Department of Biochemistry
About Us
a) Introduction :
The Department of Biochemistry was established in June 1989 as a constituent unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune. It is committed to achieve excellence in the fields of teaching and training, diagnostics, and research by imparting holistic education in the field of clinical chemistry and providing quality medical reports to the patients of Bharati Hospital.
Service Laboratory:
The 4th floor of Bharati Hospital and Research Centre, houses the NABL (MC-2181) accredited Clinical Biochemistry laboratory with state-of-the-art equipments of highest quality and latest technology which caters to quality patient reports.
Vision
- To provide a scientific basis of life processes at a molecular level to the students and orient them towards the correlation of biochemical analysis and interpretation for diagnosis in health and diseases.
- To follow the process of Total Quality Management in all spheres of clinical biochemistry laboratory functioning by streamlining all the processes and systems to achieve satisfaction.
Objectives
- To impart chemical and structural knowledge about biomolecules.
- To provide an understanding of the biochemical and molecular basis of disease.
- To integrate biochemical events with the structure and function of the body in health and diseases.
- To enable students to interpret biochemical analysis by using recent techniques.
- To update the equipment and tests catalog from time to time in the clinical biochemistry laboratory to improve the quality of reports and decrease turnaround time.
- To undertake research projects in areas of current interests and identify future biochemical markers for aiding accurate clinical prognosis and diagnosis.
Head of Department's Message
We strongly believe in “Today’s Biochemistry is Tomorrow’s Medicine”. We are committed to nurturing scientific inquiry and building a strong conceptual foundation in the molecular and metabolic basis of health and disease.
Our faculty is dedicated to outcome-based teaching, fostering not only academic excellence but also critical thinking and research aptitude in every student. The department is well-equipped with modern laboratory infrastructure that supports both teaching and investigative work.
A distinguished highlight of our department is Biochemistry Section of Central Clinical Laboratory of Bharati Hospital and Research Centre, which holds the prestigious NABL Accreditation as per ISO 15189 2022, a hallmark of the highest standards in medical laboratory quality and accuracy. The laboratory operates 24×7, offering a full spectrum of Biochemistry investigations using state-of-the-art automated analyzers and technology. This accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to precision, reliability, and patient safety in diagnostic services.
We take pride in contributing to the vision of this institution — to train competent, compassionate, and confident healthcare professionals ready to meet the evolving needs of society.
| Sr.No. | Course | Year of Commencement | Intake/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.D (Biochemistry) | 2010 | 03 |
| 2 | M.Sc (Medical. Biochemistry) | 2000 | 03 |
| 3 | Ph.D (Medical. Biochemistry) | 2007 | 02 |
| 4 | PG DMLT | 1996 | 30 |
Research & Publications
Overview : The Department of Biochemistry is actively involved in carrying out various collaborative research projects with other departments of the medical college that are the constituent units of BVDU and the outside universities. Our faculty extends their consultancy in guiding the research projects in various aspects of clinical biochemistry testing or molecular diagnostic studies.
Research Areas : The research-intensive Department of Biochemistry is actively involved in carrying out research in innovative areas to advance health care. It encompasses a range of advanced research topics in the field of Biochemistry. The Department of Biochemistry has identified key research thrust areas including biochemical and molecular biomarkers, laboratory medicine, oxidative stress and antioxidant research, and medical education, with a focus on improving patient care and promoting evidence-based healthcare practices.
Research Projects : The Department of Biochemistry has collaborated with other departments of the medical college that are the constituent units of BVDU and also with outside colleges and universities on several research projects. Our research scholars have successfully completed many collaborative research projects and are currently involved in some ongoing projects.
(Collaborative, Faculty and Undergraduate Students):2023,2024,2025
| Sr.No. | Name of the Article | Investigators | Funding Agency | Output | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correlation of B type natriuretic peptide and HbA1c in heart failure | Dr Lalna Takale,Dr MK Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2025 |
| 2 | Evaluation of Serum Magnesium Level and Maternal Outcomes in Antenatal Women | Ravikumar Boda,Suchita Dabhadkar,Vaishali Taralekar,Meghana K. Padwal,Lalna R. Takale | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2025 |
| 3 | Investigating the relationship between cortisol,a stress marker and immune function across age and gender | Pradnya Padalkar, Preeti Doshi,Meghana Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2025 |
| 4 | Self-Directed Learning Strategies: A Comparative Evaluation of Facilitated and Self-Paced Methods | Meghana Padwal,Lalna Takale,Asmita Phadke,Gayatri Gawade Maindad,Mandar Karmarkar,Arati B.Pokale | BVDU-Funded2025 | Published | 2025 |
| 5 | C peptide levels in patients with type II Diabetes Mellitus taking Oral Hypoglycemic Agents | Mr Dhruv KatakeDr SJ Tarte,Dr MK Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | In process of Publication | 2025 |
| 6 | Profile of Biochemical Analytes Measured in Neonatal Dried Blood Spot Screening by ELISA at a Tertiary Care Hospital Laboratory | Mr Sujal Patil Dr PN Baravkar,Dr MK Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | In process of Publication | 2025 |
| 7 | Association of sensorineural hearing loss with serum Vitamin B12, Folic acid, homocysteine levels in middle aged adults | Miss Mugdha KaushikDr AV RaichurkarDr MK Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | In process of Publication | 2025 |
| 8 | Association of H. Pylori infection with iron deficiency anemia in adults | Miss Ahana BasuDr M M PoreDr M K Padwal | CRPU- Funded2025 | In process of Publication | 2025 |
| 9 | Effectiveness of concept map as a teaching tool in Biochemistry | Dr Lalna TakaleDr MK Padwal,Dr GC Gawade,Dr PN Baravkar,Dr A V Raichurkar,Dr MM Pore,Dr SJ Tarte,Mrs Rupali Chavan | BVDU-Funded2025 | In process of Publication | 2024 |
| 10 | Defective Systemic Iron Metabolism in Parkinson’s Disease | Yashpal Shankarrao Mahindrakar , Balasaheb Hanamantrao Jadhav , Sagar Nanaso Salunkhe | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 11 | Bibliometric Analysis of the Highly Cited Articles on Biomarker Discovery for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from 1985 to 2023 | Gayatri Gawade Maindad,Pravin Baravkar,Meghana Padwal,Dadasaheb Maindad | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 12 | Confocal Microscopy: Revolutionizing Three-Dimensional Imaging in Biological Research. | Dr. Ankita DwivediDr Anurag Gundi | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 13 | Correlation of Lipid Profile with Oral Glucose Challenge Test in Pregnant Women | Ridha Syed ,Lalna R. TakaleMeghana K.Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 14 | Nightmare of publishing hard worked research in predatory journal | Gayatri G. Maindad,Sudhanshu A. Mahajan,Pravin Baravkar,Meghana Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 15 | Evaluation of Biochemical Parameters of Bone Metabolism in Patients with Transfusion Dependent Beta Thalassemia | Minal Pore,Pramod Ingale ,Pooja Rai | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 16 | Agreement Status of Measured versus Calculated Osmolality in the Patients receiving Mannitol or Hypertonic saline infusion for Raised Intracranial Pressure in a tertiary care Teaching Hospital | Annapurna V. Raichurkar,Pradnya H Padalkar,Meghana K. Padwal | CRPU-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 17 | Changes of oxidative stress markers and Vitamin E in patients with diabetes using SGLT2 inhibitors | Dr Pradnya Padalkar | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 18 | Challenges and Opportunities in Practice of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine | Gayatri Gawade Maindad,Minal Pore,Pravin Baravkar,Meghana Padwal | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 19 | Beyond the Symptoms: Exploring the Clinical, Bacteriological, and Radiological Profiles and Outcomes of Community-Acquired, Hospital-Acquired, and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia | Shashi Bhusan Rao Kelli,Ram B. Deoskar,Gouri Mohan Bhoite, Abdulrahaman Abubakar Momin | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 20 | Quality Indicators in laboratory medicine: A Tool for Quality Improvement | Dr. Preeti Doshi,Dr. Pradnya Padalkar | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 21 | Risk Assessment and its Analysis in Relation to ISO 15189:2012- An Experience of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Laboratory | Pradnya Padalkar,Preeti Doshi,Meera Modak,Meghana Padwal,Bharati Dalal,Lalna Takale,Reena Bharadwaj | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2024 |
| 22 | Exploring the Involvement of Cytokines inPediatric Patients Afflicted by Simple FebrileSeizures: A Case-Control Study | Vaibhav Vishal ,Ashuma Sachdeva ,Kapil Bhalla ,Ankanksha Dureja ,Sagar Tarte | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2023 |
| 23 | Estimated Glomerular filtration rate (e GFR) in non proteinuric type 2 diabetes mellitus as a predictor of diabetic kidney disease | Miss Ishira LuthraDr L R Takale,Dr M K Padwal | ICMR-STS 2023 | In process of Publication | 2023 |
| 24 | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Assessment About the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Amongst Health Care Workers in a City in Maharashtra, India | Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Dadasaheb Maindad,Meghana K. Padwal,Prakash Doke | CRPU-Funded2022 | Published | 2023 |
| 25 | Adverse events associated withPegaspargase biosimilar in pediatricpatients with acute lymphoblasticleukemia: A prospective single-centerstudy | Bijoy Kumar Panda ,Mahima Gaikwa,Vibha Bafn,Neela Vaidya,Vishal Aundhe,Angha Mhatre | BVDU-Funded2022 | Published | 2023 |
| 26 | COVID-19's Effect on Hepatic Functions | Tariq Salim,Gayatri Gawade,Akhil Nagpal,Dadasaheb Maindad | Self-Funded2025 | Published | 2023 |
| 27 | Novel Inflammatory Score: C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio in Pancreatitis | Sonawane Shreya,Gawade Maindad GayatriPadwal Meghana K.,Maindad Dadasaheb,Nagpal Akhil,Barsode Supriya,Shinde Sudhir | ICMR-STS 2023 | Published | 2023 |
| 28 | Electrocardiogram with measurement of Serum Potassium :Better Clinical Assessment | Shantanu Shrikant Kanitkar,Arundhati Girish Diwan ,Gauri Oka ,Neela Vaidya | Self-Funded2023 | Published | 2023 |
| 29 | Nanopore Sequencing of RAGE Gene Polymorphisms and Their Association with Type 2 Diabetes | Arvindkumar H Chaurasiya,Ajinkya A Khilari,Rubina Kazi,Meera R Jaiswal,Gouri M Bhoite,Meghana K Padwal, Abdulrahaman AMomin, Dhanasekaran Shanmugam,Mahesh J Kulkarni | Self-Funded2023 | Published | July 2023 |
| 30 | Efficacy of salivary creatinine and urea and their association with serum creatinine and urea levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients | Dr AA Momin,Dr MK Padwal,Dr Diwan,Dr V. Phade | Self-Funded2023 | Published | January 2023 |
| 31 | Diagnostic potential of intestinal permeability markers in irritable bowel syndrome | Gayatri Gawade Maindad,Meghana Padwal,Dadasaheb Maindad,Akhil Nagpal | CRPU-Funded2022 | In process of Publication | July 2023 |
Ongoing Research Projects (Collaborative, Faculty, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Students): 2023,2024,2025
| Sr.No. | Title of Project | Funding Year | Investigators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding of Role of fatty acid metabolism in inducing cytokine storm in patients with dengue virus infection | Self-Funded2025 | Dr. Anurag GundiDr. Meghana K.PadwalDr. Shubham Shrivastava |
| 2 | To Evaluate The Association Of Nutritional Status, Complement Activation Factors And Markers And Markers Of Inflammation And Apoptosis And Immediate Outcomes Of Preterm Delivery | Self-Funded2025 | Ms. Shipra SinghDr. Meghana PadwalDr. Sadhana Joshi |
| 3 | Evaluation of potential of biomarker panels (GAAD/GALAD scores) for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with Chronic liver disease | Self-Funded2025 | Mr.Yash ShendeDr.Gayatri Gawade MaindadDr. Meghana Padwal |
| 4 | Evaluation of Serum MMP-7 and TGF-β in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as an early marker for Diabetic nephropathy | Self-Funded2025 | Dr.Bhargav PatodiyaDr.Lalna TakaleDr.Meghana K.Padwal |
| 5 | Utility of Fatty Liver Index as a Screening Tool for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Self-Funded2025 | Miss Hiya DaveDr Lalna Takale,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 6 | Cross sectional ,observational study to estimate prevalence of important diagnostic and prognostic blood biomarkers in acute ischemic stroke within 24 hrs of symptom onset | BVDU-Funded2025 | Dr Gayatri Gawade MaindadMiss Shriya Nimbkar,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 7 | Association of serum vitamin D3 and IgE levels with severity of allergic rhinitis :A prospective stud | BVDU-Funded2025 | Dr Annapurna RaichurkarMiss Srushti InamdarDr Meghana Padwal |
| 8 | Correlation Between Academic Performance and Personality Traits in MBBS Students | Self-Funded2025 | Miss Sneha Rao,, Dr Sagar Tarte,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 9 | Incidence of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease amongst Young adults :Lifestyle and risk factor analysis | Self-Funded2025 | Mr Suyash Borade Dr Anurag Gundi,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 10 | Communication to Treating Doctors of Critical Laboratory Alerts after the Generation of Report on the Analyser | Self-Funded2025 | Dr Pravin BaravkarMrs Bhagyashree Pawar,Dr Annapurna Raichurkar,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 11 | Breath AI non-invasive metabolic tracker -for the management of chronic diseases diabetes, obesity ,COPD and CHF | Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF) | Dr Shitalkumar Pukhraj ZambadDr Lalna Takale |
| 12 | A case-control study determining the association between the levels of various blood microplastics with various types of cancer in Western Maharashtra, India | Kaito Foundation2025 | Dr. Meghana PadwalDr Gayatri Gawade, Dr Prakash Doke, Dr Sandip Kaledhonkar, Dr Dheeraj Dhane, Dr Sara Dhanawade, Dr Aman Choudhary |
| 13 | Bibliographic Analysis of the Highly Cited Articles on role of artificial intelligence in health care in duration from 2013-2023 | Self-Funded2025 | Miss Avanti KarmarkarDr Gayatri Gawade Dr Meghana Padwal, Dr Pravin Baravkar, Dr Minal Pore, Dr Sagar Tarte |
| 14 | Before after evaluation of serum CXCL10 during oral mini pulse therapy in unstable non-segmental vitiligo over 16 weeks | CRPU Funded 2025 | Dr Suyog DhamaleDr Gayatri Gawade,Dr Meghana Padwal |
| 15 | Nitric oxide synthase as inflammatory diagnostic marker for Tuberculosis | Self-Funded2025 | Dr Anurag GundiDr Meghana Padwal |
| 16 | Influence of the Sleep Quality on the biochemical health indicators amongst undergraduate medical students. | ICMR-STS2024 | Miss Mrudula BaviskarDr MK Padwal |
| 17 | Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic health and Anthropometric measurements for assessing cardiovascular disease risk in adults. | Self-Funded2024 | Miss Ishita Shevade Dr LR Takale,Dr MK Padwal |
| 18 | Association between GABRG3(rs208129) and the RELN (rs736707) gene polymorphisms with symptom severity as putative biomarkers in clinically diagnosed autism spectrum disorders | ICMR-STS2024 | Mr Aneesh Reddy Dr GC Gawade,Dr MK Padwal |
| 19 | Impact of pure vegetarian versus mixed diet and health risk in undergraduate medical students | Self-Funded2024 | Miss Rucha DevharkarDr.Anurag GundiDr PH Padalkar,Dr MK Padwal |
| 20 | Comparison of serum uric acid levels in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and non-Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo patients | Self-Funded2024 | Miss Shrushti Jain Dr AV Raichurkar,Dr MK Padwal |
| 21 | Relationship of shift work cortisol levels and cardiovascular risk in health care professionals | Self-Funded2024 | Miss Khushi MangruleDr MM Pore,Dr MK Padwal |
| 22 | A cross sectional study for estimation of the prevalence of hyperuricemia in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus subjects with Insulin Resistance as assessed by metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) | CRPU Funded2024 | Mr Anshal Pawar,Dr Lalna Takale |
| 23 | Study of biochemical and molecular markers for early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune,2023 | Dr AA Momin,Dr. Girija WaghDr Gauri Bhoite,Dr Mahesh Kulkarni,Dr. Meera JaiswalDr Meghana PadwalDr Pravin Baravkar |
| 24 | Bibliometric analysis of highly cited articles on role of AI in health care in duration 2013-2023 | Self-Funded2023 | Dr Gayatri Gawade,Dr Pravin Baravkar,Dr Minal Pore,Dr Sagar Tarte,Dr Meghana Padwal,Miss Avanti Karmarkar |
| 25 | Analysis of clinical Biochemistry critical value reporting and its impact on patient care in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital | Self-Funded2023 | Miss Taarika RastogiDr Meghana Padwal |
| 26 | Association between Interleukin 6 and clinical outcome in hospitalized patients of exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Self-Funded2023 | Miss Anshruta ChavanDr P H PadalkarDr M K Padwal |
| 27 | Prevalence and association of peripheral neuropathy with cardiovascular risk factors in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients | Self-Funded2023 | Miss Ananya TalukdarDr AA MominDr MK Padwal |
| 28 | Establishment of Biological Reference Intervals of Clinical Laboratory Parameters in Urban and Rural Setting of Two Districts of Western Maharashtra, India | Self-Funded2023 | Dr MK Padwal,Dr Meera Modak,Dr Reena Bhardwaj,Dr Gayatri Gawade,Dr Jayashree Gothankar,Dr Saibal Adhya,Dr Quereshi Sanjay |
| 29 | Stability of Serum Biochemistry Analytes with respect to Changes in Storage Time and Temperature | Self-Funded2023 | Miss Priti More,Dr Minal Pore,Dr Meghana Padwal,Dr Lalna Takale,Dr Pravin Baravkar |
| 30 | Effect of curcumin supplementation on serum malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity of transfusion dependant beta thalassemia patients | Self-Funded2023 | Miss Vedika Autade,Miss Vaishanvi Chouhan,Dr Vijay KalraoDr Neela Vaidya |
| 31 | Open label non inferiority randomized controlled trial to compare efficacy of Vitamin E vs essential fatty acids (Evening primrose oil) in reducing mastalgia | Self-Funded2023 | Dr PH PadalkarDr Nitya Olhan,Dr Shilpa Patankar |
Research Publications during the past 3 years: 2023,2024,2025
| Sr.No. | Names of authors | Title | Name of journal | Year | Volume | Issue | Page No. | Indexing Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Lalna Takale, Dr MK Padwal | Correlation of B-type natriuretic peptide and HbA1c in Heart Failure | JIMA Journal | 2025 | 123 | 3 | 73 | Scopus, Embase |
| 2 | Mr. Ravikumar Boda , Dr. Sucheta Dabhadkar, Dr. Vaishali Taralekar, Dr. Lalna Takale, Dr. MK Padwal | Serum Magnesium levels in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study | JK Science, Journal of Medical Education and Research | 2025 | 27 | 2 | 83-87 | Scopus, Embase |
| 3 | Pradnya Padalkar , Preeti R. Doshi , Meghana Padwal | Investigating the Relationship Between Cortisol, a Stress Marker, and Immune Function Across Age and Gender | Cureus | 2025 | 17 | 5 | 9-Jan | Pubmed |
| 4 | Annapurna V. Raichurkar, Meghana K. Padwal, Mugdha Kaushik | Association between Severity of Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Serum Levels of Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Homocysteine in Middle-aged Adults | Abstract of Faculty Oral Presentation, First Prize in Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal | April –June 2025 | 5 | 2 | 139-143 | DOAJ |
| 5 | Meghana Padwal, Lalna Takale, Asmita Phadke, Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Mandar Karmarkar , Aarati B. Pokale | Self-Directed Learning Strategies: A Comparative Evaluation of Facilitated and Self-Paced Methods | Cureus | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 15-Jan | Pubmed |
| 6 | Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Meghana Padwal, Dadasaheb Maindad | Abstract of Oral paper presentation at AMBICON 2025 Conference in Souvenir | AMBICON 2025 Conference in Souvenir | 2025 | In process | In process | In process | NA |
| 7 | Annapurna V. Raichurkar, Meghana K. Padwal | Conference Proceedings: Abstract of Oral paper presentation at RESCON 2025 Conference in Bharati Vidyapeeth journal | Bharati Vidyapeeth journal | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 25 | DOAJ |
| 8 | P Doshi, R Bharadwaj, M Padwal, M Modak | Enhancing laboratory quality through six sigma: a case study on process improvement | VIRCHOWS ARCHIV | 2025 | 487 | NA | S471-S471 | UGC CARE, Scopus, Web of Science (SCIE), PubMed, Embase |
| 9 | Pradnya Padalkar, Preeti Doshi, Meera Modak, Meghana Padwal, Bharati Dalal,Lalna Takale, Reena Bharadwaj | Risk Assessment and its Analysis in Relation to ISO 15189:2012- An Experience of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Laboratory | International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences | 2024 | 25 | 10 | 37-43 | Scopus, Citescore, CABI, Google scholar |
| 10 | Dr. Preeti Doshi,Dr. Pradnya Padalkar | Quality Indicators in laboratory medicine: A Tool for Quality Improvement | Journal of Xidian University | 2024 | 18 | 1 | 417-436 | Scopus, Google Scholar, DOAJ |
| 11 | Shashi Bhusan ,Rao Kelli, Ram B. Deoskar, Gouri Mohan Bhoite,Abdulrahaman Abubakar Momin | Beyond the Symptoms: Exploring the Clinical, Bacteriological, and Radiological Profiles and Outcomes of Community-Acquired, Hospital-Acquired, and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia | JK Science: Journal of Medical Education & Research | 2024 | 26 | 1 | 40-46 | SCOPUS, EMBASE, Index Copernicus, NLM, Google Scholar |
| 12 | Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Minal Pore, Pravin Baravkar,, Meghana Padwal | Challenges and Opportunities in Practice of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine | International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences | 2024 | 25 | 17 | 49-55 | Scopus, Citescore, CABI, Google scholar |
| 13 | Dr Pradnya Padalkar | Changes of oxidative stress markers and Vitamin E in patients with diabetes using SGLT2 inhibitors | International journal of medical biochemistry | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 185-190 | Scopus |
| 14 | Annapurna V. Raichurkar, Pradnya H Padalkar, Meghana K. Padwal | Agreement Status of Measured versus Calculated Osmolality in the Patients receiving Mannitol or Hypertonic saline infusion for Raised Intracranial Pressure in a tertiary care Teaching Hospital | International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences | 2024 | 25 | 14 | 296-303 | Scopus, Citescore, CABI, Google scholar |
| 15 | Minal Pore, Pramod Ingale, Pooja Rai | Evaluation of Biochemical Parameters of Bone Metabolism in Patients with Transfusion Dependent Beta Thalassemia | International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences | 2024 | 25 | 14 | 452-458 | Scopus, Citescore, CABI, Google scholar |
| 16 | Gayatri G. Maindad, Sudhanshu A. Mahajan, Pravin Baravkar, Meghana Padwal | Nightmare of publishing hard worked research in predatory journal | Industrial psychiatry journal | 2024 | XX | XX | 321_23 | DOAJ, PubMed Central, Google Scholar, National Science Library, ProQuest, |
| 17 | Ridha Syed, Lalna R. Takale, Meghana K.Padwal | Correlation of Lipid Profile with Oral Glucose Challenge Test in Pregnant Women | WIMJOURNAL | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 54-58 | DOAJ, Google scholar |
| 18 | Dr. Ankita Dwivedi, Dr Anurag Gundi | Confocal Microscopy: Revolutionizing Three-Dimensional Imaging in Biological Research. | African Journals Online (AJOL) | 2024 | 27 | 4 s | 7662 – 7671 | Scopus |
| 19 | Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Pravin Baravkar, Meghana Padwal, Dadasaheb Maindad | Bibliometric Analysis of the Highly Cited Articles on Biomarker Discovery for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from 1985 to 2023 | JAPI (Journal of Association of Physicians of India) | 2024 | 72 | 3 | 36-39 | MEDLINE ,Index Medicus |
| 20 | Yashpal Shankarrao Mahindrakar , Balasaheb Hanamantrao Jadhav , Sagar Nanaso Salunkhe | Defective Systemic Iron Metabolism in Parkinson’s Disease | Journal of the Indian Medical Association | 2024 | 122 | 6 | 52-54 | Scopus, Embase |
| 21 | Tariq Salim, Gayatri Gawade, Akhil Nagpal, Dadasaheb Maindad | COVID-19's Effect on Hepatic Functions | International Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Clinical Research | 2023 | 15 | 6 | 439-445 | Embase, Google Scholar |
| 22 | Meghana Khandu Padwal, Abdulrahaman Abubakar Momin, Arundhati Diwan, Vrushabh Phade | Efficacy of Salivary Creatinine and Urea and their Association with Serum Creatinine and Urea Levels in Severe Chronic Kidney Disease Patients | Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry | 2023 | 26 | 1 | 15-19 | Index Copernicus, J-Gate, EBSCO |
| 23 | Sonawane Shreya, Gawade Maindad Gayatri, Padwal Meghana K., Maindad Dadasaheb, Nagpal Akhil, Barsode Supriya, Shinde Sudhir | Novel Inflammatory Score: C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio in Pancreatitis | International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research | 2023 | 15 | 3 | 422-437 | Embase, Google Scholar |
| 24 | Arvindkumar H Chaurasiya, Ajinkya A Khilari, Rubina Kazi, Meera R Jaiswal, Gouri M Bhoite, Meghana K Padwal, Abdulrahaman A Momin, Dhanasekaran Shanmugam, Mahesh J Kulkarni | Nanopore Sequencing of RAGE Gene Polymorphisms and Their Association with Type 2 Diabetes | ACS Omega | 2023 | 8 | 29 | 25727–25738 | PubMed, PubMed Central, Web of Science SCIE, Scopus, CAS |
| 25 | Bijoy Kumar Panda, Mahima Gaikwad, Vibha Bafna, Neela Vaidya, Vishal Aundhe, Angha Mhatre | Adverse events associated with Pegaspargase biosimilar in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A prospective single-center study | J Oncol Pharm Practice | 2023 | 1 | 6 | 6-Jan | EMBASE, Medicus Index ,Medicus International ,Expanded Scopus |
| 26 | Shantanu Shrikant Kanitkar, Arundhati Girish Diwan, Gauri Oka ,Neela Vaidya | Electrocardiogram with measurement of Serum Potassium :Better Clinical Assessment | Walawalkar International Medical Journal | Jul-2023 | 10 | 1 | 17-23. | DOAJ, Google scholar |
| 27 | Gayatri Gawade Maindad, Dadasaheb Maindad, Meghana K. Padwal, Prakash Doke | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Assessment About the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Amongst Health Care Workers in a City in Maharashtra, India | International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences | 2023 | 24 | 4 | 259-272 | Scopus, Citescore, CABI, Google scholar |
| 28 | Vaibhav Vishal , Ashuma Sachdeva , Kapil Bhalla , Ankanksha Dureja , Sagar Tarte | Exploring the Involvement of Cytokines in Paediatric Patients Afflicted by Simple Febrile Seizures: A Case-Control Study | Cureus | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 7-Jan | SCOPUS, EMBASE, (NLM), Google Scholar |
Details of Copy Rights Published: 2024-2026
| Sr.No. | Names of authors | Copyright Title | Status: Applied/Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. M.D. Karmarkar,Dr. N. S. Mani,Dr. M.K.Padwal ,Dr. Asmita Phadake | Elective module on of undergraduate medical students (competency based medical education)2019 Batch | PublishedL-126449/2023 |
| 2 | Dr. Meghana Padwal,Dr Lalna Takale,Dr Pravin Baravkar,Dr Minal Pore.Dr Sagar Tarte,Miss Vaishnavi Jadhav,Ms Rajeshree Ombase,Mr Aditya Gore,Mr Pallab Kulkarni,Miss Esha Rajbhoj | AETCOM module 1.1: What does it mean to be a Doctor? | PublishedApplication No:CF-31205/2025-COCertificate no:CF-202506118 |
| 3 | Dr. L. R. TakaleDr Meghana Padwal , Dr Gayatri Gawade , Dr Pradnya Padalkar , Dr. Pravin Baravkar , Dr Annapurna Raichurkar , Dr Minal Pore , Dr Sagar Tarte , Mrs Rupali Chavan , Dr.Meera S.Modak , Dr.Preeti Doshi , Mrs.Shruti Gadre , Mr Amit Jagtap , Mrs Manisha Patil: , Mr Ramhari Kadam , Mr Bhaskar Sutar | Protocol for conduction of elective for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) for undergraduate students on "Laboratory Accreditation" | Published Diary Number: 15718/2024-CO/L |
| 4 | Dr. G.C.Gawade,Dr Meghana Padwal,Dr Lalana Takale,Dr Gayatri Gawade,Dr Pradnya Padalkar,Dr. Pravin Baravkar,Dr Annapurna Raichurkar,Dr Minal Pore, Dr Sagar Tarte, Mrs Rupali Chavan,Dr. Amit Nisal,Miss Anu Christopher,Mr Amit Jagtap, Mrs Manisha Patil,Mr Ramhari Kadam, Mr Bhaskar Sutar | Protocol on conduction of " Hands on training on Protein Electrophoresis and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) elective for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME 2019) for undergraduate students | PublishedDiary Number: 15737/2024-CO/L |
| 5 | Dr. P.H.PadalkarDr Lalana Takale ,Dr Gayatri Gawade , Dr Meghana Padwal ,Dr. Pravin Baravkar , Dr Annapurna Raichurkar ,Dr Minal Pore ,Dr Sagar Tarte , Mrs Rupali Chavan ,Dr. Pradeep Suryawanshi ,Dr. Nandini Malshe ,Dr. Suprabha Patnaik , Mr Amit Jagtap , Mr Ramhari Kadam ,Mr Bhaskar Sutar , | Protocol for conduction of elective for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME: 2019) for undergraduate students on New- Borne screening in clinical Biochemistry Laboratory | PublishedDiary Number:15813/2024-CO/L |
| Sr.No. | Names of authors | Copyright Title | Status: Applied/Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. G.C. Gawade | Educational Radio talk show to generate awareness of population about common medical conditions like PCOD, Fatty liver, anorexia nervosa | AppliedDiary Number: CF-31194/2025-CO |
Copyright on Elective module on of undergraduate medical students (competency based medical education)2019 Batch
Copyright on AETCOM module 1.1: What does it mean to be a Doctor?
Copyright on Protocol for conduction of elective for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) for undergraduate students on "Laboratory Accreditation"
Protocol on conduction of " Hands on training on Protein Electrophoresis and HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) elective for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME 2019) for undergraduate student
Infrastructure Facilities
College Department:
The Department of Biochemistry is located on the 2nd floor of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College building and is spread over an area of 10,000 square feet area.
It has dedicated spaces for well-equipped undergraduate practical halls, lecture and demonstration rooms, library cum seminar room, research lab, specialty lab, and well-furnished faculty rooms.
It is also equipped with the latest equipment and teaching aids such as smart TV, LCD projectors, slide projectors, computers, laptops, etc. One of the Lecture and demonstration rooms has live streaming facility.
Service Laboratory:
The 4th floor of Bharati Hospital and Research Centre, houses the NABL accredited Clinical Biochemistry laboratory with state-of-the-art equipments of highest quality and latest technology which caters to quality patient reports.
Facilities:
The Department of Biochemistry and Biochemistry Section of Central Clinical Laboratory is equipped with state of art equipment’s for basic as well as advanced testing such as Automated biochemistry, CMIA, Hb variant analysers, Arterial Blood Gas and Electrolyte analysers. All routine biochemistry and endocrinology tests are under scope of accreditation of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories as per ISO 15189:2022, (Certificate Number: MC-2181, Issue Date: 08/05/2026 Valid Until: 07/05/2030). We have initiated New Born Screening Programme (Dried Blood Spot: ELISA) from May 2019 for all in -born neonates (Birth Weight ≥ 2.5 Kg & Gestational age ≥ 34weeks) of BHRC, Pune for screening for the following commonest inherited disorders like Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Galactosemia and Glucose 6 Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. We have started testing for Sweat Chloride from February 2021 by chemical method for suspected cases of cystic fibrosis.
We are actively involved in carrying out various collaborative research projects with other departments of the medical college that are the constituent units of BVDU and the outside universities.
Accreditation and Automation: at Clinical Chemistry Section of Laboratory:
We have state of art integrated biochemistry and immunoassay analyzers with a wide test menu available for the patients of Bharati Hospital. As we are NABL accredited our Quality System Procedures makes us deliver reliable and rapid results. Following high–tech equipment’s are available in the laboratory to cater ever increasing patient workload.
| Sr.No. | Name of equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay Integrated Platform with Ion Selective Electrode (ISE):02 |
| 2 | Osmometer |
| 3 | MISPA-i3 |
| 4 | Hemoglobin testing system (Bio-Rad) – D-10 |
| 5 | Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer |
| 6 | Semi Auto Analyzer EC-7 |
| 7 | Bio-Rad ELISA Reader, Washer and Shaker |
| 8 | pH Conductivity and TDS Meter |
| 9 | Centrifuge Multispin with maintenance brushless |
| 10 | Electronic Balance Master |
| 11 | Electronic Digital Single Analytical Pan |
| 12 | Refrigerator-single door Upright showcase cooler-400 Ltr. |
| 13 | Refrigerator-double door |
| 14 | Deep Fridge (-200C), 344 Ltr |
| 15 | Walk in Cooler-Blue Star |
| 16 | RO Plant |
| 17 | Variable and fixed volume micro auto pipettes |
| 18 | Electrolyte Analyzer (EXIAS) |
Collaboration and Consultancy
- Department is actively engaged in strategic collaborative research and consultancy initiatives with IIT Mumbai, Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF), and the Department of Audiology, Dept. of Engineering, BVDUMC, Pune, ICMR Extramural Intermediate Anweshak Grant to drive interdisciplinary innovation and clinical advancements by fostering impactful academic and patient related services.
- Utopic tech private limited (Company) startup supported under BFI Biome Kickstarter initiative program, has developed prototype of device for point of care for testing creatinine. NABL Accredited, Biochemistry section of Central clinical laboratory(CCL), BHRC, Pune has conducted third-party technology validation of the device and clinical testing of the device prototype by undertaking validation study of the device as per standard operating protocol and data recording format.
images about instrument :
- Disposable strip used:
- Reader device used:
Innovative Teaching Learning
Innovations in the Teaching-Learning process
To retain and increase the interest in the subject by encouraging students to actively participate in the teaching-learning process and exposing the UG students to various innovative teaching and learning methods like problem-based learning, group seminars, role play, gamification, open book examination, reel making, quiz on integrated topics etc.
Teaching and Learning:
Apart from conventional teaching and learning, department practices and encourages learners to participate in other innovative teaching and learning activities like group seminars, role plays, state level quizzes.
Department has developed in-house E resources like standardized powerpoint presentations and videos demonstrations
Undergraduates:
- They are encouraged to participate in various activities like Quiz; Seminars conducted at departmental, state and national level (Elsevier), their preparations are carried under close supervision of the faculty.
- Proud of about 40 Distinction holders in Biochemistry at I MBBS university exams during past 5 years.
- Remedial Teaching programme is arranged regularly for academically poor students.
- Regular feedbacks are obtained from students and actions are implemented.
Post graduate:
- They are encouraged to attend various CMEs, workshops to gain new knowledge and skills.
- They are also encouraged to present their research work during various state and national conferences and publish papers.
Innovative Group Seminar Activity for The Undergraduate Students:
- Introduction of Activity: Department of Biochemistry is conducting the seminar for Undergraduate students since 2007.Each practical batch of 40 students used. 4 topics were allotted which used to be presented by 4 students from each batch. The presentations were used to be judged on the basis of presentation skills, use of AV aids, question and answers, etc. This activity was very good for individual students’ knowledge and skill enhancement.
- Limitation of the Activity: However, with time we came across few limitations of these individual seminars that only 16 students out of 150 were used to get benefited. However, for others, it used to be a passive activity.
- Innovation done this year: Therefore, this year we thought of undertaking a “Group seminar” to explore curricular as well as co- curricular skills like communication, presentation, team building, leadership, etc. The students were supposed to present the topic allotted to their batch by the mode of role play, skit or any other methodology apart from conventional. The performances were judged by the individually faculty on the basis of:
The performance of Top two teams was presented in front of the whole class. Success of the activity:
The activity was very well appreciated by all the students. Almost 15 students from each batch were on the stage to perform the activity. They not only explored the biochemical part of the topic but also its vertical and horizontal aspects related to the topic. This ensured learning as a whole. This activity became more student driven and active as before.
Following are the you tube links for these group seminars:
| Sr.No. | Batch | Topic | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batch A | Oxidative Phosphorylation | https://youtu.be/KsUhEEbjqhY |
| 2 | Batch B | Diabetes Mellitus | https://youtu.be/b2cEguILpOo |
| 3 | Batch C | Sickle Cell Anemia | https://youtu.be/QkF36Q9B77k |
| 4 | Batch D | Part I :Jaundice | https://youtu.be/aoIWR6jxvVo |
| 5 | Batch D | Part II: Jaundice | https://youtu.be/zi40Ik1KD5 |
Open Book Examination
E Seminar on Concept Map
Gamification Activity Using Crossword Puzzles
Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) Activity
ELECTIVE ON NEW BORN SCREENING
ELECTIVE ON HANDS ON TRAINING IN ELECTROPHORESIS AND CHROMATOGRAPHY
ELECTIVE ON LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
ELECTIVE IN IRSHA ON MOTHER AND CHILD HELTH
SVL (Simulated Virtual Laboratory) Activity
Video on AETCOM Module 1.1: What does it mean to be a doctor? prepared by students for RESCON 2025
Educational Radio talk show to generate awareness of population about common medical conditions like PCOD, Fatty liver, anorexia nervosa
Online Examination on Research Module
AETCOM Self-Directed Learning (SDL) ACTIVITY
Horizontal Integration Seminar on Thyroid Function Test
Departmental Quiz
Intercollegiate Competition at Sinora Undergraduate Research Conference at Symbiosis Medical College for Women April 2026
Undergraduate Students Participating in Model Making Competitions at Undergraduate Research Society Conference, NEXUS 3.0 , April 2026
| Sr.No. | Batch | Topic | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reel making on topic jaundice, atherosclerosis and DM awareness | https://youtube.com/shorts/noKAOZFW-rc?si=eR4CdSFU2U8UMUa6 | |
| 2 | Video making on topic Alcohol metabolism | https://youtu.be/2t0IcxySPc4?si=-32mz8u1dXjlOPCm | |
| 3 | Video making on working and standards of NABL Accredited laboratory | https://youtu.be/LAjkVuvAG1g?si=jfq2MTNjSaZ3zsBd | |
| 4 | Video making on sickle cell anemia | https://youtu.be/KyzmI0qDfVg?si=mtQtDzf29-FHYRJo |
Undergraduate Students Participating in State level Model Making Competition at IGNITE, UG Conclave, Undergraduate Research Society Conference 2025 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
Undergraduate Student Presenting Oral Research Paper at National Level Med-Quest Undergraduate Conference 2024, New Delhi
Undergraduate Students Presenting their Research Work at Annual Research Society Conference (RESCON) 2024
Post Graduate Student Presenting Oral Research Paper at State Level Conference AMBIBIOCON,Nagpur, Maharashtra 2024
Extension Activities
As a part of diagnostic arm of Bharati hospital, clinical biochemistry section is regularly involved in various health check-up camps for screening of DM, Thyroid disorders, Cardiovascular diseases.
Antidoping Testing at Pune Police Marathon
- The Department actively participated in the Anti-Doping Testing conducted during the Pune Police Marathon on 7th June 2026. The activity was undertaken to promote fair competition and to ensure compliance with national anti-doping regulations among participating athletes.
- Faculty members and technical staff contributed to the collection, documentation, and processing of samples as per the prescribed anti-doping protocols.
- The team coordinated with the event organizers and relevant authorities to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of the testing procedure.
- All activities were carried out following standard operating guidelines and ethical practices.
Awards & Achievements
The Department has earned recognition for its significant contributions to academics, research, and community engagement, demonstrating excellence and commitment to professional standards.
Faculty: Faculty members are also shouldering various external linkages and responsibilities at state and national level at various academic and assessment and accreditation bodies.
Dr. M K Padwal: Professor and Head
| Sr.No. | Awards and Recognition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra State representative of Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI): 2018-2023 |
| 2 | Lead and Technical Assessor for NABL as per ISO 15189:2012 and ISO 15189:2022 |
| 3 | Member of Board of Studies and Research Committees of various Health Sciences Universities |
| 4 | Received Prestigious “Dr. Patangarao Kadam Sevagaurav Puraskar” on 10 May 2023, on occasion of 59th vardhapandin by hands of Honorable Chief minister of state of Rajasthan, Mr. Ashokji Gehlot sir. |
| 5 | Completed Advanced course in Medical Education: ACME at Dr. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai |
| 6 | Recipient of Fellowship of Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI), at AMBICON 2023 Conference held at Mumbai. |
Dr. L.R. Takale: Professor
| Sr.No. | Awards and Recognition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Completed Advanced course in Medical Education: ACME at Dr. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai |
| 2 | Provided Thoughtful review and valuable feedback on book of “Textbook of Biochemistry for medical students, 11th Edition, Vasudevan” |
Dr. Gayatri Gawade Maindad: Associate Professor
| Sr.No. | Awards and Recognition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Oral Paper Presentation Award (Second Prize) at Karnataka State Chapter of AMBIBIOCON 2023 |
| 2 | Completed Six-month Certificate Programme AI in Healthcare conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| 3 | Pursuing PhD Scholar on topic of “Diagnostic potential of Intestinal permeability biomarkers in Irritable bowel syndrome” |
Dr. Pravin Baravkar: Associate Professor
| Sr.No. | Awards and Recognition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Provided Thoughtful review and valuable feedback on book of “Textbook of Biochemistry for medical students ,11th Edition, Vasudevan” |
Dr. Annapurna Raichurkar: Associate Professor
| Sr.No. | Awards and Recognition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Oral Paper Presentation First Award at XX Annual Research Society Conference RESCON 2025 |
Faculty Oral Paper Presentation Award at Karnataka State Chapter of AMBIBIOCON 2023
Faculty Oral Paper Presentation First Award at XX Annual Research Society Conference RESCON 2025
Senior Technician Mrs. Manisha Patil receiving Excellent Performer for The Month of January 2026 amongst various technical and nursing staff of Bharati Hospital
Undergraduate Students:
The achievements of our students make us proud. Our students have performed exceptionally well in academics. In the last five years, there have been 40 distinction holders in Biochemistry in university examination.
Many students have successfully completed ICMR-STS research projects. They have also published their research work under the guidance of faculty in various indexed journals.
Undergraduate Students Achieved Following Awards in RESCON 2026
- First prize under UG Category Reel making on topic jaundice, atherosclerosis and DM awareness
- First prize under UG Category model making on topic CRISPER-Cas9
- Second prize under UG Category Video making on topic Alcohol metabolism
Patient Services & Facilities
The Biochemistry Section of Central Clinical Laboratory is equipped with state of art equipments for routine as well as special biochemical testing such as Automated biochemistry, CMIA, Hb variant analysers, Arterial Blood Gas and Electrolyte analysers. The laboratory is working in routine as well as in emergency hours.
All routine biochemistry and endocrinology tests are under scope of accreditation of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories as per ISO 15189:2022, (Certificate Number: MC-2181, Issue Date: 08/05/2026 Valid Until: 07/05/2030) Apart from routine biochemistry test menu, we cater to many special tests like C Reactive Protein, HbA1C, Vitamins, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (Methotrexate), Fertility hormones, Homocysteine, Cortisol, Procalcitonin, etc.
We have initiated New Born Screening Programme (Dried Blood Spot: ELISA) from May 2019 for all in -born neonates (Birth Weight ≥ 2.5 Kg & Gestational age ≥ 34weeks) of BHRC, Pune for screening for the following commonest inherited disorders like Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Galactosemia and Glucose 6 Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
We have started testing for Sweat Chloride from February 2021 by chemical method for suspected cases of cystic fibrosis.
As our hospital is a designated COVID 19 care center, in recent COVID 19 pandemic, we are contributing the battle by testing for all the inflammatory markers like C Reactive Protein, Ferritin, LDH, Procalcitonin. Since these markers play an important role both in deciding the treatment protocol and in monitoring of the patients, these samples are processed round the clock.
Accreditation and Automation: at Clinical Chemistry Section of Laboratory:
We have state of art integrated biochemistry and immunoassay analyzers with a wide test menu available for the patients of Bharati Hospital. As we are NABL accredited our Quality System Procedures makes us deliver reliable and rapid results.
NABL Accreditation certificate
Following high –tech equipment’s are available in the laboratory to cater ever increasing patient workload.
| Sr.No. | Name of equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay Integrated Platform with Ion Selective Electrode (ISE):02 |
| 2 | Osmometer |
| 3 | MISPA-i3 |
| 4 | Hemoglobin testing system (Bio-Rad) – D-10 |
| 5 | Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer |
| 6 | Semi Auto Analyzer EC-7 |
| 7 | Bio-Rad ELISA Reader, Washer and Shaker |
| 8 | pH Conductivity and TDS Meter |
| 9 | Centrifuge Multispin with maintenance brushless |
| 10 | Electronic Balance Master |
| 11 | Electronic Digital Single Analytical Pan |
| 12 | Refrigerator-single door Upright showcase cooler-400 Ltr. |
| 13 | Refrigerator-double door |
| 14 | Deep Fridge (-200C), 344 Ltr |
| 15 | Walk in Cooler-Blue Star |
| 16 | RO Plant |
| 17 | Variable and fixed volume micro auto pipettes |
| 18 | Electrolyte Analyzer (EXIAS) |
| Sr.No. | Name of Investigation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Glucose: Fasting/PP/Random/OGCT/GTT |
| 2 | Serum Electrolytes – Na, K, Cl, Ionized Ca |
| 3 | Serum Total Proteins |
| 4 | Serum Albumin and A:G ratio |
| 5 | Serum Globulin |
| 6 | Serum Bilirubin Total & Direct |
| 7 | Serum Glutamate Oxaloacetate Transaminase (S.G.O.T) / AST |
| 8 | Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (S.G.P.T) / ALT |
| 9 | Serum Alkaline Phosphatase |
| 10 | Serum Cholesterol |
| 11 | Lipid Profile (Cholesterol –Total, direct HDL, Triglycerides and calculated LDL, VLDL, with ratios of total cholesterol /HDL and LDL/HDL) |
| 12 | Serum Triglycerides |
| 13 | HDL cholesterol |
| 14 | Blood Urea |
| 15 | Serum Creatinine |
| 16 | Total calcium |
| 17 | Serum Uric acid |
| 18 | Serum Inorganic Phosphorus |
| 19 | Serum LDH |
| 20 | Serum ADA |
| 21 | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| 22 | Liver function test (Bilirubin-total, direct and calculated indirect, total proteins, albumin, calculated globulin and A:G ratio, alkaline phosphatase, SGOT, SGPT) |
I)Special Biochemistry Investigations:
Equipments used:
- Alinity Integrated Chemistry Platform
- Semi Auto Analyzer EC-7
- Electrolyte Analyzer – Exias
- Biorad D-10
- Hemoglobin Tosoh HLC-723GX
- Triage Meter Pro
- Bio-Rad ELISA System
- Misapa i3 Stat
- Loser Osmometer
| Sr.No. | Name of Investigation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Serum Amylase |
| 2 | Serum Lipase |
| 3 | HbA1c |
| 4 | Serum Magnesium |
| 5 | Serum Cholinesterase |
| 6 | Serum CPK (NAC) |
| 7 | Serum CPK MB |
| 8 | Blood Ammonia |
| 9 | Serum C3 & C4 |
| 10 | Serum Osmolarity |
| 11 | Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) |
| 12 | CRP |
| 13 | Troponin I |
| 14 | G6PD |
| 15 | ABG with lactate and electrolytes/VBG |
| 16 | Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC, UIBC, % Saturation) |
| 17 | Serum Osmolality |
| 18 | New Born Screening (NBS) |
| 19 | Sweat Chloride |
| 20 | Serum IgE |
| 21 | Urine Osmolarity |
III) Routine Endocrinology Investigations: Equipments used:
1. Alinity Integrated Immunoassay Platform
| Sr.No. | Name of Investigation |
|---|---|
| 1 | T3, T4, TSH |
| 2 | Free T3, Free T4 |
| 3 | Serum Ferritin |
| 4 | FSH |
| 5 | LH |
| 6 | Prolactin |
IV) Special Endocrinology Investigations:
Equipments used:
- Alinity Integrated Immunoassay Platform
- Bio-Rad ELISA System
| Sr.No. | Name of Investigation |
|---|---|
| 1 | HCG |
| 2 | Procalcitonin |
| 3 | Vitamin B12 |
| 4 | Vitamin D |
| 5 | Testosterone |
| 6 | Homocysteine |
| 7 | BNP |
| 8 | CA125 |
| 9 | PSA |
| 10 | Cortisol AM/PM/Random |
| 11 | Methotrexate |
| 12 | New Born Screening (NBS) |
| 13 | iPTH |
| 14 | Anti CCP |
| 15 | Estradiol |
| 16 | Progesterone |
V) Fluid Biochemistry Equipments used:
- 1. Alinity Integrated Chemistry Platform
- 2. Semi Auto Analyzer EC-7
- 3. Electrolyte analyzer – Exias
| Sr.No. | Name of equipment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluid ADA | 13 | Urine Microalbumin |
| 2 | Fluid LDH | 14 | Urine Chloride |
| 3 | Fluid Amylase | 15 | Urine Osmolality |
| 4 | Fluid Lipase | 16 | eGFR |
| 5 | Fluid Cholesterol | 17 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Calcium |
| 6 | Fluid Triglycerides | 18 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Phosphorus |
| 7 | Spot/24 hrs urinary proteins | 19 | Spot/24 hrs Urine urea |
| 8 | Spot/24 hrs urinary creatinine | 20 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Uric Acid |
| 9 | Spot/24 hrs.Urine UPCR | 21 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Microalbumin/ Creatinine Ratio |
| 10 | CSF Chemical Examinations: Protein and Sugar | 22 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Calcium/ Creatinine Ratio |
| 11 | Spot/24 hrs urinary sodium | 23 | Spot/24 hrs Urine Potassium/ Creatinine Ratio |
| 12 | Spot/24 hrs urinary potassium |
Best Practices
1. Group Seminar activity for undergraduate students
“Group seminar” activity is undertaken to explore curricular as well as co-curricular skills like communication, presentation, team building, and leadership. The students present the allotted topic to their group by the mode of role play, skit, or any innovative interactive methodology apart from conventional didactic formats.
The performances are judged individually by the faculty on the basis of:
- 1. Scientific Content
- 2. Team Efforts
- 3. Presentation
- 4. Question and Answers
Success: Student-centric learning with increased knowledge retention in students.
This activity is uploaded on YouTube as an online learning resource and has received significant engagement.
Knowledge Events Organized
Department of Biochemistry, Organized 3rd Maharashtra State Chapter Conference of AMBIBIOCON 2017: April 2017
Blog Writing by Faculty During COVID-19 Pandemic
Following blog salutes the hard work put forth by all faculty, technicians, residents, supervisors, clerks, biomedical engineers, and support staff of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College and Hospital Laboratory, Pune in these testing times of COVID-19 pandemic.
Link for blog writing: https://musings249629228.wordpress.com/musings-of-covid-warriors/
Faculty as Panel Discussion Moderator at Snibe Diagnostics CME Programme: November 2019
Faculty Guest Lecture at National Conference of AMBICON, December 2019
Faculty Guest Lecture at National Conference of AMBICON, December 2019
Horizontal Integration Seminar: August 2022
Internal audit and quality management system as per ISO 15189:2022: September 2023 (Refresher course 3 days)
Training on HIL Index by Mr. Amey (Application Engineer Abbott) and Mr. Kiran (Software Engineer Abbott): November 2022
Guest Lecture by Dr. Mahesh Hampe, Senior Clinical Biochemist from Medgenome Laboratories Bangalore on Metabolic Basis of Inherited Diseases: Diagnostic Aspects: February 2023
CME on Newer Biomarkers hsTrop I, HCG, HE4 and active B12 by ABBOTT INDIA PVT LTD: March 2023
Faculty Oral Paper Presentation at State level Conference
AMBIBIOCON, May 2023 organized by Dept. of Biochemistry, SDMMC and H, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka
Organized Integrated Quiz on Topic of Liver and Kidney: September 2023
Postgraduate Student Contribution by Blood Donation: September 2023
Alumni Meet for Ex faculty and Postgraduate students: 6 October 2023
Organized Training TOSOH HCL 723 GX INSTRUMENT by Mr Santosh Giri, Software Application Engineer, Tosoh, India: August 2024
Quality Control Training of Abbott Alinity Integrated ci system by Mr. Gaurav Dani, Software Engineer from Abbott Alinity, Pvt.Ltd.: September 2024
Guest Lecture on ABG Preanalytical Errors
Faculty as Judge and Chairperson For Oral Paper Presentation at 12th Annual Research Conference at MIMER Medical College, Pune: December 2024 Faculty ACME Poster Presentation at Seth GS and KEM Hospital, Navi Mumbai: 2022-2025
CME cum Training Workshop
Faculty as Judge for Ignite UG Conclave 2025 at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
Faculty as Resource Person for Session on Pre and Post natal lab tests in Obstetrics organized by Snibe Diagnostics and IAPP: May 2025
Certification course of Paediatric Pulmonology contact session: Demonstration of Estimation of Sweat Chloride test: July 2025
Faculty ACME PAPER Presentation at MedEdu Conference, Dr DY Patil Medical College, Pune: August 2025
Demonstration of Roche Integrated System: August 2025
Organized and moderated Panel discussion on “Role of AI in Clinical Biochemistry: Boon or Bane” at State chapter conference of AMBI at AFMC, Pune: October 2025
Faculty Oral Paper Presentation at 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY hosted by Nationwide Quality of Care Network, India And co-hosted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune: October 2025
Faculty as Judge for PG Oral Paper Presentation at Gujarat, AMBICON December 2025
NABL Gunwatta Mitra Training Program on ISO 15189:2022 and NABL Documents: December 2025
'Shantata Punekar Vachat Aahet' Activity: December 2025
The Department of Biochemistry actively participated in the 'Symbolic Book Reading Activity' named as 'Shantata Punekar Vachat Aahet' on 9th of Dec. 2026 at 12 pm with enthusiastic involvement of students, teaching faculty, and non-teaching staff. The activity fostered a reading culture, encouraged lifelong learning, and promoted intellectual and personal development among all participants.
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