Macromolecular functionalization for boosting antiparasite-drugs administration to fish cultures

• Grant number: 24/02665-4
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: June 01, 2024
• End date: May 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Fishery Resources and Fishery Engineering - Aquaculture
• Mobility Program: SPRINT - Projetos de pesquisa - Mobilidade
• Principal Investigator: Patrick Mathews Delgado
• Grantee: Patrick Mathews Delgado
• Principal researcher abroad: Gaulthier Rydzek
• Institution abroad: Université Montpellier 2, France
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biociências (IBB). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Botucatu. Botucatu , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Omar Mertins
• Associated research grant: 22/12376-4 - Development of parasite treatment in fish with nanoparticles: a technology-applied approach, AP.JP

Abstract

The use of new methods and new technologies to face problems inherent to fish production is necessary as growth and demand for quality is increasing in the fishing market. In this international collaboration project, we aim to develop biomacromolecules for the production of micro and nanoparticles with functional properties to optimize parasitic treatments in fish. The project aims, with the expertise in molecular synthesis and parasite treatment from foreign and local groups, respectively, to develop new strategies to combat pathogens in aquaculture. The project aims above all to benefit the associated Young Researcher project and the applicability of the partner group's research (AU)