Centre for Molecular Genetics (CMG)
Centre for Molecular Genetics
The Centre for Molecular Genetics (CMG) is an institute for basic and applied research in molecular genetics and genetic engineering at the University of Karachi. Its scientific activities focus on the exploration of natural biological phenomena and the contribution of genetics to biological macro- and micro-organisms, spanning bacterial genetics, biotechnological applications, and the genetics of human disease.
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Bacterial Genetics
- Human Disease Genetics & Genotyping
About the Centre
- Director (Officiating): Prof. Dr. Erum Shoaib
- Part of the Faculty of Science, University of Karachi
Facilities
- Well equipped for research in molecular biology, genetics, recombinant DNA technology, biotechnology, microbiology and chemical analysis, with an in-house library.
Research Focus
- 01Bacterial genetics and exploitation of microbiological phenomena for biotechnological solutions.
- 02Genetics of human disease and genotyping studies.
- 03Recombinant DNA technology and molecular biology research infrastructure.
Contact & Leadership
- Director (Officiating): Prof. Dr. Erum Shoaib
- Institute: Centre for Molecular Genetics, University of Karachi
- General enquiries: Contact the University
Contribution to Science
CMG's research contributes to Pakistan's growing capacity in molecular genetics, supporting both fundamental biological research and applied biotechnological solutions.
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