UHS-Dept

Introduction

Department of Pharmacology is a part of pre-clinical sciences division of University of Health Sciences which makes an integral link between basic medical sciences and clinical sciences. The department supports postgraduate programs (MPhil & PhD) by providing a highly interdisciplinary framework for individual and thematic training programs within both classical and newly emerging areas in the biomedical sciences. We have close ties with other departments within the university and its affiliated colleges and institutions. The department will coordinate and collaborate in training and research with other biomedical national institutions. We have established working linkages with international institutes including Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China and University of Queensland, Australia.

Objectives

  • To create new biomedical knowledge and to apply the insights gained form basic sciences studies for further advancement in therapeutics strategies
  • To provide solid understanding of basic Pharmacology and to prepare our postgraduates with up to date knowledge of subject
  • To provide the postgraduate students with research environment to improve their research skills
  • To enable them to pursue careers as independent scientists, Pharmacologists and as good research oriented teachers
  • To prepare the postgraduates for life time learning and problem solving skills

Programs being offered

M.Phil in Pharmacology

Inclusion criteria:
MBBS / BDS or Equivalent Degree Any other higher degree e.g M.Sc in relevant field recognized by the University as equivalent to the aforementioned Degrees. The Degree program consists of 2 academic years. In the 1st academic year the candidates complete one major subject and one minor subject. In the 2nd academic year the candidates complete 2nd minor and also carry out research and then write a thesis which is graded before award of degree.

Ph.D in Pharmacology

Inclusion criteria:
M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent Degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy and the candidate must have to qualify the written test with 70% marks for Ph.D.

Working Facilities

The department has a well-equipped laboratory for training and research work in the field of Pharmacology. The presence of functional Cell-culture lab within the department enables the students of UHS to perform their in vitro experiments. For Molecular Pharmacological experiments we got PCR, Real Time PCR and ELISA.

List of Equipment and facilities available at the department.

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Spectrophotometer (visible and UV Range)

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Digital precise shaking water bath

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CO2 Incubator

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Standard Analytical balance

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pH Meter

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Digital Hot plate with magnetic stirrer

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ELISA microplate washer

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ELISA reader automated with UPS

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Laboratory Refrigerator

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Digital ultralow temperature Freezer (-80 C)

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Micro pipette

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Multichannel micropipette

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Autoclave

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High performance personal table top centrifuge

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mini Centrifuge machine

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Real Time PCR with UPS

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Gel electrophoresis apparatus with power supply

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Gel documentation system

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Microwave oven

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Glass pipettes

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Glass beakers

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Glass cylinder

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Flask conical glass

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Tips for pipettes

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Reagent Bottles

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Eppendorf tubes

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Screw cap tubes

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Falcon tubes

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Measuring cylinders

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Rotary evaporator with vacuum pump and chiller

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Dissection boxes

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Trinocular microscope

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Double distillation apparatus

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Biological safety cabinet Class II

36

Lyophilizer

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Chemistry analyzer

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Horizontal laminar flow hood

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Laboratory drying oven

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Kymographs

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Micro-Tip BP foundation system

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UHPLC MS/MS

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CO2 Cylinder

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Haematology Analyser

45

Ditaillation Plant

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Chemi Doc System

47

Western Blot Apparatus

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Freezer (-80 C)

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Freezer (-20 C)

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Autoclave

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Liquid Nitrogen Cylinders

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Fluorescence trinoculor Microscope

Future Plans

  • To improve infrastructure and research facilities in Pharmacology department including Cell-culture lab.
  • Develop the Pharmacology department laboratory at the Jinnah Campus in Kala Shah Kaku.
  • Establishment of state of the art analytical lab with UPLC-DAD MS/MS for structural elucidation of novel bioactive compounds and BABE analysis.
  • To offer quality control services to Pharmaceutical industry.
  • To enhance national and international collaboration with local and foreign institutions
  • To get our students trained from foreign research institutes