| Institute of Microbiology |
Welcome to the Institute of Microbiology (IOM)Microbes play a crucial role in many aspects of life on our planet. Addressing global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, the emergence of new infectious diseases, and the health of our planet's ecosystems depends on expanding the discoveries from basic microbiology research and exploration. At the Institute of Microbiology, we are committed to providing our undergraduate students with an excellent education through our degree programs: BS (Hons) in Applied Microbiology and BS (Hons) in Medical Lab Technology. Join us to be at the forefront of microbiological innovation and make a difference in the world. BS (Hons.) APPLIED MICROBIOLOGYThis degree primarily focuses on the pathogenic potential of the microbes that cause diseases in humans and animals. This program covers different aspects of the physiology, biochemistry and genetics of the microorganisms. Recent advances in molecular biology helped us explore the disease process at molecular level. To benefit the human and animals health as a slogan of "One World One Health, we train our students in veterinary, medical and food microbiology, environmental microbiology and pharmaceutical microbiology. We take pride in training our graduates in state-of-the-art facilities for biologics production (vaccines, diagnostics and probiotics).  BS (Hons.) MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGYMedical Laboratory Technology is the study of sciences related to laboratory analysis of samples from healthy and diseased individuals. In addition to taught courses such as histology, histopathology, hematology, clinical microbiology, parasitology, pathology, laboratory instrumentations, molecular diagnostics, forensic pathology, etc. the students will learn skills essential for performing practical work in the laboratories. This 04-years undergraduate degree program will provide trained human resource to serve in medical diagnostic and research laboratories as well as academic institutions. The institute is equipped with the state-of-the-art laboratories including a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory for Emerging Pathogens approved from Punjab Health Care Commission for COVID-19 PCR Testing. Postgraduate Degree Program (M.Phil. & Ph.D.) and ResearchOur research faculty is highly productive and impactful, consisting of 06 Professors, 04 Associate and 07 Assistant Professors, housed at Institute of Microbiology, UDL and WTO-Quality Operations Labs. All the faculty members are outstanding microbiologists who are making exciting discoveries in the field of microbiology while training students in cutting edge research. The Institute has also made significant contributions in the field of conventional diagnostics and vaccines as is evident from the fact that many students both at Ph.D. and Master level had been trained and are serving in various capacities at different private and public establishments of the country. The Institute is actively engaged in teaching under- and postgraduate, deficiency and diploma courses. Training workshops for field veterinarians are also being arranged. The Institute has produced quite a number of M. Phil. and Ph.D. students in the University. The Institute is equipped with modern tools of Microbiology, Molecular biology, Cell culture and the lab-animal facilities.     
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