Projects
1. Project title: Development of diagnostic test for monitoring infection of honey bee pathogen Nosema ceranae
Project consortium: BioScientia Sp. z o.o. (Lider), PureBiologics Sp. z o.o., Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences
The aim of the project was to design and develop diagnostic test based on lateral flow technology for monitoring of infection in honey bee pathogen Nosema ceranae. The project resulted in ready-to-market product.
2. Project title: BeeMonitor – Development of Rapid Multi-Test for diagnosis of viral infections contributing to colony collapse disorder of honeybees
Project consortium: BioScientia Sp. z o.o. (Lider), PureBiologics Sp. z o.o., Genformatik
The aim of the project was to create a fast, comprehensive, specific and sensitive LFD test for honey bee viral diseases detection that can be used in the field. BeeMonitor is a response to the huge demand for new diagnostic tools on the veterinary markets.
3. Development of rapid test for diagnosis of enzootic bovine leukemia
Project consortium: BioScientia Sp. z o.o., Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences.
Enzootic bovine leukemia is an infectious disease caused by a virus BLV (Bovine Leukemia Virus) and depending on the cell proliferation of the lymphatic system. Because the disease develops asymptomatically through a long initial phase, the only effective method of preventing transmission are frequent serological diagnostics and the elimination of infected animals. Immunological methods are used most frequently to diagnose of bovine leukemia. The aim of the proposed project is to develop a quick and easy -to-use test strip for the detection of cow’s milk antibodies against enzootic bovine leucosis (BLV). The test could be performed in the field by unskilled persons (farmer, veterinarian). This test may be a valuable diagnostic tool for monitoring the condition of the cattle directly in the cowshed.
4. Improving of fish viral diseases monitoring through the development of rapid diagnostic tests
Project consortium: BioScientia Sp. z o.o., (Lider), Biotem, School of Business and Engineering Vaud (HEIG-VD), University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
The aim of the project is to improve the farmed fishes viral dieseases monitoring system through the development a fast, comprehensive, specific and sensitive LFD tests to detect two main viral diseases: viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) and infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN) that can be used in the field conditions. FISHGUARD is a response to the growing demand for new diagnostic tools on the veterinary, including aquaculture market.
