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Pharmacy and cosmetics

Solid experience and knowledge in the development of RDI projects, with experts in various disciplines that meet the needs of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors. Analysis according to GMP regulations.

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Development of pharmaceutical and cosmetic projects backed by our vast experience

Chemical analysis

  • Quality control of raw materials, excipients and drugs
  • Identification and characterization of molecules
  • Identification, isolation and analysis of impurities
  • Packaging

Pharmaceutical development

  • Commissioning, validation and transfer of analytical methods
  • Drug Discovery and molecular design
  • Organic synthesis processes for generic drugs
  • Second generation of bioactive molecules
  • Design and synthesis of photoactive molecules and materials
  • Galenic formulations

Studies

  • Cleaning system validation
  • Photodegradation, photostability and phototoxicity
  • Bio and chemiluminescence
  • UV-vis / NIR fluorescence kinetics

Biomedicine

  • Biological activity and cell function tests
  • Toxicity and efficacy tests
  • Stem cell maintenance, growth and differentiation studies
  • Drug and biomolecule transport systems
  • Biocompatibility of drugs and medical devices
  • Development of implants and medical devices with pharmacological activity
  • Bioadhesives with medical applications

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Related facilities

Chromatography Laboratory

Laboratory dedicated to the development and optimisation of analysis methods based on chromatographic techniques. Also dedicated to method validation, transfer and analysis of chemical products in general. It has consolidated experience in the chromatographic analysis of a wide range of matrices, from pharmaceuticals to environmental pollutants.

Spectroscopy Laboratory

Application of spectroscopic techniques for qualitative analysis of substances. Development of studies for structural elucidation, organic elemental analysis, optical rotation, etc.

Photochemistry Laboratory

It focuses its research activity on photochemistry and the interrelationships of light with molecules, materials and biological systems. It carries out RDI activities and knowledge and technology transfer in solar photoprotection, cancer photochemotherapy, photoantimicrobial therapies and fluorescence imaging.

Metal Analysis Laboratory

Laboratory specialised in the analysis of metallic impurities in pharmaceutical products and other matrices, using atomic absorption spectrometry, atomic emission spectrophotometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry techniques. It has consolidated experience in carrying out analytical studies for pharmaceutical companies sector in a GMP environment.

Flow Chemistry Unit

The Flow Chemistry Unit includes a pilot plant and laboratory equipment for carrying out flow chemistry reactions aimed at the development and industrial scale-up of fine chemistry processes. It carries out research and technology transfer activities for companies in the pharmaceutical and fine chemistry sectors. It has a team of professors and researchers with solid experience in the industrial environment.

Research Groups

GQF – Pharmaceutical Chemistry Group

The GQF group research focuses on two main areas: 1) The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Unit (new drugs)
2) The Continuous Chemical Processes Unit

AppLightChem – Applied Photobiological Chemistry

AppLightChem is a research group that specializes in the biomedical applications and chemical aspects of photonics. It focuses its research and transfer activities on solar photoprotection, cancer photochemotherapy, photoantimicrobial therapies and fluorescence imaging. AppLightChem develops advanced chemical technologies for photoprotection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases with light-activated drugs.

EQBA – Electrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group

The group's activity is structured around the different analytical, spectrometric, chromatographic, electrochemical and optical techniques, both in their application and development.