• Naseema, I BDS (2017-2018) batch, has won the Best ePoster, “Make India vitamin D positive” presentation in the 11th International BDS Students Seminar held on 09.12.2017 organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
  • SA.Rangappriya, Meghna Nag, & P.Vaishnavi, I BDS (2016-2017), won the first, second & third prize and Sai Swetha won the encouragement award in the 9th State level I BDS prize examination in Biochemistry held on 22.07.2017, organized by Department of Biochemistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • N.Saiswetha, Sa.Rangapriya, K.Balasankari, has won the Best Poster Award in the 1st International Conference on Biochemistry & Molecular Biology “Genetic Code is a Divine Writing” held on 10.06.2017 organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
  • Reenu Kiruthika .M, won III prize and Sneha Seran, I BDS (2015-2016 batch) won the encouragement award, in the 8th State level I BDS prize examination in Biochemistry held on 25.06.2016, organized by Department of Biochemistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • Sneha Seran, I BDS (2015-2016) SRM Dental College, Ramapuram , won IV prize in “BIOPHYAN”, Competitive exam, Meenakshi ammal Dental College, Chennai held on 10.06.2016.
  • Five I BDS students presented papers & poster (3 paper presentation guided by Mrs.D.S.Pushparani and 1 poster guided by Mrs.C.Pushpanjali) in the 9th international BDS student seminar at Saveetha University on 8.11.2014 and G. Kavitha & G.Priyadarshini, won best poster presentation guided by Mrs.C.Pushpanjali in Biochemistry in the 9th international BDS student seminar at Saveetha University on 8.11.2014.
  • 8 candidates of I BDS from department of Biochemistry participated in the VIII International BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University held on 27th April 2013. Gayathri Varadarajulu, won BEST PAPER AWARD in paper presentation guided by Mrs.D.S.Pushparani, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry.
  • 10 candidates of I BDS from department of Biochemistry participated in the VII National BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University held on 10th December 2011. B.M.Gomathy won I Prize in paper presentation guided by Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, Sr.Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry.
  • 6 students of I BDS from department of Biochemistry participated in IDA conference held on 2nd & 3rd December 2011. Sai Priya Santosh and Sajna won II Prize in poster presentation guided by Mrs.D.S.Pushparani, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry
  • Since 2005 onwards 42 Students presented towards paper & poster presentation State & National level by. Dr.S.Nirmala Professor& HOD, Mrs.C.Pushpanjali Sr.Lecturer & Mrs. D.S.Pushparani Lecturer of Biochemistry.
  • G. Kavitha & G.Priyadarshini, – 9th international BDS student seminar at Saveetha UniversitY, 8.11.2014.
  • Gayathri Varadarajulu, – VIII International BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University, 27th April 2013
  • B.M.Gomathy VII National BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University held on 10th December 2011.
  • Sai Priya Santosh, Sajna- IDA conference held on 2nd & 3rd December 2011.
Dr.S.Nirmala – Chairperson, Certificate of appreciation and acknowledgement awarded in the 3rd National conference on “New Renaissance in Chemical Research -2016” held on19th August 2016, organized by the Department of Chemistry, SRM University, Ramapuram
Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programme on “Medical Emergencies in Dental Office and successfully completed hands-on training in Basic Life Support (BLS)” held on 25th April 2016 organized by Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, SRM Dental College and Hospital, SRM University, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai – 600 089, endorsed by SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine India), TNDC credit points (5.0).
Certificate of Appreciation as Speaker & Resource Person in the CME programme on “Immuno-oncology-Truly a pan approach to Cancer cure” organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, under the auspices of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) on 25th and 26th October 2017
Ph.D awarded to 2 part time candidates and one full time candidate .
Guide and convener for SRM University Since Feb’2006
Certificate of appreciation for paper publication from 2013-2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur.
Certificate of appreciation for Book publication from SRM University, Kattankulathur for the year 2013-2014
Institutional Ethical Committee Board Member , SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, SRM University
Doctoral Committee member for SRM University& Vels University
Chief Biochemist – Monitoring Quality Control Internal and External for SRM Speciality Hospital, Ramapuram Since 2004 onwards.
Chair person for I BDS State Level Prize examination in Biochemistry, “Biochem Elite” since 2009, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
Chair Person for CME Program first time conducted along with ACBI (TamilNadu Chapter) Sep’2014
Resouce Person for Refresher course in Department of Chemistry SRM University, Ramapuram on 19.02.2014. Topic Analytical Techniques involved in research.
Chair person for paper presentation in an International Seminar on “Biochemistry for Tomorrow’s Medicine” organized by Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed college for Women(Auronomous) on 22nd & 23rd February, 2012.
GCLP, NAAC, ISO-internal auditor, trained faculty.
Best Teacher Award for the year 2006 – 2007 From SRM University.
Internal Examiner for our University External Examiner for Tamil Nadu and other States University & Pondycherry Academic Experiences
Question paper setter for PG & UG & Ph.D for our university & Other universities
16. Member of Ph.D Public Viva-Voce & Eminent Teacher in Sri Ramachandra University Porur.

Training Program Attended

  • Diagnostic Updates Bio safety Regulations and Guidelines in Health Care
  • Construction and analysis of Multiple Choice Questions
  • Techniques and Applications of Electron microscope.

Teaching Experience :

UG – 23 years 6 months
PG – 18 years
Ph.D – 9 years

Special Experience :

Monitoring CMC-Quality control samples for clinical lab in SRM Speciality Hospital, Ramapuram and certified by CMC , Vellore.

Membership in Scientific Bodies :

Life member of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI) Since 2009

Achievements and Awards

  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, received “Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person” in the CME programme on “Immuno-oncology-Truly a pan approach to Cancer cure” organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, under the auspices of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) on 25th and 26th October 2017.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, participated in the workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” sponsored by IISER,Pune, MHRD, DST/DBT and British Council, organized by Department of Chemistry, held at SRM University, Chennai-600089,on 7th 8th, and 9th September 2017. Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programme on “Medical Emergencies in Dental Office and successfully completed hands-on training in Basic Life Support (BLS)” held on 25th April 2016 organized by Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, SRM Dental College and Hospital, SRM University, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai – 600 089, endorsed by SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine India), TNDC credit points (5.0).
  • Best poster presentation award- C.Pushpanjali, “A mail from ozone” Bio alpha 2008, SRM Univerity, Kattankulatur.
  • Delivered a guest Lecture at the first Alumni meet on “Scope of Biochemistry in Various fields”conducted at SRM Arts and Science College, Kattangulathur on September 2011
  • Certificate of appreciation for Book publication from SRM University, Kattankulathur for the year 2013-2014.
  • Organizing Committee Member for I BDS State Level Prize examination in Biochemistry, “Biochem Elite” since 2009, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • ISO Implementation Member, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • GCLP, NAAC, ISO-internal auditor, trained faculty.

Training Program Attended

  • Workshop on Service and Maintenance of Light Microscope
  • Diagnostic Updates Bio safety Regulations and Guidelines in Health Care
  • Construction and analysis of Multiple Choice Questions

Achievements and Awards :

  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani awarded “Certificate of Appreciation towards contribution as a “Judge” in the 5th STAR Summit (Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research Summit)” held on 18th January 2018 at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, received “Certificate of appreciation as Resource Person” in the CME programme on “Immuno-oncology-Truly a pan approach to Cancer cure” organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, under the auspices of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) on 25th and 26th October 2017.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, received “Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing Award” in recognition of outstanding quality of the journal –International Blood Research & Reviews for the year 2017.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, participated in the Workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” sponsored by IISER,Pune, MHRD, DST/DBT and British Council, organized by Department of Chemistry, at SRM University, Chennai-600089, held on 7th, 8th, and 9th September 2017.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, participated in the Teacher training workshop as part of Royal society of chemistry-Yusuf Hamied inspirational chemistry programme on i) moving towards active learning, ii) chemical reactions and equations, and iii) the particle nature of matter held at SRM University, Chennai-600089, on 3rd and 4th February 2017.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, received “Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing Award” in recognition of outstanding quality of the journal –International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry research for the year 2016.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, received “Dr.MGR Centenary Award-Second Prize” for paper presentation in the International conference held on 22nd & 23rd August 2016, organized by Dr.MGR Janaki Arts & Science College for women.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, received “Certificate of Appreciation” for paper publication (Cash Prize Rs.40,000) for the year 2014-2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, participated in the Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programme on “Medical Emergencies in Dental Office and successfully completed hands-on training in Basic Life Support (BLS)” held on 25th April 2016 organized by Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, SRM Dental College and Hospital, SRM University, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai – 600 089, endorsed by SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine India), TNDC credit points (5.0).
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, participated in the hands-on training entitled “ Service and Maintenance of Microscope” held on 07.04.2016, conducted by Department of Anatomy, SRM Dental College and Hospital (SRMDCH), SRM University, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai-600 089.
  • Best paper presentation award – National conference on “Innovations in Life sciences for Sustainable Development (ILSSD)” on 29th January 2015, organized by T.S.Narayanaswamy College of Arts & Science, Navalur, Chennai-130 in association with Zoological Society of India, Bodh Gaya.
  • Best poster presentation award-“National symposium on current perspectives in Biotherapeutics” on 18th February 2015, organized by Vels University, chrompet.
  • Certificate of appreciation for paper publication for the year 2013-2014, SRM University, Kattankulathur.
  • Organizing Committee Member for I BDS State Level Prize examination in Biochemistry, “Biochem Elite” since 2008, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • Chair person for a session in the 9th international conference at Saveetha Dental College on 11th November 2014.
  • Won Proficiency Prize in Biochemistry, B.Sc.
  • Selected as an Editorial board member in the International journals of

    i) Clinical Medicine Journal and

    ii) Public Health journal

    iii) American Journal of food and Nutrition

    iv) International Journal of Research & Review

    v) International Journal of Dental Science

  • Life membership in the professional scientific associations like

    i) Association of chemistry teachers (ACT), India

    ii) Society of Biological Chemists, Bangalore

    iii) Research Scholars Hub, Gujarat

  • Reviewer for international journals from December 2014 to till date.
  • Invited to participate in The Experts Speak interview, about “Periodontitis, Diabetes and Zinc,” #50739, publication in Vista Search.

Book Publication: 1 No

  • A Hand book on “Calcium and Iron in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus with Periodontitis” in Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-659-58649-1, 2014.

Seminars/ Conference/Workshops participated :

  • Indian Dental Association Madras Branch 2nd CDE Program 2015 Workshop on Oral Cancer, held on 25th February 2015 at SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • Workshop on “Chemistry Education Research” organized by the Department of Chemistry, SRM University and Association of Chemistry Teachers, Mumbai on 23rd August, 2014.
  • International symposium on Cleft Lip and Palate prevention & stem cell research in dentistry held on 4th September 2013, organized by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Indo pacific cleft prevention team, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • Research methodology & Biostatistics workshop conducted on 27th August 2013 by the Department of Oral Pathology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • GCLP workshop for International standard workshop on “Good Clinical Laboratory Practices” held on 3rd and 4th January 2013, 25 CME credit points.
  • VII National BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University held on 10th December 2011.
  • Recent trends in Industrial Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, SRM University, Ramapuram – 1 day – 23rd July 2010.
  • National level symposium on “Metamorphs 2009”, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, SRM University, Ramapuram – 1 day 28th March 2009.
  • New frontiers and current trends in Biotechnology “SBTI 2008”, Madras University, Chennai – 2 days conference – 18th and 19th October 2008.
  • State level symposium on “Future world is in the hands of Bioscience” 23rd Sep 2008, Hindustan University.
  • National Conference and Intercollegiate Technical meet, “Biophora’07” Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, SRM University, Ramapuram – 2 days- 3rd and 4th Sep 2007.

CDE/CME Programme

  • Awareness programme on Diagnostic updates biosafety regulations and guidelines in health care, CME programme held on 23rd February 2016 organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram.
  • Stem cell therapy in relevance to dental practice at SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, on 20Mth February 2013.
  • CDE/CME- Research Methodology and Publication- Part II ON 16.11.2011 at SRM University.
  • Participated in CME programme in “Interpretation of Lab Data-Acid Base imbalance and calcium” Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur on 30/07/2010.
  • Participated in CDE programme in “Research Methology & Publication” – Part I, at SRM Dental College, Ramapuram on 30/10/2009.

Faculty Development Programme

  • Faculty development programme on 22nd,/sup> February 2013, Certificate awarded with 6 CDE credits
  • “Antibiotic resistance – A global threat” awareness programme on 28th January 2013, certificate awarded with 3 CDE credit points.
  • GCLP workshop for International standard on 3rd and 4th January 2013, 25 CME credit points
  • ISO Internal Audit Training Programme – 1 day – 17th December 2012.
  • Participated in a seminar conducted by the department of Bioinformatics in the title “Microarray Data Analysis” on 29.9.2008.
  • UGC – Sponsored Refresher Course 2007- 21 days- 27th Feb to 19th March 2007
  • Workshop on construction & analysis of Multiple Choice Question 2008 – 1 day- 1st Jan 2008
  • ISO Internal Audit Training Programme – 2 days – 23rd and 24th July 2007

Presentations Made in the Conference by Staff and Students :

    Conference (2016-2018):

  • Dr.S.Nirmala, as speaker, presented a paper in the title, “Identification of tumour biomarkers, role of immunodiagnostics- a proteomic approach” in the CME programme on “Immuno-oncology-Truly a pan approach to Cancer cure” organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, under the auspices of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) on 25th and 26th October 2017.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali & Dr.D.S.Pushparani, presented an poster in the title, “Immunotherapies in cancer- An update” in the CME programme on “Immuno-oncology-Truly a pan approach to Cancer cure” organized by the Department of Microbiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, under the auspices of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) on 25th and 26th October 2017.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, presented an poster “Sharps waster shock- An Environmental Hazard in the National Conference on “ Advances in Innovative Materials for Energy & Environment organized by the Department of Chemistry, held at SRM University, Chennai-600089, on 13th October 2017.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, presented and won best poster “Prevalence of Anemia in Adolescent girls” in a workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” sponsored by IISER, Pune, MHRD, DST/DBT and British Council, organized by Department of Chemistry, held at SRM University, Chennai-600089, on 7th 8th, and 9th September 2017.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, presented a poster “Prevention of Dengue” in a workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” sponsored by IISER, Pune, MHRD, DST/DBT and British Council, organized by Department of Chemistry, held at SRM University, Chennai-600089, on 7th 8th, and 9th September 2017.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali, presented an eposter in the International Conference on “Nano Bioremediation in Water Purification Process- NanoDentcon 2k17 held on 18.02.2017 at Saveetha University, Chennai.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, eposter presentation, “Nanotechnology in Wound Healing” in the International conference on Nano Drug Discovery “Nanodentcon-2K17” held on 18.02.2017, organized by the Department of Pharmacology in association with Society of Pharmaceutical Education & Research(SPER-TN chapter), Saveetha University, Chennai.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, presented a research paper titled “Role of zinc and lysosomal enzyme levels in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus with periodontitis,” and won Dr.MGR Centenary Award- second prize in the International conference held on 22nd & 23rd August 2016, organized by Dr.MGR Janaki Arts & Science college for women.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali – presented a poster titled “Bioavailability of Iron fortification compounds” in 3rd National conference on New Renaissance in Chemical Research -2016 on 19th August 2016, organized by the Department of Chemistry, SRM University, Ramapuram.
  • Mrs.C.Pushpanjali – presented a poster titled “Leptin and its relation to Body Mass Index” in the International conference held on 22nd & 23rd August 2016, organised by Dr.MGR Janaki Arts & Science college for women.
  • Dr.D.S.Pushparani, presented a review paper titled “Role of Herbal extracts in the wound healing process –An update,” in “Research Day 2016” held on 26th February 2016, organized by SRM University, Kattankulathur.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Role of Serum zinc and iron on D Glucuronidase enzyme activity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis- “Research Day 2015, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 26.2.2015.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Serum Micronutrients role in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis-National symposium on current perspectives in Biotherapeutics- Vels University, chrompet 18th February 2015.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Serum Zinc and Acid phosphatase Enzyme Activity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis- National conference on “Innovations in Life sciences for Sustainable Development (ILSSD- T.S.Narayanaswamy College of Arts & Science,Navalur, Chennai-130 in association with Zoological Society of India, Bodh Gaya, 29th January 2015.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Serum Zinc and β D Glucuronidase Enzyme Level in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis- paper presented in the Award session in a 3rd SRU-CITI International conference on “Ethics and responsible conduct of research: Basics and Beyond,- CITI-India, Sri Ramachandra University, in association with CITI, University of Miami, USA, 11th & 12th November 2014.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Metabolic changes of serum cathepsin D level in type 2 diabetes mellitus with periodontitis- paper presented in the Award session in an International conference on updates in research ethics and research methodology- CITI-India, Sri Ramachandra University, in association with CITI, University of Miami, USA, 4th & 5th March 2013.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Studies on serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus with periodontitis among the Indian population- International Seminar on “Biochemistry for Tomorrow’s Medicine-Department of Biochemistry, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women, India 22nd & 23rd February 2012.
  • Pushparani, D. S. Altered metabolism of zinc and magnesium is associated with increased level of serum cholesterol in patients with periodontitis and type II diabetes mellitus- National conference on New Renaissance in Chemical Research-, at SRM University, Ramapuram campus, India, 4th March 2011.
  • Pushparani, D.S. Nanotechnology- A New Hope for Human Life- poster presented in an International Conference on The key role of Life Sciences for sustainable Development in the world- Hindustan University, India, 30th and 31st August 2010 .
  • G. Kavitha & G.Priyadarshini, – 9th international BDS student seminar at Saveetha University, 8.11.2014.
  • Gayathri Varadarajulu, – VIII International BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University, 27th April 2013
  • B.M.Gomathy VII National BDS students seminar on Basic medical sciences, Saveetha University held on 10th December 2011.
  • Sai Priya Santosh, Sajna- IDA conference held on 2nd & 3rd December 2011.
  • Pushparani, D. S., “Role of herbal extracts in the wound healing process- A Review,” has presented a paper on a “Research Day 2016” held on 26th February 2016, organized by SRM University, Kattankulathur.
  • Pushparani, D. S., “Role of Serum zinc and iron on β D Glucuronidase enzyme activity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis,” has presented a paper on a “Research Day 2015” held on 26th February 2015, organized by SRM University, Kattankulathur.
  • Pushparani, D. S., “Serum Micronutrients role in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Periodontitis,” in a “National symposium on current perspectives in Biotherapeutics” on 18th February 2015, organized by Vels University, chrompet.