Our Facilities
At the Advanced Centre for Genomic Technologies (ACGT), Khyber Medical University, we combine world-class instrumentation with local expertise to deliver cutting-edge molecular diagnostics, genomic surveillance, and research support.
Sequencing Platforms
- Illumina MiSeq (Gold-Standard short-read NGS platform)
- Oxford Nanopore MinION (Long-read, 3rd generation Nanopore sequencing)
- ABI SeqStudio™ Genetic Analyzer (Sanger Sequencing Platform)
Conventional and Real-Time PCR Systems
- ProFlex™ PCR System (ABI):Triple programmable blocks for population-scale PCR
- Veriti™ Gradient Thermal Cycler: Precision optimization for challenging samples
- QuantSudio 5: Realtime qPCR
- QuantStudio 5 Dx: Real-Time qPCR (diagnostic)
Quantification & Quality Control
- Qubit™ 4 Fluorometer – High-sensitivity nucleic acid quantification
- NanoDrop™ One – Rapid purity assessment from 0.3 μL samples
- Multiskan™ SkyHigh Plate Reader – 96-well throughput for nucleic acid, bacterial culture, and enzyme assays
- Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100 – RNA/DNA integrity scoring (RIN/DIN) for NGS QC
- Gel Documentation System – High-resolution imaging for PCR product verification and diagnostics
Biobanking Infrastructure
- –25°C –40°C, –80°C Freezers with software controlled Archives Continuous, software controlled temperature monitoring Dual power backup
Bioinformatics and Computational platforms:
- High throuput NGS data analyses GPU accelerated workstations,