Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Baber

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Baber	Professor
Dr. Muhammad Imran Qadir	Associate Professor
Dr. Syed Aun Muhammad	Associate Professor
Dr. Hamid Manzoor	Associate Professor
Dr. Sumaira Rasul	Associate Professor
Dr. Rana Khalid Iqbal	Assistant Professor
Dr. Ali Saeed (Absconder)	Assistant Professor
Dr. Tahir Naqqash	Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Anjam	Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Assad Aslam	Assistant Professor

Introduction

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is defined as the application ofscientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to produce goods and services. The completion of human genome and Arabidopsis genome projects in the year 2000 were great break through in the field of biotechnology. In the last twenty years, unprecedented progress in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology has been observed, which has made revolutionary impacts on every aspect of human activity such as agriculture, forestry, horticulture, livestock, health, medicine and environment. In agriculture, it is predicted that the next green revolution or more appropriately “evergreen revolution” will be due to the biotechnological innovations. In livestock, production of new transgenic animals will not only meet the future needs of protein, dairy products etc.but these animals could also be used as bioreactor for the production of various pharmaceutical products. New safe protein drugs, particularly by site-directed mutagenesis, vaccines, diagnostic kits, antibiotics and enzymes can be produced by exploiting the Biotechnology in the field of medicine (Medical Biotechnology). The genetic based diagnostic assays for some genetic disorders and other diseases have already been developed and their treatment by gene therapy would be possible.

The primary objective of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) is to produce man power that can contribute to the development of Pakistan, particularly in science and technologyand its economy in general.

We have a hostel facility (Umme Kalsoom Hall) available exclusively for IMBB female students with an accommodation capacity of 150 students. Newly Build Academicand Research Block of IMBB under PSDP; Strengthening of Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, BZU, Multan is fully functional now.

24- Laboratories fully furnished are available, one animal house and green house is also available for research activities

The Institute houses most modern teaching and research laboratories with the following equipments:

• Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
• Automated colony Counter
• Bench Top Centrifuges
• Blood Chemistry Analyzer
• Bomb Calorimeter
• Centrifuge Machines (variable size and range)
• CO2 Incubator
• Centrifuge Non-Refrigerated (Clinical Centrifuge/15ml)
• Compound Microscope
• Conductivity Meter
• Electroporator
• Fermenter Freeze Dryer
• FTIR (PC Based Bench Top FTIR)
• Gel Documentation System
• Glass House
• Genetic Analyzer (Seqstudio TM Genetic Analyzer System
• Hybridization Oven
• HPIC For Routine Analysis & for Bio-Purification and Bio-Analytical Application
• Hematology Analyzer (5 part)
• Inverted Microscope
• IRGA
• Laminar Flow Hood
• One Axis-Clinostat
• Orbital Shaker
• pH Meter
• Plant Growth Room
• Rotary evaporator
• Real Time PCR
• Spectro Fluorimeter-Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
• Thermal Cycler (PCR)
• Ultra Low Temperature refrigerators (-20°C to -80°C)
• Ultra-Centrifuge Machine
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
• Vaccume Pump
• Vertical/Horizontal Gel DocumentationSystem
• Hematology Analyzer
• ELISA reader
• 2 D Gel Electrophoresis System

In addition, a Bioinformatics laboratory has also been established with fifteen high ended computers. The library of the Institute isequipped with the latest and modern book son biotechnology and allied disciplines such as Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Agriculture and Microbiology.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS Biotechnology (4-Year)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: F.Sc. (Pre-medical), F.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology) or equivalent exam recognized by the University. With Biology as an elective subject with 45% marks. Merit Determination: The Merit will be determined according tothe criteria laid down by the University.
BS Molecular Biology (4-Year)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: F.Sc. (Pre-medical), F.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology) or equivalent exam recognized by the University with Biology as an elective subject with 45% marks. Merit Determination:
BS Medical Lab Technology (4-Year)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: F.Sc. (Pre-medical), F.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology) or equivalent exam recognized by the University. With Biology as an elective subject with 45% marks. Merit Determination: According to the University policy.
M.Phil. Biotechnology (2-Year)	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: Programs/ Subject eligible to apply: BS (4-Year in Biotechnology, Botany,Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Lab Technology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics) M.Sc. (2-Year in Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Lab-Technology, Molecular Biology, Genetics), MBBS, BDS, B. Pharm. (4-Year), Pharm-D, DVM, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Merit Determination: According to the University policy.
M.Phil. Biotechnology Weekend Program (2-Year)	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: Programs/ Subject eligible to apply: BS (4-Year in Biotechnology, Botany,Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Lab Technology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics) M.Sc. (2-Year in Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Lab-Technology, Molecular Biology, Genetics), MBBS, BDS, B. Pharm. (4-Year), Pharm-D, DVM, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Merit Determination: According to the University policy.
Ph.D. Biotechnology	Graduate (PhD) Program
Eligibility: MS, M.Phil and M.Sc. (Hons.) in all above mentioned subjects and GAT(subject) Biotechnology must have passed Merit Determination: The Merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by HEC and adopted by the University