Czech Antarctic Microbial Biobank (CAMB)

Our mission is to advance the study and preservation of Antarctic microbial diversity by providing comprehensive access to an unique collection of microbial isolates, cultures, and environmental samples from this remote and extreme ecosystem. Through our four specialized sections—bacterial and fungal isolates, green photosynthetic microbes, and diverse environmental samples—we support scientific research efforts aimed at understanding microbial adaptation, ecological roles, and biotechnological potential. Our curated collections, gathered over years of sampling from diverse biotic and abiotic environments, offer valuable resources for exploring new taxa, functional properties, and genomic adaptations that could lead to innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental management. Guided by principles of biodiversity conservation and collaboration, we aim to be an open access hub for researchers, fostering knowledge and applications that can contribute to sustainable development and the long-term preservation of Antarctic ecosystems.