PU Bioscience Research Center

About This Facility

The project was designed to transform the institution into a regional center of excellence in biosciences by upgrading its research infrastructure. The investment facilitated the establishment of a fully equipped bioscience research laboratory, a high-performance computing environment to support bioinformatics, and specialized facilities including a functional insectary, a semi-field arena for vector biology studies, a greenhouse, and a small animal house. These resources have enabled high-impact research in molecular biology, disease vector control, and agricultural sciences. The project also enhanced the university’s capacity for long-term sample preservation through the installation of advanced cold storage and biosafety systems. As a result, the university has expanded its research portfolio to include wildlife genomics, plant sciences, and infectious disease research, while also attracting regional and international postgraduate students, thereby strengthening its academic and scientific footprint across East Africa.