Research

The Institute of Applied Biotechnology combines the well established expertise of Kuopio University in fields of molecular biology, biotechnology, applied zoology and health related research in a unique study programme. The research topics of the institute reflect this background, as can be seen below, where the mail research areas are listed.

	Embryo Technology Epigenetic reprogramming of embryos produced in vitro Embryo analysis in cattle embryo transfer Conservation of endangered Finnish mammals
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal welfare and stress assessment methods Behavioural needs social and physical environment and animal welfare Environmental enrichment
	Aquaculture Research Functional genomics of salmonid fish Bioengineering in fish farming Biology and farming of new species in aquaculture Crayfish biology and culture
Nutrition and Food Biotechnology Intestinal microbiology Food hygiene and safety Phytochemistry Food toxicology
	Plant Agrobiotechnology Phytoremediation Plants and metals Research on local berry production Proteomics in food safety research