Institute History and Milestones
The Institute has a rich scientific history dedicated to advancing fundamental sciences and in-depth study of biological, biophysical, and biochemical processes in living systems:
1974–1977
The foundation of the scientific school was laid with the establishment of the lipid biochemistry and biophysics departments within the Institute of Biochemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan (AS Uz).
1985–2012
As a result of the merger of the Biophysics Department with the Institute of Physiology, the Institute of Physiology and Biophysics of AS Uz was established and operated successfully.
2012–2018
To consolidate scientific potential, the laboratories were transferred to the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry named after Acad. A.S. Sadykov, AS Uz.
November 1, 2018
In accordance with the resolutions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Institute of Biophysics and Biochemistry was officially re-established under NUUz as an independent research institution.
Institute Goal
The main objective of the Institute is to conduct fundamental and applied research in the fields of molecular and cellular biophysics, metabolomics, genomics, and physiology that meet international standards, and to implement their results in medicine, pharmacy, and agriculture.
Key Tasks
- 1. Fundamental Research: Investigating the biophysical and biochemical bases of biological processes in living systems.
- 2. Innovative Developments: Creating new effective drugs, neuroprotectors, and anticoagulants based on local raw materials.
- 3. Training Personnel: Training highly qualified PhD and DSc candidates in postgraduate education systems.
- 4. International Cooperation: Carrying out joint projects with leading scientific centers and universities worldwide.
Organizational Structure
Administration
- Director: Doctor of Biology, Academician Sabirov Ravshan Zairovich
- Deputy Director for Research: Doctor of Biology, Prof. Asrarov Muzaffar Islamovich
- Deputy Director for General Affairs: PhD in Biology Maqsudov Movlyan Zaynutdinovich
- Scientific Secretary: PhD in Biology Samarxodjayeva Nigora Ramzitdinovna
Research Laboratories
- Genomics Laboratory
- Membrane Biophysics Laboratory
- Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
- Molecular Physiology Laboratory
- Metabolomics Laboratory
- Cell Biophysics Laboratory
- Electrophysiology Laboratory
Regulatory Documents
- • Charter of the Institute of Biophysics and Biochemistry under NUUz
- • State grant projects and licenses
- • Patents and intellectual property certificates
Scientific Potential
The Institute possesses laboratory complexes equipped with modern spectrophotometers, fluorescent microscopes, electrophysiological patch-clamp systems, PCR, and chromatography equipment. More than 20 Doctors and Candidates of Science carry out research here.