Comprehensive Research Laboratory

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

About the Comprehensive Research Laboratory

The Deputy for Research and Technology of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education launched the national Comprehensive Research Laboratory Network in 2008 to strengthen research infrastructure and facilitate collaboration and interaction among universities and research institutions.

The initiative aims to address laboratory research needs, promote the effective use and standardization of advanced research equipment, improve the reliability of research results, enhance collaboration among research laboratories, optimize the use of resources, and provide the infrastructure required for the development of medical research.

The Comprehensive Research Laboratory of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) was established in 2023 in the Shahid Raisi Institute of Medical Sciences, located on the University campus. With a dedicated area of more than 2,000 square meters, the laboratory is equipped with advanced analytical, microscopy, molecular, and preclinical research technologies.

The laboratory provides specialized research and laboratory services for faculty members, researchers, and students at MUMS and supports research activities at other universities and medical sciences institutions in the region.

Research Facilities and Services

The Comprehensive Research Laboratory brings together a wide range of specialized facilities covering microscopy, analytical sciences, molecular and biological research, particle characterization, and preclinical imaging.

The combination of advanced instrumentation and the scientific expertise of faculty members, researchers, and technical specialists at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences enables the laboratory to support high-quality research and advanced analytical investigations.

The laboratory can also serve as a specialized reference facility for the analysis and characterization of raw materials, products, biological samples, and research materials.

Advanced Equipment and Technologies

🔬 Microscopy and Nanotechnology

• Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

These facilities support high-resolution imaging, morphological and surface characterization, elemental analysis, and a wide range of nanotechnology and biomedical research applications.

🧪 Analytical and Chemical Sciences

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC)
• Denaturing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (DHPLC)
• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
• CHNS-O Elemental Analyzer

These platforms provide advanced capabilities for chemical, molecular, structural, elemental, and particle-size analysis across a broad range of research applications.

🧬 Preclinical and Small-Animal Imaging

The laboratory provides advanced imaging facilities for preclinical and translational research, supporting the investigation of biological processes and disease models in laboratory animals.

Available imaging technologies include:

• Micro-PET Imaging
• Micro-SPECT Imaging
• Micro-CT Imaging
• Two-Dimensional Optical Imaging
• Small Animal Imaging System

These facilities can support studies of tumor development and metastasis, drug distribution and efficacy, molecular processes, organ function, bone and vascular structures, cardiovascular and brain research, and other preclinical applications.

🧫 Cell Analysis

Flow Cytometry

The Flow Cytometry facility enables detailed analysis of cellular characteristics based on light scattering and fluorescence. It supports a wide range of applications in cell biology, immunology, cancer research, biomedical sciences, and related fields.

Research Support

The effectiveness of a comprehensive research laboratory depends not only on advanced equipment, but also on the expertise of the researchers and technical specialists who operate these platforms and interpret their results.

The Comprehensive Research Laboratory benefits from the scientific expertise of faculty members, researchers, and technical experts at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, providing a strong foundation for reliable and high-quality research services.

The laboratory is committed to supporting researchers by providing access to advanced technologies, specialized laboratory services, and high-quality research infrastructure.

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