Institute of Microbiology
Vision
Institute of Microbiology is envisioned to be a hub of scientific knowledge and research in the field of Microbiology which would be greatly beneficial for the development and prosperity of the country through knowledge based economy.
Mission
To advance the understandings of units of life, disease mechanisms and translate this knowledge into diagnostics, therapies and cures. To empower curiosity-driven research through collaboration, technology and inventiveness. To play its part to combat the current global health challenges and help to devise & implement national health policies.
Introduction
In spite of their very small size, the impact of microbes on the planet is so extensive that life without them is almost impossible. Microbiology is an exceptionally diverse science which deals with the study of microorganisms in relation to disease, industry, medicine, environment and modern biotechnology. The study of microorganisms cannot be overemphasized as they are necessary for the production of bread, cheese, antibiotics, vitamins, organic acids, enzymes, biologics, sera and vaccines. Over and above, microbes also serve as the basis and the major tools in the fields of Molecular Biology, Modern Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. They are indispensable components of our ecosystem. Unfortunately some microbes cause all the known diseases in humans, animals and plants causing heavy morbidity and mortality. Institute is focusing on academic and research collaborations with different National and International teaching and research institutes as well as with local industries through internship programs and combined research projects. The key focus is to conduct applied and problem solving research in different fields of Microbiology. In addition to academics and research, students of this institute are equally bright and talented in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and have won a number of laurels for the institute. Microbiology is a broad discipline which has both basic and applied aspects. Many microbiologists are interested primarily in the biology of the microorganisms themselves whereas others may be interested in particular functional processes. Some microbiologists may have an applied orientation and would be interested in practical problems in the fields of medical, pharmaceutical, food, dairy and public health Microbiology. With WTO agreement in offering, every agro-based industry and the industry involved in production and export of biopharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, sera and diagnostics will be required to hire a Microbiologist / Immunologist at its strength to satisfy ISO certification needs. Therefore the graduates and post graduate students from Institute of Microbiology Government College University Faisalabad will have a very bright and attractive career ahead in public as well as in private sector. Faculty members of Institute of Microbiology have won Several research projects under NRPU, PSF, HSP-USA and from other international & national funding agencies and published a number of research papers in Impact Factor Journals.