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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, is one of Pakistan\u2019s premier institutes for research, education, and innovation in molecular biology. It was conceived through visionary discussions in 1979 between Prof. Ahmed Iqbal Bukhari of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories and Prof. Dr. Sheikh Riazuddin. On November 1, 1981, the University of the Punjab officially announced the establishment of CEMB to address Pakistan\u2019s growing need for advanced research in health, agriculture, and biotechnology.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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CEMB began its journey in March 1985, with nucleus laboratories set up in two student labs of the Department of Zoology, Quaid-e-Azam Campus. Prof. Khairat Ibne Rasa, then Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab, and Prof. Abdul Rauf Shakoori of the Department of Zoology played a fundamental role in establishing the Centre. Moreover, Nobel Laureates and renowned scientists such as J.D. Watson, Richard J. Roberts, Larry Grossman, Tomas Lindahl, and Thomas Friedman helped shape its vision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConstruction of the dedicated CEMB building began in 1987 at its current location in the southern suburbs of Lahore, near Thokar Niaz Baig. The scientific staff moved into the new premises by 1992\u201393.
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  • The Old Laboratory Block includes core labs for agricultural biotechnology, forensic research, virology and infectious diseases, committee rooms, a support facilities unit (with lab aid services for washing, autoclaving, and media preparation), an insectary, plant growth rooms, and storage areas.<\/li>
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    A<\/B>dvance knowledge in human health, crop improvement, and biotechnology by undertaking cutting-edge, mission-driven research\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    D<\/b>evelop and Commercialize Indigenous Biotechnological Products
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