October 15, 2025 — The All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) has received prestigious recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The institute's development of non-specific immunomodulators based on mussels was selected by FAO experts at a global technical recognition ceremony held in conjunction with the organization's 80th anniversary and the World Food Forum.
On the eve of its 80th anniversary, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a global technical achievement competition aimed at identifying cutting-edge projects that contribute to the creation of sustainable agri-food systems. A development by VNIRO scientists—non-specific immunomodulators based on mussels—was selected from 700 applications among the top 15 global innovations in aquaculture. This global recognition confirms the leadership of Russian science in biotechnology and is the logical result of more than 60 years of research, culminating in the creation of the MIGI-K LP dietary supplement.
The history of the development and use of mussel-based products by VNIRO researchers spans over 60 years. In 2019, VNIRO's Innopark resumed experimental production of one of its key scientific developments—the MIGI-K LP dietary supplement—at the Institute's research facilities.
MIGI-K LP is more than just a supplement, but the result of in-depth scientific research. Its advantage over synthetic radioprotectors lies in its natural origin. The product is non-toxic and has no side effects. It contains an optimal combination of essential and replaceable amino acids, taurine, iodine, low-molecular-weight peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and biogenic macro- and microelements. It has a radioprotective effect, promoting the elimination of radionuclides and heavy metals from the body. It is also a powerful immunomodulator with antiviral activity against herpes, hepatitis A, B, C, and influenza viruses. It improves hematopoiesis and increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The efficacy and safety of MIGI-K LP has been confirmed by studies at leading research institutes and clinics in Russia, including the Medical Radiological Research Center of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and the Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care.
Innopark VNIRO offers a wide range of innovative solutions in the development of food, cosmetic, and therapeutic and prophylactic products based on aquatic bioresources. Global recognition of MIGI-K LP strengthens the Institute's position as a center of excellence.
VNIRO's Deputy Director, Ilya Gerashchenko, and the authors of the application, Lyubov Abramova and Manuchar Sharia, participated in the FAO Global Technical Recognition online ceremony. The FAO Certificate of Recognition will not only be a reward for the long-term work of VNIRO scientists, but also a symbol of Russian science's contribution to addressing global challenges of food security and sustainable development.
VNIRO Press Service
