Babi Dutta

沙巴体育 Associate

Division of Biochemistry

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Babi Dutta teaches undergraduate medical students with USMLE style teaching with emphasis on genetics and genetic diseases. He also conducts both theory and practical classes for MBBS and BDS students. He sets question paper for MMMC university examinations for BDS and Allied Health Sciences courses.

    He is:

    • Involved in teaching MBBS, Refresher MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science, BPT, BOT, BRTT, BMLT and B.Sc Health Sciences students.
    • Involved in Problem based learning and self-directed learning sessions as facilitator for MBBS and BDS and in preparation of schedule for the lectures and practical classes for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Sciences courses.
    • Examination coordinator for MBBS.
    • Expert for university practical examinations for MBBS.
    • Invigilator for class tests, examinations and university examinations for MBBS and BDS.
    • Also involved in updating study materials/ assessments of the department.
    • Clinical case coordinator for Integrated Case Based Learning & PBL
    • Sets question papers for block/semester/university examinations.
    • Is involved in group discussion of question papers with the colleagues (Modification of question paper, if required).
    • Coordinates theory/practical examinations
    • Provides Academic/Non-academic guidance/support and additional academic assistance to students
    • Involved in teaching Cell Biology and Genetics for B.Sc Health Sciences (ICHS) students
    • Guides mentored student projects.
    • Scrutinises and signs the biochemical reports of the blood/urine/other biological fluid samples of patients from Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi

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SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Biochemistry First year MBBS
Biochemistry First year BDS
Biochemistry Allied Health-Semester 2 & 4
Cell Biology B.Sc Health Sciences- Semester 3
Genetics B.Sc Health Sciences- Semester 4

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
MSc (Masters in Science) Biochemistry Kasturba Medical College, 沙巴体育 2008

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, KMC 沙巴体育 Centre, 沙巴体育 Lecturer December 2008- December 2012
Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, 沙巴体育 Lecturer January 2013- November 2014
Department of Biochemistry - MMMC, 沙巴体育 Senior Grade Lecturer December 2014 – present

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Endocrinology, Genetics, Immunology and Gum diseases

Area of Expertise

Genetics and Gum Disease

Area of 沙巴体育

Host modulations in Gum diseases (peridontitis and gingivitis) Dietary and host modulation in metabolic diseases and their prevention/treatment/intervention

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Life member- The Society of Biological Chemists?

Superoxide dismutase enzyme and thiol antioxidants in gingival cervecular fluid and saliva

2012-01-05 Karim S Pratibha PK Kamath S Bhat GS

Dental 沙巴体育 Journal, May 2012, Vol 9 Issue 3: 266-272, et al.

1. Environment of upbringing: How does it affect an individual perception of others? 2. The cognitive effects of chewing gum on short-term memory 3. Does preferred learning styles depend on brain dominance?