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Biotechnology is the economic exploitation of our knowledge of biological systems and their parts. The biotechnology sector is fast-moving, often at the frontiers of science, thus needs imaginative and capable biotechnologists and life scientists. This school is intended for those who have a life science background and wish to develop their interest and skills to do research in a biotechnology company. Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) is the home of Pakistan’s largest biotech cluster. This pool of expertise is an invaluable resource, enabling students to access all sorts of different biotechnological skills. As a strategic

Dr. Touqeer Ahmed

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With immense pleasure and pride I welcome you to Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB). You are joining an institution that prides itself in teaching excellence and interdisciplinary translational research led by Ph.D. qualified faculty members from leading institutions around the world. Faculty members and staff at this school aim to ensure that, from the outset, your experience here be of the highest quality. We offer a dynamic curriculum to develop a clear understanding of biotechnological innovation, including cell and molecular biology, immunology, virology, proteomics, genomics, systems and synthetic biology, neurobiology, food technology, plant sciences, sustainable agriculture and nanotechnology.