Immunology Laboratories

Practical components and research using cutting-edge technologies, related to Cellular and Molecular Immunology and allergy are generally conducted in Laboratory 401 and 402.  This includes PhD, MPhil, MSc, Masters, and training courses participants. 

A very talented and experienced team of researchers attached to Cellular and Molecular Immunology programme are conducting research in this laboratory and the techniques taught and used in research include ELISA, q PCR, Griess assay, NBT assay, cell culture techniques, ABTS assay, DPPH Assay, MTT assay, Toluidine Blue assay, SRB assay, Hemagglutination assay, SDS page and western blotting, McFarland assay, Immunofluorescent assay and immunohistochemistry. A research, funded by International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is also being conducted using hybridoma technology at the moment. Certain work such as immunohistochemistry are conducted in collaboration with other laboratories in the institution. The laboratory is equipped with all the technologies and equipment required to conduct a wide range of research, including BioTek Synergy HTX reader, refrigerated centrifuges, Class 2 biosafety cabinets, CO₂ incubators, water baths, a fume hood and a PCR machine.  BioTek Synergy HTX reader is a compact, economical multimode reader for 6- to 384-well microplates and Take3 microvolume plates. The unique dual optics design provides superior performance for UV-Vis absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and AlphaScreen/ AlphaLISA workflows. Automatic ELISA plate washer makes the ELISAs efficient.  The staff welcome research collaborations with external researchers.