This amino acid-derived polymer is non-cytotoxic, with high dimensional stability and enables rapid degradation in just 90 days upon contact with moisture The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) Innovation Unit, CSOL, has successfully developed a revolutionary biodegradable polymer that enables 3D printing using Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology, in a collaborative project with […]
‘Blau de Prússia’ is a finalist in the Best Podcast category of the Local Communication Awards 2023
ICIQ’s podcast is recognised in the ‘Best multimedia and transmedia content’ category for the uniqueness of the content promoted The outreach podcast ‘Blau de Prússia’ has been recognised by the “Xarxa Audiovisual Local” as one of the finalists in the ‘Best multimedia and transmedia content’ category of the Local Communication Awards 2023. The distinction values […]
ICIQ’s High Throughput Experimentation (HTE) Laboratory boosts companies’ scientific and innovation projects
Is your company looking for fast screening of categorical variables? Or maybe do you need to implement a specific type of HTE platform to carry out the screening campaigns internally? The HTE laboratory, from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) Scientific Core Facilities Area, allows the execution and analysis of large sets of […]
CRYSFORMA: Salt and Co-crystal screenings to get new patents and to optimize your drug substance
Do you need to optimize the chemical properties of a drug? Looking for a new patent with different substance properties? Salt and co-crystal screening studies are crucial in the development of drugs for the pharmaceutical industry. Such studies bring to companies the discovery of derivates of their drug substances with enhanced properties, which can lead […]
The experience from a leading pharma company in the ICIQ-Joint Units: “I was impressed by the level of our discussions on Medicinal Chemistry”
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA)-Joint Units have created a partnership agreement between companies and the centre, allowing the first ones to expand or relocate their research areas to improve their competitivity. The access to a full equipped laboratory, and to ICIQ’s Scientific Core Facilities Area, are some of the advantages of these contracts. […]
CRYSFORMA: Polymorphism and crystallization, key issues in drug development according to international health security
Are you looking for a stable polymorph of your drug substance? Do you want to avoid any manufacturability, bioavailability or clinical outcome affection during your drug development or storage due to any unknown solid form conversion? Or even do you need to demonstrate to regulation authorities your valid results? Chemical substance exists in the solid […]
The Characterization Technologies Department will invest almost 3M € in state-of-the-art equipment in 2023
The department has recently acquired an Electron Diffractometer and an Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometer, valued at €1.8M and €1M respectively, to enhance its already excellent services. The Characterization Technologies Department (CTD) of the Institute for Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) has made, this 2023, an investment of almost 3 million euros in state-of-the-art analytical technology. Right now, […]
Green ICIQ team will face new sustainable challenges this 2023
This year has started with new sustainable challenges for the Green ICIQ team. Xavier Blanch (SHEQ) will keep working in this volunteer group with three new incorporations: Dr. Joan Guillem Mayans, Ángel Rey (Scientific Education and Outreach Unit) and Elena Pedrola (KTT Communication). The new Green team will continue the work done since the group […]
CRYSFORMA, your partner in solid state development
Is your company looking for assistance or support during the drug development process? Are you filling a patent application and need additional information to protect your drug molecule? Do you need to modify your crystal properties? Have you been trying to crystallize a molecule for long time with no results? If you feel identified with some […]
CSOL: closing the gap between ICIQ’s discoveries and industry
Is your company looking for disruptive technologies, but it is missing the expertise and facilities to develop it? Are you looking for a partner to outsource any custom synthesis? Do you want to implement state of the art technologies in your business model? Catalyst Selection and Optimization Laboratory (CSOL) is ICIQ’s innovation unit, working in […]
The ICIQ’s Research Projects and Grants Department receives funding through Next-ICIQ programme
The Next-ICIQ Project has been successfully granted by the “Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación” (MCIN), under the “Preparación y Gestión de Proyectos Europeos 2022” call. The Next-ICIQ aim is to provide ICIQ with the structure and knowledge necessary for the adequate promotion, preparation, support and management of European projects, so that ICIQ can improve the […]
Three ICIQers win the ICIQ-Severo Ochoa International Mobility grants for this 2023
For the third year, the ICIQ-Severo Ochoa International Mobility Programme has awarded three fellowships to ICIQ predocs to develop a research project in an international institution abroad. These fellowships aim to allow excellent young ICIQ-CERCA researchers to experience a different research environment and complement their research training. This is the first grant call for 2023, that […]
ICIQ-Joint Units: the best strategy to be at the state of the art in R&D
Are you looking for a laboratory relocation? Did you run out of laboratory space? Are you thinking about expanding your capabilities in innovation? Maybe looking for a partner to outsource your R&D projects? The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) hosts an exclusive solution to companies that are looking for outstanding facilities to carry […]
«More than ever, committed to a sustainable future.»
Miquel A. Pericàs, ICIQ Director, believes chemistry is key to solve the huge global issues of our society. The scientific community fears the changes that may happen after the political changes in the White House. Trump’s cabinet includes climate change deniers and anti-vaxxers. In these circumstances, ICIQ maintains its commitment to investigate and develop solutions […]