Research
Research overview
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Microbes • Isolated novel strains of marine microbes • Described the evolutionary history of Thraustochytrids |
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Populations • Molecular and population genetics of fish • Evolutionary history of fish • Population genetics of whale species • Ancient DNA |
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Fish culture • Social hierarchies • Growth • Feed conversion efficiency • Genetics of cultured fish |
R&D overview
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Marine biotechnology • Optimized pilot-scale microbial bioprocessing/fermentation • Optimized lipogenesis for microbial omega-3 fatty acid synthesis • Novel media formulation for microbial bioprocessing |
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Biosensors • Developed DNA-based affinity biosensors used to detect pathogenic bacteria • Worked on microbial biosensor to measure BOD |
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Aquaculture • Developed first marine fish hatchery in Ireland • Broodstock management • Fertilization • Metamorphosis • Microalgae, rotifers, Artemia • Turbot, halibut, cod |