Department of Biochemistry

Phase-1 (Pre-Clinical) Department of Biochemistry

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Departmental Objectives

At the end of the course in Biochemistry the students should be able to:
acquire the basic & integrated knowledge on major biomolecules, enzymes, hormones and nutrients with fundamental chemical process within body system upon which life depends.
demonstrate skills in performing and interpreting Biochemistry laboratory tests and procedures with emphasis on those used in the country and abroad.
demonstrate skills in using the modern biochemical appliances.
equip themselves with requisite knowledge for higher studies and research.
develop sound attitude towards the need for continuing self-directed learning.

List of Competencies to Acquire

After completing the course of Biochemistry in MBBS course the students will be able to:
apply the learned knowledge of biochemistry in medicine.
familiar with the biomolecules forming the structure of human body, their functions and role in health and diseases.
explain the role of enzymes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
identify the source of energy in human body and the process by which this energy is derived from food.
explain metabolism of the body in fed and fasting state and consequences of prolonged starvation.
explain the role of liver in metabolism and derangement of metabolism in impaired liver function. Explain dyslipidemia and their clinical consequence.
describe the water and electrolyte content of human body and their functions. Identify the types, causes and consequences of dehydration and over hydration. Explain the causes the consequences of electrolyte imbalance.
describe the sources of acids and bases in our body and the mechanism of their normal balance. Explain the causes and consequences of acidosis and alkalosis and the parameters to diagnose them.
demonestrate their basic conception about nutrients, balanced diet. Describe the common nutritional disorders of our country and their causes and consequences.
describe the components of balanced diet and explain the basic principles of making a diet chart. Attain the skill to assess nutritional disorders anthropometrically.
explain the basis of genetics and molecular biology and the common genetic disorders and explain the modern technology in molecular biology in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
diagnose diabetes mellitus, impairment of renal, liver and thyroid functions.
attain the skill to perform and interpret the common biochemical tests in the diagnosis of diseases and attain the skill to perform common bedside biochemical tests.

Faculty Members of Biochemistry Department

Photo	Name & Qualification	Designation	Date of Birth & Joining
	Dr. Pijush Karmakar MBBS, M.Phil. (Biochemistry)	Associate Professor & Head and Subject Coordinator	01-01-1985 01-04-2019
	Prof. Dr. Minati Banerjee MBBS, M.Phil. (Biochemistry)	Professor (Honorary) and Phase-1 Coordinator	12-12-1959 06-11-2017
	Dr. Fatema Tuz Zohora MBBS, M.Phil. (Biochemistry)	Assistant Professor (C.C)	23-02-1986 01-01-2021
	Dr. Dalia Sultana MBBS, MD (Biochemistry)	Assistant Professor	31-01-1986 01-12-2021
	Dr. Tinni Rani Das MBBS, MD (Biochemistry)	Assistant Professor	13-12-1993 16-06-2025
	Dr. Meher Nigar Koli MBBS	Lecturer	19-09-1995 14-09-2021
	Dr. Md. Ekram Hossain MBBS	Lecturer	13-06-1993 05-03-2022
	Dr. Md. Saiful Al Mamun MBBS	Lecturer	01-01-1994 01-01-2023
	Dr. Chumki Singha Roy MBBS	Lecturer	20-10-1996 08-01-2023
	Dr. Farjana Ashraf MBBS	Lecturer	25-10-1997 19-03-2023
	Dr. Tasnim Sultana MBBS	Lecturer	16-06-1998 01-06-2024
	Dr. Asma Ul Hosnaa MBBS	Lecturer	25-11-1999 16-06-2025
Guest Teacher
	Prof. Dr. Sultana Parveen MBBS, M.Phil (Biochemistry)	Professor