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Physiology

Physiology is the study of the functions of the body. Each course in the curriculum emphasizes an integrated study of human physiology. A strong emphasis is being placed on teaching, and the academic staff is dedicated and experienced in their field, committed to producing the best out of the students. The strength of the Department of Physiology lies in the outstanding faculty who take pride in a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The faculty includes Professor and Head, 4 Professors, 2 Associate Professors , 3 Assistant Professors and 9tutors. The department is actively engaged in a range of educational activities, including both classroom teaching across the campus, as well as the training of high quality graduate and post graduate students.

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Research

  • A comparative study on the cardiac functioning of endurance athletes, speed athletes and untrained individuals
  • Effect of increased bmi on st segment and t wave abnormalities in ECG
  • Correlation of lipid profile and QT interval, T-wave changes as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, 2011
  • Assessment of cognitive status in diabetic persons, 2011
  • Analysis of degree of insulin resistance in post menopausal women using skin temperature measurements, fasting insulin & fasting glucose levels:2011

Awards/Fellowships won (National, International, Awarding Agency etc.,) by faculty/ students 2023-24

1. Dr R Pavitra, Assistant Professor had participated and won a second prize in oral presentation of a paper titled “ Anorectal Manometry Profile of Patients with Chronic Constipation & Defaecatory Disorders”, in National Conference REAPTROCON-2023 organized by Department of Physiology, Trichy SRM medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Trichirapalli, Tamilnadu on 16th and 17th October 2023

2. Miss. Shameetha Partheeban (2020 batch MBBS student) had participated and presented a paper titled “ Gender Influences on Knowledge, attitude and practice on reproductive health” in National Conference REAPTROCON-2023 – “Recent updates in Reproductive Physiology” organized by Department of Physiology, Trichy SRM medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Trichirapalli, Tamilnadu on 16th and 17th October 2023

3. Mr. Sarvajith Narayan (2020 batch MBBS student) had participated and won a second prize in oral presentation of a paper titled “ Gender Influences on Knowledge, attitude and practice on contraceptive patterns in National Conference REAPTROCON-2023 – “Recent updates in Reproductive Physiology” organized by Department of Physiology, Trichy SRM medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Trichirapalli, Tamilnadu on 16th and 17th October 2023

4. Miss Devu Vijayan and Miss Vaishnavi (2022 batch MBBS students) had participated and secured first prize in state level Case Based Discussion Competition in National Conference REAPTROCON-2023 – “Recent updates in Reproductive Physiology” organized by Department of Physiology, Trichy SRM medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Trichirapalli, Tamilnadu on 16th and 17th October 2023

5. Dr.Darshni & Dr.Meenu Vaishali, (PG’s) secured 2nd and 3rd place in Journal club presentation competition conducted by Velammal Medical College on 5th & 6th April

6. Dr. R. Pavitra Vyshnavi Yogisparan, Assistant Professor, presented and won 1st place in PSG Research Day e-poster competition under faculty category.

Papers Published

Dr.Nagashree R

  • The manifestation in autonomic functions during therapeutic touch. Biomedicine 2006. 26 (3&4): 13 – 17
  • Effect of phenol red on blood cell counts of arsenate exposed albino mice. Biomedicine 2007, 27(2): 60-63.
  • Effect of hibiscus esculentus fruit on arsenic induced oxidative changes in albino rats. Journal of natural remedies 2009,9(2):170-176.
  • Effect of administration of moringa oleifera leaves in the remediation of arsenic induced oxidative stress in rats. Biomedicine 2010, 30(3):278-81.
  • Cardiovascular and autonomic regulation evidenced by heart rate variability in bronchial asthma. Biomedicine 2010,30(4):504-9.
  • Effect of leaves of moringa oleifera on biochemical and physiological parameters in rats. Journal of natural remedies 2011,11(1):54-59.
  • Effect of continuous light exposure on the physiological parameters and serum cortisol levels in rats. Biomedicine 2007, 27(3): 123-125.
  • Gender difference in lipid peroxidation by the tissues of arsenic exposed mice.biomedicine 2008, 28(1): 51-53.

Dr.G.V.Lathadevi

  • Evaluation of the Autonomic Functions in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women In The Journal Of Clinical Diagnostics And Research in 2011,5(6) 1148-1150.
  • Evaluation Of Pulmonary Functions In Asthmatics After Six Weeks Of Ujjayi Pranayama And Shavasana Training in Biomedicine Journal 2012;32(1),52-56.
  • Modulation of Cardiovascular Response After Ujjayi Pranayama and Shavasana Training in Normal Human Volunteers in The Journal Of Clinical Diagnostics And Research in 2012,6(4) 571-573.
  • Correlation of lipid profile and QT interval, T-wave changes as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical sciences in 2012,3(2),20-23

Dr.N.Shuba

  • Assessment of the cognitive status in diabetes mellitus in Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2012 December; 6(10): 1658-1662.
  • Sensory nerve conduction in diabetes mellitus in Biomedicine 2008; 32(4): 465-472.

Dr.K.Deepalakshmi

  • A preliminary study of assessment of left ventricular functions in morbid obesity in BAPT April 2009; (3): 21-23

Awards/Fellowships won (National, International, Awarding Agency etc.,) by faculty/ students

• The following students of 2019 batch MBBS participated in the quiz program quiz HAEMIA, conducted online by Department of Physiology, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai on 18th and 19th August 2021.
1. T. Abijith
2. Ashvanditha J
3. Poorana Kumari V
4. Prathiga B H
5. Pugazh Bharathi
6. Nanditha B

• The following students of 2020 batch selected for the second round of quiz EBSCO 2021 conducted by Elseveir
1. Jwala Suresh
2. Pragati A
3. Shreya Sundaramoorthy
4. Rohini H
5. Swetha M
6. Nithya R
7. Pradeepa Anbazhagan
8. Jagadesh G
9. Nirupama R

• Shreya Sundaramoorthy is one of the 30 toppers of Elesevier basic sciences Olympiad 2021.

Events organized

2021

Webinar titled “Sports and Science” was organized in commemoration of world athletic day on May 7th 2021.Eminent speakers, Dr. Muthu Prathiba MD, professor physiology, Saveetha medical college delivered a talk on Health and Exercise. Dr Vijayalakshmi MD,FDFM , Sports and Neuro Physiologist, Neuro foundation, Salem, gave her inputs on Physiological Assessment of cardiovascular function in sports person and Dr.Nithya Manoj MD ,DPMR,FIPM, HOD, Rehabilitation medicine GMKMCH, Salem shed light on Physiological Assessment of musculoskeletal and neurological function in sports person. More than 90 participants from various medical and paramedical disciplines participated in the webinar. e-certificate was issued to the participants

2021

• Webinar titled “Tumor Physiology” was organized on 21st January 2022.
Dr.T.M. Subbarao, Prinicipal, PSGIMS&R delivered keynote address, Dr.Viji Devanand, President Association of Physiologists Tamilnadu gave her inaugural address. Eminent speakers, Dr. Jeyalakshmi Lingaraj MD, Professor Physiology, KMCH Medical College delivered a talk on “Physiological mechanisms of Tumor cell Invasion and Migration”. Dr Subash Chezian, Consultant Physician, BMT, MIOT,Chennai gave his inputs on “Pathophysiology of Tumor” and Dr. Kishore Kumar Consultant Physician, BMT, MIOT, Chennai shed light on “Cancer treatment Update & Research opportunities”. More than 50 participants from various medical and paramedical disciplines across the state participated in the webinar. e -certificate was issued to the participants.

• A State level pedagogy competition for post graduates and CME “Neurotronics-2022” organized under the banner of Association of Physiologists of Tamil Nadu on 19.11.2022. (Report attached)

Facilities

The department is equipped with modern instruments like –
1. Amphibian Laboratory
2. Mammalian Laboratory
3. Human Laboratories
a. Haematology Lab
b. Clinical Physiology Lab
c. Yoga lab
4. Museum
5. Research lab

The research lab is equipped with the following
1. Treadmill
2. Mosso’s ergograph
3. Medspiror
4. Perimetry
5. HRV
6. Nerve Conduction studies
7. ECG
8. EEG

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