Department of Biochemistry, Jorhat Medical College & Hospital

Welcome to the official page of the Department of Biochemistry at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat, Assam. Established in October 2009, the department was initially led by Professor Dr. Ranadeep Kumar Mahanta. The first batch of MBBS students was inducted in 2010, marking the beginning of an era of academic excellence. Over the years, the department has grown significantly and now operates at full capacity with a dedicated team comprising one Professor, two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors, and four Demonstrators. In 2013, Dr. Saurabh Borkotoky assumed the role of Professor and Head, serving until 2019. Since December 2020, Professor Anju Barhai Teli has been leading the department.

From its inception, the Department of Biochemistry has made remarkable progress, evolving into one of the most dynamic departments within the institute. Currently, it comprises nine faculty positions and two postgraduate trainees—a program initiated in 2014. The department is equipped with well-furnished undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories and is efficiently supported by laboratory technicians, assistants, office staff, and research scientists.

Beyond undergraduate education, the department plays an active role in postgraduate integrated seminars in collaboration with other departments. It has been a key contributor to the paramedical course since its introduction in 2012 and the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) course under Women’s University, which commenced in 2015.

To foster academic excellence and innovation, the department has been awarding a running trophy since 2018 for the Best Scientific Model Making, in honor of Late Professor Ganesh Chandra Baruah, recognizing his contributions to the field of Biochemistry. Keeping pace with advancements in medical science, the department’s faculty members are actively engaged in multidisciplinary intra-mural research in collaboration with various departments of Jorhat Medical College & Hospital.

The Department of Biochemistry is a cornerstone of the hospital’s laboratory services, functioning as part of the Biochemistry Wing of the Central Clinical Laboratory (CCL). It provides round-the-clock laboratory support for all specialties within the hospital. In addition to routine clinical biochemistry tests, the department has introduced specialized diagnostic tests, including the Cardiac Panel, Tumor Markers, and Fertility Panel, since August 2019.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the department played a crucial role in patient care and management. Our laboratory provided essential tests such as IgG for plasma donation, D-dimer, LDH, and Quantitative CRP. Notably, the department initiated Fast Track Investigations for COVID-19 patients under the leadership of Dr. Mainak Roy, Associate Professor, an effort that significantly enhanced patient management during the first wave of the pandemic.

The Department of Biochemistry remains committed to excellence in education, research, and clinical services, continuously striving to advance medical knowledge and healthcare delivery.

Sl. No.	Name of Faculty	Designation	Educational Qualification	Registration No.	Recent Passport Size Photograph
1	Dr. Anju Barhai Teli	Professor	Postgraduate (MD in Biochemistry)	13396 Assam Council of Medical Registration
2	Dr. Mainak Roy	Associate Professor	MBBS, MD	16356 (AMC)
3	Dr. Jilimili Devi	Assistant Professor	MBBS, MD	16910
4	Dr. Shakiba Shah	Assistant Professor	MD Biochemistry	16739
5	Dr. Chandan Kumar Kashyap	Demonstrator	MBBS, MD (Biochemistry)	17926 (AMC)

Academic Staff

Laboratory Staff

PG Trainees

Ongoing Research Projects / PG Dissertations

Research Activities

Faculty Name	Year	Title of Project	Role
Dr. Anju Barhai Teli, Professor & HOD	2021	Characterisation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from clinical samples.	Principal Investigator
	2022	Study of cytokines (Pro-inflammatory and hepatoprotective) and gut microbial diversity associated with the non-alcoholic adult population of Assam with and without fatty liver disease.	Principal Investigator
	2022	Community-based survey for assessing the health status of the population exposed and unexposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water in the Jorhat district of Assam, with special reference to the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).	Principal Investigator
	2023	Deciphering the role of miR-375, miR-31, and miR-21 as clinical biomarkers for Oral Potential Malignant Disorder (OPMD) in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Jorhat.	Co-Investigator
	2023	Evaluation of the effects of iron deficiency anaemia, haemoglobinopathies, and abnormal thyroid function on the cognitive functions of adolescent girls across the tea garden community of Jorhat.	Co-Investigator
Dr. Mainak Roy, Associate Professor	2023	Evaluation of the effects of iron deficiency anaemia, haemoglobinopathies, and abnormal thyroid function on the cognitive functions of adolescent girls across the tea garden community of Jorhat.	Principal Investigator
Dr. Shakiba Shah, Assistant Professor	2024	Clinicopathologic correlation of stable and unstable vitiligo with reference to IFN-γ / IL-10 ratio.	Co-Investigator
	2024	Estimating the prevalence and clinical implications of hemoglobinopathies detected as incidental findings of hemoglobin variants during routine HbA1c testing by HPLC.	Principal Investigator
	2024	Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of Glucometer-based glucose readings in body fluids.	Principal Investigator

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Academic Activities

Participation as Resource Faculty/Trainer in Training Programs/Workshops/CME/Conferences

Name of Faculty	Details of Activity
Dr. Shakiba Shah	1. Resource person for Sample Collection and Pre-analytical Laboratory Variables training for various departments of Assam Medical College and FRU, Moran Centre.
	2. Resource person for EQAS and IQC Training Program for Lab Technicians, organized by NHM in Dibrugarh on 18th November 2019.
	3. rBCW

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Participation as Delegate in Training Programs/Workshops/CME/Conferences

Name of Faculty	Details of Activity
Dr. Anju Barhai Teli	1. Training on Nutritional Anemia – National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
	2. Short-term training on Hemoglobinopathies.
	3. CISP III.
	4. rBCW.
Dr. Mainak Roy	1. CISP I.
	2. rBCW.
	3. ACME.
Dr. Jilimili Devi	1. CISP I.
	2. rBCW.
Dr. Shakiba Shah	1. Trainer on Sample Collection and Pre-analytical Laboratory Variables (under Lab for Life Project).
	2. Trainer in Statistical Quality Control of Laboratory (under Lab for Life Project).
	3. CISP III.
	4. rBCW.

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Activity:

CME/ Workshop conducted: Department of Biochemistry, Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat conducted a CME cum workshop on “Advances in Thyroid Health Molecular Insights to Clinical Practice” as a 4thPreconference CME OF ACCLMPCON 2025 on 26th September,2024.The inaugural session included welcome address by Head of Department, Dr. Anju Barhai Teli and opening remarks by Principal cum chief Superintendent,Jorhat medical College and Hospital, Dr. Ratna Kanta Talukdar. The keynote speaker, Dr. Anindya Dasgupta, Professor of Biochemistry, Jhargram Medical College, West Bengal remarked, ​that Thyroid problems which are increasing tremendously worldwide need a more holistic and patient oriented approach to management as all body functions are affected.The CME commenced with a day-long orientation session, which included talks from eminent speakers from outside as well as across the state.The workshop was conducted on 27th and 28th of Sept and Post Graduate Trainees as participants attended from different Medical Colleges of the State. The aim of the workshop was to give the participants insights into the modern molecular medicine on Cutting –Edge Techniques and developing hands on training skills of the participants.The workshop ended with a valedictory function with the Organizing Secretary Dr. Mainak Roy, Associate Professor offering the vote of thanks.

2.CME/ Workshop conducted:

> Workshop on “Instrument Orientation & Quality Control Basics” was organised on 14th& 15th December 2021.

• CME cum Workshop on “ HPLC Techniques for Hemoglobin Typing and Interpretation” was organized on 10^th & 11^th May,2022.