As part of the Prociencia project PE501093888-2024, titled:
"Non-invasive monitoring of reproductive assistance in the aquaculture production chain through the implementation of a device based on optical coherence tomography and artificial intelligence," an important field visit was conducted at the Center for Productive Innovation and Technology Transfer “CITEproductivo” Madre de Dios.
The visit aimed to observe different stages of the reproductive cycle of the Amazonian species paco, as well as to study its morphology from the oocyte stage to the embryonic stage through microscopy and later using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
These activities are part of the project’s commitment to evaluating oocyte quality and monitoring embryonic development in Amazonian fish species. 🐟🌱
👉 Sergio Herrera, Undergraduate Student in Biomedical Engineering
👉 Diego Segura, Master’s Student in Biomedical Engineering
👉 Jim Cormán, Manager and Research Assistant at GIBIO,
actively participated in this phase under the coordination of Dr. Sandra Pérez, director of the Biomedical Engineering program at PUCP and coordinator of the Medical Devices Research Group at PUCP.
📍 During the visit to the CITE Aquaculture Ahuashiyacu in Madre de Dios, sample collections, field analyses, and initial tests were carried out on Amazonian species of interest for sustainable aquaculture.
💡 This project is funded by the World Bank through Prociencia - CONCYTEC, and led by the GIBIO-PUCP research group.
🤝 We thank Sergio León, director of CITE, and Cesar Álvarez, co-investigator of the project and specialist in advanced aquaculture at CITE, for this experience that strengthens collaborative research between academia and technical-productive centers for the improvement of Amazonian fish farming.
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