Medical Technology Center (MTC)

Medical Technology Center (MTC)
Medical Research Institute
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key services offered by the Unit
1 - Research Laboratory: A. Molecular Biology Unit B. Tissue and Cell culture unit C. Cellular Genetics Unit D. Histopathology Unit E. The Nanotechnology Unit F. Chromatographic Unit G. Animal House Unit -H. Medical laboratory 2 - Clinical Research Unit 3 - diagnostic clinics 4 - Women's Health Center 5 - Health Governance Unit 6 - Continuous Training and Development Unit 7 - Medical the service of medical statistics
Alignment with the Technology Park Goals
Supporting innovation;
Visson
to be the reference center for research & developments that meets the national & the university goals
Mission
To be one of the leading research and continuous developing center that supports the health care providers to implement evidence based health care practice in africo-mediterranean regions

List Specialized Equipment

Molecular Biology unit: - Real time and Conventional PCR - mRNA and miRNA assays - hybridization techniques (HLA-typing, pharmaceutical tests) - Cloning - SNP assays - Western blotting - gel electrophoresis Nanotechnology Unit: - preparation of nanomaterials - characterization of nanoparticles Cell culture unit: - Availability of different cell lines (normal and cancer) - Cytotoxicity assays - Isolation of mesenchymal stem cell from bone marrow of experimental animals - Migration assay ( scratch assay) Animal House Unit: - animals for research (rat, mice, hamster, rabbit) - apply different routes of drug injections - minor and major surgery - animal model of human diseases Cytogenetic unit: - Developmental delay and/or multiple congenital anomalies suggestive of a particular trisomy - Abnormal size/growth and other features suggestive of a sex chromosome abnormality Chromatographic Unit: - HPLC and GC-MS Histopathological Unit Medical statistical unit

unique expertise/technologies

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University researchers;

beneficaiaries access the services

Fee-based services

List any past collaborations with industry or any other institution

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Key Outcomes

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The "Unit" currently holds partnership(s)

Academia;

Some Questions & Answers

What are the opportunities for collaboration?
Institutional collaboration in higher education offers numerous benefits, from expanding academic opportunities to promoting innovation and global partnerships. It enhances the learning experience for students and provides faculty with new avenues for growth.
What are the funding sources to operate the "Unit"?
service fee
Is the "Unit" charging fees against its services?
Yes;
What are the major operational challenges?
Funding gaps;Equipment maintenance;
activities that Unit can contribute to, in the Technology Park
Research and Development;Training and Education;
List planned upgrades/expansions of the "Unit"
The planned and focused improvement of existing technology and production methods through the integration of new technology, research, and development efforts. such as: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology which is a massively parallel sequencing technology that offers ultra-high throughput, scalability, and speed.
What additional services can the "Unit" offer?
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If needed, what is the support expected from the Technology Park?
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