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Well-Equipped Laboratories

Microbiology labs are designed to provide a controlled environment for culturing, observing, and analyzing microorganisms. The labs include:

  • Laminar airflow hoods – To maintain a sterile environment while handling cultures
  • Autoclaves – For sterilization of equipment and media
  • Incubators – To grow and maintain microbial cultures at specific temperatures
  • Biosafety cabinets – To safely handle pathogenic microorganisms
  • Colony counters – For accurate microbial quantification

Essential Equipment

Students have access to modern microbiological tools, including:

  • Light Microscopes & Phase-contrast Microscopes – For observing bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms
  • Spectrophotometers – For measuring microbial growth and biochemical assays
  • PCR Machines – For DNA amplification and genetic studies
  • Centrifuges – For separating biological samples
  • Electrophoresis Units – For DNA and protein analysis

Chemicals and Reagents

To conduct various microbiological experiments, the labs are stocked with:

  • Culture media (Nutrient agar, MacConkey agar, Blood agar, etc.)
  • Staining reagents (Gram stain, Acid-fast stain, Endospore stain)
  • Biochemical test kits for identifying microorganisms
  • Disinfectants and sterilizing agents for lab safety

Microbial Cultures and Strain Collections

  • Labs maintain a collection of bacterial, fungal, and viral cultures for study and research
  • Standard Microbial culture collections like ATCC, MTCC
  • Facilities for isolation and identification of unknown microorganisms

Research and Advanced Facilities

For higher-level research, additional facilities may include: 

  • Molecular biology labs for genetic studies
  • Fermentation units for industrial microbiology applications
  • Cryopreservation storage for microbial strain conservation

Safety and Waste Disposal

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Lab coats, gloves, masks
  • Biohazard waste bins for proper disposal of microbial cultures
  • Fume hoods for handling hazardous chemicals