Ruby D’cunha | 2004– 2005 |
| 9 | Ms Nita Mary George | 2005-2006 |
| 10 | Mr Jason D’souza | 2006-2007 |
| 11 | Ms Archana Kaveri B | 2007-2008 |
| 12 | Ms Divya George | 2008-2009 |
| 13 | Ms Deborah Christine | 2009-2010 |
| 14 | Mr Sanjay Rao Kordcal | 2010-2011 |
| 15 | Ms Sahana P | 2011-2012 |
| 16 | Ms Swathi S | 2012-2013 |
| 17 | Mr Thomas George | 2013-2014 |
| 18 | Ms Veril Vaz | 2014-2015 |
| 19 | Mr Sandeep Rao Kordcal | 2015-2016 |
| 20 | Ms Shradha S. Bhat | 2016-2017 |
| 21 | Ms Fathima Shifa | 2017-2018 |
| 22 | Ms Careena Ann Lobo | 2018-2019 |
