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Pharmacy and Allied Sciences Labs

Enhancing Pharmaceutical Education with State-of-the-Art Laboratory Equipment

The Pharmacy Department at Iqra Univeristy has achieved a significant milestone by equipping its Pharmaceutical Chemistry, BMS, and Pharmaceutics Labs with advanced and diverse laboratory equipment. This accomplishment has not only elevated the standard of education but also fostered a practical learning environment for students. Here are the key highlights:

BMS Lab

The BMS Lab boasts a wide range of equipment, including microscopes, ECG machines, and analytical balances. This variety enables students to gain hands-on experience in various biomedical measurements and analyses. The lab is also equipped with a diverse glassware and chemicals, such as beakers, pipettes, and volumetric flasks, along with a comprehensive inventory of chemicals. this setup supports diverse experimental needs and enhances the learning experience

Pharmaceutics Lab

The Pharmaceutics Lab features sophisticated instruments like centrifuges, digital weighing balances, and fume hoods. This advanced equipment allows students to perform intricate pharmaceutical processes and experiments. Additionally, the lab includes a vast array of glassware, including beakers, burettes, and measuring cylinders. This extensive collection ensures that students can conduct precise and varied experiments

Industrial Lab

The Industrial Lab at the Department of Pharmacy & Allied Sciences has been modernized with key equipment such as a manual capsule filling machine, horizontal and cone mixers, an ointment filling machine, and a ball mill with a capacity of up to 10kg, coating pressure tank, mechanical stirrer, vernier caliper, digital weight balance, water deionizer plant. These advancements have significantly enhanced the precision and efficiency of pharmaceutical formulation processes, providing students with hands-on experience in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques. This upgrade ensures that students are well-prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, equipped with practical skills and knowledge of industry-standard equipment.

Instrumentation and Quality Control (QC) Lab

The Instrumentation and QC Lab has been equipped with cutting-edge instruments including a UV spectrophotometer, digital dissolution apparatus, digital moisture analyzer, stability chamber, high-precision analytical balance, and stability chamber with large volume capacity. These enhancements have enabled accurate and reliable quality control testing for pharmaceutical products and facilitated advanced research in drug stability and dissolution studies. The lab’s modernization ensures that both students and researchers can conduct precise and reliable experiments, contributing to high-quality pharmaceutical research and education.

Microbiology Lab

The Microbiology Lab has been upgraded with essential equipment such as an autoclave, colony counter, laminar air flow vertical, multiple microscopes, and Digital Balance. These additions have enhanced the lab’s capabilities for microbial research and testing, providing a controlled environment for culturing and analyzing microorganisms. Students benefit from hands-on experience with microbiological techniques, while researchers are supported in conducting detailed and advanced microbial studies. This modernization underscores the department’s commitment to providing a comprehensive and state-of-the-art educational and research environment in the field of microbiology.

Pharmacognosy Lab

The Pharmacognosy Lab in the Department of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences, Iqra University has undergone a significant upgrade, enhancing its capabilities and transforming it into a cutting-edge facility. Key equipment now includes an analytical balance, digital weighing balances, distillation assembly, grinders, heating mantles, and a magnetic stirrer. The lab is well-equipped with microscopes, a microtome, an oven, a pH meter, Sox let apparatus, UV lamps, water baths, and a sonicator, ensuring comprehensive research and analysis. The inventory also boasts a wide array of chemicals, including acetone, chloroform, ethanol, and numerous essential oils, as well as an extensive list of natural drugs like anise, black mustard, cinnamon, and turmeric. Additionally, the lab is stocked with essential glassware and accessories such as beakers, burettes, desiccators, funnels, and volumetric flasks, along with various miscellaneous items like aluminum foil, biohazard boxes, burners, and lab coats. This extensive modernization effort has elevated the Pharmacognosy Lab into a premier research and educational facility, reflecting the department’s commitment to excellence and innovation in pharmaceutical sciences.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

The Chemistry laboratory is fully equipped with an extensive range of essential chemicals and cutting-edge equipment, providing students with access to all necessary resources for their experiments and research endeavors. Key equipment includes an analytical balance, digital weighing balances, distillation assembly, heating mantles, and a hot plate. Furthermore, the laboratory is furnished with advanced microscopes, a digital hygrometer, centrifuge tubes, wire gauze, Whatman filter paper, burners, and various other indispensable items essential for comprehensive research and analysis. The inventory also comprises a diverse selection of chemicals, encompassing acetone, chloroform, ethanol, and several vital essential oils. Additionally, the laboratory is well-stocked with crucial glassware and accessories such as beakers, burettes, funnels, and glass vials, along with miscellaneous items including aluminum foil, biohazard boxes, burners, and lab coats. This modern and well-equipped laboratory ensures that students and researchers have the tools they need to excel in their scientific pursuits, fostering an environment of innovation and discovery.

Impact

The strategic investment in these labs has transformed the educational landscape, providing students with the tools and environment to excel in pharmaceutical sciences. By fostering a hands-on learning approach and integrating cutting-edge technology, the Pharmacy Department has set a benchmark for educational institutions, paving the way for future innovations and advancements in pharmaceutical education.

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