About the Centre
The Centre for Herbal Drug Discovery and Development was established on 2nd July 2008 under the Department of Plant Science in the School of Life Sciences of the Bharathidasan University. It was renamed as Centre for Research and Development of Siddha-Ayurveda Medicines (CRDSAM) on 10th December 2009.
Facilities
- Stereo-zoom Microscope
- Trinocular Microscope (Inverted) with EPI Fluorescence Attachment Model XDS - 2
- Ultrafast Gradient PCR System - Eppendorf Mastercycler pro S & Control Panel, 230 V, 50-60 Hz
- Table Top Refrigerated Centrifuge - Eppendorf Refrigerated Centrifuge 5810 R
- Gel Documentation & Fluorescent imaging System
- Versatile Environmental Test Chamber
- Tissue Culture Rack
- pH meter
- Handheld GPS System
- Green House
- Herbarium
- Electronic Digital Balance
- Laminar Flow Chamber
- Incubator
- Cell Lines - Screening Facility