Research topics in the Institute of Biotechnology for student of Hue University

Lecturers and students can apply the research projects that are available in the Institute of Biotechnology as below:

1. LABORATORY OF MICROBIOLOGY AND FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY

Research Topics Requirements Benefits
Isolation of effective microorganisms against pathogens causing disease in aquatic plants and animals

– Basic and advanced knowledge in microbiology, molecular biology, enzymatic kinetics and bioinformatics

– Study period: At least 10 months before completing graduation thesis

– Timetable for working at a laboratory

– Pay expenses as requirements of the Institute or training institution

– Comply the Institute and laboratory regulations

– Free access facilities to work at a laboratory

– Chemicals and consumables support

– The main author or co-author of scientific publications

– Highly supports for students are capable to challenge the scientific contest competition at Hue University or national level

– Other general benefits as provided by the Institute and the training institution

Isolation microorganisms for high enzyme production: glucanase, peroxidase, chitinase
Cloning and expression peroxidases from microorganisms
Recombinant expression in hosts: Escherichia coli and Pichia pastoris
Application of peroxidase for pollution treatment such as: antibiotics, synthetic dyes
Laccase gene expression qualification from the Fusarium oxysporum under stress culture conditions (for Master and PhD students only)


2. LABORATORY OF GENE TECHNOLOGY

Research Topics Requirements Benefits
Application of recombinant DNA technology in agriculture – Basic and advanced knowledge in molecular biology, bioinformatics and plant tissue culture

– Study period: At least 10 months before completing graduation thesis

– Timetable for working at a laboratory

– Pay expenses as requirements of the Institute or training institution

– Comply the Institute and laboratory regulations

– Free access facilities to work at a laboratory

– Chemicals and consumables support

– The main author or co-author of scientific publications

– Highly supports for students are capable to challenge the scientific contest competition at Hue University or national level

– Other general benefits as provided by the Institute and the training institution

Study on biodiversity with high value of genetic resources
Study on gene expression qualification in plants and microorganisms
Propagation and conservation of the genetic resources of high value plants and microorganisms
Study on the production of bioactive compounds from plants and microorganisms


3. LABORATORY OF CELLS

Research Topics Requirements Benefits
Biomass production of Bacillariophyceae, blue-green algae, Chlorophyceae for aquaculture feeding, animal feeding, bio-fertilizer and some other related applications – Major in Biology, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Agronomy

– Comply the Institute and laboratory regulations

– Free access facilities to work at a laboratory

– Other general benefits as provided by the Institute and the training institution


4. LABORATORY OF IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINE

Research Topics Requirements Benefits
Isolation of pathogenic microorganisms causing diseases in livestock and aquatic animals

– Basic and advanced knowledge in microbiology, molecular biology, zoology, veterinary

– Study period: At least 10 months before completing graduation thesis

– Timetable for working at a laboratory

– Pay expenses as requirements of the Institute or training institution

– Comply the Institute and laboratory regulations

– Free access facilities to work at a laboratory

– Chemicals and consumables support

– The main author or co-author of scientific publications

– Highly supports for students are capable to challenge the scientific contest competition at Hue University or national level

– Other general benefits as provided by the Institute and the training institution

Isolation of effective microorganisms for animal feeding and to treat the breeding environment
Extraction antibody from egg yolks used for prevention and treatment in chicken, pig, fish
Expression of recombinant in Escherichia coli
Development fast diagnostics KIT to detect disease, such as ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay), Immunochromatography, recombinant vaccine for livestock
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