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Laboratories

 

 
Introduction to the Central Laboratory

The Central Laboratory of the University of Isfahan began its activities in 2003 with the aim of providing research services to faculty members, researchers, and graduate students of the university, as well as researchers and industrialists across the country. It also aimed to organize major laboratory equipment to optimize the use of research devices in various educational and research fields of the university. By consolidating major laboratory equipment under the Central Laboratory, it achieved the following:

Enhancing the quality and variety of services offered to customers and increasing satisfaction.

Adopting a sustainable development model by adhering to international quality and environmental standards.

Increasing the national and international reputation of the university.

Allowing all researchers and scholars to use the available facilities and equipment.

Increasing knowledge and developing work skills in the field of laboratory equipment.

Improving adherence to safety principles, workplace hygiene, and environmental regulations according to standards.

 
 

Biotechnology Laboratories

Currently, there are 7 laboratories operating in the biotechnology laboratory complex at the University of Isfahan, as described below:

 

General Laboratory
 

This includes general devices such as heaters, balances, pH meters, incubators, ovens, shakers, etc., and performs activities as follows:

Converting waste into valuable products using biological methods

Producing biofuels from waste

Bioremediation of oil pollution

 

Microbial Laboratory 

Activities include:

Optimization of biopharmaceuticals in eukaryotes and prokaryotes

Production of recombinant proteins

 

Analysis Laboratory
 

Includes gas chromatography (GC) for analyzing volatile liquid and gas samples, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

 

Membrane Science and Technology Laboratory

Includes electrospinning devices.

 

Cell Culture Laboratory
 

This includes cell culture hoods, ELISA readers, microscopes, and CO₂ incubators. Activities conducted here include:

Cell culture and MTT assay

Culturing non-pathogenic HIV viruses and testing the anti-HIV properties of drugs

 

Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory
 

This includes Deep coater, Casting machine, and ultrasonic probe. Activities in this laboratory include:

Nano-biotechnology for producing biopharmaceuticals

Nano-biotechnology in tissue engineering and stem cells

Desalination of water using nano-structured biological membranes

Environmental nano-biotechnology

Design and production of nanostructured blood filters for hemodialysis

Stabilization of enzymes on nanostructured supports for industrial use

 

Molecular and Fermentation Laboratory
 

This includes PCR devices, gel documentation, electrophoresis, and fermenters.

Molecular Section: Molecular activities such as gene amplification and electrophoresis, observing bands using gel documentation.

Fermentation Section: Fermentation experiments using fermenters.

Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory

Pilot pressure reactors

Pilot microalgae culture

Pilot wastewater treatment

 
Date:
2024/09/14
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