• Name : Prof V.Lakshmi
  • Designation : Head of the Department
  • Phone: 0891 2844725, 4724
  • Email: head.genetics@andhrauniversity.edu.in
PROFILE

Human Genetics is the most fascinating and a fast growing subject in the domain of Life Sciences. The Department of Human Genetics in Andhra University was established in the year 1972 for the first time in the country. It is a potential Department of the most exciting subject which is concerned with the study of human variation and disease and is of utmost importance due to its application in modern medicine. The Department was headed by eminent professors like Prof. M.R. Chakravartti, Prof. G. Golla Reddy, Prof. P. Veerraju, Prof. M. Satyanarayana, Prof. T. Venkateswara Rao, Prof. U.V. Krishna Rao, Prof. G.Sudhakar and Prof. V. Lakshmi Kalpana. Currently the Department is headed by Prof. V.Lakshmi.

The vision of the Department is to transform genetic health care through facilities like comprehensive genetic testing and counselling services and promoting community well-being. Our mission is to inspire and equip the next generation of geneticists through hands-on experience and exposure to the latest breakthroughs in Genetics.

The Department has MOU with King George Hospital (KGH) and Krishna IVF Clinic likely aims to establish collaborative partnerships for creating better and productive research programs. The Department has established a well-equipped laboratory "BIO-ARBOR", with the support of RINL, Visakhapatnam.

The Department is actively engaged in conducting many guest lectures by expert faculty from different fields of Genetics. It hosts National and International Conferences and Workshops periodically to disseminate scientific knowledge and on-going advancements in research among the students, faculty and research community. Further it extends its services to the other nursing colleges in Visakhapatnam by teaching subjects concerned to Genetics and offering training programs for health care workers

In accordance with the Universitys vision for student's wholesome development, this Department introduced meditation to every student for being focused and self-disciplined. Besides the regular curriculum, the students are taken to different community health care organizations like Lebenshilfe (special school), KGH, Age Care Foundation etc.to create exposure and awareness in diagnosing and managing the diseases.

Since its inception 93 Ph.Ds and 29 M. Phils were produced from this Department. The Department is reaching out to the public by conducting screening programs for diagnosing sickle cell anemia which is more common in the nearby agency area and catering to the genetic counselling needs of the people in and around Visakhapatnam.

A good number of its alumni currently occupy eminent positions in reputed laboratories, Institutes and Universities worldwide. Some of them are actively involved in the Department's welfare by engaging themselves in organizing seminars/workshops and delivering online lectures to the students.



NAAC PRESENTATION

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Sl.No Name of the Program
PG Programmes
1 M.Sc. (Human Genetics)
Doctoral Programmes
1 Ph.D. (Human Genetics)

Name Designation Qualification Specialization
Prof. G. Sudhakar Professor M.Sc. (Human Genetics),M.Ed., Ph.D. Genetic Counseling, Genetic Engineering Medical Cytogenetics and Human Population Genetics
Prof. V. Lakshmi Professor & Head of the Department Ph.D. Human Molecular Genetics, Biochemical Genetics and Population Genetics
Prof G. Paddaiah Professor (Honorary) M.Sc, Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering
Prof Dr G. A. Rama Raju Professor -Emeritus &
Medical Director ,Krishna IVF Clinic-Centre for Assisted Reproduction
Ph.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology, IVF, Medical Biotechnology
Dr. D. Udaya Kumar Assistant Professor(C) M.Sc., Ph.D. Cytogenetics, Cell Biology, Genetic Counselling, Population Genetics
Dr. T. Mahankali Assistant Professor(C) M.Sc., Ph.D. Biochemical Genetics, Population Genetics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Genetic Counselling
Dr. S. Sridevi Assistant Professor(C) M.Sc., Ph.D. Cancer Genetics, Medical Genetics.
Notable Alumni of the Department
  1. P. Bala Krishna Murthy, Retd. Director

Frederick institute of plant protection and toxicology

Padappai, Tamilnadu

  1. Susan Mathew, Professor and Director,

Cytogenetics Laboratory

Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

New York, USA.

  1. Rajani Ravi, Assistant Professor

JHUSOM · Department of Oncology,

Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore,

Maryland, USA.

  1. Lakshmi Gaur

Director of laboratory Compliance,

Seattle USA.

  1. Undavalli Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D., Professor

CU · Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, Columbia University,

New York, USA.

  1. Ravindranath Duggirala Professor,

Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences,

College of Arts and Sciences,

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

  1. Ramu Elango

GlaxoSmithkline R&D, UK

  1. A. Balakrishna, Principal, Member

MVR Degree College Shramika Nagar

China Gantyada, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam.

  1. V. Radha

Retd.Chief Scientist,

Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB),

Hyderabad

  1. Zeenath Jehan, Genetic Consultant and Scientist

Department of Genomic Medicine

Vasavi Hospital, Hyderabad

  1. Vara Prasad; CEO

Triangulum Biopharma, USA

  1. Srikumari

Retd. Prof. Grade C

Biomedical Genetics Department

Madras University, Chennai

  1. Suresh K. Alahari, Associate professor

LSUHSC · Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, USA.

  1. N. Sasidhar

Retd. Professor,

Bharatidasan University, Thirichirapalli

  1. Govindaiah Vinukonda, M.Sc. Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Pediatrics-Neonatology, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College,

Valhalla, New York, 10595, USA.

  1. M.PSS SINGH, Senior Technical Officer,

ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad

  1. T. Sivakumaran, Director

 Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Phoenix Children's Hospital Thomas St, Phoenix, USA

  1. K.Naga Mohan, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani – Hyderabad Campus

  1. Anuradha Nalli, Expert Scientific Writer at Novartis

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  1. Venkata Subhadra Nandula, Director of Cytogenetics and Associate Director

Molecular Diagnostics at Cancer Genetics, Inc.

Orangeburg, New York, United States

  1. Prahlad Balakrishnan

Med Genome Labs Ltd

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

  1. Aswini Kumar, Senior Director,

Technology transfer and commercialization

Children’s Mercy Hospital

Kansas city, USA

  1. M. Pramila Padmini

Prof. and Head, Anatomy Department,

GITAM Universty

  1. Sunil Kumar Polipalli, Department of Pediatrics, Genetics Division,

Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated LNH Hospitals,

New Delhi, India.

  1. Argi Anuradha, Scientist - C,

Multidisciplinary Research Unit,

Andhra Medical College,

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,

  1. T. Sivanarayana, Clinical Embryologist

Krishna IVF Clinic

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

  1. Lokeshu Talapagala, Scientist-C

State level VRDL,

Guntur Medical College, Guntur.

Andhra Pradesh, India

  1. Anil Annamneedi, Research Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
    SRM Institute of Science and Technology

SRM- Department of Biotechnology (Engineering)

  1. Gayatri Srinivasan, Assistant Manager

Laboratory at Chromogenic Life Sciences

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  1. Vasudha Indrani Tadimety, Crime lab Scientist

Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)

Decatur, Georgia, United States

  1. Sridhar. Ch., Incharge,

Yashoda Hospital Molecular Biology

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  1. Shanthi Karamcheti, Founder,

EKA Education and Charitable Trust

Banglore

  1. K. Ravindra Reddy, Genetic counsellor,

Cancer Genetics Clinic,

Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai.

Alumni meet 2024



   

The Department of Human Genetics, Andhra University organized a successful Alumni Meet on December 7th, 2024, bringing together alumni from various batches to reconnect and celebrate their shared journey. The event featured a welcome address, a presentation on departmental achievements, and inspiring alumni talks. An interactive session and networking lunch fostered engagement between past and present students. The meet concluded with a vote of thanks and a group photo session.



Maitri Walk


















The Maitri Walk - 1.0 was conducted on 14th December 2024 by the Department of Human Genetics, Andhra University, in collaboration with, Ms. Shanti Karamcheti, from Eka Educational & Charitable Trust. This event aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by disabled individuals, dismantle societal barriers, and promote inclusivity and acceptance marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.



National Workshop on Essential Elements For Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis EENGS-2025, 3rd and 4th April 2025














The workshop titled "National Workshop on Essential Elements For Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis" was organized by the Department of Human Genetics, Andhra University on 3rd and 4th April 2025.


The workshop included sessions on systems bioinformatics, genetic counseling, and new born screening, cases studies alongside practical training in quality control, variant calling and gene expression analysis. Experienced Researchers Dr. P.Sunil Kumar, Cytogeneticist, Pediatrics Research & Genetics Lab, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi and Dr. Prashanth N Suravajhala, Principal Scientist, Amrita University, Kerala led this workshop.