Services

The Institute of Aquaculture and Environmental Safety of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) comprises six departments and the Research Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (HAKI). Aquaculture-related R&D activities in the institute are centering around the following topics:

• The development of innovative fish farming and reproduction technologies for species of commercial interest.

• Development of aquafeed recipes for freshwater species based on locally produced protein ingredients.

• Mapping the genetics and reproductive biology of existing and new commercial fishes using -omic techniques.

The Institute has an extensive educational portfolio across the entire range of higher education training (BSc, MSc, and PhD). It is active in professional adult education (specialised in-service training).

MATE CBL is a Laboratory for Cell Biology equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for Cell Biology and Cell Culture work - laminar flow hoods, incubators with and without CO2 control with the additional option to control both CO2 and O2 concentrations through a ProOx C21 CO2/O2 controller and a CChamber, fluorescent inverted microscope and smaller instruments, including microinjection for cell transplantation (e.g., germline stem cells). MATE CBL is suitable for the completion of most Cell Culture/Cell Biology experiments with a primary focus on Reproductive Biology and Toxicology. The lab offers the possibility to conduct 2D, 3D or tissue cultures of various types, however, the exact type and form of culture needs to be discussed before the initiation of the experiment. Experiments can also be conducted on primary cell cultures or cell lines.

MATE CBL is suitable for the completion of most Cell Culture/Cell Biology experiments with a primary focus on Reproductive Biology and Toxicology. The lab offers the possibility to conduct 2D, 3D or tissue cultures of various types, however, the exact typing and form of culture needs to be discussed before the initiation of the experiment. Experiments can also be conducted on primary cell cultures or cell lines.

Bioresources available

Available bioresources include zebrafish (Danio rerio) adults, larvae, embryos, gametes as well as cell lines. In addition, a broodstock of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is available as cell donors.

Support offered

Daily supervision and maintenance of the trial, however, the users are supposed to be present for the work.

Modality of access

Potential users are advised to communicate with us at least a month before the proposal writing so we can offer our assistance and integrate the plan into our agenda.

The typical duration for trials in MATE CBL is between 4 and 6 weeks.