Name                               : Dr. Jyoti M. Sawant

Educational Qualification : M.Sc., Ph. D. (Medical Biochemistry)

Designation                      : Lecturer

Teaching Experience       : Undergraduate – 12 years.

                                             Postgraduate    – 5 years.

Research Experience     : a.   Research guide for M.Sc. degree course in    the subject of Biochemistry affiliated to Mumbai University.

                                          b. Number of students who completed                                       dissertations for M.Sc. by papers : 4   

Areas of interest :   a.    Renal diseases

b.        Oxidative stress and antioxidants

c.        Lipid metabolism

Project completed in 2004 :

Influence of hemodialysis on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in patients suffering from Chronic renal failure.

Ongoing research project :

Effect of oral vitamin C and E supplements on oxidative stress, antioxidant status, lipid abnormalities and cardiovascular risk in patients with Chronic Renal Failure.

Number of research publications : 2

Name of the teacher: Dr. Kavita Dipnaik.

Designation:               Lecturer.

Qualifications:            M.Sc, Ph.D. (Medical Biochemistry).

Teaching Experience: U.G. 16 years 1 month.

                                    P.G. 12 years.

Research Guide:        For M.Sc. (Biochemistry) (University of Mumbai).

Areas of interest: Nutrition and Endocrinology.

Ongoing Research Project: Biochemical studies in Thyroid disorders.

M.Sc. Dissertations completed: 8

Last completed dissertation: Biochemistry of depression- a preliminary study.

Research projects completed: 1) Effect of gravitational stress and limb exercises on  biochemical parameters of recumbent patients with spinal cord injury and burns.2) Biochemical studies of pleural fluid in respiratory disorders.

 Research Publications:            4.