The growing number of infectious diseases, especially parasitic and fungal infections, has prompted extensive research into the treatment and control of such diseases across the globe. Antimicrobial activity testing can be used in the development of new medicinal compounds including, derivatives, chemical compounds, essential oils and herbal extracts.

The Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center initiates and administers research projects in various areas including diagnosis, classification, phylogeny, antimicrobial drug susceptibility, effects of nanoparticles and other compounds on fungi, conventional and molecular identification of parasites and bacteria, as well as production of antigens, antibodies, diagnostic kit and vaccine design. Our Center brings together a professional team of academics and researchers in medical parasitology, mycology and microbiology. They work in close collaboration with dermatologist team and other institutions including the School of Veterinary Medicine and College of Agriculture.