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BGMCH

Barasat Government Medical College & Hospital

Affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences

Biochemistry

Molecular Basis of Life

8 Faculty 120 Students 5 Services

About the Department

From the Head of Department

We focus on understanding life at the molecular level through advanced biochemical research and education.

HOD

Dr. Meera Agarwal

Professor & HOD

Vision

To be a leading center for biochemical sciences education and research.

Mission

Advancing knowledge in biochemistry through quality education and innovative research.

Established

1960

Academic Programs

MBBS

12 months

Fundamental biochemistry for medical students

Intake: 150 students

MD Biochemistry

3 years

Advanced biochemistry program

Intake: 2 students

Infrastructure

  • Modern Biochemistry Laboratory
  • Instrumentation Room
  • Research Facility
  • Sample Storage

Equipment

  • Spectrophotometers
  • Chromatography Systems
  • Electrophoresis Units
  • Centrifuges
  • pH Meters

Library Resources

  • 250+ Biochemistry Books
  • Research Database Access
  • Digital Resources
  • Reference Materials

Faculty Directory

Teaching Staff

# Image Name Registration No. Designation Email ID Publications Services
1 Faculty
Dr. Meera Agarwal
MBBS, MD (Biochemistry)
WBMC 46789 Professor & HOD drmeera@bgmch.ac.in

Resident Doctors

Resident

Dr. Rohit Verma

1st Year MD

Specialization: Molecular Biology

Non-Teaching Staff

Staff

Ms. Deepika Singh

Lab Technician

Research & Publications

Ongoing Research Projects

Biomarkers in Diabetes

Identification of novel biomarkers for early diabetes detection

PI: Dr. Meera Agarwal Funding: ₹10 Lakhs (DST)

Recent Publications

Novel Biomarkers in Metabolic Disorders

Agarwal M, Verma R, Singh D

Clinical Biochemistry (2024)

Impact Factor: 2.8
28
Publications
180
Citations
8
H-Index
2
Active Projects

Clinical Services

Clinical Laboratory Services

Comprehensive biochemical testing

Timing: 24/7 Emergency Services

Contact: 033-25523228 Ext 501

Student Outcomes

Academic Performance

Pass Rate 94%
First Class 80%
University Rank Holders 5

Career Outcomes

Higher Studies 30%
Employment 88%
Research Scholars 10

Success Stories

Dr. Neha Gupta (Batch 2019)

Research Fellowship at NCBI, USA

Outreach & Inclusivity

Community Programs

Diabetes Awareness Campaign

Community education on diabetes prevention and management

Beneficiaries: 3000+ people

Diversity Statistics

65%
Women Students
40%
Other States/Countries
22%
Economically Challenged