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Overview

The Department of Biochemistry at Santosh Deemed to be University is a well-established academic and diagnostic unit dedicated to imparting high standards of postgraduate medical education, fostering research excellence, and delivering reliable clinical laboratory services. The department plays an integral role in the medical curriculum, providing comprehensive training in the fundamentals and advanced applications of biochemistry as they relate to human health and disease.

The MD Biochemistry program is structured to develop academically proficient, research-oriented, and ethically grounded medical biochemists. Postgraduate students are trained through a balanced curriculum that includes systematic theoretical instruction, extensive practical exposure, clinical correlation, and active participation in diagnostic laboratory operations. The department is equipped with modern infrastructure, including advanced analytical instruments and NABL-compliant laboratory systems, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in routine, specialized, and emergency biochemical investigations. The faculty comprises experienced academicians and diagnosticians committed to mentoring students, guiding dissertation work, and promoting scientific inquiry. Academic activities such as journal clubs, seminars, interdepartmental case discussions, and research methodology workshops are conducted on a regular basis to strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills.

Through a culture of academic discipline, evidence-based practice, and innovation, the Department of Biochemistry aims to prepare postgraduate trainees for successful careers in medical education, clinical laboratory management, biomedical research, and allied scientific fields. The department remains committed to contributing to the university’s mission of advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and fostering the development of competent healthcare professionals.

Vision Mission

Vision:

  • To be a centre of excellence in medical biochemistry education, diagnostics, and translational research, nurturing skilled and compassionate professionals who contribute to advancing healthcare through scientific innovation and evidence-based practice.

Mission:

  • To provide high-quality postgraduate training that integrates strong theoretical foundations with advanced laboratory competencies in clinical and molecular biochemistry.
  • To promote a scientific temperament and research culture through active participation in projects, publications, and collaborative academic initiatives.
  • To deliver reliable and ethical diagnostic services with a commitment to accuracy, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in patient care.

 

HOD

Qualifications: MBBS, MD (Biochemistry), M.H.A.
Work Experience: 16 years of teaching experience

Dr. Juhi Aggarwal is an accomplished academician and clinical biochemist with extensive expertise in biochemical research, medical education, and laboratory quality management. She has served in key academic and administrative capacities, including as Professor and Head of Biochemistry and Laboratory Director at Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad, and Associate Professor at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi.

Her scholarly contributions encompass more than ninety publications in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals, with a research focus on oxidative stress, endocrinology, metabolic disorders, and the integration of artificial intelligence in health sciences. She has authored and co-authored several books, notably Recent Developments in Clinical Biochemistry & Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence: New Horizon in Health Sciences, Oxidative Stress and Adipocytokines in Diabetes Mellitus, and the Handbook on Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP).

Dr. Aggarwal holds multiple copyrights and patents approved by the Government of India, reflecting her commitment to innovation in biochemical education and diagnostics. A recipient of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Award (2025) for excellence in medical education, she is a life member of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI), the Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI), and the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Her work continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of clinical biochemistry, translational research, and quality assurance in medical laboratories.

Her expertise lies in biochemistry, and she has played a pivotal role in shaping both undergraduate and postgraduate education in the field. Dr. Aggarwal is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic learning. Her commitment to student success and continuous professional development has made her a mentor to many aspiring medical professionals.

Conference/Workshop Conducted:

  • 1 Day Conference conducted as Organizing Chair-person and Convenor on 28.02.2024 in Department of Biochemistry, SMCH, SDTU, Ghaziabad on Evidence Based Medicine and International Standard for Medical Laboratories (ISO 15189) In Association with Association of Clinical Biochemist in India (ACBI), UP Chapter.
  • Joint Organizing Secretary for a 1 day workshop conducted on 27.9.2024 in Department of Biochemistry, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi on Good Clinical Laboratory Practices.
  • Organizing Chairperson for 4-day workshop conducted from 21st to 24th November 2025, Department of Biochemistry, SMCH, SDTU, Ghaziabad, on Internal Auditor Training Course on ISO 15189:2022 (International standard of Medical Laboratories) in association with My Quality Team, Noida.

Seminar / Workshops / Conference Attended:

  • CERTIFICATE for INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANOMEDICINE on 27.11.2024 by INSTITUTE OF NANO MEDICAL SCIENCES (INMS), UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND MAHARAJA SDURAJMAL BRIJ UNIVERSITY
    (MSBU), BHARATPUR, RAJASTHAN.
  • CERTIFICATE for CME ON RECENT TRENDS In LAB PRACTICES on 12.11.2024 at Govt. Medical College, Jammu.
  • CERTIFICATE for BIOCHEMISTRY UPDATE On 1.8.2024 at Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner.
  • CERTIFICATE for CME & WORKSHOP On Gel Journeys: Decoding Monoclonal Mysteries on 6.7.2024 at Madurai Medical College.
  • CERTIFICATE for CME On The Vital Role of Clinical Biochemistry tests in Uropathology on 31.7.2024 at Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research.
  • CERTIFICATE for MEDICO LEGAL SEMINAR on 5.8.2023 at IMAEDB Bhawan, Karkardooma, Delhi.
  • CERTIFICATE for CONFERENCE MEDCON 2022 on 4.9.2022 at Hotel Leela, Karkardooma, Delhi.
  • CERTIFICATE for CME on “QC Practices in clinical laboratories”, June 6, 2019, Delhi.
  • CERTIFICATE for 8 th Annual CME of ACBI, The laboratory and Diabetes Mellitus, April 25, 2019, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
  • CERTIFICATE for Live webinar on Thyroid-tests, technology & disorder by transasia on 25/05/2020.
  • CERTIFICATE for Live webinar on Covid19- decoding the testing modalities by transasia on 22/05/2020.
  • CERTIFICATE for 2 days online workshop on molecular biology & genetic engineering by Edgene Biomed on 27-28/06/2020.
  • CERTIFICATE for 2 days CME cum hands on workshop by Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research on 11-12th December 2024.
  • CERTIFICATE for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on GST, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, Under the aegis of Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University, Gujarat.
  • CERTIFICATE for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Excel for Beginners, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, Under the aegis of Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University, Gujarat. 
  • CERTIFICATE for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Import Export Management, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, Under the aegis of Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University, Gujarat. 
  • CERTIFICATE for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Project Management, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, Under the aegis of Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University, Gujarat.
  • CERTIFICATE for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Microfinance, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, Under the aegis of Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University, Gujarat.
  • CERTIFICATE for participation at the AMBICON 2025 held at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research on 12-14th December 2025. 

    NABH     (NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR HOSPITALS & HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS):
  • CERTIFICATE for Programme on Implementation of NABH 5th Edition Standards for Hospitals 11/08/2023 - 13/08/2023.
  • CERTIFICATE for NABH Patient Safety Conference (NPSC 2024) on 17.9.2024.

    GCLP (    GOOD CLINICAL LAB PRACTICES):
  • CERTIFICATE for GCLP BY CDSA, THSTI AND BCIL for a training program on GCLP from 9-30th November 2021.
  • CERTIFICATE for Speaker for GCLP by VPCI on 27th September 2024.

    NABL:
  • CERTIFICATE for Internal Auditor for Medical Laboratories - Requirements for Quality and Competence and Integral Audit Course on  21st- 24th November 2025.
  • CERTIFICATE of Honour by Roche Diagnostics for Trees Project at Deogarh, Jharkhand at RED EVENT 2022.
  • CERTIFICATE OF Participation by Human Resource Development Council for Prompt Engineering for effective use of ChatGPT on 31st October 2025 at MEU, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad.

    Books Authored:
  • Recent Developments in Clinical Biochemistry & Nutrition (2022)
  • Artificial Intelligence: New Horizon in Health Sciences (2024)
  • Oxidative Stress and Adipocytokines in Diabetes Mellitus (2024)
  • Medical Biochemistry: Key Concepts through MCQs (2026)
  • Multiple handbooks and collaborative volumes on GCLP, machine learning in diagnostics, and endocrine biochemistry.

High Impact Publications:

  • Aggarwal J et al. Study of biological markers in cord blood of preterm and term infants & neonatal sepsis. Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2025.
  • Khan MA, Aggarwal J et al. Defect in Nrf2-Keap1/ARE redox signaling in diabetic adults paving path to Alzheimer disease. J Diabetol. 2025.
  • Aggarwal J et al. Increased prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in first trimester pregnancy. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ. 2022.
  • Katara P, Aggarwal J et al. Liver profile in MDR-TB patients. Int J Life Sci Pharm Res. 2021.
  • Aggarwal J et al. Biochemical & immune biomarkers and mortality in COVID19. Int J Health Sci. 2022.
  • Aggarwal J et al. Biomarkers in First vs Second COVID wave. Int J Health Sci. 2022.
  • Khan MA, Aggarwal J et al. NFkB and Nrf2/Keap1 Pathway Crosstalk in Arthritis. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2023.
  • Malik N, Aggarwal J et al. IcaA/IcaB gene distribution in MRSA biofilm. Asian J Pharm Res Health Care. 2022.

    Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders

  • Unrecognized anemia in patients of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2012, Index Copernicus)

  • Prevalence of elevated hepatic enzymes among North Indian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (2015, Index Copernicus)

  • Association between serum uric acid levels and type II diabetic patients (2022, Scopus, Index Copernicus)

  • Biochemical cardiac markers in type-2 diabetic patients (2022, Scopus, Index Copernicus)

  • Extended lipid profile in subclinical hypothyroidism: Evaluating cardiovascular risk (2025, Scopus, DOAJ)

  • Identification of CTLA-4 +49 A/G polymorphism in diabetic retinopathy and cardiovascular risk factors (2025, DOAJ)


    Pregnancy & Women's Health / Neonatology

  • Oxidative stress and altered endothelial cell function in preeclampsia (2012, Scopus)

  • Comparative study of cord blood bilirubin and albumin as predictors for neonatal jaundice (2021, Scopus, Google Scholar)

  • Thyroid dysfunction in first trimester pregnancy and significance of universal screening (2022, Scopus, Google Scholar)

  • Study of metabolic syndrome in pre and post-menopausal women (2022, Google Scholar)

  • Evaluation of maternal Vitamin D and B12 levels in the first trimester of pregnancy (2025, Santosh Univ J Health Sci)
     

    COVID19 & Infectious Diseases

  • Biochemical and immune biomarker abnormalities in severe COVID-19 illness (2022, Scopus, Index Copernicus)

  • Comparative retrospective study of biomarkers in first and second COVID-19 waves (2022, Scopus, Index Copernicus)

  • Oxidative stress: a key player for the pathogenesis of COVID-19 (2022, EMBASE, Chemical Abstracts)

  • Renal complications during COVID-19 era (2024, Scopus, EMBASE)

  • Decoding renal impact in COVID-19 patients (2023, Google Scholar)

  • A fatal alliance between obesity and COVID-19 (2022, UGC CARE)

    Molecular & Genetic Studies

  • Genetic polymorphism in papillary thyroid cancer – North Indian population (2022, Web of Science)

  • CHRNA5 gene polymorphism and COPD (2025, DOAJ)

  • Defect in Nrf2-Keap-1/ARE-dependent redox signaling in diabetic adults leading to Alzheimer’s disease (2025, Scopus, Web of Science)

  • Genetic association of Visfatin gene G-948T polymorphism with oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetes (2023, Scopus, DOAJ)

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    Liver & Kidney Disorders
  •  Assessment of liver profile in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients (2021, Web of Science)
  • Beyond blood sugar: Unraveling liver and kidney health in type 2 diabetes mellitus (2023, Google Scholar)
  • Laboratory biomarkers with clinical relevance for liver fibrosis (2022, UGC CARE)
  • Relationship of glycemic control with kidney function tests and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (2025, Scopus, Index Copernicus)

          Nutrition, Oxidative Stress and Ageing

  •  Gut microbiota and human health: The role of nutrition in shaping a flourishing microbiome (2025, Google Scholar)
  • Vitamin D’s potential function in chronic pain treatment (2022, UGC CARE)
  • Epigenetic signatures of aging: From cellular senescence to extended lifespan (2025, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus)
  • Complications of adult obesity: Difficulties and clinical implications (2022, UGC CARE)
  • Oxidative stress and anemia (2022, Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, Web of Science)

Dr. Juhi Aggarwal’s expanded portfolio shows:

  • Over 100 indexed publications across Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, DOAJ, UGC CARE.
  • Strong focus on diabetes, endocrinology, pregnancy, oxidative stress, and infectious diseases (COVID-19, TB, sepsis).
  • Increasing emphasis on molecular genetics, nutrition, and aging research in recent years. 
Dr. Juhi Aggarwal

Professor & HOD

Thrust Areas

  • Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostic Technologies
    Focus on automation, quality control, biomarkers, endocrinology, immunoassays, toxicology, and advanced clinical investigations.
  • Molecular Biology and Genetic Disorders
    Training in PCR, DNA/RNA analysis, molecular diagnostics, and understanding biochemical basis of hereditary diseases.
  • Metabolic and Lifestyle Disorders Research
    Emphasis on diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, liver disorders, cardiovascular biomarkers, and oxidative stress studies.
  • Translational and Applied Research
    Encouraging bench-to-bedside applications, novel diagnostic approaches, and collaborations with clinical departments.
  • Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
    Training in NABL accreditation standards, internal/external quality control, instrumentation, and biosafety practices.

Team

Facilities

  • Well-Equipped Postgraduate Teaching Laboratories with instruments for chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, ELISA, auto-analysers, and molecular biology techniques.
  • NABL-Accredited Central Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory offering hands-on exposure to automated analysers, immunoassay platforms, electrolyte analysers, arterial blood gas systems, and specialized investigations.
  • Molecular Research Laboratory with facilities for PCR, electrophoresis, DNA isolation, protein studies, and molecular diagnostics.
  • Dedicated Research Space for dissertation work, data analysis, and collaborative projects with clinical departments.
  • Computer and Biostatistics Support for research methodology, SPSS training, and digital academic resources.
  • Extensive Departmental Library with updated textbooks, e-journals, reference materials, and access to national/international databases.
  • Smart Classrooms equipped with projectors, audiovisual aids, and e-learning resources to enhance teaching and seminars.
  • Quality Control and Calibration Unit ensuring training in standard operating procedures, documentation, and laboratory management.
  • Student Support and Mentorship through interactive sessions, academic counselling, and structured dissertation guidance.

Research

  • The department has established a strong and sustained research culture, reflected in the acquisition of multiple seed money projects, extramural research grants, copyrights, and independently secured patents.
  • The department actively facilitates joint research, academic exchange, and capacity-building activities, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly development.
  • A substantial number of research articles authored by the faculty have been published in high-impact, peer-reviewed national and international journals, demonstrating the department’s commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry.
  • Faculty members have made extensive contributions to academic literature through the publication of numerous books and book chapters in reputable publications.
  • The department’s research environment is enhanced by a wide array of national and international scientific collaborations, enabling innovation, knowledge sharing, and global academic engagement.
  • Faculty members have received several prestigious awards and honours at both national and international levels, reflecting their academic excellence, professional accomplishments, and meaningful contributions to the field of Medical Biochemistry.

Events

  • National Science Day- Celebrates the nation’s achievements in science and technology and inspires future generations to pursue careers in scientific research and innovation.
  • International Women’s Day- Reinforces the need to reduce gender-based disparities and ensure equal opportunities, dignity, and respect for women.
  • International Yoga Day- Encourages regular practice to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and mental resilience.
  • Global Handwashing Day- Focuses on correct handwashing methods, fostering behavioral change, especially among children and healthcare workers.
  •  White Coat Ceremony- Serves as an inspiring milestone for students, fostering a sense of purpose and commitment to lifelong learning, marks the beginning of the journey to becoming a competent, compassionate, and accountable healthcare provider.
  • Alumni Engagement Activities- Structured interactions with alumni to promote mentorship, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.
  • AETCOM Sessions for MBBS First-Year Students- Regularly conducted sessions focusing on Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) to foster compassion, professionalism, and ethical competence among budding medical professionals.
  • Role-Play Activity on World Diabetes Day-Interactive role-play sessions by MBBS and Dental students aimed at enhancing awareness about diabetes.
  • Skill Lab Training for Postgraduate Scholars-Dedicated skill-based training modules in advanced laboratory techniques, diagnostic methodologies, and hands-on competencies essential for postgraduate academic excellence.
  • Patient Camps in Collaboration with the Department of General Medicine- Community outreach camps providing screening, diagnostic services, and health education.
  • Training in Quality Management Systems and Internal Auditor Course (Medical Laboratory): Capacity-building programs designed to train students and staff in quality standards,
    accreditation requirements, and internal auditing practices in accordance with national and global laboratory norms.
  • Journal Club and Seminar Presentations by Postgraduate Scholars: Regular academic forums encouraging critical appraisal of scientific literature, presentation skills, and scholarly discussion.
  • Regular Assessment for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students-Systematic subjective and formative assessments conducted periodically to evaluate academic progress.
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