Join us in celebrating the remarkable strides made in cyanobacterial research at the second CYANOMETA workshop! From April 14-16, 2024, researchers from esteemed institutions across the Visegrad and Western Balkan region converged at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Gödöllő, Hungary, under the support of the Visegrad Fund. At this second in-person gathering, hosted by the Institute of Aquaculture and Environmental Safety (MATE-AKI), participants delved deep into the potential of the Zebrafish Embryotoxicity Assay.

 

Led by experts such as Illés Bock, PhD student, and Dr. Csenki Zsolt, attendees explored the intricacies of toxicology testing using zebrafish embryos. From insightful lectures to hands-on demonstrations, every facet of this cutting-edge methodology was meticulously unpacked, offering invaluable insights for cyanobacterial research.

Expert Dr. Zoran Marinović giving presentation to the audience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Expert Bock Illés giving presentation to the audience

 

 

 

 

 

The first day of the workshop unfolded with riveting presentations by Bock Illés on the utility of zebrafish embryos in toxicology tests and the utilization of innovative software like the Automated Imaging Robot and Fishinspector for image analysis. Participants were guided through the entire wet lab process by Dr Csenki Zsolt, from preparing zebrafish for spawning to selecting viable embryos for experimentation. The Institute of Aquaculture and Environmental Safety's state-of-the-art facilities provided the perfect backdrop for this immersive learning experience.

 Experts (Dr. Csenki Zsolt and  Bock Illés) demonstrating Automated Imaging Robot 

 

 

 

 

 Bock Illés preparing zebrafish larvae for toxicity test.

 

 

 

 

 Dr. Csenki Zsolt showing selection of viable embryo for toxicitiy test.

 

 

 

 

Day two saw the continuation of lab work, with a focus on demonstrating the Automated Imaging Robot and examining the effects of cyanobacterial extracts on zebrafish embryos. Dr. Zoran Marinović's insightful presentation of the obtained results of zebrafish exposure to cyanobacterial extracts stimulated discussions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among attendees.

For a comprehensive overview of the workshop program and additional resources, visit the DOWNLOADABLE FILES section. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Zoran Marinović, the workshop organizer, and the entire team at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences for orchestrating this event. Together, we're paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in cyanobacterial research!