Research laboratory
Medical & Environmental Biotechnology
The lab develops molecular and plant-based approaches to challenges in human health, agriculture and environmental biotechnology.
Research with real-world impact
From laboratory discovery to practical solutions.
Research brings together molecular biology, medicinal-plant screening and applied microbiology to identify useful bioactive compounds and translate them into diagnostic, therapeutic and agricultural applications.
Human healthSustainable agricultureApplied microbiology
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- principal investigator
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- research scholars
Research programme
Our research programme.
The programme connects discovery, laboratory validation and the development of tools and products for real-world use.
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Molecular cancer research
MicroRNA-based gene-silencing approaches are studied in multidrug-resistant cancer cell lines.
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Medicinal plant discovery
Indigenous plants are screened for secondary metabolites with potential value in medicine and agriculture.
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Bioactive extracts
Plant extracts are prepared and evaluated as leads for biologically active molecules.
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Phytochemical analysis
Active plant extracts are separated and analysed to identify compounds linked with anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.
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Plant-based biopesticides
Botanical formulations are developed for the control of agricultural and household pests.
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Food preservation
Plant-derived materials are assessed and formulated as potential food preservatives.
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Rapid detection tools
Dipstick assays are developed to assess insect resistance in Bt crops and detect pathogens in samples.
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Bacteriophage therapeutics
Bacteriophages are investigated for potential use against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Research group
Faculty leading the programme.
Meet the investigators who lead the laboratory’s research.
Research students
The questions shaping tomorrow’s science.
3 Other researchers
Research team 3
Husnain Qamar
Research Scholar
Shumaila Moazzam
Research Scholar
Noor Aqsa
Research Scholar
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