• Dr. Pratheesh PT, Head of the department was awarded with WVPA – Boehringer Ingelheim Innovation in Vaccination Award 2019-20 by World Veterinary Poultry Association at 21st Global Congress, Bangkok, Thailand. Sep 2019.
• 5th Rank Bharathiar University: Susmitha R., secured 5th rank in B.Sc. Biochemistry with Nanotechnology from Bharathiar University in 2019.
• The department has all staffs with Ph.D qualifications.
• The department has secured 100% results.
• Interactive Students with inclination towards extra curricular activities and in Sports.
• Dr.V.Devika completed online Short term course in Biomedical Nanotechnology (NPTEL) with Elite Score.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya completed online Short term course in Cell line Culture Technologies (NPTEL) with Elite Score.

• Department of Biochemistry started production of “Hand sanitizer” to distribute among staff members of NASC to protect them from Covid-19. March 2020.
• Dr. Pratheesh PT, Head of the department delivered an invited speech on “Vaccine development using recombinant DNA technology” at Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore on 24th Feb 2020.
• Ms.Felicia Florance, Project Manger, VWR International Ltd, Coimbatore acted as the resource person for the inauguration of the Association of the Department “Biogen”on 07.07.2017.
• Dr.S.Eswar Shankar, Research Scientist, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA, delivered a talk on ‘Future Aspects and Job Oppurunities in Biochemistry” on 21.06.2017.
• Mr.S.Radhakrishnan, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nehru Institute of Technology, delivered a talk on “Essentials of Nanotechnology” on 11.10.2017.
• An Extension activity was organised on 20.10.2017 at Government High School, T.M.Palayam. The students of our department enlightened the school childrens on “ Scope of Biochemistry & Dengue Awareness”.
• Medical Camp for public at Rottigoundanoor was held on 29.10.2017 along with Department of Biotechnology and NSS.
• Staff refersher progrmme entitled by “Exploring the opportunities for acquiring funds from various funding agencies for R & D” conducted on 29.12.17. Dr .Narendhirakannan RT, Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore acted as a resource person.
• One day EDC Workshop entitled “Hands on Training on latest Biochemical Kits” Conducted on 15.2.18. Mr.M.Gnanadeepan, Properiter, Origin lab, Coimbatore acted as a resource person.
• Students of I & II B.Sc went for an Industrial visit to Centre for Research in Nanotechnology, Karunya University, Coimbatore on 23rd, Februray, 2018.
• A guest lecture on Intellectual Property Rights was organised by the Research Cell on 03.03.2018, Saturday, at 10.30am. Dr.Parimelazhagan, Director, IPR Cell, Bharathiar University acted as the resource person.

• 1st Prize in Quiz competition: II UG student Abishek M at Intercollege meet “Vibrance” organized by Hindustan College of Arts and Science in Dec 2020.
• 2nd Prize in Quiz competition: II UG student Abishek M and III UG student Anjali M at National level management fest organized by Sree Narayana Guru college of Management Studies in February 2020.
• 2nd Prize in adapt tune: II UG student Keerthana B., in inter college meet in Trailblazer conducted by mercy college, Palakkad, Kerala on 16-10-2019.
• 2nd place in group dance: II UG student Keerthana B and team at inter college meet “Hilario” conducted by Nandha arts and science college. Oct 2019.
• 1st Prize in Quiz competition II UG student Abishek M and III UG student Anjali M at South India inter college level meet “Hillaricas” organized Hindustan college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Feb 2020.
• 1st Prize in Quiz competition II UG student Abishek M and III UG student Rahul M at Intercollege meet organized by Nehru Institute of Technology in March 2020.
• University Football team selection: III UG student Pavithra E., selected for Bharathiar University women’s football team 2019.
• Ms.S.Neeraja & Ms.R.Shiya presented a poster titled “Antistrokes Raman Scattering Microscopy” in the International Conference on “Bioscience and Industrial Applications” organised by Department of Biochemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16th, February 2018.
• Ms.Ajisha and team bagged Second prize in the group project entitled “Dengue Awareness” at NASC level.
• Ms.E.Pavithra (State Level Football Player).
• Ms.Anjali.M.Nair( Badminton Player).
• Praveen Giridhar( Kho Kho Player)
• Ms.F.Aksharachandran of I.B.Sc., has acted in many short films and she has won Best Actress prize in Talents Day competition held on 24th August, 2017.
• Adayalam-https://youtu.be/FslHuPG4DLc
• https://youtu.be/FikuSihGybs

• Dr. Pratheesh P.T. Head of the department was Awarded with “Best Young Scientist Award-2020” for his research contributions in molecular biology, by Novel research academy, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, India on 10th November 2020.
• Dr. Pratheesh PT. Published a Book Chapter in Elsevier Book entitled “New and future developments in microbial biotechnology and bioengineering” Chapter-2 “The contribution of microbial biotechnology to sustainable development in agriculture and allied sectors” May 2020.
• Dr. Pratheesh, Head of Department was awarded with 2019 WVPA-Boehringer Ingelheim Innovation in Vaccination Award for best avian health scientist by World Veterinary and Poultry Association at Bangkok, Thailand.
• Dr. Pratheesh has recently published a research article in Elsevier journal Biologicals, “Expression and purification of an immunogenic SUMO-OmpC fusion protein of Salmonella Typhimurium in Escherichia coli”. Biologicals 62 (2019): 22-26., with an Impact Factor-2.
• Dr. Pratheesh has attended XXIst World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC-2019) held at Bangkok, Thailand.
• Dr.S.Mohandass, Head, acted as the Chief Guest and Resource Person for the Association of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Selvam Arts & Science College, Namakkal on 14th July, 2017 and delivered a special lecture on “Recent Innovations in Biological Science and its Applications”.
• He also acted as Resource person for an FDP for the faculties of Selvam Arts and Science College and discussed on Effective Research Paper Writing and its Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals”.
• Dr.V.Devika participated in an International Conference on “Stem cells – Promising Approach” on 28th June,2017 at Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore.
• Dr.V.Devika & Dr.P.Anusooriya acted as a judge in NIET – SCINIETLA 2017 Science exhibition held on 6th October, 2017.
• Department of Biosciences organised a Two day International Conference on “ Current Trends in Advanced Biomedical Technology” on 24th & 25th, January, 2018.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya, Assistant Professor participated in the International Conference on “Biochemical Understanding of Cancer Cell Survival And Progression [ICBUCCSP’18]” organised by Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam University, Coimbatore and presented on “Anti cancer effect of isolated compounds from Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum against CXCR4 and PTEN on Insilico Approach”. Her research paper was judged as Best Paper and awarded with third place.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya, Assistant Professor participated in the International Conference on “Bioscience and Industrial Applications” organised by Department of Biochemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College for Women, Coimbatore on 16th, February 2018 and presented on “Anti cancer activity of Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum against MNU and Tetosterone induced prostate cancer in male wistar albino rats”.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya, Assistant Professor, Participated in one week Faculty Development Program on “Innovating smart Teachers: Train the Trainer Concept” Conducted by Nehru Arts and Science College on 18th – 24th November, 2017.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya, Assistant Professor Participated in two day Faculty Development Program on “Leadership Skills level 2” Conducted by ICT Academy on 20th – 21st July, 2017.
• Dr.P.Anusooriya, Assistant Professor Participated in Five day Faculty Development Program on “Autonomy and Outcome Based Education” Conducted by Nehru Arts and Science College on 23rd – 27th May, 2017.
• Dr.V.Devika, Assistant Professor participated in the International Conference on “Novel Antibiotic Resistance Breakers and Diagnostic Biomarkers” organised by Department of Biochemistry, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai on 22nd, December 2017 and presented on “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles and anti bacterial activity of Foeniculum vulgare”.
• Dr.V.Devika, Assistant Professor participated in the International Conference on “Bioscience and Industrial Applications” organised by Department of Biochemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College for Women, Coimbatore on 16th, February 2018 and presented on “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles and anti microbial activity of Solanum nigrum”.
• Dr.V.Devika, Assistant Professor attended Two days National Work shop entitled “Hands on Training in writing and Publishing research papers in international journals”. 24.11.2017 & 25.11.2017, Nehru Institute of Engineering &Technology, Coimbatore.
• Dr.V.Devika, Assistant Professor Participated in two day Faculty Development Program on “Introduction to R Programming ” Conducted by ICT Academy on 31st July& 1st , August, 2017.
• Dr.V.Devika, Assistant Professor, Participated in one week Faculty Development Program on “Innovating smart Teachers: Train the Trainer Concept” Conducted by Nehru Arts and Science College on 18th – 24th November, 2017.

BioSpectrum-2020 | Date 12-12-2020

Organized “BioSpectrum-2020” department association inauguration on 12-12-2020. Miss. Pavithra S (III UG) student was elected as association secretary. As a part of inaugural function a webinar was also organized. Dr. Sourabh Chowla, Scientific Officer-E, National Institute of Science Education and Research, (NISER) Bhubaneswar. The topic discussed “The Science of Eating” was very informative to the participants. 50 students and faculty members from biochemistry and FSN departments were benefited. We thank the management and principal for all the support.

Webinar on the topic “Drug Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment | 15-10-2020

Department organized National Webinar on the topic “Drug Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment” on 15-10-2020 at 3.00 PM, via online platform. Dr. I. V. Muthu Vijayan Enoch, Associate Professor & Technology Head, Centre for Nanoscience and Genomics, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences was the resource person for the webinar. Students, researchers and faculty members were highly benefited by the webinar.

• Department of Biochemistry organized a National webinar on “Natural Immunity Boosters” 14-05-2020. Dr. S. Gowri, Professor and Head Department of Biochemistry, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College was the resource person. 150 students and faculties were benefited.
• Department of Biochemistry organized one-week long awareness campaign about “Covid-19 Outbreak” to all departments of Nehru Arts and Science College. Dr. Pratheesh P T., HOD presented the awareness to staff and students.
• Awareness campaign about cancer was organized by the department as a part of “World Cancer day celebration” on 4th February 2020.
• Department of Biochemistry organized awareness campaign about diabetes as a part of “World Diabetes Day” celebration 14th November 2019.

Awareness campaign about Cancer

Department of Biochemistry, Nehru Arts and Science College have organized an awareness campaign about Cancer, its causative agents and natural preventive measures on 04-02-2020 as a part of World cancer day 2020. The campaign was inaugurated by Principal NASC, Dr. B Anirudhan. Students and staffs of the college were benefited by the campaign.