Abstract
Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is an emerging situation that brought challenges to all sectors, including academia and research. Undergraduate and postgraduate students in biochemistry and molecular biology have been affected significantly due to the recent laboratory closures. Experiments have been suspended for long causing extreme stress to the students. Virtual laboratory is a powerful educational tool that enables students to conduct experiments at the comfort of their home. An excellent opportunity to engage students with technology and in parallel to avoid unforeseen disruptions, as happened recently due to pandemic.
Highlights
The current pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) created a great uncertainty in research and education
Traditional laboratory-based disciplines including biochemistry and molecular biology are significantly affected by the laboratory closures
Virtual laboratories provide a great opportunity for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to gain teaching experience
Summary
The current pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) created a great uncertainty in research and education. Traditional laboratory-based disciplines including biochemistry and molecular biology are significantly affected by the laboratory closures. Experiments are a vital part of sciences, in which students can gain valuable experience in various techniques and develop the necessary skills for their future employments in industry and academia. Virtual laboratories have been used for teaching purposes in biology, chemistry and natural sciences.[1] Students can perform experiments at home and laboratory sessions to run as normal, despite the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic.
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