Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. Biochemical processes give rise to the complexity of life. It is assumed now that almost all areas of the life sciences from botany to medicine are engaged in biochemical research. The main focus of pure biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells, which in turn relates greatly to the study and understanding of whole organisms. Biochemistry deals with the structures, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. The chemistry of the cell also depends on the reactions of smaller molecules and ions and these can be inorganic or organic. The mechanisms by which cells harness energy from their environment via chemical reactions are known as metabolism. The findings of biochemistry are applied primarily in medicine and nutrition. In medicine, biochemists investigate the causes and cures of diseases. In nutrition, they study how to maintain healthy and study the effects of nutritional deficiencies.
Students and Staff
In addition to educating students in different fields of study such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Laboratory Sciences, the department has 22 master students. The department has also 4 PhD students
The professional staff of the faculty includes 2 professors, 1 associate professor, 1 assistant professor, and 2 lecturers.
Laboratories
· Student General Lab
· Postgraduate Lab
· Endocrinology Research Lab
· Enzyme and Protein Lab
· Molecular Research Lab
· Diagnostic Section
Scientific Research Centers
· Molecular Research Lab
Topics for Scientific Research:
· Oxidative Stress
· Cancer Research
· Protein and Enzymology
· Diabetes
· Genotyping in Viruses
Some Services of Clinical Biochemistry
Routine Tests
Most tests that are required urgently are performed, continuously, with short turnaround time, on automated, high volume rapid analyzers. These include, but are not limited to glucose, BUN, electrolytes, Ca, P, liver function tests, cardiac markers, CSF glucose and protein, and measurement of drugs frequently involved in poisonings as well as commonly monitored therapeutic drugs.
Specialized Tests
The laboratory performs a wide variety of highly specialized assays. While many of these are performed routinely, some less frequently requested tests are done on scheduled programs. However, exceptions are made, following consultation, when required for optimal patient care.
Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Assays are performed for monitoring therapy with various antiepileptic, cardiac chemotherapeutic, and immunosuppressive drug, and for evaluating suspected poisonings. Assays are available for different pharmacological agents.
Endocrinology
Most tests of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary and gonadal function are available on site and are performed using highly specific immunoassays. Tests for the evaluation of adrenal medullary tumors, and neural crest tumors are performed using state of the art HPLC procedures.
Other Specialized Assays
Highly sensitive whole blood lead assays to diagnose acute toxicity as well as chronic lead exposure are performed using atomic absorption spectrometry. To assist with acute obstetrical management, fetal fibrinectin and amniotic fluid lecithin: sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio assays are available at all times.
Contact
Address: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Nazlou Campus, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, I.R.IRAN
Tel: +9844-32770698
Fax: +9844-32780803
Email: academic.relations@umsu.ac.ir
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