Biotechnology
Marine, animal and plant organisms represent hitherto under-exploited sources of new molecules particularly for use in medicine and agriculture.
The laboratories of IFREMER, the Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (UBO), CNRS in Roscoff and the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Concarneau have increased their knowledge of a great variety of marine organisms and now possess unrivalled collections of marine microbes. They are currently ready to develop these commercially in collaboration with biotechnology firms. In Pleubian, the CEVA (Centre d’Etudes et de Valorisation des Algues) is already working with food-processing and cosmetics companies. From initial processing to commercial development, this sector currently represents over 1 800 jobs in Brittany.
The laboratories of IFREMER, the Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (UBO), CNRS in Roscoff and the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Concarneau have increased their knowledge of a great variety of marine organisms and now possess unrivalled collections of marine microbes. They are currently ready to develop these commercially in collaboration with biotechnology firms. In Pleubian, the CEVA (Centre d’Etudes et de Valorisation des Algues) is already working with food-processing and cosmetics companies. From initial processing to commercial development, this sector currently represents over 1 800 jobs in Brittany.
Officially recognised biotechnology projects
- Sealacian: Hidden talents of selachian fish
- I2D (Iroise Drug Discovey): Potential marine-sourced medicines
- DEEP OASES : Exploring deep-ocean diversity
- HEMORGAN : Using marine worm haemoglobin for donor organ conservation
- AZOSTIMER : algae-based fertilisers to help improve crop absorption of nitrogen
- ULVOLIGO: Active cosmetics ingredients extracted from sea lettuce
- ARCHAEAL DNA REPAIR: Uncovering the secrets of a marine microorganism expert at DNA repair
- AQUACTIFS: Genetically identifying and cultivating seaweed for “blue cosmetics”
Contacts for biotechnology
