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Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at St. John’s Medical College is a core academic, research, and diagnostic hub integral to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Established in 1963, the department has consistently contributed to teaching, research, and laboratory services for over five decades.​

Department Overview

The Biochemistry department provides comprehensive education for MBBS undergraduate students and postgraduate MD, MSc, and PhD candidates, focusing on molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, and advanced diagnostic techniques.​

It operates ISO-certified clinical laboratories offering round-the-clock diagnostic services, processing over 1,500 clinical samples daily and supporting patient care for hospitals and research studies.​

The department is well-equipped with modern research infrastructure, including laboratories for protein chemistry, cancer biology, diabetes, and molecular diagnostics.​

Students receive hands-on training in biochemical assays, enzyme technology, molecular diagnostics, and research methodology as part of their curriculum.​

The faculty is actively involved in nationally and internationally recognized research, mentoring students for scientific presentations, publications, and awards in the field of biochemistry.​

This vibrant department integrates teaching, research, and laboratory services to nurture the next generation of medical and clinical biochemistry professionals.

Our Team

Unit Head

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr Jaya Kumari S
Professor and Head

Head of Biochemistry Department, Professor MBBS, MD

Core Staff

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Anitha Devanath
Professor

Professor - Biochemistry M.B.B.S, M.D, D.N.B. 

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Geraldine Menezes
Professor

Professor - Biochemistry MSc, Ph.D

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Vinod George Thykadavil
Professor

Professor - Biochemistry MSc, Ph.D

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Shubha N Prakash
Professor

Professor - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Jyothi D N
Associate Professor

Associate Professor - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Jikku Teresa Payankan
Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Afzar J
Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Kumari Pallavi
Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Thashreefa Olakara
Senior Resident

Senior Resident - Biochemistry MBBS, MD

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Mrs. Anu Maliyakal
Tutor

Tutor - Biochemistry, MSc Medical

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Mrs. Sajana George
Tutor

Tutor - Biochemistry, MSc Medical

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Snowin Serena A
PG

PG - Biochemistry MBBS

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Dr. Naresh Kumar Dhanasekaran
PG

PG - Biochemistry MBBS

Services

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Projects

S.I. No Project Title Project Lead Project Type Year of Initiation Status
1 Trimester-wise Evaluation of Non-Transferrin Bound Iron (NTBI) in Pregnant Women receiving Iron Supplementation: A prospective cohort study Dr Jaya kumari S PI initiated 2025 ongoing
2 AI in Drug Discovery Dr Bruce Klein Type 1 2021 ongoing
3 Long-term Diabetes Care Study Dr Mary Hill Type 2 2022 completed
4 Evaluating the role of key serum biomarkers in the Prognosis of suspected multiple myeloma in a tertiary care hospital Mr Saikat Sen Mr Saikat Sen 2025 ongoing
5 Evaluation of cfDNA and inflammatory markers in risk stratification of young adults for metabolic syndrome Dr Jaya Kumari S PI Initiated Study 2024 ongoing
6 Evaluation of Vanillylmandelic acid in 24-hour urine sample and Random urine sample-A pilot study Mr Anto Dominic Student Project 2024 ongoing
7 The association of glycemic control and AST:ALT ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus of younger and older patients Jinkala Shamsheer Student Project 2025 ongoing
8 Evaluation of pipette calibration verification Ms Annunciata Benedict Spencer Student Project 2022 completed
9 Assessment of risks in preanalytical phase of testing in clinical biochemistry laboratory Ms. Sneha U Student Project 2022 completed
10 A Study Estimating the Serum TSH Levels in First Trimester Pregnant Women Ms. Sahina Khatun Student Project 2020 completed

Publications

Nephrin a biomarker of early glomerular injury in newly diagnosed untreated hypertensive subjects

Groups and Associations Anitha Devanath, Jayakumari S., Seena Sankar, Shubha N. Prakash
Biomedicine 2022
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Evaluation of Serum Vitamin B12, Folate and Homocysteine in Patients with Megaloblastic Anaemia

Groups and Associations yothi D.N., Anita R. Bijoor, Gosala R. K. Sarma
This study analyzed the biochemical markers of vitamin B12 and folate pathways in patients with megaloblastic anemia, highlighting diagnostic value for clinicians in differentiating causes of anemia and monitoring therapy progress 2025
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Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index as A Surrogate Marker of Glycemic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)- A Retrospective Study

Groups and Associations Ashly Abil, Shubha N Prakash, Liya Elizebeth Varghese, Anita R Bijoor
European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine 2024
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A Study to Evaluate Perception and Implementation of Critical Alert Protocol Amongst Laboratory Personnel and Critical Care Team in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Groups and Associations Arshad Alam, Anitha Devanath, Shubha Prakash
RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2025
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A Study Estimating the Serum TSH Levels in First Trimester Pregnant Women

Groups and Associations Sahina Khatun, Anu Maliyakal
RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2024
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Can Sample Type Affect Vitamin D Concentration?

Groups and Associations Anitha Devanath, S Jayakumari, Shubha N Prakash, Reshma Raghu
Indian J Med Biochem 2020; 24 (1):16-18 2020
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Identification of bioactive compounds by GCMS, quantification of total alkaloid, flavonoid, phenols and evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity in extracts of Firmiana colorata

Groups and Associations Hajira Bi Bi , Geraldine Menezes, Bettadaiah B K, Naresh KS
International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research 2025 2025
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IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ON GLUCOSE UPTAKE IN 3T3-L1 ADIPOCYTES

Groups and Associations Shubha N Prakash, Anitha Devanath, Jayakumari S
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 2024
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Evaluation of the Role of Metabolic Risk Factors Among Patients Presenting with Recurrent Urolithiasis in A Tertiay Care Hospital

Groups and Associations G. Mamatha, B.C. Satheesha, D.N. Jyothi, B.H. Rakesh, Shreelaxmi V. Hegde and H.C. Shivakumar, 2
Research Journal of Medical Sciences 2024
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A Study to Evaluate Perception and Implementation of Critical Alert Protocol Amongst Laboratory Personnel and Critical Care Team in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Groups and Associations Arshad Alam, Anitha Devanath, Shubha Prakash
RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2025
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A study of influence of iron deficiency anemia on levels of HbA1c among non-diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital

Groups and Associations Ashmita Khadka, Jyothi D N*, Vinod George Thykadavil
International Journal of Biological & Medical Research 2020
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A STUDY TO ESTABLISH AND VALIDATE DILUTION PROTOCOL FOR HIGH SERUM PROLACTIN LEVELS: A PILOT STUDY

Groups and Associations Jyothi D N, Anitha Devanath, Jayakumari S, Shubha N Prakash
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 2024
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Effects of Structured Yoga Practice on Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Health Indices in Undergraduate Students

Groups and Associations Mamatha Gangadharappa, Shreelaxmi V Hegde, Jyothi Dwarnalli Nagaraj Achar, Jeevitha K S. Ramesh Kandimalla
International Journal of Environmental Sciences 2025
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Evaluation of Vitamin D binding protein (DBP) gene polymorphism in Vitamin D deficient patients attending a tertiary care hospital–a pilot study.

Groups and Associations Jaya Kumari S, Devanath A, Bantwal G, Prakash S N, Mukherjee S
Int J Clin Biochem Res 2020;7(1):87-90 2020
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Evaluation of Serum Vitamin B12, Folic acid and Homocysteine levels in Stroke Patients

Groups and Associations Jyothi D.N, Anita R. Bijoor and Gosala R K Sarma
International Journal of Biomedical Research 2017
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A Descriptive study of C – Reactive Protein (CRP) and Interleukin -6 (IL-6) in COVID-19 Patients

Groups and Associations D Neha, Vinod George Thykadavil, Ankitha, Gururaj Bhat, Nikita Dung Dung
International journal of science and research, ISSN: 2319-7064 2024
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Anti – cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and Rheumatoid factor and their association in Rheumatoid arthritis in a tertiary care hospital

Groups and Associations Mamatha G and VG Thykadavil.
Int J of Allied Med Sci and Clin Res. 2021
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Evaluation of symptoms and characteristic features of lead poisoning and their assistance in clinical decision making

Groups and Associations D’Souza HS, Menezes G, D’Souza SA and Venkatesh T
International Jounal of Clinical Therapentics & Diagnosis 2015
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Evaluation of critical value and urgent sample notification at clinical biochemistry laboratory in a tertiary care hospital

Groups and Associations Geraldine Menezes, Stella S. Peter, Girish K. Shanthaveeranna
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 2022
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Ameliorative effects of nutritional minerals on lead-induced hematological alterations in male Wistar albino rats

Groups and Associations Herman Sunil Dsouza, Geraldine Menezes & Venkatesh Thuppil.
National Library of Medicine 2021
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Evaluation of Phytochemicals, Mineral Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf, Bark and Flower Extracts of Firmiana Colorata

Groups and Associations Bi Bi Hajira and Geraldine Menezes
International Journal of Pharma & Biosciences 2021
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Comparison of Sample Size and Rejection Limits for Lot-to-Lot Verification using Two Different Protocols: A Cross-sectional Study

Groups and Associations R Arun Krishnan, S Jaya Kumari , Saranya Raj
National Journal of Laboratory Medicin 2024
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Is fasting necessary for thyroid-stimulating hormone estimation? Role of analytical and biological variation in the interpretation of results

Groups and Associations 4. Kumari SJ, Abraham M, Ayyar V
The Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research 2023
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Are peer comparison statistics obtained from Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance programs comparable?- An analytical study

Groups and Associations Pawan Kumar Sah, Jaya Kumari S
ournal of Allied Health Sciences 2023
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Effect of Matrix and Source of Quality Specification Data on the Sigma Metrics of Common Chemistry Analytes in Clinical Laboratory

Groups and Associations Srihita Mahavadi, Jayakumari Shanthakumari
Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry 2023
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Evaluating the impact of change of the reference value of serum creatinine in the diagnosis, staging and outcome of acute kidney injury in critically ill children: an exploratory study

Groups and Associations Shiri S, Joseph S, Lalitha AV, Devanath A, Thomas T, Vasudevan A
National Library of Medicine 2025
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Evaluation of electrolyte estimation in whole blood versus serum- A Comparative study

Groups and Associations Jikku Teresa Payankan, Anita R Bijoor,
Journal of Cardiovascular disease Research 2024
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A correlation of urine albumin creatinine ratio and serum cystatin C levels as an early diagnostic marker for diabetic nephropathy.

Groups and Associations Pallavi K, Devi CS, Anuswaru M
Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences 2024
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Urinary enzymes as early diagnostic marker for diabetic nephropathy: a comparison with cystatin C

Groups and Associations Kumari Pallavi, R.L. Khare, P.K. Patra, Debapriya Rath
International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 2020
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News

New Cardiology Wing Opening

September 2, 2025

24x7 Emergency Services Upgraded

Emergency care facilities have been upgraded with additional beds and trauma care specialists.

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New Cardiology Wing Opening

December 17, 2025

Theory and Practice of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EpiBio 2025)

The "Theory and Practice of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EpiBio 2025)" is scheduled as a significant academic activity at St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, during December 13–21, 2025. The event aims to provide comprehensive training in both epidemiology and biostatistics, with sessions covering theoretical concepts, practical applications, and research methodology relevant to public health and clinical re...

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Events

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January 1, 1970

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Announcements

Schedule

DayTimeActivity/EventVenueRemarks
Monday9:00–11:00 AMUG Lecture: Enzymes & MetabolismLecture Hall 3All MBBS Batch
Tuesday2:00–4:00 PMLab Practical: Protein EstimationBiochemistry LabPre-booking required
Wednesday10:30–12:00 PMFaculty Research Progress MeetingConference RoomWeekly update, all faculty
Thursday1:00–2:00 PMJournal Club (Recent Articles)Seminar RoomPG & PhD students
Friday11:00–1:00 PMGuest Seminar: Advances in Molecular DiagnosticsSeminar RoomOpen to all
Saturday9:00–10:30 AMWorkshop: Basic PCR TechniquesBiochemistry LabLimited slots

 

Semester start: July 21, 2025

Midterm exams: September 22–27, 2025

Research Conclave: November 18, 2025

Final assessment week: December 18–23, 2025​

Speciality Clinics

DayTimeClinic TypeConsultant BiochemistLocationRemarks
Monday8:30–11:00 AMMetabolic Disorders ClinicDr. Anita R BijoorOPD Block – Room B3Prior appointment recommended
Wednesday8:30–11:00 AMEndocrinology PanelDr. Gosala R K SarmaOPD Block – Room B3Special tests available
Friday2:00–4:00 PMRenal Biochemistry ClinicDr. Jyothi D.N.OPD Block – Room B3Consultation + report review

 

All clinics offer advanced biochemical marker evaluation, advice on metabolic and genetic testing, and consultation for complex cases.​

Laboratory sample collection (fasting/random) is scheduled during clinic hours for convenient patient access.​

Specialty clinics operate alongside the General OPD with focused appointments for referred and special cases.