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Lab Facilities

Biotechnology Lab

Biotechnology lab facilities provide researchers, students, and industry partners with equipment and expertise to drive innovation and discovery.

Facilities

Molecular Biology Lab

– Equipment: PCR machines, Gel Documentation Systems, Microcentrifuges
– Techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, sequencing

Cell Culture Lab

– Equipment: Laminar Flow Hoods, Incubators, Microscopes
– Techniques: Cell cultivation, transfection, imaging

Microbiology Lab

– Equipment: Autoclaves, Microscopes, Spectrophotometers
– Techniques: Microbial cultivation, identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing

Specialized Facilities

Protein Expression and Purification Facility

– Equipment: Chromatography Systems, Spectrophotometers
– Techniques: Protein expression, purification, characterization

Genomics and Proteomics Facility

– Equipment: Next-generation sequencers, Mass spectrometers
– Techniques: Genome sequencing, proteome analysis

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Facility

– Equipment: High-performance computing cluster, Software packages
– Techniques: Data analysis, modeling, simulation

Safety Features

– Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs)
– Fume Hoods
– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– Emergency Showers and Eyewash Station

Computer Lab

Computer lab facilities provide students, faculty, and researchers with technology and resources to support academic excellence, innovation, and research.

Lab Features

Hardware:
– High-performance computers and laptops
– Servers and data storage systems
– Printers, scanners, and plotters

Software:
– Operating systems (Windows)
– Productivity software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud)
– Specialized software (Auto Lib)

Networking:
– High-speed internet connectivity
– Wireless access points
– Secure firewall and network monitoring

Specialized Labs

– Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lab
– GPU-enabled workstations
– Cybersecurity Lab
– Virtualization software
– Networking and Communications Lab
– Network simulation
– Wireless communication equipment

Support Services

– Technical support and troubleshooting
– Software installation and configuration
– Printing and plotting services
– Virtual machine setup and management

Safety and Security

– Secure login and authentication
– Data backup and recovery systems
– Surveillance cameras
– Fire suppression systems

Accessibility

– Wheelchair-accessible
– Assistive technology software (text-to-speech, speech-to-text)
– Audio-visual equipment for presentations

Pharmaceutics Lab

Pharmaceutics Lab facilities provide students, researchers with equipment and expertise to develop and test pharmaceutical products.

Lab Features

Equipment:

– High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
– Gas chromatography (GC)
– Mass spectrometry (MS)
– Dissolution testing apparatus
– Particle size analyzer

Software:

– Pharmaceutical analysis software
– Data management and analysis tools

Safety Features:

– Fume hoods
– Biosafety cabinets
– Personal protective equipment (PPE)
– Emergency showers and eyewash stations

Specialized Facilities

Formulation Development Lab

– Equipment: High-shear mixers, extruders, and tablet presses
– Techniques: Tablet formulation, capsule filling, and topical cream development
– Analytical Chemistry Lab

– Equipment: HPLC, GC, MS, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry
– Techniques: Method development, validation, and pharmaceutical analysis
– Stability Testing Lab

– Equipment: Climate-controlled chambers and stability ovens
– Techniques: Stability testing and shelf-life determination
– Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Lab

– Equipment: In vitro and in vivo testing equipment
– Techniques: Bioequivalence studies and pharmacokinetic analysis

Support Services

– Technical Support: Instrument training and troubleshooting
– Method Development: Assistance with analytical method development and validation
– Sample Analysis: Pharmaceutical sample analysis and testing
– Research Collaboration: Partnership opportunities for research projects

Safety and Security

– Data Security: Encrypted data storage and backup systems
– Emergency Response: Fire suppression systems and emergency response plans

Accessibility

– Wheelchair Accessible Workstations
– Assistive Technology Software

Machine Room

Machine Room facilities provide students, researchers with access to machinery and equipment for pharmaceutical research and development

Machine Room Features

– Tablet Presses: High-speed tablet compression machines
– Capsule Filling Machines: Automated capsule filling equipment
– Mixing and Blending Equipment: High-shear mixers and blender systems
– Coating and Encapsulation Equipment: Fluid bed coaters and encapsulation machines
– Lyophilization Equipment: Freeze-drying systems for pharmaceutical products
– Sterilization Equipment: Autoclaves and gamma irradiation systems

Specialized Equipment

– High-Pressure Homogenizers
– Microfluidizers
– Spray Dryers
– Fluid Bed Dryers
– Chromatography Systems

Safety Features

– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– Machine Guarding
– Emergency Stop Buttons
– Fire Suppression System
– HEPA Air Filtration System

Support Services

– Technical Support: Machine operation training and troubleshooting
– Formulation Development: Assistance with pharmaceutical formulation design
– Process Optimization: Guidance on process optimization and scale-up
– Regulatory Compliance: Support with regulatory compliance and quality control

Quality Control and Assurance

– Quality Management System (QMS)
– Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
– Equipment Calibration and Validation
– Personnel Training and Certification