- 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. |
- P. Bala Krishna Murthy, Retd. Director
Frederick institute of plant protection and toxicology
Padappai, Tamilnadu
- Susan Mathew, Professor and Director,
Cytogenetics Laboratory
Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
New York, USA.
- Rajani Ravi, Assistant Professor
JHUSOM · Department of Oncology,
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore,
Maryland, USA.
- Lakshmi Gaur
Director of laboratory Compliance,
Seattle USA.
- Undavalli Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D., Professor
CU · Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, Columbia University,
New York, USA.
- Ravindranath Duggirala Professor,
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences,
College of Arts and Sciences,
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
- Ramu Elango
GlaxoSmithkline R&D, UK
- A. Balakrishna, Principal, Member
MVR Degree College Shramika Nagar
China Gantyada, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam.
- V. Radha
Retd.Chief Scientist,
Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB),
Hyderabad
- Zeenath Jehan, Genetic Consultant and Scientist
Department of Genomic Medicine
Vasavi Hospital, Hyderabad
- Vara Prasad; CEO
Triangulum Biopharma, USA
- Srikumari
Retd. Prof. Grade C
Biomedical Genetics Department
Madras University, Chennai
- Suresh K. Alahari, Associate professor
LSUHSC · Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, USA.
- N. Sasidhar
Retd. Professor,
Bharatidasan University, Thirichirapalli
- Govindaiah Vinukonda, M.Sc. Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Pediatrics-Neonatology, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College,
Valhalla, New York, 10595, USA.
- M.PSS SINGH, Senior Technical Officer,
ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad
- T. Sivakumaran, Director
Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Phoenix Children's Hospital Thomas St, Phoenix, USA
- K.Naga Mohan, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani – Hyderabad Campus
- Anuradha Nalli, Expert Scientific Writer at Novartis
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Venkata Subhadra Nandula, Director of Cytogenetics and Associate Director
Molecular Diagnostics at Cancer Genetics, Inc.
Orangeburg, New York, United States
- Prahlad Balakrishnan
Med Genome Labs Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Aswini Kumar, Senior Director,
Technology transfer and commercialization
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas city, USA
- M. Pramila Padmini
Prof. and Head, Anatomy Department,
GITAM Universty
- Sunil Kumar Polipalli, Department of Pediatrics, Genetics Division,
Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated LNH Hospitals,
New Delhi, India.
- Argi Anuradha, Scientist - C,
Multidisciplinary Research Unit,
Andhra Medical College,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,
- T. Sivanarayana, Clinical Embryologist
Krishna IVF Clinic
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Lokeshu Talapagala, Scientist-C
State level VRDL,
Guntur Medical College, Guntur.
Andhra Pradesh, India
- Anil Annamneedi, Research Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
SRM- Department of Biotechnology (Engineering)
- Gayatri Srinivasan, Assistant Manager
Laboratory at Chromogenic Life Sciences
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Vasudha Indrani Tadimety, Crime lab Scientist
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Sridhar. Ch., Incharge,
Yashoda Hospital Molecular Biology
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Shanthi Karamcheti, Founder,
EKA Education and Charitable Trust
Banglore
- 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.