Lahore: (December 29, 2016): Newly appointed Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zafar Mueen Nasir visited the Faculty of Life Sciences, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) & Centre of Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB) here on Thursday. On his arrival at these centers, the VC was warmly received by the Dean Faculty of Life Sciences Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem Khan, Director CEMB Prof. Dr. Tayyab Husnain, Director CAMB Dr. Nadeem Sheikh and the research staff. During the visit, Prof. Naeem gave a detailed briefing on the research and development, academic and research programs in his faculty. The VC inspected various laboratories and took keen interest in the research activities at the centres. He advised the dean and the directors concerned to ensure the commercialization of applied research so that its benefits should go to the agriculture and health sectors of the country. The VC appreciated the landmark research and development of disease resistance, drought tolerance high yielding BT Cotton variety and hepatitis vaccine interferon by the centers.