Physiology department is
involved in the initiation and promotion of post-graduate
education in physiology. The teaching faculty as a team is
devoted to facilitating the students of M.Phil and
clinical diploma / degree courses who come to PGMI for
training in basic sciences. The students are engaged in
lectures, practicals, seminars, journal club activities &
tutorial classes during the academic sessions. The time
table is provided at the beginning of the academic year.
Spacious offices for the
faculty are available and there is provision of a
well-equipped lecture theatre with audiovisual support and
internet access to accommodate 200 students at a time.
Additional features of the department include a
well-stocked library, functioning laboratory and tutorial
room.
Research is an important
aspect of post graduate training and in the department
ongoing research projects are.
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Serum ACE and arterial
pressure responses to cotton dust.
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Serum leptin& cortisol in
hypertensive patients with and without metabolic
syndrome.
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Relationship of serum leptin
levels to chronological age, BMI & puberty staging in
girls.
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Serum homocysteine, C
reactive protein level &ankle brachial index in
migrainers.
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Hypoglycemic &hypolipidemic
effect of turmeric in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
We hope to add to our student
body the new undergraduates who will join us once the
medical college is established and will endeavor to
provide a stimulating environment for academic and
co-curricular development.
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