Punjab University to Promote Industrial Biotechnology & Bio-Refining

Industrial Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology: The Punjab University is ready to develop joint venture in research and development (R&D) products with industrial and business sector to convert agricultural and organic wastes using modern biotechnology and bio-refining methods. Punjab University Faculty of Life Sciences Dean Dr. Muhammad Naeem Khan has confirmed and officially announced while addressing the concluding session of a symposium on industrial biotech and bio-refining. The event was organized by the Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB).

Dr. Naeem Khan urged the scientists to exploit the huge economic potentials offered by biotechnology companies in the field of industry, agriculture, health and environment. It mainly to ensure the commercialization of applied research was the need of the hour that could revolutionize agriculture, industry and health sectors in the country.

Industrial Biotechnology

The symposium was addressed by keynote speakers from various organizations including Dr. Yasar Saleem, PCSIR, Dr. Amir Said, BSP, Dr. Mohsin Javed, VU, Mian Arif, RevGreen, Dr. Muhammad Farhan, CAMB and Dr. Nadeem Sheikh, Director CAMB, who gave lectures on various aspects of applied biotechnology.

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