Astareal

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Job title: 
Director R&D
Eurocaroten role: 
WG Participant
First name: 
Åke
Last name: 
Lignell
Short research description: 

Åke Lignell, PhD, with a research background from Uppsala University in plant physiology he developed large-scale cultivation method for the astaxanthin producing alga Haematococcus pluvialis within the biotechnologty company AstaReal, formed as a spin-off from the university. Based on the cultivation technique AstaReal is the pioneer globally in commercial production of natural astaxanthin for use in human and animal nutrition. In close collaboration with leading scientists in Sweden and abroad Åke has initiated and contributed to several studies demonstrating the benefits of astaxanthin in nutrition and health. 

Techniques routinely used: 
HPLC
Instrumentation/Facilities: 
HPLC, bioreactors
Country: 
Sweden
City: 
Nacka
Institution: 
AstaReal AB
Department: 
R&D
Address: 

AstaReal AB

Forumvägen 14

131 53 Nacka

Sweden

Zip Code: 
13153
Phone: 
+46 (0)8 57013950
Matrix: 
Foods
Feeds
Microorganisms
Plants
Gender: 
Male
WG option 1: 
WG3
WG option 2: 
WG2
Scientific approach: 
Applied
Industrial
Areas: 
Health
Industrial Biotechnology
Nutrition
Production
Other keywords: 
Applications
Bioavailability
Biological Actions
Functional Foods
Industry
Market
Safety
STMS hosting: 
No
Meetings hosting: 
Yes

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