R+D+i at the Madrid Science Park

The Madrid Science Park (Parque Científico de Madrid, PCM) acts as a Spin-off Industries incubator. The Biotransformations Group (BTg) gives scientific & technological support to spin-off industries in the Scientific Park of Madrid by means of the Incubator of Industries. Two technology development units at this scientific park are directed by members of the BTg; the Industrial Biotransformations Service (Director Prof. J.V. Sinisterra) and the Molecular Interactions Service (BIACORE) (Director Prof. M.J. Hernaiz). Both units develop R+D+i projects in cooperation with Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Industries.

Spin-off Industries Incubator [Web]

PCM acts as a Spin-off Industries incubator. BTg members are giving scientific and technological supports aiding the successful development of spin-off industries. This support favours start-up of biotechnological companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services.

Industrial Biotransformations Service [Web]

BTg has created the Industrial Biotransformations Service (SBI) to give technological and scientific support to spin-off enterprises located in PCM and to Small & Medium Enterprises to contribute to the development of R+D+i projects in cooperation with Industries, in the fields of Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Green Chemistry, White, Blue and Red Biotechnologies and Pharmaceutical Technology. In addition SBI develops analytical methodologies to determine enzymatic activities, HPLC or GC analysis, bio-liberation of drugs from solid or dermal formulations (pharmaceutical, nutriceutical and cosmetics), etc. In addition a fermentation service is offered for the production of enzymes or secondary metabolites. All the services offered by SBI are under ISO Quality Standards.
Director: Prof. Dr. José V. Sinisterra Gago. Full Professor of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. [mail]
Technical Staff
Clara Nova Gracia. B.Sc. Chemistry [mail]
José C. Hernandez Gomez. B.Sc. Chemistry [mail]
Pedro Martinho Malafaia. B.Sc. Pharmacy [mail]
Scientific Advisors
Dr. José D. Carballeira Rodríguez. Ph.D. Pharmacy.
Dr. Fernando Hernández Blanco. Ph.D. Pharmacy.

Molecular Interactions Service [Web]

BTg creates the Molecular Interactions Service to give a quality service to research groups of the Universities and Research Council. The Biacore 3000 allows the determination of biomolecular interactions through surface plasmon resonance, with real-time detection and minimal sample consumption. The Biacore 3000 model is the current state-of-the art system. If you are doing binding studies or looking for ligands, consider trying this new system. The services offered are under ISO Quality Standards.
Director: Prof. Dr. María J. Hernáiz Gómez-Degano. Professor of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. [mail]
Technical Staff
Dr. Juan Treviño. Ph.D. Chemistry. [mail]

Scientific and Technical Courses [Web]

Molecular Interactions & Biotransformations Services as Technological Development Units at PCM organize courses to promote technology and knowledge transfer to technicians and post-graduated researchers. The courses are focused to different fields as Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy, etc.