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Preface

The Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology (DPBP) started its journey from the former Chittagong Government Veterinary College (CGVC) in 1995. In 2006, the CGVC had upgraded into Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). Then the department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology was brought under the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM). The department offers diverse courses at undergraduate in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Food Science and Technology and Faculty of Fisheries and post-graduate levels (MS and PhD) as well. Apart from teaching activities, faculties of this department also engaged with research, public and extension services and other extracurricular activities. A number of projects are operating under this department. The researcher published a significant number of articles in various peer reviewed journals both nationally and internationally. The department located at the 2nd floor of Old academic building of CVASU.

 

Introduction

The Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology is one of the most dynamic and multidisciplinary departments of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). It contributes at three faculties of the University namely Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM), Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FFST) and Faculty of Fisheries (FOF) in undergraduate level. Under the FVM it offers seven (7) subjects within four (4) major disciplines, namely, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology and under the FFST and FOF it offers Biochemistry and partly Human Biology in FFST. In addition, animal welfare studies have recently been receiving attention within the department. This program is likely to attract students and faculty interest as well as potential supports from the OIE. Therefore, Animal Welfare and Veterinary Ethics have been given a separate identity within the department in its recent updated veterinary curricula. Total credit and contact hour for this department are 25 and 93 hours respectively. The courses in this department are designed to start with the 1st year 1st semester (101) and continue up to the 4th year 2nd semester (402). Besides that, this department also offers MS in Physiology, MS in Pharmacology, MS in Biochemistry and also PhD in Physiology, PhD Biochemistry and PhD in Pharmacology in postgraduate study. Apart from teaching, faculties of this department also engaged with research, public and extension services and other extracurricular activities. The aims of the department are to provide a quality education, a need- based research program and a commitment to modern public service.

Vision

  • To be the best multidisciplinary department in this university in both academic and research fields by having the best teaching, research and outreach program(s).

Mission

  •  To equip students with the preclinical, para-clinical knowledge of Physiology, Biochemistry and Animal welfare  and to have para-clinical and clinical experiences in Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • To offer research based higher studies 
  • To promote public services through extension works.

 



Dr. Shahneaz Khan
Professor and Head
Department of Physiology Biochemistry and Pharmacology



It is my immense pleasure to welcome you to one of the premier multidisciplinary departments of this university, which is a lyrical blend of preclinical and para-clinical teaching towards contributing potential graduates. We are the place where a deep understanding of current issues in teaching, research and public services join a forward-looking vision. Apart from enlightening with knowledge and skill, a student can make a drive for serving nation as well as for the universe. We are committed to the revolutionize promises of 21st century by advancing research and generating new knowledge through development of low cost effective clinical diagnostic techniques, drug development and discovery, drug residue analysis and technical support services for farmers and stakeholders as well. Our department provides a friendly, vibrant, and collaborative academic and research environment that allows our faculty and staff to pursue excellence in all their endeavors as a family member. 

The Department is composed of 11 full time teaching and research faculty along with 1 officer and 4 supporting staff at present. We believed to be recognized nationally and globally by quality educational programs and research through focused activities and excellence of our faculty, staff, graduates and facilities. We will achieve this spotlight through fostering the education of stellar students and by contributing to the base of preclinical and para-clinical research. If you are passionate in any kind of collaborative works through teaching, research and extension in any setting, I would like to appreciate your visit to our internet portal. Please feel free to explore it and do not hesitate to contact me directly.

 


Departmental Teaching

This Department offers various courses at undergraduate and post graduate level. The courses with its credit and marks are given below.

Undergraduate

Name of Faculty

Course

Credit

Marks

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Theory

Practical

Basic & Circulatory Physiology (101)

01

01

50+50

Systemic Physiology (102) 

02

01

100+50

Biochemistry (102)

02

01

100+50

Neuro-endocrine & Reproductive Physiology (201)

01

01

50+50

General Pharmacology (202)

01

 

 

01

50+50

Pharmacology & 

Therapeutics (301)

 

02

 

01

 

100+50

Toxicology (302)

02

01

100+50

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Ethics (401)

01

00

50+0

Clinical Pathology, Pharmacy and Vaccinology (501)

 

02

(Internship)

 

Faculty of Food Science and Technology

Biochemistry (102)

02

01

100+50

Faculty of Fisheries

Biochemistry (201)

02

01

100+50

 

No. of Courses: 11

16

11

800+450

 

Postgraduate

      Name of Degree

Credit

Marks

MS in Physiology

40

1600

MS in Biochemistry

40

1600

MS in Pharmacology

40

1600

PhD in Physiology

 

 

PhD in Biochemistry

 

 

PhD in Pharmacology

 

 

 


Completed project

  1. Biochemical analysis on blood and crop contents of household chickens along with their production and health status in Bangladesh
  2. Biochemical indices of indigenous cattle in Khagrachari Hill district.
  3. Comparative performance and hemato-biochemical profile of Jinding Ducks in different production systems of Bangladesh
  4. General Health assessment of Indian flying fox in Bangladesh
  5. Strengthening the community approaches towards conservation of Bat 
  6. Community based animal health care service
  7. Investigation of sex reversal phenomena  in laying chickens

 

 Current Project

  1. Cattle and buffalo welfare during transportation from India into Bangladesh
  2. Animal welfare in the perspective of dairy farming system in Bangladesh 
  3. Welfare of animals during preslaughter handing and slaughter procedure in Bangladesh 
  4. Investigating highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at human-animal-wild bird interface in Bangladesh
  5. Antibiotic residue and antibiogram study 
  6. Use of medicinal plant extracts against aspergillosis infection in poultry
  7. Determination and characterization of Antimicrobial resistance pattern in different food chain

 



Mohammad Rafiqul Islam
Senior Technical Officer

 

Administrative Notices

Name Date Notice
Tribute to Dr Nazir Ahmad Feb 27, 2023
সিভাসুতে বায়োকেমিস্ট্রি লেকচার প্রতিযোগিতা-২০২৩ অনুষ্ঠিত Jan 11, 2023
Venom Research Center Visit of CVASU undergraduate students Dec 13, 2022
Training on "Welfare of chicken and slaughter hygiene at live bird market for the live chicken vendors and managers" arranged by DPBP Nov 15, 2022
Animal Welfare Bulletin_1st Issue Oct 25, 2022
Farmer's Training arranged by DPBP Sep 29, 2022
Newsletter_Issue 2 Sep 12, 2022

 

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