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Biochemistry
Introduction
Department of Biochemistry started with the instituting of AIIMS Jodhpur by the Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya
Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) in September 2012.
The department activities are divided into teaching, research and patient care services by
way of providing advanced and routine biochemical analyses for diagnosis and prognosis.
Department has facilities for research in the field of genetics, molecular biology,
immunology, clinical chemistry, hormones, nutrition etc.
It is the recognized Lead Referral Centre by the Indian Society for Lead Awareness and
Research.
The teaching activities include conducting lectures and practical exercises for the
undergraduate medical (MBBS), as well as undergraduate Nursing classes. In
undergraduate teaching we employ innovative teaching techniques such as Problem Based
Learning, OSPEs, OSCEs and Tutorials etc.
The faculty is involved in research activities related to basic and clinical research. The
funding for research is obtained from research grants from intramural sources and
extramural funding agencies. Currently there are 4 faculty members and 15 staff members
working in the department.
Dr. Praveen Sharma
Head & Professor Email: sharmapr@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in | |
Dr. Vanita Lal
Associate Professor Email: lalv@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in | |
Dr. Indu Saxena
Assistant Professor Email: saxenai@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in | |
Dr. Purvi Purohit
Assistant Professor Email: purohitp@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in |
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