Prof. Dr. Kausar Malik
Professor
Research at CEMB
Medical & Environmental Biotechnology
The lab develops molecular and plant-based approaches to challenges in human health, agriculture and environmental biotechnology.
Laboratory overview
From biological discovery to practical solutions.
Research brings together molecular biology, medicinal-plant screening and applied microbiology to identify useful bioactive compounds and translate them into diagnostic, therapeutic and agricultural applications.
Human healthSustainable agricultureApplied microbiology
Research workflow
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Research programme
What the lab works on
The programme spans discovery, laboratory validation and the development of tools and formulations for real-world use.
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Molecular cancer research
MicroRNA-based gene-silencing approaches are studied in multidrug-resistant cancer cell lines.
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Medicinal plant discovery
Indigenous plants are screened for secondary metabolites with potential value in medicine and agriculture.
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Bioactive extracts
Plant extracts are prepared and evaluated as leads for biologically active molecules.
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Phytochemical analysis
Active plant extracts are separated and analysed to identify compounds linked with anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.
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Plant-based biopesticides
Botanical formulations are developed for the control of agricultural and household pests.
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Food preservation
Plant-derived materials are assessed and formulated as potential food preservatives.
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Rapid detection tools
Dipstick assays are developed to assess insect resistance in Bt crops and detect pathogens in samples.
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Bacteriophage therapeutics
Bacteriophages are investigated for potential use against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Research group
Meet the team
Contact the Director, group lead or a co-investigator directly, or reach a doctoral researcher by email.
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