Biotechnology

FIELD OF RESEARCH
Our department is pursuing Research work in the following fields –

1. Natural Product Bio-molecule Analysis
2. Haemoglobinopathies
3. Genomic Analysis for Various Diseases
4. Plant Tissue Culture
5. Scientific Validation of Traditional Knowledge
6. Environmental Assessment of Heavy Metals and their Health Hazard Impacts
7. Pharmacological Study of Medicinal Plants for Various Diseases
8. Chemokine Receptors and Its Role in Various Diseases

To fulfil the need of above-mentioned research we have all basic facilities, viz –
RESEARCH LABORATORIES/ CELLS
Following research laboratories are functional in the department –

1. Molecular Biology Laboratory
2. Genomics Laboratory
3. Traditional Knowledge Validation Laboratory
4. Tissue Culture Laboratory
5. Sickle Cell Unit
6. Instrumentation Cell
7. Sterilization Cell

MAJOR INSTRUMENTS OF THE LAB

·         HPLC (PDA & ELSD)

·         RT-PCR

·         PCR

·         ELISA

·         Autoanalyzer

·         Electrophoresis Unit

·         Gel Documentation System

·         Lyophilizer

·         UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

·         CO₂ Incubator

·         Inverted Microscope

·         Fluoresce Microscope

·         Deep Freezer (-20℃)

·         Animal Tissue Culture facilities

·         Plant Tissue Culture facilities