Research Infrastructure

A state-of-the-art research infrastructure is provided to the faculty and the students to aid in their research projects. The labs are equipped with the latest technology that will provide support for the papers.

The following are the list of equipment and facilities available for research

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS AND FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH WORK
Research Laboratory, Bharti Vidyapeeth College, Navi Mumbai
SN Equipment/Facility Uses
1 Semi-Automatic Biochemistry Analyzer Measure metabolites present in blood and urine
2 Hematology Analyzer Complete blood count
3 Binocular Microscope Observe stained and unstained samples
4 pH Meter Measure pH
5 Incubator Incubate samples from 5 to 100 degrees Celsius
6 Centrifuge Machine Separate samples based on density
7 Electronic Weighing Machine Weigh samples/products
8 Glucometer Measure blood sugar level
9 Colorimeter Analysis of fluids
10 Water Bath Heating of samples
11 Lovibond Comparator Measures depth of color to analyze fluids
12 Autoclave Moist heat sterilization
13 Hot Air Oven Dry heat sterilization
14 McIntosh Fields Anaerobic Jar Culture anaerobic organisms
15 Anaerobic Candle Jar Culture microaerophilic organisms and facultative anaerobes
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS AND FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH WORK
INTERACTIVE RESEARCH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS (IRSHA), PUNE
SN Equipment/Facility Uses
1 Gas Chromatograph Systems Separating and analyzing vaporizable compounds
2 Refrigerated Table Top Centrifuge -80 & -20 For samples that need consistent temperature range
3 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Measure the concentration of chemical substances
4 Balances Weighing samples
5 pH Meter Check pH of samples
6 Clinical Centrifuges Centrifugation of samples
7 Ultrasonic Cleaner Cleaning of dental and surgical instruments
8 HPLC Identify, quantify and purify compounds in medicinal plants, synthetic drugs, food components
9 Cooling Centrifuge Centrifuge to maintain uniform temperature throughout the operation of samples
10 Ice Flaking Machine Produce ice in granular flakes
11 Cell/Tissue Culture Provide an in vitro model of tissue in a well-defined environment that can be easily manipulated and analyzed
12 CO2 Incubators Maintains optimal environment for cell growth
13 Laminar Flow Cabinets Provides particle-free air on workstation
14 ELISA Plate Reader Measuring and identifying antibodies, nucleic acids, and microorganisms
15 Spectrofluorometer Assay of vitamins in foodstuff, hormones, drugs, cholesterol, enzymes, and study protein structure
16 BOD Incubator To determine level of organic matter and nitrogen in wastewater samples
17 Cooling Incubator -80 & -20 Store/keep samples at an optimum temperature
18 Incubator Shaker Incubation and shaking of cell culture, fermentation, hybridization, biochemistry, and cell tissue
19 AxioStar Microscopes Microscope designed for daily microscopic analysis
20 Water Pro RO, Pro PS Integra Micro Manipulator System Used to produce laboratory-grade water
21 Inverted Microscope Fluorescence with Camera For live cell imaging
22 Cryo Cans Store liquid at very low temperatures

Molecular Biology

23 RT-PCR For measuring the amount of RNA
24 PCR Detection of bacteria, viruses/genetic disorders
25 Centrifuge Centrifugation of samples
26 Speed Vac System Solvent evaporation by vacuum
27 Gel Documentation System Imaging and documentation of nucleic acid/protein
28 Hybridization Oven Used for molecular assays
29 Sorvall High-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge Centrifuging cellular debris, microorganisms, larger cell organelles, and proteins
30 Nano Drop Allows to quickly and easily quantify and assess purity of samples such as proteins and nucleic acids
31 Laminar Flow Cabinets Maintaining sterile airflow in workstation
32 Microbial & Fermentation Facility Used for fermentation of substances
33 Sterilizing Facility Glassware/plasticware washing, packing, and sterilization