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Postgraduate Degree Programs
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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Molecular Biology is a branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure and
function of macromolecules essential to life such as nucleic acids and proteins, including their
role in cell replication and the transmission of genetic information. On the other hand
"Biotechnology" is the deliberate manipulation of DNA molecules to produce commercial
products from living organisms.Additionally biochemistry helps a lot in understanding the
chemical basis, structure,functions and mechanism of biomolecules while Bioinformatics tools
provide up-to-date descriptions, ranging from the analysis of sequence, literature, and functional
data to the function and evolution of organisms. Establishment of institution (IBBt) is a landmark
that will go a long way to enhance the quality of research, academics and technology
development in the field of molecular biology and genetics of livestock, human and microbes to
the benefit of Pakistani nation. Through high throughput technologies such as whole Genome
Analyzer and DNA sequencing facilities, faster and rapid gains in identification and selection of
superior individuals in respect of disease resistance, better performance and disease control can
be accomplished. To explore the molecular basis for life processes through chemical and
physical studies on the structure and behavior of complex molecules found in biological
materials, biochemistry has emerged as a highly creative and successful discipline. Through
characterizing the structure, function, assembly, and dynamic changes of macromolecules,
biochemists seek to answer fundamental questions about living processes and to bring significant
improvements in the quality of life. Diverse advances have converged to allow the development
of recombinant DNA technology for better understanding of metabolic processes and expression
of genetic information that assure dynamic advancement in the field of biochemistry. In addition
the institute will greatly contribute to improve UVAS ranking within Pakistan and worldwide.
At present large number of students are undertaking their M. Phil and Ph.D. studies in the
field of Molecular Biology& Biotechnology , Biochemistry and Forensic Sciences. The Institute
is also acquiring latest technologies and equipment for world class research in the field of
Molecular Biology, Genomics, Proteomics and Applied Biotechnology to bring about a
revolution in livestock as well as medical fields.