Centre for Chemical Biology-Microbial Biodiversity Library

Introduction

Since the isolation of the first strain in 2009, the microbial collection in CCB has grown. An initiative to characterise and catalogue the collection started in 2013, leading to the establishment of the CCB-Microbial Biodiversity Library (CCB-MBL). In February 2018, the catalogue was made available online on our website. Our collections are also indexed and made searchable by the Global Catalogue of Microorganisms (http://gcm.wfcc.info/). Isolates are obtained from various sources, with emphasis on aquatic and coastal ecosystems. These isolates are usually part of research projects on secondary metabolites, genomics, and chemical biology. The core aims of CCB-MBL are: - To house microorganisms from diverse Malaysia niches, especially from mangrove and marine environments. - To study isolates with potential application in chemical biology. - To share the collection with researchers, educators, and relevant industries.

Services

• Deposit: -
• Distribution: The distribution is aimed for the public especially the researchers, educators and other relevant industries.
• Testing: We provided Microbial identification service (for Bacteria and fungus), via their molecular DNA and Biolog Omnilog GEN III Plus Automated Microbial Identification System.

Type of microorganisms or biomaterials in collection

• Bacteria

Contact

Address
• Collection name: Centre for Chemical Biology-Microbial Biodiversity Library
• Collection name: CCB-MBL
• Institute: Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Address: Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Level 1, Block B, 10, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
• Tel: +6046535505
• Email: furusawa@usm.my
• Website: http://www.ccb.usm.my/index.php/en/ccb-mbl

Head of collection
• Name: Professor Chong Shu Chien
• Position: Director of Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
• Email: alex@usm.my