Mycology and Mycotechnology Laboratory
The Mycology and Mycotechnology Laboratory is a research unit organized as part of the Ecology School of Yugra State University.
Our core mission is to create an effective, innovative environment for developing expertise in fungal biology, ecology, and the development of innovative mycotechnologies.
Our key activities are organized around four primary areas:
- Fundamental Research: we conduct taxonomic, phylogenetic, and ecological studies to revise fungal systematics, model species distribution, and investigate fungal functional roles in ecosystems, including symbiotic (mycorrhizal) relationships.
- Applied Research & Development: we perform R&D under state and commercial grants, with a focus on creating innovative solutions. This includes developing mycorrhizal preparations to enhance forestry and agriculture, assessing the role of fungi in carbon and biogeochemical cycles (e.g., in peatlands), and optimizing technologies for fungal cultivation to produce target metabolites or biomass.
- Collections & Infrastructure: we maintain and develop unique biological collections, including a herbarium of micro- and macromycetes and a live culture collection of fungi. We ensure their preservation, cataloging, and provide strains for scientific and educational purposes.
- Our lab is equipped with modern molecular tools, including Sanger and Nanopore sequencers for metabarcoding and phylogenetic analysis.
- Education & Collaboration: we support the training of highly qualified personnel, involve students in research, and provide expert consulting in mycology and mycotechnology.
In essence, our laboratory bridges the gap between fundamental mycological science and practical biotechnological applications, serving as a resource for both academic research and innovation.
The laboratory sticker pack is available for download via the link (PDF).
Laboratory Staff
- Filippova N.V., Associate Professor, Head of the Laboratory
- Mingalimova A.I., Engineer
- Ganasevich G.N., Engineer
- Buzlukov V., Engineer
- Zvyagina E.A., Remote Collaborator
Laboratory Activity Plan & Key Objectives
The laboratory’s work is structured around four core directions, combining advanced scientific research, development of practical biotechnologies, education of the next generation of scientists, and active knowledge dissemination.
| Focus Area | Expected Results in 2025/2026 |
|---|---|
| Research & Development Projects | Grant (Yugra Foundation): Development of mycorrhizal preparations for bioremediation and climate projects. Target: 7,000,000 RUB. Grant (Russian Science Foundation): Research on the role of fungi in the carbon cycle of raised bogs. Target: 1,500,000 RUB. NTR Services: Providing 2nd & 3rd generation sequencing and molecular services. Target: 1,000,000 RUB. |
| Student Engagement & Training | Involving students in R&D under major grants (Yugra Fdn, RSF). Target: 10+ student researchers. Mentoring student startups (Foundation for Assistance to Innovations). Target: 2 student teams. Mentoring students in other research and technologies grant programs. Target: 5 student researchers. |
| Scientific Events & Outreach | Online Seminar Series: «Mycotechnologies for Sustainable Environmental Management». Target: ≥10 seminars, ≥50 participants. Field School: Youth Mycorrhizal School at «Mukhrino» station. Target: ≥30 participants from ≥10 cities. Public Engagement: Lab tours, masterclasses for schoolchildren. Target: ≥150 total participants. |
| Intellectual Property & Development | Patents of developments in mycorrhizal research. Target: 2 pc. Intellectual properties in software or databases: Bioinformatics pipelines «ArrheniaNGS» & «ArrheniaTGS.» Target: 2 pc. Presentation of research at conferences. Target: 10 presentations. Submission of new grant and tender applications. Target: 10+ applications. |
Last update 16/01/2026