Our Capabilities

The laboratory has fully integrated in-house state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to:

Ecotoxicity Biotests

We can perform a large number of standard aquatic toxicity biotests according to OECD and EPA guidelines

Embryo Biotests

We have capabilities to conduct Fish Embryo Toxicity (FET, OECD TG236) tests with wild-type as well as diverse transgenic zebrafish (Danio rerio) lines.

Behavioural Biotests

We specialise in neuro-behavioural biotests  in neurotoxicology, ecotoxicology and neuropharmacology. We have a wide range of invertebrate and fish models available.

Cell & Molecular Assays

We can perform diverse cell-based and in-situ bioassays ranging from programmed cell death, mitochondrial toxicity to immunohistochemistry, ELISA, enzymatic activity and electro-physiology.

Imaging  Cytometry

We are one of the very few laboratories equipped with an iCys Laser Scanning Cytometer for multi-parapet quantitative analysis on tissues and adherent cells.

Flow Cytometry

We have extensive experience in flow cytometric analysis of cell death, mitochondrial function and cell cycle assays. Our in house flow cytometry system is a 488 nm / 633 nm four colour unit.

Fluorescent Microscopy

We have in-house upright and inverted wide-field epi-fluorescent microscopy systems as well as unique stereo-microscopy platform for rapid in-situ imaging.

Infrared Video Imaging

We are equipped with a ZebraBox as well as several custom ultra-high-definition (4K) and high-definition (1080p) infrared video-imaging platforms for behavioural tests.

Biomicrofluidics

We have in house design and rapid prototyping capabilities to develop micro-perfusion systems for experiments on small aquatic model organisms.