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The Sankara Nethralaya Academy
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology |
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The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA) is the academic arm of Sankara Nethralaya, Unit of Medical Research Foundation, a tertiary eye care centre for patient care, research, and training. The SN Academy is avowed to employ a system of educating people, imparting knowledge through instruction courses, training classes, and usher in newer training/teaching methodologies in the health sector. The objective is to create health care professionals who are competent and confident to face the challenges in the modern health care industry.
TSNA was established in 2010 with the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This exemplary institute is the brainchild of the legendary Ophthalmologist Padma Bhushan (Late) Dr.S.S.Badrinath, Founder, Medical Research Foundation, with enduring dedication to offer a pursuit of excellence in education and research. The members of the governing board provide constant support to implement “Excellence through Knowledge”. The administrative team is headed by Dr. Girish Shiva Rao President MRF, Dr. Smita Praveen Director Academics & the Principal Prof. Dr. Anuja R Singh.
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, located at 8, G.S.T.Road, St.Thomas Mount, is just a few kilometres away from the St. Thomas Mount railway station, the Anna International airport, and the Alandur metro station in Chennai, India. The Sankara Nethralaya Academy is in Dr. V.G. Appukutty campus. The campus is named after Dr.V.G.Appukutty who donated the land. The academic building and laboratory are located in the 3.17-acre, lush V.G. Appukutty campus. All the classrooms, labs, library, seminar rooms, and administrative offices are located in one building. On request, female candidates can reside at hostels. There are also coffee shop, canteen, and utility stores in campus. |
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| Medical Laboratory Department was established in 2013 at our TSNA campus, Ayanambakkam. From December 2019, TSNA shifted to its own premises at Dr. V.G. Appukutty Campus, St.Thomas Mount, This block is exclusively dedicated to students of Medical Laboratory Technology (UG and PG) for training them hands-on with basic and advanced techniques in the areas of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Haematology. As a part of their curriculum, the students are posted in clinical laboratories for exposure to actual clinical lab set up. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs, seminars, workshops, blood donation camps, certificate courses and science expos. Successful candidates are placed in hospitals and private labs and Educational institutes in the city and overseas as laboratory technologists, Lab scientists & Clinical Instructors. The course also enables them to set up collection centres and diagnostic labs as proprietorship models. |
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| Medical laboratory technologists serve as a member of the healthcare team, performing laboratory test related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They work in an interesting and dynamic environment using high-tech instruments to analyse samples and generate information with accuracy and quality control which assists the healthcare professionals. There is always a high demand for trained lab professionals and with the advent of accreditation to laboratories the need for competent, skilled medical laboratory technicians is high and is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. To enable this, TSNA offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc & M.Sc MLT) affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. |
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List of Equipments Available at SN Academy Medical Laboratory Technology Department:
- Stat fax 3300 semi-automated analyser
- Biological safety cabinet class1 & class 2
- Binocular Microscopes – 10 nos
- Incubator
- Hot air oven
- Electrophoresis apparatus
- Chromatography apparatus
- Acid fume hood
- Rotary microtome
- Tissue floatation bath
- Sartorius weighing machine Elico digital pH meter –
- Systronics spectrophotometer –
- Refrigerator
- Table top fridge
- 37℃ water bath
- Boiling water bath
- Centrifuge
- RPR Rotator
- Titration apparatus
- Autoclaves
- Western blot apparatus
- Cyclo mixer
- Microwave oven
- Microfuge
- Capillary centrifuge
- Magnetic stirrer
- Systronics photometer
- Digital Hb Meter
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| Facilities Available |
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Extensive hands-on training in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology,
Blood banking and Histopathology techniques. |
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Postings at the NABL accredited clinical laboratories at
Sankara Nethralaya & reputed multi-speciality hospitals around the city. |
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Internships is also done at the following hospital laboratories:
- Apollo Speciality Hospital – Vanagaram
- Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai
- Rotary Central-TTK-VHS Blood Bank, Taramani, Chennai.
Post Graduate dissertations are done at Research laboratories Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Ocular Pathology, Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology at Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya (Main campus), guided by faculty who are Senior Research Scientists. |
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| Internship final presentation at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai |
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- Labs are well stocked with all necessary Chemicals, Solvents, Media, Kits & Reagents.
- Well stocked library with book bank facility.
- Computer with internet facility for students’ education purpose
- LED & AV projector facilitated classrooms.
- Hostel facility for female candidates upon request.
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Co - Curricular Activities |
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| English & Communication skills, Personality development classes |
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| Yoga & Meditation for Nurturing Student’s Wholesome Personality. |
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| Blood Donation Camps |
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| Seminars on Laboratory Technology Organized Yearly Once at TSNA |
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CME programs, seminars, Science expos, scientific workshops, Sociology projects, industrial visits.
Science Expo 2024: The main objective of Science Expo is to educate school children the importance of Lab Technologists in diagnosis and for giving a new platform for our in-house MLT students to project their inherent talents. |
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| 3D Models Display: Theme: Origin to Destination |
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Lab Visit for School Students |
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| Poster Presentation: Theme: Laboratory to Clinic |
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Industrial visit: To enable the student to learn the intricate concepts on-site at ICMR -
National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Eppendorf India Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Guest lectures by eminent speakers – Dr CN Srinivas lecture in March 2023 |
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| Guest lectures by eminent speakers – Dr V K Ramdesikan lecture during June 2016 seminar |
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| In House cultural events for founders’ day celebration. |
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| In house sports day and celebration. |
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Academics Awards |
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Deserving students are felicitated with best performer awards along with cash prizes on the following categories during annual convocation:
- Best “OUTGOING STUDENT” of the year
- Best Performer Award in “HUMAN BIOLOGY”
- Best Performer Award in “PHYSICS”
- Best Performer Award in “BIOCHEMISTRY”
- Best Performer Award in “HEMATOLOGY”
- Best Performer Award in “MICROBIOLOGY”
- Best Performer Award in “HISTOPATHOLOGY & CYTOLOGY TECHNIQUES”
- “Attendance Reward” for regular students and Interns
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| Eligibility Criteria |
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| BSc Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Eligibility |
• 60% in 12th Standard with science background (Physics, chemistry, biology, botany & zoology)
• Candidates completed Diploma in Medial Laboratory Technology with basic qualifications of 10, +2 are eligible for Lateral entry admission directly into 2ndyear of the BSc MLT course
• A candidate must be 17 years of age at the time of admission or would complete 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission |
| No of seats allotted by the university |
20 / Year |
| Duration |
4 Years (3 year regular classes + 1 year Internship) |
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Once in a year |
| Mode of Selection |
Personal Interview, Entrance Exam |
| Degree Awarded by |
On successful completion of the course, the certificate will be awarded by The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University |
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| Download BSc MLT Brochure |
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| Download Application Form |
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| MSc Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Eligibility |
B.Sc MLT /B.Sc Bio-Chemistry / B.Sc Microbiology / B.Sc Chemistry / B.Sc Bio-technology. |
| No of seats allotted by the university |
10 / Year |
| Duration |
2 years full time (Inclusive of 3 months research project) |
| Frequency |
Once in a year |
| Commencement |
Every year in the month of august |
| Mode of Selection |
Personal interview |
| Degree Awarded by |
On successful completion of the course, the certificate will be awarded by The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University |
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| Download MSc MLT Brochure |
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| Download Application Form |
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| Future scope for B Sc Medical Laboratory Technology |
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Eligible for various master’s program in a wide range of fields in life sciences such as:
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Biotechnology
- Molecular virology
- Immunology
- Embryology and Assisted reproductive technology
- Medical/ Clinical Microbiology
- Medical/Clinical Biochemistry
- Hospital administration
- Business administration in Healthcare management
- Nuclear medicine technology
- Histotechnology
- Forensic science
Job Opportunities:
- Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Hospitals, drug testing and pharmaceutical labs, blood banks, forensic science labs, therapeutic drug monitoring, molecular diagnostic labs
- Lab Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Laboratory System Analyst, Health and Safety Assistant, Educational Consultant, Hospital Outreach Co-Ordinator, Lab Manager, Quality control manager, Blood bank technologist
- Opportunities in research and development
- Education - as tutors, lab demonstrators, course coordinators
- Collection centres/diagnostic labs as proprietorship model
- Overseas jobs as medical lab technologist, central sterile supplies department (CSSD) technologist, clinical coding analyst
Future scope for M Sc Medical Laboratory Technology:
- Ph D in various life sciences such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Virology, Biotechnology, Tumour Biology, Cell Biology
- Academics – Lecturers and Lab Demonstrators in Educational Institutions
- Educational Consultant, Hospital Outreach Co-Ordinator, Lab Manager, Quality control manager
- Opportunities in Research and Development
- Collection centres/diagnostic labs as proprietorship model
- Overseas jobs as medical lab technologist, central sterile supplies department (CSSD) technologist, clinical coding analyst
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| Research Publications of M Sc MLT students – The Sankara Nethralaya Academy |
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Narasimhan, Sandhya; Joshi, Mayur1; Parameswaran, Sowmya2; Rishi, Pukhraj3; Khetan, Vikas3; Ganesan, Suganeswari3; Biswas, Jyotirmay1; Sundaram, Natarajan4; Sreenivasan, Janani2; Verma, Sonali4; Krishnamurthy, Vanitha1; Subramanian, Krishnakumar1,3,. MYD88 L265P mutation in intraocular lymphoma: A potential diagnostic marker. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 68(10):p 2160-2165, October 2020.
Ravishankar, H., Mangani, A.S., Shankar, M.B, Mayur Joshi, T. Devasena, Sowmya Parameswaran, Krishnakumar Subramaniam Characterization of NCC-RbC-51, an RB cell , line isolated from a metastatic site. Histochem Cell Biol 153, 101–109 (2020). |
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| TSNA Teaching Faculty List |
Course Director - Dr S Krishnakumar MD (Pathology)
B.Sc Medical laboratory Technology |
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| Subjects |
First Year |
| Name of The Faculty |
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Theory |
Practicals |
| General Methodology |
Dr Anand A R
Dr Suman.H. Kalantri
Ms Pearly Emerald T
Ms Ashwini V |
Ms Pearly Emerald T
Ms Ashwini V |
| Basic Chemistry |
Dr Seetha Lakshmi T
Dr Vandhana S |
Dr Seetha Lakshmi T
Dr Vandhana S |
| Physics |
Ms Renuka Devee |
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| Human Biology |
Dr Harini R |
| Sociology |
Shri A P Irungovel |
| Psychology |
Dr Mahalakshmi S
(Faculty of Management Studies) |
| English |
Ms Chandrika |
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Second Year |
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Theory |
Practicals |
| Biochemistry -I |
Dr Vandhana S |
Dr Seetha Lakshmi T |
| Microbiology I, Parasitology & Entomology |
Dr Anand A R
Dr Nandhini M
Dr Sulochana Somasundaram
Dr Srividya S V
Ms Pearly Emerald T |
Ms Pearly Emerald T
Ms Ashwini V |
| Haematology & Clinical Pathology |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Dr Suman.H. Kalantri
Ms Baggialakshmi P |
Ms Saumya T S |
| Histopathology & Cytology Techniques |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Ms Baggialakshmi P
Ms Swetha S
Ms Divya K |
Ms Swetha S/
Ms Baggialakshmi P |
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Third Year |
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Theory |
Practicals |
| Biochemistry -II |
Dr N Angayarkanni
Dr Harini R
Dr Bharathidevi S R
Dr Sharada R
Dr Srujana chitipothu |
Dr Vandhana S |
| Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Dr Mythily V
Dr Suman.H. Kalantri |
Ms Saumya T S |
| Microbiology -II |
Dr Anand A R
Dr Nandhini M
Dr Dhanurekha L
Ms. Revathy
Ms. Gayathri
Ms. Caroline |
Ms Pearly Emerald T
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Course Director - Dr S Krishnakumar MD (Pathology)
M.Sc Medical laboratory Technology |
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| Subjects |
First Year |
| Name of The Faculty |
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Theory |
Practicals |
| General Biochemistry & Medical Laboratory Technology |
Dr N Angayarkanni
Dr Harini R
Dr Bharathidevi S R
Dr Sharada R
Dr Srujana chitipothu
Dr Vandhana S |
Dr Vandhana S |
| Bacteriology, Immunology & Parasitology |
Dr Anand A R
Dr Dhanurekha L |
Ms Pearly Emerald T |
| General Pathology |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Ms Baggialakshmi
Ms Divya K |
Ms Swetha |
| Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Medical Ethics & Research Methodology |
Mr Senthil Kumar G
Mr.Balasubramaniam
Dr Ramaa |
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| Genetics |
Dr Sripriya S
Dr Srikrupa N N |
Dr Sripriya S
Dr Srikrupa N N |
| Haematology & Clinical Pathology |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Dr Suman.H.Kalantri |
Ms Rajalakshmi R
Ms Saumya T S |
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Second Year |
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Theory |
Practicals |
| Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology / Nutritional Biochemistry |
Dr Harini R |
Dr Vandhana S |
| Systemic Bacteriology / Virology and mycology |
Dr Anand A R
Dr Nandhini M
Dr Dhanurekha L |
Ms Pearly Emerald T |
| Advanced Haematology & Immunohematology |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Dr Suman.H.Kalantri
Dr Mythily V |
Ms Rajalakshmi R
Ms Saumya T S |
| Techniques In Histopathology |
Dr S Krishnakumar
Ms Baggialakshmi
Ms Divya K |
Ms Baggialakshmi
Ms Divya K |
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| Lab Posting In-Charge at SN Main |
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Laboratory |
In-Charge |
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Blood collection |
Dr Angayarkanni N
Dr Harini R |
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Clinical Haematology |
Dr S Krishna kumar
Dr Suman
Ms Saumya T S |
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Clinical Pathology |
Dr S Krishna kumar
Dr Suman
Ms Saumya T S |
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Clinical Biochemistry |
Dr Harini R
Ms.Gayathri |
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Special Biochemistry |
Dr Angayarkanni N
Dr S R Bharathidevi
Dr Bharatselvi M |
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Histopathology |
Dr S Krishna kumar
Ms Swetha S |
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Bacteriology & Serology |
Dr Anand
Dr Dhanurekha L |
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| Alumni Placement Details |
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