M C C A P

Collection of cultures
of microorganisms - producers
antibiotics

We work at the Faculty of Biology of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Collection of cultures
of microorganisms - producers
antibiotics

We study the diversity and properties of actinomycetes in the natural biotopes of Ukraine and Antarctica

Collection of cultures
of microorganisms - producers
antibiotics

We search and find new natural compounds of microbial origin

Our priority

Research and effective application of genetic resources of microorganisms for science, education and business

Science

Study of biodiversity and metabolic potential of microorganisms, their reliable preservation

Science

Study of biodiversity and metabolic potential of microorganisms, their reliable preservation

Education

Improving the qualifications of young scientists in the field of genetics and biotechnology of microorganisms and promoting their career growth

Education

Improving the qualifications of young scientists in the field of genetics and biotechnology of microorganisms and promoting their career growth

Business

Commercialization of scientific developments based on strains of microorganisms for the needs of the food industry, agronomy, pharmacy

Business

Commercialization of scientific developments based on strains of microorganisms for the needs of the food industry, agronomy, pharmacy

News

MCCAP researchers describe 4 new genera of actinomycetes

During the actinobiome study of Galindez Island (Antarctic

Graduate student of the year in the field of chemical

Cake Stepan, collection engineer, graduate student of the

Students of the collection are among the winners of the

On April 26-28, 2023, the XIX International Scientific

Biodiversity of Juniperus excelsa rhizosphere actinomycetes

Diversity and potential of Juniperus excelsa rhizosphere actinomycetes

Our resources

Our tasks

Study of microbial biodiversity of natural biotopes

Creation of scientific and technical developments based on microorganisms, their implementation in business projects for the food industry, agronomy, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Study of the biosynthetic potential of natural isolates of microorganisms. Screening of producers of new natural compounds

Promotion of the scientific growth of students, postgraduates, young scientists in the field of genetics and biotechnology of microorganisms

Preservation of cultures of microorganisms, DNA samples, other biological material

Maintenance and development of a network of scientific and business partners with the aim of expanding the directions of scientific research, their implementation to improve the quality of human life in interaction with nature

The whole collection

4500

+

Actinomycetes

4300

+

DNA constructs

50

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New compounds

20

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