Past research projects

Louse Off 1 - Sea lice vaccine development through innovation

Louse off 1 aims at identifying salmon lice antigens (proteins) that can be used in an effective vaccine against salmon lice.

MHC-Vert

Characterization of antigen presentation in salmon.

MortMonitor - Understanding and monitoring mortality in farmed fish towards sustainable growth in aquaculture

The project will help the industry, the authorities and others to understand what drives mortality in the aquaculture industry. The aim of this is to highlight what opportunities the industry has for limiting the mortality in the production of farmed fish.

MucoPath – mucosal pathogenesis and pathogens

MucoPath primarily wishes to study host-pathogenic interaction at/in mucous surfaces of salmon. Further, we will undertake the development of biological (infection) models and analytical tools and methods that can support this primary goal.

MucoProtect - Novel bio-mimicking nanocarriers for oral delivery of mucosal vaccines - protection at the first line of defence

In MucoProtect we will develop novel, clever vaccines based on nanoparticles, tailored for oral vaccination.

MycoSafeBread

The main aim in MycoSafeBread is to develop a combination of new milling technology and mycotoxin-reducing processing to manufacture bread products tailored for young children, with an absolute minimum of the mycotoxin DON, while meeting the recommendations for wholegrain consumption and nutrient composition.

Necrotic enteritis in turkeys: Prophylactic measures, early detection and non-antibiotic treatments

The main aim of this project ist to contribute to improved gut health and reduced usage of antibiotics in Norwegian fattening turkeys.

Nucleospora - Infections with the microsporidia Nucleospora cyclopteri in lumpsucker, Cyclopterus lumpus

The project aim to obtain knowledge on the impact of infections with the microsporidia Nucleospora cyclopteri in lumpsucker, Cyclopterus lumpus.

Pan-genome analysis of Aeromonas salmonicida with focus on genetic determinants for host specificity

We seek to survey the pan-genome and populations structure of Aeromonas salmonicida, particularly in relation to the observed association between A-layer type and host fish species.

Pasteurellosis in Norwegian salmon

Disease caused by Pasteurella spp. pathogenic for fish has become increasingly widespread in recent years. A three-year project led by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute and financed by the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (FHF) will provide more knowledge of these bacteria and control of disease.