Department of Health Sciences

The Department of Health Sciences is dedicated to the field of healthcare through providing excellent education and research. The department focuses on preparing students to address complex health challenges, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health, prevent disease, and improve healthcare delivery. With a strong emphasis on both theory and practical experience, it fosters an environment that supports interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based approaches to healthcare. By training future healthcare professionals, the department plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of leaders in health science. The department encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including Neuroscience, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Cardiology.

M.Sc. (Neuroscience)

As part of this interdisciplinary framework, the Program of Neuroscience aims to serve as an educational hub where students are equipped with theoretical knowledge, technical know-how and analytical skills to address emerging queries in the field of fundamental and applied neuroscience. The initial offering from this program is a two-year Master’s course in Neuroscience, with a pedagogy oriented according to the new education policy 2020, promoting foundational learning, a multidisciplinary approach, vocational/skill-based learning and experiential learning. The two-year program encompasses core subjects such as Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Developmental Neurobiology, Neurophysiology, Neurogenetics, and Computational Neuroscience, along with electives like Behavioural Neurosciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Neuropharmacology, Advanced Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping Techniques. The course also includes hands-on training in advanced techniques like Neuroimaging, CRISPR and EEG alongside computational tools for data analysis. Independent research projects form an integral part of the curriculum culminating in a thesis and publications. The course tends to provide a rigorous curriculum directed towards nurturing curiosity, developing an active learning pattern and promoting logical thinking patterns to develop self-assured and self-reliant students in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment better prepared for employment in diverse academic, healthcare, and industry careers. Inculcating the aspects of accessibility and societal impact, the program tends to build collaborations, partnerships and community outreach programs, making the program a hub for neuroscience education and research.

M.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)

This program trains professionals to work in private hospitals and biomedical laboratory centers by providing them with practical experience and technical knowledge. It is a paramedical program that teaches both practical and theoretical knowledge about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various illnesses and health problems using clinical laboratory tests. Students will learn how to analyze various body fluids during their studies, including hematological, bacteriological, immunological, chemical, histopathological, and microscopical evaluation.

B.Sc. (Cardiology)

The goal of the specialized undergraduate B.Sc. in Cardiology program is to give students a thorough understanding of cardiovascular health and the treatment of heart conditions, as well as practical skills in this area. This curriculum covers fundamental subjects such cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology, diagnostic methods, cardiac imaging, and cardiology-based therapies by fusing classroom instruction with practical experience. Students become proficient in stress testing, ECG interpretation, and the most recent developments in cardiac care, equipping them to function well in clinics, hospitals, or research environments. In addition, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on ethical behavior, patient care, and the value of interdisciplinary teamwork while treating cardiovascular diseases. Graduates can work as clinical cardiology assistants, cardiac technologists or continue their studies in advanced cardiology fields.

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Prof. Chandi C. Mandal

Dean (School)

M.Sc. (Biochemistry; Calcutta University), Ph.D. (Biotechnology; IIT-Kharagpur), Postdoctoral Training (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas, USA), CPRIT Fellowship (USA-Govt.); ASBMR Young Investigator Award

ccmandal@curaj.ac.in

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Dr. Hemant Daima

Associate Professor

hemant.daima@curaj.ac.in

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Dr. Shailendra Pratap Singh

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. CSIR-NET LS, ICMR-SRF Post-Doc.- Kansas University Medical Center, USA; Post-Doc., Research Scientist- NYMC, New York, USA (2013-2020); Visiting Faculty- NYMC, New York, USA,

spsingh@curaj.ac.in

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Dr. Tarun Kumar Bhatt

Associate Professor

M.Sc. Biotechnology: MKU, Madurai (NET-JRF), Ph.D. Computational and Malaria Biology: ICGEB, New Delhi, PostDoc. Structural Biology: The Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, USA

tarun@curaj.ac.in

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