The Centre was established with the following aims and objectives:
1. Teaching and training to generate a cadre of students specifically trained in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.
2. To undertake goal oriented molecular biological research on specific problems related to economic needs of the country, in agriculture, health & medicine, industrial, energy and environmental sectors.
3. To create a repository of DNA modifying enzymes, DNA cloning vectors, novel bacterial strains and other such molecular tools for ready availability and use by various research groups at this centre and other DNA research laboratories in Pakistan.
4. To organize national and international seminars and conferences for in depth discussions on scientific and technological developments which will lead to new ideas and innovative application of knowledge in gene cloning and recombinant DNA technology.
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