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VISIT OF HARIPUR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO MMG DEPARTMENT, PU-LHR
VISIT OF HARIPUR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO MMG DEPARTMENT, PU-LHR


Department of Microbiology and Molecular genetics, University of the Punjab (MMG, PU) had facilitated Haripur University students in conducting immunology, molecular genetics and virology practicals from 5th - 9th January, 2016. Chairperson Prof. Dr. Anjum Nasim Sabri welcomed the Haripur University teachers (Dr. Darima Habib and Dr. Daud) and students. There were forty BS (7 Semester) MLT students from Haripur University. Dr. Nageen Hussain (Assistant Professor, MMG) was the resource person of immunology and molecular genetics practicals while Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Assistant Professor from the host department covered the practical aspects of virology.
During this time period, Dr. Nageen Hussain had delivered brainstorming lectures on immunogenetic techniques and also on the immunological aspects of parasitology. Students of Haripur University performed various immunogenetic techniques like agglutination test, precipitin test, RIA, ELISA, immunochromatographic technique, DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis under the supervision of Dr. Nageen Hussain. Dr Shafiq-ur-Rehman had focused on the practical aspects of virology like plaque formation. Haripur University students visited research and academic wings of MMG Department. Prof. Dr. Javed Iqbal Qazi (Chairman of Zoology Dept) gave the opportunity to Haripur University students to visit Zoology museum where Dr. Najma Shaheen (Assistant Professor, Dept of Zoology) covered the Parasitology section in detail.