VKPM WDCM588: Russian National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms, Institute of Genetics and Selection of Industrial Microorganisms

1. Collection . 2. Correspondent. 3. Status of the collection. 5. Personnel. 6. Main subjects. 7. Preservation of cultures. 8. Availability of cultures. 9. Catalogue. 10. Services. 11. Entry and update dates.

1. Collection

Full nameRussian National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms
InstitutionInstitute of Genetics and Selection of Industrial Microorganisms
ACRONYMVKPM
REGISTRATION NUMBER588
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2. Correspondent

CorrespondentSineoky, Dr. S. P.
POSTAL ADDRESSDorozhnyi Proezd, 1, Moscow 113545
CountryRussian Federation
TEL1(7) 95-3151210
FAX1(7) 95-3150556
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3. Status of the collection

Status Governmental
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5. Personnel

DirectorSineoky, Dr. S. P.
Curator Voostin, Dr. M. M. (Yeasts)
Chinenova, Dr. T. A. (Actinomyces)
Rybakov, Dr. Yuri (Fungi)
Gudima, Dr. Mary (Bacteria)
Yurin, Dr. Vitaly (Cell lines)
Samsonjva, Dr. Svetlana (Bacteriophages)
Number of staff Bacteriology (6)
Cell biology (3)
Mycology (6)
Virology (1)
Assistants (3)
Computer specialist (1)
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6. Main subjects

Subject Genetics
Applied microbiology
Genetic engineering
Biochemistry
General microbiology
Cell biology
Industrial microbiology
Culture and preservation methods
Fermentation
Freeze drying
Ecology
Agriculture
Molecular biology
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7. Preservation of cultures

Number of Strains Strain Nametotalcountry
Bacteria10000
Fungi750
Yeasts2300
Plasmids1100
Cell lines: animal100
Hybridomas: animal1000
Deposit Mainly to our collection
Source(s) of strains for people in this country: isolated by or introduced from the collections in our country
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8. Availability of cultures

Availability Exchange
Fee
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9. Catalogue

Catalogue Catalogue Computerized
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10. Services

Services Patent deposits
Storage services
Distribution
Identification (Bacteria Fungi Yeasts)
Training course Use of computer in culture collections
Consultation about Patent deposits
Preservation
Shipment regulations
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11. Entry and update dates

DATE OF REPLY2001/03/28
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