AnatomyBy Erling Olaf Koppang, Senior tutor
In collaboration with other groups in Norway and abroad, we focus on using suitable cell markers and probes for the use in morphological studies. In collaboration with ISM, NVH, we have had research activity (EU project) on cataract in the Atlantic salmon, a disease causing heavy losses in the aquaculture industry. We continue this work. To implement the information generated by the genome mapping programmes, we have built up facilities to carry out in situ hybridisation techniques, qunatitative RT-PCR and various methods within electron transmission and scanning microscopy. Electron microscopy laboratory: The Department of Anatomy houses the electron microscopy laboratory at The Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. It includes a transmission electron microscope, a scanning electron microscope, PCR machinery, devise for micro-dissection and data equipment for morphological analysis. The laboratory is open to the other departments and to external users provided funding or project collaboration. Histology laboratory: The histology laboratory is shared with Department of Pathology. Dissection theatre: The dissection theatre is mainly used for the dissection courses of various animals and organs offered to the veterinary students. The dissection course in fish currently includes salmonids, halibut and cod. The dissection course is followed by a histology course with the different organs of the fish. |
The Department of Anatomy, Institute of Morphology, Genetics and Aquatic Biology at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science has focused its attention towards immunology and the characterisation of leukocyte populations in the Atlantic salmon and at the morphology of the gastrointestinal tract of wolf fish and Atlantic salmon.
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