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Director General : Prof. Dr. Abid Azhar

 

As the future of scientific success grows from past history and is reflected in the present efforts, one of the reflections is the creation of Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. The institute broadly aims to impart training in modern day biological sciences, biotechnology and genetic engineering with the goal of using modern technology to improve the economic wellbeing of the citizens of Pakistan by means of technological innovations in health, industrial and agriculture sectors. The Institute strives to become an educational institution of international standing entrusted with the responsibility of conducting basic and applied research and imparting education in modern biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Besides other facilities the institute also has residential facility for faculty, scientific staff and students.

 

Teaching and Assessment

The faculty and scientific staff at KIBGE consist of a pool of distinguished teachers and scholars, known for their learning and research contribution both from Pakistan and abroad. The courses offered by the Institute are similar to those taught at the top ranking universities and institutes of the world. Eminent foreign scholars are also invited to take-up teaching and research assignments at the Institute. Renowned researchers from Pakistan and overseas are also involved in conducting quality research at the institute that will develop highly trained scientific personnel, on one hand, and top quality result-oriented research, on the other.

 

Career Opportunities

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering has a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from sales and marketing, to research and development, to manufacturing and quality control and assurance. Within each area of the biotechnology industry are several different job functions and often a career path. Biotechnology industry segments include agriculture & food sciences, bioinformatics, biomedical/human diagnosis, forensic DNA analyses, energy, industrial, environmental, marine, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, etc.