Biochemistry University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Overview

Overview

University of Agriculture Faisalabad's laboratories are well equipped with modern facilities. Three research labs. are instituted in old building of the Biochemistry and four in Biochemistry Postgraduate Research Block in new campus. Enzyme Biotechnology Lab. and Industrial Biotechnology lab have major emphasis on fermentation biotechnology. Molecular Biochemistry lab. has been established with advanced facilities to work on genetic engineering and gene expression. Clinico-Molecular Biochemistry lab. is well equipped and working on health related projects. DNA barcoding lab. is being established for work on species identification. Cellular research particularly focussing on mechanisms of programmed cell death is going on in Cellular Biochemistry lab. Medicinal Biochemistry and Bioactive Molecules Research labs. are focusing on natural bioactive compounds at molecular, peptide and gene expression levels.

During previous academic years, several scientific events viz seminars, workshops, hands-on trainings and conferences have been arranged by the department. International Conference of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials were successfully organized in 2016 and 2018 where participants and speakers from different countries participated. Industrial linkages have also been developed with local industry, such as Qarshi Industries. The faculty members of this department are highly qualified and well experienced in their respective fields. They truly care about development and success of their students, creating an atmosphere that is conducive to good science.