Precision Breeding Group

Precision Breeding Group - Detailed

Last modified: 03. November 2022

Our research focus is applied and basic research in the field of animal biotechnology. Based on state of the art genome editing techniques and genomics approaches we create translational animal models of human disorders and for biotechnology purposes as well. The group represents a special segment of agricultural research providing high value animal models for non-food purposes. Recent projects involve rabbit models of heart and cardiovascular diseases and mouse model of autism. Development of genetic, genomic and biotechnology approaches directly supports agricultural purposes. We have continuous cooperations with national and international partners.

Research areas

Improvement of production capacity of rabbit breeds with genomic methods.
1. Generation of a biobank
2. Preparation of ex-situ biobank: cryopreservation of sperm and embryo
Modelling of congenital heart diseases in laboratory rabbit with special focus on long QT syndrome.
Atherosclerosis in focus: new therapeutic targets and identification of potential drug candidates.
Improvement of precision genome editing tools in animal models.
1. Examination of the genetic background of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in mouse modell.
2. Dutpase deficient mouse modell.

Group members

	Bodrogi, Lilla, PhD, senior research fellow, group leader M.Sc.: biologist-biotechnology, english-hungarian translator University of Debrecen-Dept. of Natural Science, 1998-2002 PhD: Szent István University, animal breeding, 2008 Room: MATE GBI Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi A. str. 4., I. floor, 119. Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4139 E-mail: Bodrogi.Lilla@uni-mate.hu
	Hiripi, László, PhD scientific advisor Ph.D.: University of Agriculture, Gödöllő, animal breeding M.Sc.: biologist, University of Szeged-Dept. of Natural Science Room: MATE GBIGödöllő, Szent-Györgyi A. str. 4., I. floor, 159. Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4253, 4152 E-mail: Hiripi.Laszlo@uni-mate.hu
	Bősze, Zsuzsanna Dsc, volunteer
	Gabriella Skoda, research fellow, PhD M.Sc.: biologist, Szent István University, ÁOTK, 2009-2011 PhD: Szent István University, animal breeding, 2021 Room: MATE GBI Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi A. str. 4., I. floor, 119 Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4139 E-mail: Skoda.Gabriella@uni-mate.hu
	Tímea Pintér, research assistant, PhD student M.Sc.: Szent István University-MKK, agricultural biotechnology, 2016-2018 PhD School: MATE, Animal Science and Breeding, 2019- Thesis advisor: Dr. Dr. Bodrogi, Lilla, Dr. Hiripi, László Room: MATE GBI Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi A. str. 4., I. floor, 158. Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4253 E-mail: Pinter.Timea.@uni-mate.hu
	Kerekes Andrea, research fellow, PhD M.Sc.: Szent István University Egyetem, MKK,agricultural engineer 2006-2008 PhD: Szent István University, animal breeding, 2019 Room: MATE GBI Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi A. str. 4., I. floor, 119. Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4139 E-mail: Kerekes.Andrea@uni-mate.hu
	Patrik Plank, research assistant Phone: +36-28/430-494 / 4160 E-mail: Plank.Patrik@uni-mate.hu
Students:	Fanni Major, M.Sc student MATE, Animal Biotechnology 2022- Farhan, Muhammad, M.Sc student MATE, Animal Biotechnology 2022- Lóki, Lilla M.Sc student, MATE, Animal Biotechnology 2021- Zsidai, Sándor, MSc-2021., ELTE-biology Mester, Julianna, MSc-2020. University of Debrecen, biology Lakat Tamás, MSc-2019., BME Rivera, Shanemae Morante M.Sc-2022. MATE, Animal Biotechnology Ismoth, Tripty Ara M.Sc-2022. MATE, Animal Biotechnology Takács, Ádám Tamás M.Sc-2022, MATE, Animal Biotechnology Balázs, Réka M.Sc-2020 agricultural biotechnology, SZIE Salinas Aponte, Mayte-2019. M.Sc agricultural biotechnology, SZIE