The Department of Biochemistry commenced its services since the inception of the Institute in January 2021. The vision of the Department is to develop into a state-of-the-art facility that caters to the three-pronged approach adopted by the AIIMS institutions viz. Education, Patient Care, and Research. The Department plans to achieve this in the following manner:
The Department is committed to nurturing students with advancements in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, and to inculcate in them scientific curiosity, critical thinking, ethical attitudes, and practical skills. The Department has commenced MBBS teaching from January 2021, MD (Biochemistry) from January 2024, and PhD (Biochemistry) from July 2024 session onwards. The Department also provides specialized training for courses in allied specialties and envisions expanding the academic program to include interdisciplinary collaborations, and additional postgraduate courses to meet the evolving needs of the medical and scientific community. The Department also conducts Workshops and Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) on the latest advancements in the field at regular intervals.
The Department is actively supporting the Institute in patient care by providing the latest laboratory facilities to aid in diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis. Currently, the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and the Immunoassay Laboratory of the Department provide examination of more than 100 laboratory parameters on a routine basis. The Department aims to expand the services to incorporate sophisticated biomarker testing involving molecular diagnostics, genomics, and proteomics. The Department also emphasizes providing primordial and primary screening facilities for the diseases prevalent in the community. The Department has also commenced the process of obtaining NABL accreditation for its clinical laboratory examinations.
The Department is committed to perform health-oriented research and basic science research in the diverse fields of biomedical research such as cancer biology, cardiovascular diseases, neurobiology, metabolic diseases, molecular pharmacology, genomics, transcriptomics, medical genetics, molecular biophysics, data mining, etc. The Department carries out research in the forms of extramural funded projects, intramural research grant supported projects, MD and PhD theses, and independent faculty and student projects. The Department has also established collaborations with academic and research institutes engaged in multidisciplinary research across the country.
CMEs/ Workshops/ Other Events Organised
2025:
2024:
2023:
Molecular Biology
Real Time PCR
Thermal Cycler (Gradient PCR)
Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Systems
Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis Systems
Chemiluminescence-based Gel-imaging System
Transilluminators
Transfer Systems for Western Blot
Nano-spectrophotometer
Flurometer
Immunology and Cell Biology
Flow Cytometer
Immunofluorescence Microscope
ELISA Readers
ELISA Plate Washers
Multimode Reader
CO₂ Incubators
Laminar Flow Hoods
BSL-2 Biosafety Cabinets
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
High-end Computing Systems
Clinical Chemistry and Diagnostics
Fully Automated High-throughput Clinical Chemistry (Dry Chemistry) and Immunoassay Analyzers
Fully Automated Capillary Electrophoresis System
Semi-auto-analysers
HPLC for Hemoglobin Typing and HbA1c
Electrolyte Analyzer
General Laboratory Equipment
Refrigerated Centrifuges
Refrigerated Microcentrifuges
Orbital Shakers
Spectrophotometer
pH Meters
Ice Flaking Machine
Tissue Homogenizer
Lyophilizer
Water Purification Systems
Deep Freezers (-20°C and -80°C)
Peristaltic Pump
Ultrasonicator
The Department is dedicated to advancing health-oriented and basic science research across diverse biomedical fields, including cancer biology, cardiovascular diseases, neurobiology, metabolic diseases, molecular pharmacology, genomics, transcriptomics, medical genetics, molecular biophysics, and data mining. Research initiatives within the Department encompass extramurally funded projects, intramural research grants, MD and PhD thesis work, and independent projects led by faculty and students. Additionally, the Department actively collaborates with academic and research institutions nationwide, promoting multidisciplinary research to address complex biomedical challenges.
Research Projects
Ongoing/ Approved
Completed
For information regarding research articles and research interests, refer to the webpage of individual faculty members of the Department. Google Scholar links of faculty members are given below:
The Department actively supports the Institute’s patient-care services by providing advanced laboratory facilities for accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis. Currently, the Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay Laboratories routinely offer testing for over 100 biochemical parameters. Additionally, the Department plans to expand laboratory services to include advanced biomarker assessments utilizing molecular diagnostics, genomics, and proteomics techniques. Emphasis is also placed on providing primordial and primary screening services for diseases prevalent in the community. Furthermore, the Department has initiated the process for obtaining NABL accreditation for its clinical laboratory testing to ensure quality assurance and standardization.
Total no. of investigations from April 2024 to March 2025: 3,84,766
Services Available
Clinical Chemistry
Immunoassay
The Department is dedicated to fostering student growth through advancements in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, cultivating scientific curiosity, critical thinking, ethical values, and practical expertise. It initiated MBBS teaching in January 2021, followed by the launch of the MD (Biochemistry) program in January 2024 and the PhD (Biochemistry) program in July 2024. Additionally, the Department offers specialized training modules for allied specialties and aims to expand its academic offerings through interdisciplinary collaborations and the introduction of further postgraduate courses, addressing the evolving demands of the medical and scientific communities. Regular workshops and Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions are conducted to disseminate knowledge about recent developments in the field. The Department is also involved in providing training in Biochemistry to the B.Sc. (Nursing) students of the Institute.
Faculty:
Prof. Subash C Gupta | Professor and Head |
Dr. Indrajit Nath | Additional Professor |
Dr. Jayanta Das | Additional Professor |
Dr. Ashikh Seethy | Associate Professor |
Dr. Chandan Kumar Nath | Associate Professor |
Dr. Amit Kumar Sonkar | Assistant Professor |
Residents:
Dr. Bidyut Bhuyan | Senior Resident (Non-academic) |
Dr. Lanu Mona Aimol | Senior Resident (Non-academic) |
Dr. Krishnarjuna Bankala | Senior Resident (Non-academic) |
Dr. Aroop Viswas | Senior Resident (Non-academic) |
Dr. Mitali Roy | Senior Resident (Non-academic) |
Dr. Ayesha Siddiqui | Junior Resident (Academic)/ MD Student |
Dr. Shriya Sharma | Junior Resident (Academic)/ MD Student |
Dr. Syed Anees Fazal | Junior Resident (Academic)/ MD Student |
Dr. Md. Minjaz Zubair | Junior Resident (Academic)/ MD Student |
PhD Scholars:
Mr. Arindam Dutta | Guide: Prof. Subash C Gupta |
Mr. Lalramtluanga | Guide: Dr. Amit Kumar Sonkar |