Department of Biochemistry
March 18, 2021 2025-09-30 11:03Department of Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Molecular Science for Better Healthcare
The Biochemistry Department explores the chemical basis of life, equipping students with knowledge about metabolism, enzymology, and molecular diagnostics. Biochemistry focuses on the molecular basis of life, including metabolism, enzymology, and genetics. It plays a crucial role in understanding diseases at a cellular level and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Faculty and students engage in diverse research endeavors, aiming to elucidate biochemical pathways and their implications in various diseases, thereby contributing to advancements in medical science
Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, the department supports both educational and diagnostic functions, ensuring accurate test results and fostering a conducive learning environment.
In summary, the Department of Biochemistry at BJGMC, Pune, is committed to excellence in medical education, diagnostic services, and research, significantly contributing to the institution’s mission of enhancing healthcare delivery and scientific understanding.
Vision :
- To be recognized as a centre for excellence in Biochemistry that provides medical education and training in research to understand the role of fundamental principles of Biochemistry in human health and diseases and provide professional patient care at affordable cost with holistic approach.
Mission :
- To prepare health care professionals with a sound knowledge in Medical Biochemistry which they can apply in their clinical practice & research
- To provide an atmosphere for learning basic practical skills of biochemical investigations in order to support clinical diagnosis and management of medical disorders in the community
- To provide medical laboratory testing services in accordance with the applicable standards to satisfy the expectation of patients and physicians
- To promote clinical research among students and staff for continual improvement of quality of patient care
Services Provided
The diagnostic laboratory of Department of Biochemistry at B. J. Government medical college and Sassoon Hospital offering following diagnostic services:
- Blood glucose
- Liver function tests
- Kidney function tests
- Lipid profile
- Serum electrolytes
- Serum Calcium
- Serum Phosphorus
- Serum Amylase
- SerumLipase
- SerumAmmonia
- Cardiac markers – LDH, CK-MB,CK-Total, Trop T/I
- Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
- Hormone tests – Thyroid function tests, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Insulin
- Nutritional Assays – Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12
- Inflammatory markers – Procalcitonin, IL-6
These tests are being carried out in a fully automated chemistry analyser, XL-640 (Erba Transasia), Cobas e411, Beckmann Coulter, Cobas 6000, ABG analyser Cobas 221, HPLC (BioRad D10).
Quality Control: The laboratory is NABL accredited as per ISO 15189:2022. We routinely follow Internal Quality Control (IQC) procedures to ensure quality reports. External Quality Control (EQC) carried out by Randox to ensure reliability of reports.
Expansion plan for the future
The department intends to provide short term training courses of Quality management in Clinical Biochemistry to medical laboratory professionals. In order to promote an atmosphere of continuous learning, the Department will conduct symposia, workshops and conferences at national and global scale.
Faculty of Biochemistry
Dr. Somnath Salgar
Dr. Nitin Joshi
Dr. Abhay Jagtap
Dr. Shahid Akbar Mujawar
Dr. Deepak Gundpatil
Dr. Pooja Joshi
Dr. Nitin Gurav
Mrs. Smita Sheral
Dr. Pallavi Palshikar
Dr. Anjali Waghmode
Dr. Samreen Shaikh
Infrastructure of Biochemistry
Research of Biochemistry
- The department of Biochemistry is involved in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment focused to understand the biochemical aspects in relation to molecular and clinical aspects of diseases and to develop interventional therapies. Department is also working in the direction to establish specialized centre for screening of genetic inborn errors of metabolism and develop dedicated molecular biology laboratories. Faculties are also working to initiate various national and international collaborative research projects in the department.
Research & Publications of Biochemistry
Authors – Dr. Anurag Gundi, Dr. Somnath Salgar
Topic – A comparative study of serum uric acid, C- Reactive protein and serum calcium in preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women.
Published At – European Chemical Bulletin
Authors – Dr Rakesh Sinha, Dr. Somnath Tukaram Salgar*
Title – High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels in type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients attending tertiary care academic hospital
Published at – Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research
Authors – Dr Rakesh Sinha, Dr. Somnath Tukaram Salgar
Title- Serum ischemia modified albumin in Type 2 Diabetes patients attending tertiary care Teaching Hospital in Pune
Published at – Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research
Authors – Dr. Abhay Jagtap
Topic – Assessment of level of serum uric acid and oxidative stress along with HbA1c in patients with type II Diabetes Mellitus.
Published t – Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev
Author – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar
Title – Utility of Ovarian Tumor Marker Cancer Antigen-125 and Endocrine Hormonal Status in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Published at – Journal Diagnostic and Clinical Research.
Author – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar
Title – The Clinical Utility of Serum Albumin and Uric Acid Measurements in Preeclampsia and Eclampsia.
Published at – Annals of International Medical and Dental Research.
Author – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar.
Title – Trimester-specific reference intervals of thyroid hormones for normal pregnant women at a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Published at – Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences.
Author – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar
Title – Assessment of Serum Reproductive Hormone Concentrations in Normal Pregnancy.
Published at – Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Author – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar
Title – Study of Relationship Between Interleukin- 6 and Markers of Oxidative Stress in Geriatric Subjects with Depression.
Published at – Journal of Medical and Allied Science.
Authors – Dr. Amit Bhangale Dr.Tarun Jeloka Dr. Manishkumar Mali Dr. Deepak Gundpatil, Dr.Mrunmaya Panda Dr.Irfan G Mulla
Title – For Predicting Mortality In Chronic Liver Disease And Hepatorenal Syndrome.
Published at – International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research
Authors – Irfan G Mulla , Ashish Anjankar, Shilpa Pratinidhi, Sarita V Agrawal, Deepak Gundpatil, Sandip D Lambe
Title – Comparison of Lipid Profiles Between Prediabetic and Non-prediabetic Young Adults
Published at – Cureus. 2024 Jul 24;16(7):e65251. doi: 10.7759/cureus.65251
Authors – Irfan G Mulla , Ashish Anjankar, Shilpa Pratinidhi, Sarita V Agrawal, Deepak Gundpatil, Sandip D Lambe
Title – Prediabetes: A Benign Intermediate Stage or a Risk Factor in Itself?
Published at – Cureus. 2024 Jun 26;16(6):e63186. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63186
Authors – Deepak Gundpatil, BL Somani
Title – Review of Serum Urea–Albumin Ratio as a Prognostic Marker in Critical Patients with Non-Chronic Kidney Disease (non-CKD)
Published at – Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry
Authors – Vivek N. Ambade, Sonia Ambade, Deepak B. Gundpatil, Kapil Bhatia, Prasanna Sanas
Title – Biochemical Alteration in Serum Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Levels in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published at – Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry
Authors – Dr. Shilpa A Pratinidhi, Dr. Sarita V Agrawal, Dr. Deepak Gundpatil, Dr. Irfan G Mulla, Dr. Shradha Kulkarni, Dr. Jayshree Kharche
Title – “Podcast As An Emerging Tool For Learning In Biochemistry.”
Published at – International Journal of Medical Science and current Research
Authors – Dr Nitin R. Gurav, Dr Atul A. Patil, Dr Sujata R. Namey
Title – “Evaluation Of Serum Lipids In Enteric Fever”
Published at – International Journal Of Scientific Research.
Authors – Gurav N. R., Sardeshmukh A.S., Gurav M. N.
Title – “Effectiveness of practical as teaching learning method for the improvement of interpretation.”
Published at – International Journal Of Scientific Research
Author – Dr. Pallavi Palshikar
Title – Prevalence of hyperuricemia in hypothyroism in tertiary care hospital Pune
Published at – International Journal of Biochemistry
Authors – Dr. Anjali V. Waghmode*, Dr. Sunita Girish, Dr. Mangesh Bankar, Dr. Santosh Varma
Title – Study of GJB 2 gene mutations, regulating connexin 26(cx26) protein, in patients with congenital non-syndromic hearing loss.
Published at – International Journal of Current Research
Authors – Supriya Wagh, Anjali Waghmode, Pallavi Sonwane, Santosh G. Varma
Title – Role of Hormonal Profile in Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Published at – International Journal of Toxicological and Pharmacological Research
Awards and Achievements
- Name – Dr. Deepak Gundpatil
– Best Paper Presentation at ONLINE MUHS STATE LEVEL RESEARCH COMPETITION (MEDICAL FACULTY), Maharashtra. - Name – Dr. Deepak Gundpatil- Empanelled as NABL Assessor for Assessment of Medical Laboratories as per ISO 15189:2022 for NABL Accreditation.
- Name – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar- Dr. Jayshree Bhattacharjee Best Poster Award in cardiac/metabolic diseases in 49th Annual Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India.
- Name – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar- Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (Hyderabad) Best Poster Award f in 38th Annual Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India.
- Name – Dr. Shahid A. Mujawar- Certificate of Appreciation with Memento by the hands of Hon. Shri. Devendra Phadanvis, Chief Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra.
