Welcome To International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences
The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) is one of premier research establishments in the developing world.
Its reputation for scientific research and training extends far beyond the country's borders.ICCBS emerged from generous support of private sector,
and sustained by the governments grants. In the last 51 years has earned major recognition from Pakistan, apart from training thousands of
young researchers from home and abroad in frontiers areas of science and technology. HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry and
Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) are the integral part of the ICCBS.
Research Centers
H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry

Institutional development is an ongoing process without which scientific establishments cannot sustain the rigor and quality of frontier research. Husein Ebrahim Jamal Research Institute of Chemistry during the last five decades has achieved a number of milestones and remains at the pinnacle of excellence and sustained growth. The H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry was established through a generous donation by the leading philanthropist / industrialist Mr. Latif Ebrahim Jamal on behalf of
Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research

Molecular medicine is an emerging new field, which deals with the understanding of the molecular basis of diseases and then developing appropriate strategies for their early diagnosis, management and elimination. Knowledge of human biology and disease mechanism at molecular level is the most important step in developing effective disease prevention and treatment. The Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) was established through a generous donation and patronage of Ms Na
Latest Updates
- 27
11-2023
8th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
8th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM-CUM-TRAINING COURSE ON MOLECULAR MEDICINE AND DRUG RESEARCH (MMDR-8)
- 26
12-2022
- 19
12-2022
Portuguese institution inks MOU with ICCBS Technology Park
The Amadora Inova, Portugal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICCBS Technology Park and Incubation Centre, Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), University of Karachi (UoK).
- 06
12-2022
3rd KANS Scientific Competition
KANS Scientific Competition, in its third round in 2022, calls for university students, researchers and scholars under 45 years of age to submit their scientific achievements for challenges declared by international institutions or participate in the free section of the competition.
- 27
05-2022
Prof Iqbal Choudhary receives ITA award in Kazakhstan
Prominent Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), and COMSTECH Coordinator General, has received a gold medal from International Turkic Academy (ITA) in Kazakhstan.
- 09
05-2022
A Research at PCMD clarifies doubts about mother-to-child transmission of Coronavirus
A comprehensive study conducted by the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), University of Karachi, concluded that the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from an infected mother to the neonate is extremely rare.
- 11
03-2022
WHO Higher Official visits ICCBS-University of Karachi
The Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan Dr. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala visited the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi (UoK) on Friday.
- 16
02-2022
ICCBS is Empowering Diversity in Science Global Women Breakfast 2022
ICCBS is organizing annual IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast #GWB2022 with the theme of “Empowering Diversity in Science” on 16th Feb 2022 at 10:00 am Pakistan Standard Time. Renowned women scientist, Prof. Dr. Ute Römling, Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Biomedicum, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden will deliver a talk entitled “Why I became a scientist-challenges and rewards”.
- 11
02-2022
Prof Iqbal Choudhary receives Kazakhstan national award
Prominent Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, and COMSTECH Coordinator General, has received the National Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- 17
01-2022
Sindh Minister declares clinical trial on COVID-19 patients a major success
Sindh Minister for Health & Population Welfare Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho has declared the clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of Jinhua Qinggan Granules (JHQG), conducted at the Center for Bioequivalence Studies and Clinical Research (CBSCR) for the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients successful, and significant for the treatment of Covid-19 patients
- 06
01-2022
KPK Secretary MoST and IT visits ICCBS-University of Karachi
The Provincial Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology and Information Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Dr. Amber Ali Khan visited the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK)
- 01
01-2022
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences EVENT CALENDAR
EVENT CALENDAR 2022
- 24
12-2021
Plaque of Pakistan-China Joint Research Center unveiled
Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary jointly unveiling the plaque of the Pakistan-China Joint Research Center for Nutrition and Health’ in the ceremony held at the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi.
- 19
11-2021
Indonesian University and ICCBS-UoK sign MOU
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Sumatera Utara (USU), Indonesia
- 10
11-2021
KASBIT pays tribute to Mustafa Prize Laureate
KASB Institute of Technology (KASBIT) has paid tribute to the prominent Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary on account for his astonishing win of the 2021 Mustafa (PBUH) Prize.
- 08
11-2021
Dengue Fever is still a challenge for 129 countries in the world
Rural to urban migration helps viral spread in developing countries
- 21
10-2021
Prof Iqbal Choudhary received the prestigious Mustafa (PBUH) Prize
Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary on Thursday received the 2021 Mustafa (PBUH) Prize, the prestigious prize of the Muslim World, for his services in the field of bio-organic chemistry.
- 13
10-2021
Prof Iqbal Choudhary named for Top Muslim World Science Award
KARACHI – Internationally famous Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary has been named as the 2021 winner of the Mustafa (PBUH) Prize for his services in the field of bio-organic chemistry.
- 09
10-2021
Pakistan's largest internship program concluded at ICCBS-UOK Shoulder: Prof. Iqbal Choudhary confers certificates to 140 internees
KARACHI – Pakistan’s leading summer internship program-2021 in science and technology was concluded at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) on October 9 (Saturday).
- 06
10-2021
32 Judges pay orientation visit to DNA Laboratory at ICCBS-UOK
KARACHI - Sindh Forensic DNA and Serology Laboratory (SFDL) at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, arranged an orientation visit and a forensic training session for 32 judges on Wednesday.
- 27
09-2021
Identifying and validating new drug targets for Neglected Tropical Diseases
CCOMSTECH-NTD NETWORK JOINT LECTURE SERIES By Professor Patrick G. Steel Department of Chemistry and Biophysical Sciences Institute, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
- 27
09-2021
ICCBS inks MOU with SAWiE to develop sustainable agriculture solutions
KARACHI – The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sustainable Agriculture Water and Intelligent Environment (SAWiE) Systems, Lahore, to develop sustainable agriculture solutions.
- 22
09-2021
Federal Secretary Narcotics Control visits ICCBS-University of Karachi
KARACHI – Federal Secretary for Narcotics Control Akbar Hussain Durrani on Wednesday visited the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK).
- 14
09-2021
ICCBS-UoK to setup medicinal plants research lab in Sudan
KARACHI - The National Center for Research (NCR), Khartoum, Sudan on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK).
- 13
09-2021
Sri Lankan defence University inks MOU with ICCBS-UoK
KARACHI – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK).
- 03
09-2021
Superior University Lahore signs MOU with ICCBS-UOK
KARACHI- Superior University, Lahore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UOK).
- 01
09-2021
KICS-UET Lahore inks MOU with ICCBS-UOK
KARACHI- The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UOK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Al-Khawarazmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS), University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore.
- 06
08-2021
Iranian varsity signs MoU with KU’s Dr Panjwani Centre
The Neuroscience Research Centre at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, University of Karachi.
- 16
07-2021
65 more Delta variant cases detected at KU research facility
KARACHI: As many as 65 cases of the Delta variant have been detected at a Karachi University (KU) research facility in two days, taking the total tally of this specific coronavirus strain in the city to 107 in the current month.
- 30
06-2021
ICCBS signs MOU with a German University
KARACHI: International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Germany.
- 24
06-2021
ICCBS-TPTIC- 6th Cohort Technology Based Startups
We have extended the deadline for applications acceptance to 24th June
- 21
06-2021
ICCBS-Karachi University and Punjab University ink MoU
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Punjab, Lahore
- 19
06-2021
ICCBS-TPTIC- 6th Cohort Technology Based Startups
Startups skills and mentorship that is needed for successful startups along with free-of-charge office space and other facilities for new startups.
- 16
06-2021
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
A Hybrid Session of Speaker Dr. Saad Qasim Khan, NED University Karachi
- 16
06-2021
China signs agreement with ICCBS-UoK
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (BTCMH), Capital Medical University, China.
- 25
05-2021
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is a partner of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
Field of development of research and development, conducting internships and production practices for university employees and students since 2015.
- 11
11-2020
KU signs MoU for UNESCO Chair
The Karachi University (KU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on Friday inked an agreement to establish a Unesco chair on medicinal and bio-organic natural product chemistry at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS).
- 16
04-2020
Overnight Analytical Services & Quality Testing for Products Used Against Novel Coronavirus Infection
By Industrial analytical Center
- 02
03-2020
23rd Meeting of COMSATS Coordinating Council
The 23rd meeting of the COMSATS Coordinating Council and Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development will be held during 2-4 March, 2020.
- 13
07-2019
OBITUARY - Senior scientist Prof. Viqar Uddin Ahmed passes away
Prominent Pakistani senior scientist Prof. Dr. Viqar Uddin Ahmed, who served science and research in Pakistan for more than 50 years, died at the age of 79 in Karachi on Saturday morning.
- 01
06-2018
UNESCO-ICCBS Scholarships in Chemical and Biological Sciences
The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemis-try and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research), Karachi, Pakistan, offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries who wish to pursue postgraduate research in the fields of chemical, biological and biomedical sciences.
- 28
11-2016
Pakistan's International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences placed under the auspices of UNESCO
Pakistan's International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences placed under the auspices of UNESCO
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ICCBS Becomes UNESCO Centre for Excellence Category-2 Institute..
The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, has been upgraded as “United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Centre for Excellence Category-2 Institute”, ICCBS Director Professor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, told on Friday to the newly admitted students of M Phil and PhD programme in their orientation. The students owned the opportunity to be the part of this internationally famous research establishment, he stated while addressing the orientation class held for the new batch of M. Phil and PhD programme-2016 at the Professor Salimuzzaman Auditorium..