Fish culture microcarrier nutrient delivery
2022-2024
This project will develop novel edible and bioactive microcarriers for scalable, efficient, and reproducible cultivated fish production. These microcarriers will allow in vitro cultivation of fish embryonic stem cells and controlled delivery of essential molecules for cell growth.
Production platform: Cultivated
Technology sector: Cell culture media
Project aims
VitaminSea aims to develop novel edible and bioactive microcarriers for scalable cultivated fish production in an efficient and reproducible manner. These microcarriers will allow in vitro cultivation of fish embryonic stem cells and will allow controlled delivery of essential molecules for cell growth.
Principal researchers
Dr. Carlos Rodrigues
Research Scientist, iBB —Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico
Dr. Carlos Rodrigues did a PhD in Bioengineering at Instituto Superior Técnico and is currently a researcher at iBB (Lisboa, Portugal). Dr. Rodrigues develops bioreactor systems for pluripotent stem cell culture. His research interests include the optimization of cost-effective culture methods and biomaterials for scalable stem cell and extracellular vesicle production.
Dr. Lexi Duscher
Affiliated Research Faculty, Virginia Tech, Hampton, VA, Marine and Environmental Science Faculty, Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School, Rappahanock Community College, Warsaw, VA
Dr. Duscher received a PhD in Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. Dr. Duscher has studied beneficial host-microbe symbiosis, stem cell regeneration, and fish cell culture media optimization. Her current research interests include optimizing fish cell culture growth conditions and investigating the innate immune system in response to beneficial microbes and stress.
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