Medical Research
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MMRRSS.. Jenu Maria Thomas
TC **/***/* SGRA-**, Ponnuvettankuzhy, Kamaleswaram, Manacaud P.O Thiruvanathapuram-695 009 047*-*******, 077******** ***************@*****.**.**, *****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To advance academically and professionally in the field of Biochemistry; to impart and share my knowledge in Biochemistry, contribute to research and eventually enhance the medical body of information.
JECTIVE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(2012- present)
Kasturba Medical College,
Manipal University, Manipal,
India.
Pursuing ‘PhD in Medicine’ with fellowship
under the structured PhD programme offered by
Manipal University
Topic of research - Micronutrients in Pregnancy
Research is conducted in the Department of
Biochemistry.
Study population- pregnant women
POST GRADUATION
(2009-2012)
Kasturba Medical College,
Manipal University, Manipal,
India.
M.Sc Medical Biochemistry (3 year
programme) First year specializations in
Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Second and Third Years comprising of
techniques in biochemistry and molecular
biology; chemistry; intermediary metabolism ;
molecular biology; immunology; clinical
biochemistry; nutrition and clinical lab training
along with inborn errors of metabolism
screening.
Passed M.Sc with First class.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
GRADUATION
(2006-2009)
Kristu Jayanti College,
Bangalore University,
Bangalore
Bachelor of Science: Honors in Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Genetics (triple main).
Course comprised of Cell Biology, Immunology,
Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology,
Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology,
Environmental Biotechnology, Microbiology,
Biophysics, Biostatistics, Human Genetics,
Conventional Genetics, Metabolism, Chemistry
and Nutrition.
Pass subjects comprised of Computer Science,
Value Education, English and Malayalam. Passed
with First class.
XII CBSE BOARD
(2004-2006)
Good Shepherd Junior College,
Thengana
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and
Malayalam ( Medical Language)
Passed with distinction
X CBSE BOARD
(2004)
Good Shepherd Public School,
Thengana
Social science, Mathematics, Science, English,
Malayalam.
Passed with distinction
MARKS DETAILS
QUALIFYING
EXAMINATION
BOARD/
UNIVERSITY
MARKS
OBTAINED
PRECENTAGE CLASS
OBTAINED
Master of Science
Manipal
University
544/ 800 69.25% First
Bachelor of
Science
Bangalore
University
2429/ 3200 75.91% First
XII Board
CBSE 393/ 500 78.6% Distinction
X Board CBSE 424/500 84.8% Distinction
ACADEMICS EXPERIENCE
TUTORSHIP DURATION: 3 years during the course of PhD programme COURSES: Biochemistry theory, practical and demonstration classes for IMBBS, IBDS, I M.Sc Medical, I M.Sc. Dietitics and Nutrition (DAN), I M.Sc Yoga Therapy. THEORY TOPICS HANDLED: Enzymes, Clinical Enzymology, Vitamins, Mineral Metabolism, Organ Function Tests, Nutrition and Balanced Diet. PRACTICAL TOPICS HANDLED: All major quantitative estimations of sugar, proteins, urea and creatinine. Qualitative experiments of sugar, proteins, NPN, normal and abnormal urine
DEMONSTRATIONS HANDLED: chromatography, electrophoresis, acid base balance, organ function tests, OGTT
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION EXPERT: I MBBS & I BDS (2013& 2014) university examinations.
RESEARCH WORK DURATION: 3 YEARS
PUBLICATIONS
1. Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia and Possible Role of Zinc in its Genesis (review article) Jenu Maria Thomas, Revathi P. Shenoy, Parvati V. Bhat and Pragna Rao. Current Women's Health Reviews, 10 (1): 38-42.
2. Serum Micronutrients, Fasting Blood Sugar, Lipid Profile and their inter Relationship in Patients with Type II Diabetes (original article) Jenu Maria Thomas, Revathi P.Shenoy, Asha Kamath, Rosemol Jacob M, Yeshoda K, Elsa Maria Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS) Sch. J. App. Med. Sci., 2015; 3(5D):2058-2063
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
3. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of Sheep Kidney and Lung ACE In vitro by Rauwolfia serpentina and Allium sativum. Ranjini.H. S, E.G. Padmanabha Udupa, Jenu Maria Thomas. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS) Sch. J. App. Med. Sci., 2015; 3(5B):1936-1940
4. Copper in pregnancy and its role in modelling the placental vasculature. Jenu Maria Thomas, Revathi P. Shenoy, Parvati V. Bhat, Shashikiran Umakanth, Shashikala K. Bhat, Pragna Rao – review article. Biological Trace Element Research. Communicated Manuscript.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1) International non- communicable diseases (NCD) research meet held on 18th and 19th January 2014.
2) Student research poster competition 2014, Manipal University, on 11th and 12th April 2014 held at Manipal University, Manipal.
3) Student research poster presentation, 3rd January 2015, Manipal University. 4) ACBI National conference, Chandigarh 25-28 November 2015 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1) Manipal research colloquim-2015, 6th to 8th April, 2015, held at Manipal University, Manipal.
2) ISLETCON-2015, 27th to 29th July, 2015 held at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
AWARD
Received ‘Best Oral Presentation Award’ at ISLETCON-2015 for the paper titled ‘Study on First and Second Trimester Micronutrient Status for the Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes’
STUDENT PROJECT GUIDED
Study on Comparison of Antenatal and Postnatal Serum FRAP and MDA Levels in Patients with Preeclampsia
PROJECTS DONE AND PRESENTATIONS DURING POST GRADUATION: 4
Determination of serum calcium, magnesium and copper in patients with myocardial infarction and its correlation with cardiac parameters.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of lung ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of kidney ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM.
Study on antimicrobial effects of lime, garlic and ginger. POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of lung ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM at the 38th annual national conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists in India, Gwalior.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of kidney ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM at the 38th annual national conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists in India, Gwalior.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of lung ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM in the Post Graduate Biochem Fest organized by Dept. of Biochemistry, KMC Manipal.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): Inhibition of kidney ACE invitro by RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA and ALLIUM SATIVUM in the Post Graduate Biochem Fest organized by Dept. of Biochemistry, KMC Manipal. CLINICAL LAB EXPERIENCE
Cobas Integra-6000 Autoanalyser for estimation of all serum, urine & CSF parameters.
Roche Hitachi-912 Chemistry Autoanalyser for routine biochemical parameters.
Elecsys-2010 Autoanalyser for hormonal assay as well as for the assay of drugs of abuse and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Cobas integra -400 for the assay of drugs of abuse and therapeutic drug monitoring.
POCT instruments (ABL 800 basics ABG Analyser, Ganongs Osmometer).
Low cost screening of inborn error of metabolism of amino acids as well as organic acids by Thin layer chromatography.
Maintenance of all autoanalysers and Quality Control in clinical lab. CREDIT POINTS
Conferences: 74 points
Statistics and research methodology: 6 points
ACTIVITIES
Core member of organizing committee for Departmental Fests and Seminars
Represented Kasturba medical college for inter collegiate faculty fest PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sex: Female
Date of Birth : 01-01-1989
Father’s name: Mr. Antony Thomas
Mother’s name: Mrs. Lizy Thomas
Marital status: Married
Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Hobbies and interests: developing and maintaining relationships, reading. Personal qualities:
Good teaching skill, punctual, systematic, good observer, good communication skill, excellent management skills, patient, hard working, optimistic, friendly nature, creative thinker, dedicated, co-operative.
Permanent address: TC 43/522/1 SGRA-63, Ponnuvettankuzhy, Kamaleswaram, Manacaud P.O, Thiruvanathapuram-695 009
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