Prof. Dr. Ákos Horváth - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. Ákos Horváth specializes in the reproductive biology of fish, with a primary focus on cryopreservation of fish sperm and early-stage germ cells. His expertise extends to chromosome set manipulation, fish cytogenetics, and marker-assisted breeding. Dr. Horváth has been at the forefront of leading a research group on fish reproduction within the Department of Aquaculture at MATE.
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Publications
Cryopreservation of fish sperm
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Cryopreservation and transplantion of early-stage germ cells
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Projects
NKFIH SNN-116912: Interspecific transplantation of freshwater fish spermatogonia
In this project we used state-of-the-art scientific methods to contribute to conservation of endangered fish species. Spermatogonia of male fish were transplanted into gonads of more common species. Recipient individuals served as surrogate parents to produce the gametes of the endangered species.
NKFIH K-129127 Inherited cryoresistance of fish sperm
To date we do not know the reasons why some cells survive cryopreservation while others do not. Research results indicated that survival of cryopreservation was heritable. We would like to test the hypothesis that resistance to cryopreservation is heritable.
NKFIH K-138425 Research towards in vitro gonads in freshwater fish
The obejctive of the project is the development of artificial gonads (testes, ovaries) in freshwater fish. To this end, germline stem cells of the given species will be studied, cultured and their development into functional sperm and eggs will be induced using a suitable hormonal environment.
