Introduction:
In order to build
National capability in the new bioscience, University of
the Punjab established a nucleus Centre for Advanced
studies in Molecular Biology. In 1986, the Ministry of
Education upgraded the University Centre into a National
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology. In April
1987, the Federal Ministry of Science & Technology
(MoST) approved the establishment of a Centre for
Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), located back to back
with the laboratory block of the Centre of Excellence in
Molecular Biology (CEMB).
The twin
component of Molecular Biology Laboratory Complex is spread
over 60 acres of lad, with covered area of 7000 square
meters, including a Laboratory Block, a Teaching Block, a
Hostel for Ph.D Research Scholars. The Laboratory Block is
divided into four separate research units comprising a total
of 20 Research Labs. and four Conference Rooms, one
Production Unit and one Support Facilities Unit comprising a
Lab-aid Section (for washing, autoclaving and media
preparation), an Animal House, an Insectary, six large Plant
Growth Rooms, and storage space for research materials. The
Teaching Block consists of a well equipped Library, Seminar
Hall, Photography, Computer Rooms, a Conference Hall,
Director's Office, Administration and Accounts Section.
There is a self service canteen a dining hall, and 11 rooms
in the research scholars hostel.
