The institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) offer interested parties from both the corporate and public sectors a wide range of one-off professional services based on their cutting-edge research and long-standing experience. These services include analyses, measurements, assessments, solution proposals, feasibility verification, and expert consultations.
These services are provided on the basis of individual agreements and are available to companies as well as public and state institutions seeking a reliable partner with access to modern laboratory facilities and expertise in various scientific fields.
The SAS Technology Transfer Office (TTO SAS):
- will advise you on which consulting service offered by SAS organizations is best suited to your request,
- will verify the current workload and availability of the service,
- will put you in contact with the department of the relevant SAS organization that provides the service,
- will remain available, if needed, to help address any questions that may arise during the provision of the service.
Please contact the SAS Technology Transfer Office if you are interested in any of the services listed below.
The current list of available services is continuously updated according to the offerings of individual SAS institutes:
Research and testing of endolysins against biofilm-forming pathogens PK-22-001
Preparation, biochemical characterisation and testing of antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of bacteriophage endolysins against Gram-positive pathogens (Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and others). Collaboration may include MIC/MBIC determination, biofilm eradication assays, cytotoxicity testing on cell lines and support for preclinical research.
Equipment: spectrophotometer, microplate reader (96-well format), microbiology laboratory for Gram-positive pathogen cultivation, biofilm assay equipment
Social data analysis for product development and sales PK-31-010
Analysis of social data to support product development and sales based on research into everyday life, lifestyles, and client practices; includes analysis of cultural symbols and representations.
Structural analysis and characterization of organic compounds PK-20-003
Structural elucidation for R&D laboratories in organic synthesis (namely university laboratories and clinics); applications in medical, biological, industrial, and agricultural sample analysis; useful in rare disease diagnostics and identification of methods for rare disease diagnostics.
Equipment: 600 MHz and 400 MHz NMR with cryoprobe, HRMS, GC-MS, CHNS analyzer, Raman microscope, FTIR
Structural analysis of proteins and enzymes by X-ray crystallography PK-22-004
Determination of 3D structures of proteins and enzymes by X-ray crystallography, including ligand complexes and time-resolved measurements; identification of ligands enhancing enzyme stability and activity and structure-based support for biosensor and biocatalyst design.
Surface morphology measurement using AFM PK-05-010
3D topographic imaging of materials at the nanoscale; assessment of roughness, hardness, adhesion, and other surface properties.
Equipment: AFM microscope
Surface treatment of metals by electrochemical methods PK-05-013
Cleaning, polishing, etching, electrochemical texturing, electroplating, and corrosion protection.
Equipment: electrochemical workstation for plating and surface modification
Surveys of values, attitudes, and beliefs PK-31-006
Quantitative macro-surveying of values, attitudes, and beliefs according to client needs — applicable in policymaking, strengthening social cohesion, conflict prevention, marketing, etc. (e.g., World Values Survey for Slovakia).
Synthesis of target compounds in biocatalysis and organic synthesis PK-20-009
Custom synthesis of chiral esters, alcohols, glycosides, carbohydrates, and enzyme substrates.
Equipment: organic synthesis and biocatalysis lab, NMR, MS, HPLC, UV-VIS, microwave reactor, shakers, centrifuges, chiral HPLC/GC columns
Testing of the effects of pharmaceuticals and biomaterials PK-19-005
Testing the effects of pharmaceuticals and biomaterials on angiogenesis, gene expression, tumor and microbial diseases using the chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model.
Equipment: incubators, digital macro-photography setup, PCR, rotary microtome
Trace element analysis (Zn, Mn, Fe, Cu) in biological material PK-19-007
Sample processing of biological materials — primarily blood or other biological samples — using wet mineralization, followed by trace element analysis via atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS).
Equipment: AA-7000 Shimadzu