Achievements
Research activities
Student projects – ICMR STS, KUHS / Others
Association of cardiorespiratory fitness with visceral adiposity and lifestyle patterns among undergraduate medical students in South India by Abiya Kunjumon, Dr Biju Bhuleyan (ICMR STS 2020).
Sitting time and physical activity as predictors of cardiorespiratory fitness, Aswin Varkey, Dr Biju Bhuleyan (ICMR STS 2021).
The analysis of potential risk factors for the development of refractive errors in medical students of Gen Z- A case control study by Bilha Ann Jicky, Dr Biju Bhuleyan (KUHS 2024).
Sarcopenia: prevalence, risk factors and impact on quality of life of multimorbid elderly patients visiting medical OPD in a tertiary care hospital by Aneeta Mary Benny, Dr Rose Babu (ICMR STS 2024).
Association of sarcopenia and visceral adiposity with glycemic risk stratified by the Indian Diabetes Risk Score in young adults – A cross sectional study by Nehna, Dr Biju Bhuleyan (ICMR STS 2025) .
The lean illusion: Hidden risk of metabolic disorders in Normal Weight Obesity by Sania, Dr Archana S (ICMR STS 2025).
Exploring the impact of exercise on pain threshold: unravelling the mechanisms of exercise induced hypoalgesia by Karan, Dr Archana S.
Ongoing research projects
Restless minds, Forgetful days: Exploring the sleep quality, chronotype and memory in medical students by Athaf, Dr Archana S (KUHS 2025).
Sleep quality, chronotype preferences and body composition in young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome visiting a tertiary care hospital by Anushita Ann Saju, Dr Rose Babu (KUHS 2025).
Assessment of menstrual hygiene practices among college students in Kerala by Anamika Harshan, Dr Shilpa AV (KUHS 20025) .
Investigating the prevalence of anemia and its impact on sleep quality, cognitive function and mental health among female medical students by Smriti, Dr Biju Bahuleyan (KUHS 2025).
Paper presentation
Faculties presented papers in the National conference held in Chennai on 11/10/2014.
Department of Physiology





