Wednesday, August 31, 2022

1st Day of International Nutritional Webinar 2K22





St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (A) VISAKHAPATNAM

Reaccredited by NAAC  ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

IN COLLABORATIONWITH IQAC

Invitation

INTERNATIONAL NUTRITIONAL WEBINAR 2K22

Lecture series for a National Nutritional week

 

Date- 1st  September, 2022                                                                      Time- 6 to 8 PM

Mode – Google meet

 

Program sheet

Time

Event

6.0 to 6.02

Welcoming note- Dr P. Mary Anupama

6.02 to 6.05

Prayer song- Miss Gracy

6.05 to 6.10

Rationale- Dr P. Mary Anupama

6.10

Introduction to chief guest- Dr Mousami Shnakar Addala

6.15

Inaugural lecture- - Unveil your Potential with Good Nutrition

Dr P. Kanchana, Head, Department of Biochemistry, St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad

6.55

Q and A session- Dr Mousami Shankar Addala

7.0 Introduction to

Mrs G. Vasudha, Clinical nutritionalists, founder VG Nutriment by Dr Mousami Shankar

7.03 pm

Lecture by Mrs Vasudha

7.40pm

Q and A session and sharing of feedback form

7.45 pm

Closure for the Day 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

RATIONALE

Very good evening to our Principal Dr Sr Shyji, Vice principal, Sr Hema,  chief guest for today’s Program, Dr P. Kanchana, Head, Department of Biochemistry, St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, Heads of the departments, Faculties, research scholars and my dear students, a very good evening to one and all

 

In India, the first week of September is celebrated as National Nutrition Week. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness among the general public about the value of healthy eating practices and proper nutrition for upholding a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet and an active, healthy lifestyle are required for this. The government launches programmes to promote nutrition awareness throughout this week.

Significance

In order to keep this cycle under control, well-balanced and nutritious food is crucial. Nutrition is at the centre of our daily life. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development organises an annual week-long celebration of National Nutrition Week to inform people about this basic phenomenon. A balanced diet full of essential nutrients is essential for healthy development and function. A healthy diet is a mainstay for maintaining a healthy body in long run. It can help prevent various chronic diseases and improve the quality of life for people with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. However, as people get older, their dietary requirements also change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUTRITION WEEK CELEBRATIONS-DAY 1

SPEAKER: DR. P. KANCHANA MA’AM

TOPIC: UNVEIL YOUR POTENTIAL WITH GOOD NUTRITION.

•Why is it important to eat healthily:

-The best way to live a healthy life is to eat a balanced diet

-To provide nutrients that your body needs to function.

-To give you more energy and alertness throughout the day.

-To prevent diseases and sickness ( diabetes, obesity, Anemia and Cancer).

 

•Fasting and its effects:

-when a person is fasting the blood glucose level, and metabolism (how much energy it needs to function) lowers.

-Causes us to burn less energy (fewer calories) and can lead us to gain weight when we eat our usual amount of food.

-leaves us with little energy because the body has run out of the fuel we get from food.

 

•“Women need fewer calories than men” but in many cases, they have higher vitamin and mineral needs.

-Adequate intake of calcium, iron and folic acid is of special importance for women.

-due to hormonal changes associated with menstruation and child-bearing, women are more susceptible than men to weakened bones and osteoporosis.

 

     Potatoes, bread, pasta and rice are fattening:

-there is no proof that carb-rich foods are more likely to make us gain

weight than any other food.

-It is an excess of calories that makes us pile o the pounds.

-In fact, it is the fat we add to carbs that boosts the calorie content for eg: butter, cream etc.

         Skipping meals help you reduce weight:

-people who skip a meal because they are not hungry can later gorge on high-calorie, nutrient-poor snacks between meals.

-skipping meals can also cause low sugar levels to fall too low; then when you do eat a big meal they can surge too high.

-skipping meals, paradoxically can also suppress appetite.

 

     Low-fat foods will always help you lose weight:

-foods which are described as ‘low-fat’ or ‘fat-free’ aren’t automatically low in calories or calorie-free.

-some low-fat products may actually be higher in calories than standard products.

 

         NUTRITION LABEL:

1.                           Start with the serving size

2.                           Compare the total calories to your individual needs.

3.                           Percent daily values be a guide.

4.                           Choose low in saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium.

5.                           Get enough vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.

6.                           Consider the additional nutrients.

 

     TERMS IN NUTRITION LABEL:

-A food with 5% or less of a nutrient is low in that nutrient.

-A food with 10%—19% of a nutrient is a good source of that nutrient.

-A food with 20% or more of a nutrient is high in that nutrient.

     Foods with more than one ingredient must have an ingredient list on the label. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. Those in the largest amounts are listed first. This information is particularly helpful to individuals with food sensitivities and food allergies, those who need to avoid certain ingredients or people who prefer a vegetarian eating style.

     SUGGESTIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIET:

-stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, especially sodas.

-include things in your diet like negative calorie foods eg; tomatoes and

watermelons.

-Increase fibre intake.

-Watch what you eat.

-Eat when you are hungry.

-Go easy on tea and coffee.

-Fix the time to eat meals and stick to it daily.

-Eat only fresh fruits, not preserved fruit juices.

 

GUEST SPEAKER: G. VASUDHA MA’AM

TOPIC: MAHILA SWASTHYA (WOMEN HEALTH)

 

@ CHILD NUTRITION:

Complete nutrition at the initial stage;

Development: Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months.

Macro-micro nutrients:  for  ideal  growth-  Traditional home foods compliment with breastfeeding.

ANTHOCYANIN Phytochemical for brain development;   memory boosting foods (Fatty fish, Blueberries, Turmeric, Broccoli etc).

 

@ TEENAGE NUTRITION:

Fruits and vegetables every day.

1,300 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily.

Protein to build muscles and organs.

Whole grains for energy.

Iron-rich foods. o       Limiting fat.

 

@AVOID DURING THIS STAGE:

-JUNK FOODS

-SCREEN TIME

-PACKAGED FOODS.

[ restricts daily necessary nutrients]

 

@ MOTHERHOOD AND NUTRITION

FOLIC ACID: REDUCES THE RISK OF SPINE AND BIRTH DEFECTS.

SOURCES: broccoli, brussels sprouts, peas, chickpeas, leafy vegetables, kale etc.

 

Qo POSTPARTUM NUTRITION:

Watch what you’re adding for weight loss;

1.                                        Quality

2.                                        Quantity.

3.                                        Watch salt intake.

4.                                        Watch for oil usage.

[Compliment with exercise 5 times a week]

 

@ FORTY PLUS & NUTRITION:

45-50 years- menopause

1,200 milligrams of calcium daily, paired up with 1,000 international units of vitamin D.






Youtube link for Day 1- https://youtu.be/uo9uGRnWyik



Thursday, August 4, 2022

2nd day of National Workshop on immunoassays

 Report:

Second day of workshop- 4th  August, 2022

The 2nd day workshop started with Explanation of the 2nd kit- Radial immunoassay by Dr Mousami Shankar . Experiment was demonstrated by the 3 coordinators. Spot event was conducted in between during the breaks.

The 3rd kit was explained was Dr A. Veerabrahmam and was demonstrated by all the 3 coordinators.

 

Valedictory function was graced by Chief guest, Sister Hema who is the Vice – principal of SJCW and Guest of Honor Dr Manikya Kumari mam who is the Head of the department of Botany. Dr Manikya kumari mam explained the importance of the study of immune system, analysis methods and illustrated the need to have good health and ways to get good health. Sister Hema explained how one can be active and maintain good immunity. She gave tips on good health.

This was followed by feedback from participants, where many of them expressed their happiness to be a part of this hands on training workshop

Certificate distribution was done and the event closed with group photographs.
























Tuesday, August 2, 2022

First day of 2 day National Workshop on Immunoassays


Poster release for the 2 day workshop on 26th luly, 2022






St. Joseph’s College for Women (A), Visakhapatnam

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

WITH DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Internal Quality Assurance cell (IQAC)

 Organized A

2 Day National Workshop on Immunoassays

In collaboration with

United Scientific Chemicals, Visakhapatnam

 

  3rd to 4th September, 2021

 Venue- Biochemistry, Biotechnology Lab


Rationale for National Workshop on Immunoassays

Dates- 3rd and 4th August, 2022

Honorable chief guest and resource speaker for today’s program- Prof.P. Subhashini Devi mam, respected heads of the departments and faculties of st. joseph’s college for women and invited Heads of the departments from various colleges who came to be a part of the workshop, dear students and participants of the workshop.

This is Dr P. Mary Anupama, Coordinator for the workshop and head of the department of Biochemistry of SJC extended a warm welcome to the 2 day National workshop on Immunoassays which is being organized jointly by the Departments of Biochemistry and biotechnology of SJC in collaboration with United Scientific chemicals, Vsp.

This is our first offline workshop after covid.

We have seen a immense progression in assaying antigens and antibodies during covid time. We assay viral load and antibody levels in our body using RT PCR and rapid test. While some basic antigen -antibody analysis methods remain the same for decades. These are used as the simplest inexpensive methods and have played very important role in various bioanalytical settings, such as clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, security to food testing. We have both qualitative and quantitative methods that have evolved over the years that detect even the minute quantities of antigens.

Tremendous advances in bioanalytical platforms, immunoanalytical systems, and complementary technologies have led to various emerging Immunoassay formats.

Initially, most of the IAs, developed several decades ago, were based on radioimmunoassay (RIA) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Consequently, RIA- and ELISA-based kits evolved for a wide range of analytes and these became commercially available as the antibodies were generated against such analytes.

Owing to extremely high sensitivity, specificity, precision, and throughput of ELISA, this format has served as the gold standard for a plethora of analytes. The last two decades has seen tremendous innovation in ELISA technology.

Through this workshop we will be demonstrating 3 teaching kits- The Ouchterlony method, Radial Immunoassay and Dot – ELISA.

We seek you cooperation as we proceed to the practical sessions after inaugural session.

Thank you all once again for honoring our invitation and being a part of it.

 

As the antigens interact with antibodies during the course of workshop, we wish to know more about our participants during the next 2 days of stay. have a wonderful time at SJC. Thank you.

 

Report:

First day of workshop- 3rd August , 2022

The inaugural function was joined by chief guest Prof. P. Subhashini Devi, Prof. PK Jayalakshmi, Dr Manikya Kumari, Dr Harini, Ms. Rmani Dhanaraj, Dr Padma Sundari, Dr Ramesh, Dr Praveen, Dr Rosina George, Dr Neha, Ms Indrani, Ms Prameela, Ms. Veena, Vicky Hale mam and many other faculty of the college.

Overall 8 colleges for registered for the event- Andhra Unviersity, Bullaya college, VS krishna College, AVN college, Gayatri vishya Prarishad, St. Anns College and students of PG from Home science department, St. Joseph’s college college, along the host department students of 2nd BBC.

 Total students registered- 118 + 5 faculty from various colleges

 

The chief guest has given her lecture on Antibody diversity which covered about introduction to immune system, the cells and organs of immune systems. Madam discussed about the cell proliferation and the changes that take place in specific in the B cell. As the cells mature, the cells express initially IgM and then IgD. These cells express other types of antibodies due to the class switching in the genes. The lecture included the events taking place at the germinal center of a secondary follicles in the secondary lymphoid organs. The various genes that give the antibody diversity at Hypervariable region include that which code for light chain and the variable chain variable regions. These lead to antibody diversity which account ot more than 4 lakhs types of antibodies. The diversity with respect to TCR was also discussed and was compared to antibody diversity.

 

This was followed by first practical demonstration session for the kit- Ouchterlony method.

The method was explained was Dr P. Mary Anupama and was demonstrated by Dr Anupama, Dr Veerabrahmam and Dr Mousami for all the students. They prepared the agarose slides and loaded antigens and antibodies and saved the slides to view next day.

 







REGISTRATION STARTS 8.45 AM AT BIOTECH/BIOCHEM LAB

 

Inaugural session- Room No- T4

9.30 am

Welcoming the gathering and inviting guests on to the dais

Dr Mousami Shankar A

 

9.35 am

Prayer song

2nd BBC team

 

9.40 am

Rationale

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

9.45 am

About College and departments

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

 

9.50 am

Introduction to Chief guest- Dr P. Subhashini Devi, HOD, Dept of Biochemistry, Andhra University.

Dr Mousami Shankar A

 

9.55 am

Chief guest speech- Insights into structure of Immunoglobulin genes and antibody diversity

Dr P. Subhashini Devi

Chief guest and resource speaker

 

10.45 am

Q and A session- Moderator

Dr A Veerabrahmam

 

10.50 am

Felicitation to the chief guest

By organizers and dignitaries

 

10.55 am

Vote of thanks

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

Tea break

11.05 am

Snacks will be served near Biotechnology lab, First floor of main building.

First demonstration session

11.45 am

Introduction to teaching kit- Double immunodiffusion

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

Lunch Break From 12.25 Pm

1.00 pm

Demonstration will be started for experiment 1

Dr P. Mary Anupama

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

Dr Mousami Shankar A

 

3.30 pm

SPOT EVENT- 1

Student volunteers

 

4.0 pm

Close of first day program

 

 

 

DAY 2

9.15 am

Introduction to teaching kit- Radial Immunoassay

Dr Mousami Shankar Addala

 

9.30 am

Demonstration of kit

Dr Mousami Shankar A

Dr P. Mary Anupama

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

 

 

10.30 am

Tea break

 

 

10.45 am

Demonstration of experiment 2 – continued

 

 

12.15 pm

Lunch Break and spot event- 2

 

12.50 pm

Introduction to Teaching kit 3- DOT-ELISA

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

 

1.15 pm

Demonstration of experiment – 3

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

Dr Mousami Shankar A

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

2.30 pm

Tea Break

 

 

2.40 pm

Experiment continues

 

 

VALIDICTORY FUNCTION

3.30 pm

Inviting guests of honour on to the dias

Dr Mousami Shanker A

 

3.35 pm

Introduction to Dr Manikya Kumari, HOD, Dept. of Botany

Dr Mousami Shankar A

 

3.40 pm

Short speech by Dr Manikya Kumari mam

 

 

3.50 pm

Introduction to Vice- Principal

Dr A. Veerabrahmam

 

3.55pm

Addressing the gathering

Sr Hema

 

4.05 pm

Report on Workshop

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

4.10 pm

Distribution of certificates

Dr Mousami Shankar A,

Dr A Veerabrahmam

 

4.25 pm

Feedback by participants

 

 

4.30 pm

Vote of thanks

Dr P. Mary Anupama

 

4.35pm

National anthem

2nd BBC students