• Virology: It undertakes the following tasks: Conducting basic and applied research with a focus on the molecular biology and immunology of many viral infections that cause tropical and transboundary diseases by isolating and/or determining the molecular characteristics of viruses. The Department also develops and applies new diagnostic methods for viral diseases.
  • Bacteriology: It undertakes the following tasks: Conducting basic and applied research with a focus on molecular biology and immunity to many bacterial diseases by isolating and identifying bacteria, studying their molecular properties and their resistance to antibiotics, and working on the existence of alternatives to these antibiotics. The Department also studies non-pathogenic bacteria and the possibility of using them to prevent diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
  • Parasitology and mycology: It undertakes the following tasks: Studying pathogenic parasites, focusing on their molecular characteristics, studying and classifying vectors of these parasites, and developing methods to control them. The Department also specializes in studying fungal diseases in terms of causes, methods of treatment, and prevention.
  • Epidemiology: It undertakes the following tasks: epidemiological surveillance, conducting surveys, risk analysis, epidemiological mapping of diseases using geographic information systems, collecting and analyzing data statistically, as well as validation of the new diagnostic methods and studying their effectiveness. The Department also develops means of communication with the competent authorities to achieve the principle of early detection and rapid response system to control diseases.
  • Vaccines and antigens: It undertakes the following tasks: Conducting research related to the development of viral, bacterial, and parasitic vaccines and the development of antigens from local strains for use in diagnostic methods and the manufacture of vaccines.