Rooms and equipment

Single-Copy-Labor

The “Single Copy” open laboratory provides students with the opportunity to learn fundamental techniques of modern molecular biology through hands-on training. In this laboratory area, key preparatory steps are performed that are essential for a wide range of biomedical experiments.

Students carry out the isolation of DNA and RNA from biological samples, prepare PCR reactions, and learn the safe and precise handling of micropipettes. In addition, enzymatic reactions are prepared and the first steps of molecular cloning strategies are introduced.

The laboratory is equipped with modern instrumentation, including a PCR UV workstation, micropipettes, centrifuges and microcentrifuges, thermomixers, heating blocks, and vortex mixers. Refrigerators and freezers ensure the safe storage of samples and reagents.

Through these activities, the laboratory provides students with essential experimental skills required for conducting biomedical research projects.

Multi-Copy-Labor

The Multi-Copy Laboratory is dedicated to the amplification and analysis of genetic material and provides students with practical insights into key techniques of molecular biology research. Students learn the experimental workflow from DNA amplification to the analysis of genetic sequences, as well as methods for the detection of proteins and antibodies.

A central focus is the PCR amplification of DNA fragments followed by analysis using agarose gel electrophoresis. In addition, samples are prepared for sequencing, immunological detection methods such as ELISA and Western blot are performed, and further molecular biology techniques for the processing and analysis of DNA and proteins are introduced.

The laboratory is equipped with PCR thermocyclers, gel electrophoresis systems, and gel documentation systems. Photometers are available for determining nucleic acid and protein concentrations, and microplate readers are used for quantitative measurements, ELISA assays, and other analytical procedures. The infrastructure is complemented by centrifuges, pipetting systems, and refrigerated storage units for samples and reagents.

The Multi-Copy Laboratory therefore enables the practical application of key analytical techniques in modern molecular biology, including DNA, protein, and immunological detection methods.

Cell Culture

The Cell Culture Laboratory enables students and researchers to perform fundamental work with eukaryotic cell lines and provides practical insight into key techniques of modern cell biology. In this laboratory area, cells are cultured, maintained, and prepared for a variety of experimental applications.

A central focus is the cultivation and passaging of cell lines, as well as the preparation and execution of basic cell biology experiments. Students learn to apply sterile working techniques and gain practical experience in the handling and maintenance of cell cultures.

The laboratory is equipped with a laminar flow biosafety cabinet for sterile work and a CO₂ incubator that ensures optimal growth conditions for cell cultures. The infrastructure is complemented by centrifuges, micropipettes and pipetting systems, as well as refrigerated storage for media and reagents.

The Cell Culture Laboratory therefore provides a foundational infrastructure for experimental work with cell lines and equips students with essential practical skills in modern cell biology.

The Central Research Laboratory provides the core infrastructure for experimental biomedical research at our institution. In specialized laboratory areas, modern methods of molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology are applied to investigate fundamental biological processes and disease-related mechanisms. These include the cultivation of cell lines and their preparation for experimental analyzes.

In addition, cells and tissues are processed to isolate and quantitatively analyze proteins, DNA, and RNA. The available infrastructure supports both classical molecular biology techniques and modern genomic applications, including the preparation and analysis of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS).

The laboratory also includes a histology facility that enables the fixation of tissues, paraffin embedding, and the preparation of thin sections using microtomes and cryostats. Tissue and cell samples can subsequently be analyzed using a range of histological and cell biological staining methods.

For sensitive molecular biology work, separate DNA and RNA laboratory areas are available. In these dedicated rooms, DNA and RNA are isolated, nucleic acids are quantified, cDNA is synthesized, and sequencing libraries are prepared. PCR reagents are also prepared in these areas, and nucleic acids are stored under controlled conditions.

In addition to molecular biology workspaces, the research laboratory includes a microbiology facility where various microorganisms can be cultured and analyzed. Microbiological safety cabinets are used for the cultivation, staining, and microscopic examination of microorganisms. A dedicated laboratory area further supports the preparation of media and samples, including advanced centrifugation techniques up to ultracentrifugation.

A dedicated microscopy room enables the detailed examination of cells, tissues, and microorganisms using modern light microscopy, as well as the analysis of fluorescence signals through fluorescence microscopy.

Scientific work is further supported by modern office and workspace areas that are spatially separated from the laboratory facilities. These areas provide space for data analysis, scientific exchange, and the planning and evaluation of research projects.