Biological characterization of materials and devices in terms of biocompatibility, influence on strains of different microorganisms and cell lines. Design and application of strategies for the modification and specific functionalization of biodevice surfaces. Detection of molecular alterations. Detection of the presence and growth of microorganisms (bacteria, yeast) in medical devices. Studies of the effectiveness of different treatments on bacteria, yeast, cell lines and coronavirus surrogates (in feline model).
Additive manufacturing
Biomedical consumables
Digital health
Electromedical devices
In-Vitro diagnostics
Laboratory equipment
Autolab Esprit SPR, Q-Sense QCM-D
Autolab Esprit SPR, Q-Sense QCM-D
DIENER Pico O2 Plasma and Bioforce ProCleaner O3 Plasma
DIENER Pico O2 Plasma and Bioforce ProCleaner O3 Plasma
Nikon Eclipse Ti microscope with attached incubator for the analysis of cell cultures in a controlled environment
Nikon Eclipse Ti microscope with attached incubator for the analysis of cell cultures in a controlled environment
Telstar Bio IIA Biological Safety Hoods, Indelab Chemical Hoods, and ThermoScientific Incubators
Telstar Bio IIA Biological Safety Hoods, Indelab Chemical Hoods, and ThermoScientific Incubators
Western Blot Bio-Rad and PCR Eppendorf Mastercycler
Western Blot Bio-Rad and PCR Eppendorf Mastercycler
Determination of specific DNA sequences for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms, the identification of allergens, the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO) or the identification of species.
Evaluation of the induced changes in the metabolic activity of different cell lines by external actions or changes in the culture microenvironment.
Identification and viability analysis of different microorganisms using specific dye staining technique
Determination of the presence of specific proteins in a complex mixture of proteins by Western Blot assays
Antibody detection by immunoassays (ELISA test)
Analysis of the presence of bacteria, yeast or cells on surfaces, beverages or food, as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of different treatments in their growth and proliferation
Cell cultures on plates, microdevices or membranes and their use as models to test the effectiveness of different drugs, free or nanoencapsulated. Feline coronavirus model to evaluate the effectiveness of different antiviral treatments. Cell monitoring, with or without markers, under controlled environmental conditions
Design and development of protocols for the surface immobilization of different molecules and the characterization of their viscoelasticity using SPR and QCM-D techniques