Zebrafish Research Unit
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The UEF Zebrafish Research Unit harnesses the power of the tiny zebrafish (Danio Rerio) to answer big questions in biology and medicine. The Unit offers research services, collaboration possibilities, optimized protocols, and help with research design and grant/license applications.
Through innovative research and collaboration, we aim to translate discoveries into solutions that improve human health and wellbeing.
Contact:
PI, Henriikka Hakomäki
[email protected]
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The UEF Zebrafish Research Unit provides expert services for the use of zebrafish models in research and supports researchers throughout the entire research process. The services include assistance in study and experimental design, guidance in animal permit applications, and training for researchers in zebrafish handling and experimental procedures. The unit also provides standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and practical guidance for conducting studies.
Zebrafish are maintained in a Techniplast ZebTec housing system or in separate quarantine tanks. Embryos are produced through breeding within or outside the housing system. Breeding requests should be submitted at least one week prior to the required date to ensure successful delivery, as the unit’s capacity may occasionally be fully booked. Breeding requests can be cancelled by 12:00 noon on the day preceding the scheduled breeding.
Researchers have access to a microinjection system (WPI Nanoliter 2020) and a stereo microscope equipped with a camera (Leica Ivesta 3) that enables the production of image and video material for research purposes. Use of the equipment and work in the unit are permitted after completion of a short training.
Work with zebrafish embryos younger than five days post fertilization (under 5 dpf) does not require an animal experiment permit, and researchers may work with embryos after appropriate training given by the staff. Handling and experimental procedures involving adult fish require valid permits.
Researchers may conduct their experiments independently at the unit after appropriate training, or alternatively, the Unit staff can carry out the experiments fully or partly on behalf of the researcher based on a separate agreement. The unit provides tailored services according to the needs of each research project.
Services are invoiced according to the current price list and the number of working hours used. The principal investigator (PI) of the unit is also open to various collaborative and joint research projects, so please, do not hesitate to ask!
