The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology and the Institute of Cellular Pharmacology (ICP) Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the setting up of a joint research centre at the college’s Agribusiness Institute. The centre shall focus on animal husbandry, breeding and nutrition research.

ICP is a company at Mosta Technopark specialising in biotechnology and the exploitation of local natural products. Its seaweed extract is exported as a nutrient animal feed additive and its prickly pear extract is used in cosmetics and is being tested in aquaculture.

Mcast applied science students are already undertaking apprenticeships at the firm.

Sign up to our free newsletters

Get the best updates straight to your inbox:
Please select at least one mailing list.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing.