Department of Physiology
Faculty Members Of Physiology
Dr. Dolly Rastogi
Professor & Head
Dr. Jalaj Saxena
Professor
Dr. Atosh Kumar
Associate Professor
Dr. Anupama Gupta
Associate Professor
Dr. Jayvardhan singh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Preeti Kanawjia
Asst. Professor
Mission statement of the department
"युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु | युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दु:खहा ||"
To foster a dynamic learning environment equipping students with comprehensive knowledge
and practical skills. Guided by curiosity and driven by excellence, we aim to shape the future
of physiological research, education and application, contributing to the betterment of society
as a whole.‘Exploring the human black hole ‘-A paradigm shift from the concept of general approach to
integrated Physiology
Ongoing research projects
- ICMR STS PROJECT- To study the progression of students' learning perspectives for the
Indian Medical Graduate goals as a leader and a lifelong learner. - Study of serum vitamin D, calcium and albumin in relation to bone mineral density and body
mass index in young adults. - A study of association of serum testosterone, cortisol and C-reactive protein levels with
severe exercise in young adults - Effect of exercise on blood glucose levels and lipid profile (LDL triglyceride and total
cholesterol) with relation to body mass index in young adults - Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and cardiac autonomic functions in type 2 diabetic
patients with and without kidney disease. - A study on thyroid hormones T3, T4, TSH and serum cortisol in patients with unipolar
depression attending psychiatric OPD in tertiary care hospital. - A study of serum vitamin D, testosterone and serum cortisol levels in psoriasis patients
attending dermatology OPD in Tertiary care hospital. - Effect of stress on blood glucose, blood pressure and C reactive protein in adults.
- The impact of yogic practices on anxiety score autonomic functions and lipid profile in young
students a randomised control trial. - A study on effect of exercise and Omega 3 supplements on quality of life of young females
with dysmenorrhoea- A randomized control trial. - A study of association of serum lipid profile with body mass index in young Indian adults
Events organised by Department of Physiology
Under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava’, Department of Physiology in collaboration with Ministry
of Culture and Shri Ram Chandra mission and Heartfulness institutes organised 3 days meditation programme for faculty and students in GSVM Medical college Kanpur on 16 th 17 th
18 th March 2023
Guest lectures
- Ageing by Dr. J.S Kushwaha by Associate professor Department of Medicine, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.
- Analogy in Medical Physiology by Dr. R.S Rajpoot, Professor, Department of Physiology, UPUMS, Safai Yoga and meditation sessions for undergraduate students, by Dr. Anupama Gupta
- A foundation leadership programme for the youth under the aegis of the Heartfulness enabled leadership master program by Dr. Anupama Gupta
Recent papers ( published)
- Khan R, Saxena J, Rastogi D, Kumar A, Gupta A, Singh J, Kanawjia P, Saha S. Association between sleep duration and hypertension in young adults of Northern India – A cross- sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2023;13(07):1515-1519.
- Singh S, Saxena J, Rastogi D, Kumar A, Gupta A, Singh J, et al. Effect of short term breathing meditation on serum lipid profile and fasting blood glucose level among young healthy adults. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2024;14(Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ njppp.2023.13.05259202308062023
- Himanshu Sharma, Amit Kumar, samarjit Kaur ,Jayvardhan Singh.Cost analysis of oral antihypertensive drugs- assessing the effect of drug control price in India.2022 ;
- Agrawal, M., Singh, J., Patel, D., Goel, A., Kathrotia, R., Patil, P.M. (2021). Quiz as an Academic Tool for Teaching Learning Physiology in Indian Medical Students: A Crosssectional Study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences. 73(1), 7-9.
- Kanawjia P, Saha S, Kumar A. Correlation of pulse pressure to demographic, anthropometric, hemodynamic, and biochemical variables governing cardiovascular health. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(2023, Vol: 13, Issue:8): 1710-1715.
- Kumar A, Sharma H, Shivhare DP, Singh J. Drug prescribing pattern in dermatology outpatient department at a tertiary care teaching hospital of North India – A crosssectional survey-based study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2022;12(06):903-906.
- Kanawjia P, Srivastava C, Gupta A. Correlation of cholesterol ratios and conventional isolated lipid parameters as cardiovascular risk markers to anthropometric and hemodynamic variables in healthy overweight/obese subjects. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2172- 2178
- Preeti Kanawjia, Anupama Gupta, Madhu Chaudhary Cost analysis of primary care anesthetics in Indian market : generic versus branded.Asian journal of Pharmaceutical and clinical research Vol 16, Issue 3, 2023: 15-19
- Anupama Gupta , Raja amarnath, Mayank agrawal , Tambe J.J. Depression anxiety, and stress of first-year MBBS students of Kanpur during corona virus disease 2019 pandemic. NJPPP March 2022 : 1-5
