​Core Facilities 

​Over the p​ast decade, the Aga Khan University has i​nvested considerably in laboratories and various units to facilitate research work. At multiple facilities around the campus, researchers are engaged in a wide range of projects which bring forth new knowledge and contribute to resolving health related problems. These facilities also serve as a breeding ground for young researchers who work with modern state-of-the-art equipment and help serve various research teams nationally and internationally. ​

In the coming years, AKU hopes to continue devoting much of its resouces to the development and fostering of internationally competitive quality research, focusing on local challenges which have global relevance. 

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Animal House

Developed in line with international standards, the animal house at AKU is equipped with noise proofing, species-specific temperature control, air partition curtains to protect staff from allergens, the capacity to perform survival surgery and more.

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Juma Research Laboratory

​​The Research Laboratory at Juma Building has been a key feature of the University infrastructure for research since 1999. At any given time, teams of energetic and dedicated researchers work in various areas.​

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Clinical Trials Unit​​

To cater to the changing needs and global trends, in 2011, the Aga Khan University opened doors to the Clinical Trials Unit, a state-of-the-art facility that offers a full spectrum of core and supporting administrative services to local researchers.

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Clinical Research Unit​

​​The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a core facility of the Aga Khan University Cancer Centre- Experimental Therapeutics program and has been established in line with AKU’s clinical and translational research agenda.

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