Department of Biochemistry at Kshema

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Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M

Designation Professor & Head
Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
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Educational Qualifications

Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS

Past Experience

Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT

Areas of Interest

Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors

Departmental Responsibilities

Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities

Professional Memberships

Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
Fellow of IE(India)

Subjects Handled

Logic Design
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Finite Automata & formal Languages
Computer Organization & Architecture
Systems Programming
RDBMS
Microprocessors & Peripherals
Principles of Programming Languages
Compiler Design,
Computer Graphics
VLSI Design
C# Programming & .NET Concepts
Embedded and Real Time Systems
Cryptography and Network Security
MIS
CAD for VLSI
System simulation and Modelling.

Conference/Journal publications

Additional Information

Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal

Dr.(Mrs.) SUKANYA SHETTY

Designation Professor & HOD
Email Shettysukan@nitte.edu.in
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M.B.B.S, MD ( Biochemistry)

• Medical Education
• Molecular Biology
• Clinical Biochemistry

4th best paper in the 2nd Contact Session of the MCI Advance course in Medical Education held at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore from 7th to 9th of April, 2018

Effect of Aegle Marmelos in Paracetamol Intoxicated Rats. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019 May;8(5):73-75.
Evaluation of electrophoretic pattern in renal disease: A retrospective study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 6-2019-:1-5.
Effectiveness of mixed ability learning academic outcomes and student's perceptions. Evolution Med. Denti.Sci;8(47):3545-3548
Patterns of tobacco consumption among oral squamous cell carcinoma cases attending a tertiary care dental hospital in coastal Karnataka of India. World Journal of Dentistry (2019);10(5):950-953.
Autoantibody detection against p53 antigen in patients with oral premalignant and malignant lesions: A case control study in the high-risk population. Biomedicine 2020; 40(3):335-340.

Biochemistry

BRNS Project titled "Modification of Radiation-induced Cytogenetic damages by synergetic effects of 2-deoxyglucose and Allium sativum extract on Normal and Tumor Cells"
Nitte University funded project titled "Lipoprotein (A) and Non-Hdl cholesterol in type 2 diabetes mellitus"
"Fist program- 2015" for support level-I category by DST to augment the research facilities in the department.

Association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs6415084, rs10945682 and rs6919346 of LPA Gene with serum Lp(a) levels and risk of cardiovascular disease - A Cross-Sectional Study

IQAC Co-ordinator, KSHEMA
Member of Medical Education Unit of KSHEMA.
Chairperson of Prevention of Sexual Harassment cell, Nitte DU
Executive member of Association of Medical Biochemists Karnataka Chapter
Member of Association of Clinical biochemists of India
Member of Society of Biological Scientists of India.
Member of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists

Dr.(Mrs.) SUCHETHA KUMARI N.

Designation Professor
Email kumarin@nitte.edu.in
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DNHA (Nutrition), IGNOU
PG Diploma (Bioethics), Yenepoya University
Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry), Mysore University
Master of Science (Biochemistry), Mysore University

FABMS Fellowship
Best Researcher Award 2018 (Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Dr. PP Jacob Award for the Best Scientific Paper published in JIOS in the year 2018
Certificate of appreciation for her contribution and support for NIH Funded Collaboration Project in the year 2012-2014
Best poster award for Membrane lipid modifications in diabetes mellitus at the 31st ACBI National conference 2004, Belgaum,2004
Best poster award for Antioxidant status in Type - II Diabetic Mellitus Patients undergoing Ayurvedic and Allopathic Treatment at the 33rd ACBI National Conference, Pune,2006
Most cited paper 2006-09 award for Synthesis and biological activity of Schiff and Mannich bases bearing 2,4-dichloro-5- fluorophenyl moiety by Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry (International Journal).

Shilpa S. Shetty, Suchetha Kumari N*. Fatty acids and their role in type‐2 diabetes (Review). Experimental and therapeutic medicine 2021; 22: 706
Shilpa. S. Shetty, Suchetha Kumari N*, Praveen Kumar Shetty. Omega 6/omega 3 fatty acid ratio as an essential predictive biomarker in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Nutrition, 2020,110968
Damodara Gowda KM, Suchetha Kumari N, Ullal H. Role of astaxanthin in the modulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and spatial learning behavior in perinatally undernourished Wistar rats. Nutritional neuroscience. 2020 Jun 2;23(6):422-31.
Gollapalli P, B. S S, Rimac H, Patil P, Nalilu SK, Kandagalla S, Shetty P. Pathway enrichment analysis of virus-host interactome and prioritization of novel compounds targeting the spike glycoprotein receptor binding domain-human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 interface to combat SARS-CoV-2. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 2020 Nov 2:1-4.
Kishore Punnath, Kiran K Dayanand, Valleesha N Chandrashekhar, Rajeshwara N Achur, Srinivasa B Kakkilaya, Susanta K Ghosh, Benudhar Mukhi, Vishal Midya, Suchetha N Kumari, D. Channe Gowda. Clinical features and haemtological parameters among malaria patients in Mangaluru city area in the southwestern coastal region of India. Parasitology Research.

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Genetics

As Principle Investigator International

Effect of FADS gene variants on fatty acid synthesis and brain development in India, funded by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, USA and JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, USA (NIH), 2012-19 (Budget: 43.26 lakhs).
Assessment of Relationship between Glycosyl phosphatidylinositol and IgG Levels in Repeated Malarial Infection PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, USA (NIH), 2014-18(Budget: 60.17 lakhs).
Studies on Pregnancy, delivery and child development pattern in water contaminated area of India. MEXT (Government of Japan), 2020-2025, (Budget: Rs.1.35 Crore).

National

In Vivo Studies on comparative and Synerget Radioprotective effect of 4-Amino 5-Mercapto-3 Substituted -1,2,4- Triazole derivatives and N. jatamansi extract" funded by BRNS, 2009-2012 (Budget: 14 lakhs)
In vivo study of DNA damage on buccal mucosal cells by the treatment with various types of fixed orthodontic appliances, ICMR, 2011-2014 (Budget: 10.50 lakhs)
A Novel approach to evaluate effects of diallyl disulfide and Caricca papaya (Linn.) on Hematopoietic progenitor Cell Kinetics in Irradiated Mice" BRNS, 2012-2015 (Budget: 12.58 lakhs)
Assessment of Relationship between Glycosyl phosphatidy linositol and IgG Levels in Repeated Malarial Infection" with Penn State University, USA, 2014-2018, NIH (60.17 lakhs)
Level II Project "Molecular screening of polycystic ovary syndromes (PCOS) in Dakshina Kannada" 2017-2019, VGST K-FIST (40 lakhs)
Anti-obesity, lipid lowering and anti- inflammatory effects of virgin coconut oil on high fat diet induced obese rats", "Anti diabetic and Hypolipidemic activity of coconut palm sugar on Streptozotocin Induced diabetic" and "A study on radioprotective efficacy of virgin coconut oil in Swiss Albino mice" 2017-2020, CPCRI (Budget 2.43 lakhs)
Establishment of Bio dosimetry laboratory at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University) Mangalore and Networking with INMAS" (CARS under Project No. TD-15/INM/313/4.0) collaborated with INMAS, DRDO, New Delhi, 2017-2020 (Budget 3.52 lakhs)
Development of Ganoderma Lucidum based Radio-Protective & Health Support Products, DIBER - DRDO, 2019-2021 (Budget: 10 lakhs).

As Co- Principle Investigator
1. Evaluation and optimization of Radioprotective activity of Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Compounds against whole body electron beam irradiation. BRNS, 2011- 2014,(Budget: 15.37 lakhs)
Bio transformation of Orthodontic Bonding adhesives by Exposing to Electronic Beam Irradiation: An In Vitro Study. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 13.70 lakhs)
Modulatory effect of radiation on restorative and endodontic materials. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 16.91lakhs)
Modification of Radiation induced Cytogenetic damages by synergetic effects of 2deoxyglucose and Allium sativum extract on Normal and tumor cells. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 19.50 lakhs)
. Comparative and Synergistic Radioprotective effects Cocos nucifera water and Trans-zeatinin Electron Beam Irradiated Swiss albino mice. BRNS, 2012-2015, (Budget: 15.37 lakhs)
Comparative and synergistic modulatory effects of Cassia fistula and Rhodiola rosea Leaf extracts to Protect against Electron Beam Radiation induced oxidative damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDF). BRNS, 2012-2015, (Budget:13.3 lakhs)
Radioprotective effect of Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) plant extract with the synthetic Parthenolide on the organs of Swiss Albino mice. BRNS, 2013-2017, (Budget: 12.79 lakhs)
Effect of Maternal Bidi Rolling on Fetal Growth and pregnancy outcome by serial fetal biometric and serum cotinine assays: A Cohort Study. ICMR, 2013-2017, (Budget: 18.09 lakhs)
Association of white discharge and psycho social risk factors in women of reproductive age in South Canara - a community- based study. ICMR, 2014-2018, (Budget: 12.83 lakhs)
Evaluation of protective activity of Asparagus racemosus root extract and isoprinosine against electron beam radiation induced immunosuppression. BRNS, 2014-2018, (Budget: 10.94 lakhs)
Effect of radiation on the biomechanical behavior of root filled teeth and radio protective effect of remineralising agent on the enamel. ICMR, 2014-2018, (Budget: 16 lakhs) 12. Electrophysiological and Biochemical Indicators in Autism Spectrum Disorders. BRNS, 2014-2018, (Budget: 14.08 lakhs)
Study on Melanocytes and Epidermal Stem cells Stimulation Potential of Anti-Leucoderma Herbal Product Mark-II Developed by DIBER (DRDO). DIBER-DRDO, 2019-2021(Budget: Rs. 10.00 lakhs)
ICMR studentships: 10
Collaborative Projects: 4
Nitte University Projects:6

Visited NIH - Wake Forest School of Medicine, USA for training in "Fatty acid analysis by GC-FID and DNA Isolation and Quantification" from 15th - 31st July, 2013
Executive Committee member of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists. Chennai - 600113. (Regn. No. 5/1980)
Executive Committee member of International Society of Radiation Biology Reg. No. S-19927, dt. May 5,1989
No. of PhD (Completed) :18

Dr. TIRTHAL RAI

Designation Additional Professor
Email tirthalrai@nitte.edu.in
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MD biochemistry

Lab consultant for the NABL accredited clinical biochemistry lab KSHEMA
Completed Basic Course in Biomedical Research

Tirthal Rai, Mayur Rai, Janice Dsa, Srinidhi Rai. Impact of Seasonal Variation in Association with Other Factors on Vitamin D Status among Mangalorean Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Science ; 10(9): 589-594
Dr. Mayur Rai, Dr. Tirthal Rai, Dr. Janice DSa, Dr. Srinidhi Rai. Bone turnover markers: An emerging tool to detect primary osteoporosis. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research; 12(12): 4-7
Dr. Srinidhi Rai, Dr. Tirthal Rai, Dr. Janice DSa. Are Serum Separator Tubes An Effective Alternative To Sodium Fluoride Tubes For Glucose Estimation? Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences ; 10(4): 171-178
Vishnu Viswanathan nair, Srinidhi rai, Tirthal rai, Janice dsa. Prevalence of prediabetes among adults and evaluation of Indian diabetes risk score(IDRS score) in a tertiary care hospital. Indian journal of public health research and development; 11(7): 974-979
Dr.Tirthal Rai, Dr.Srinidhi Rai, Janice, P Kathyayani. Sunshine vitamin deficiency'- A myth or a fact?. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research; 5 (1): 148-153

Biochemistry

Clinical utility of inflammatory markers in predicting surgical site infection in patients following orthopedic surgeries
Sunshine vitamin deficiency, a myth or a fact.?
Vitamin D status in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.
Association of bone turnover markers with glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus". Funded by Nitte ( Deemed to be University)
Prevalence and risk factors for hypogonadism in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Department Nuelearn coordinator
B. Sc Nursing and P.B B.Sc Nursing department coordinator

Dr. SRINIDHI RAI

Designation Associate Professor
Email srinidhirai@nitte.edu.in
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Vishnu Viswanathan Nair, Srinidhi Rai, Tirthal Rai, Janice DSa. Prevalance of prediabetes among adults and evaluation of Indian diabetes risk score(IDRS Score) in a tertiary care hospital. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, July 2020; 11(7):974-979
Nikhil Mathur, Srinidhi Rai, Neveditha Sujith, Orru Gayatri. Newer v/s classical anthropometric indices as a screening tool for dyslipidemia in healthy young adults. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019;13(4): 4-7.
Srinidhi Rai, Tirthal Rai and Jancie DSa. Are serum separator tubes an effective alternative to sodium fluoride tubes for glucose estimation? Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2019;10(4):171-178
Tirthal Rai, Srinidhi Rai, Janice, P.Kathyayani. Sunshine vitamin deficiency - A myth or a fact? International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, 2018; 5(1):148-153
Srinidhi rai, Prajna K, Tirthal Rai. Lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus and in diabetic nephropathy. International Journal of clinical biochemistry and research, October-November 2017;4(4):379-382.

Biochemistry

Prevalence and risk factors for hypogonadism in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Impact of blood sample collection using different tubes on glucose levels: a preliminary study
Association of Bone turnover markers with glucose metabolism in Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Technical Manager-Clinical Biochemistry, Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital

Dr. ROOPA BHANDARY

Designation Assistant Professor
Email bhandarybio@nitte.edu.in
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Ph.D Medical Biochemistry

Dr Rashmi Kundapur, Dr Shreyaswi Sathyanath M, Dr Sudip Bhattacharya, Dr Anusha Rashmi, Dr Bhavesh V Modi, Dr Roopa Bhandary, Dr Deepak Saxena. Impact Of Health Awareness Among Diabetics To Reduce The Plasma Glucose Level And Maintain Better Health - A Systematic Review. Global Journal For Research Analysis March 2021;10(03):23-31.
Tirthal Rai, Mayur Rai, Janice Dsa, Srinidhi Rai, Sushith P, Rooparani Bhandary. Impact of Seasonal Variation in Association with Other Factors on Vitamin D Status among Mangalorean Population. J Evolution Med Dent Sci; 10(9): 589-594
Roopa Bhandary, Sukanya Shetty, Dyna Ann Roby, Harsha Hallahalli N. Effectiveness of mixed ability learning academic outcomes and students perceptions. Evolution Med. Denti.Sci;8(47):3545-3548
Dyna Ann Roby, Sukanya Shetty, Roopa Bhandary. Evaluation of electrophoretic pattern in renal disease: A retrospective study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 6-2019-:1-5.
Roopa Rani Bhandary, Sukanya Shetty, Ashalatha Rao, Srikrishna U. Markers of atherosclerotic risk in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A preliminary study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, Arpil-June, 2018;5(2)328-333.

Biochemistry

Cultural Secretary
Member of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell
Member of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee
I Year BPT and I year B.Sc Respiratory Therapy department coordinator

Department of Biochemistry