Patiala: A state-of-the-art 'Cell Culture' laboratory has been inaugurated at Punjabi University, Patiala, by Vice-Chancellor Jagdeep Singh. Established under the university's 'Entrepreneurship Innovation and Career Hub', the facility has been funded by the 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan', a joint initiative of the central and Punjab governments.
Enhanced Research Capabilities
Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Jagdeep Singh expressed his expectation that the dedicated research setup, located at the university's 'Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre', will strengthen scientific work and encourage related efforts. He highlighted that the lab will support advanced research in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and health sciences.
Advanced Instruments for Cell Studies
The new lab includes a range of high-end instruments for sustaining and examining living cells, such as biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, inverted microscopes, and cryopreservation systems. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the facility is expected to become a crucial step for key studies in areas including cancer biology, regenerative medicine, toxicology, molecular biology, and plant-animal biotechnology.
Importance of Cell-Line Research
Professor Gurpreet Kaur, Professor in Charge of the Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre, stated that cell-line-based research is vital in the present time. She explained that living cells can be cultivated outside their natural setting under controlled conditions to closely examine disease characteristics and the effects of medicines. She also emphasized that this approach will greatly reduce reliance on animals in experimental work.
This initiative marks a significant advancement for the university, promoting innovation and high-quality research in multiple scientific disciplines.
