ES-OPENSCREEN https://www.es-openscreen.com/ European high-capacity screening network Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:36:50 +0000 es hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://www.es-openscreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-ES-OPENSCREEN-Favicon-32x32.png ES-OPENSCREEN https://www.es-openscreen.com/ 32 32 Presentación de los indicadores de PCBAS Galicia y la Quimioteca Pública Española https://www.es-openscreen.com/presentacion-de-los-indicadores-de-pcbas-galicia-y-la-quimioteca-publica-espanola/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:29:38 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1255 Este viernes 17 de octubre, el CiMUS (Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas de la Universidade de...

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Este viernes 17 de octubre, el CiMUS (Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas de la Universidade de Santiago de Compostela) acogerá la presentación en Galicia de la Quimioteca Pública Española, una iniciativa pionera a nivel nacional que busca reunir, catalogar y poner a disposición de la comunidad científica los compuestos químicos desarrollados en universidades y centros de investigación españoles.

Muchos de estos compuestos, fruto de años de trabajo académico, permanecen infrautilizados o almacenados sin posibilidad de exploración posterior. La Quimioteca Pública Española pretende ofrecerles una nueva vida, facilitando su uso en ensayos biológicos y farmacológicos que impulsen el descubrimiento de nuevos fármacos y la transferencia de conocimiento al tejido productivo.

Una infraestructura científica abierta e integrada en redes europeas

La Quimioteca ha logrado recopilar más de 700 compuestos, un primer hito que pone en marcha su misión de ofrecer una “segunda vida” a las moléculas desarrolladas en el ámbito académico.
El objetivo a corto plazo es alcanzar los 1.000 compuestos antes de fin de año, ampliando la diversidad química y el potencial de descubrimiento de nuevas herramientas terapéuticas.

Además de la Red Estratégica ES-OPENSCREEN, financiada por la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, esta iniciativa se enmarca en la Línea de Actuación 3 del Plan Complementario de Biotecnología Aplicada a la Salud (PCBAS), impulsado por el Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades y con el apoyo de la Unión Europea a través de los fondos NextGenerationEU y del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia (PRTR).

De este modo, se articula una infraestructura que combina ciencia abierta, integración con estructuras europeas —como el consorcio de infraestructuras de investigación ERIC EU-OPENSCREEN— e innovación aplicada, consolidando a Galicia como referente nacional en biotecnología y cribado de compuestos.

Un programa con referentes de la biomedicina y la transferencia tecnológica

La jornada comenzará a las 10:00 h con la participación de Mabel Loza, coordinadora de ES-OPENSCREEN y representante española en EU-OPENSCREEN, quien presentará los principales indicadores de PCBAS Galicia.

A continuación, se celebrará la sesión dedicada a la presentación de la Quimioteca Pública Española, con las intervenciones de Antonio Gómez (Fundación Kærtor), Susana Torrente (USC), María João Matos (USC – Facultad de Farmacia) y Eddy Sotelo (CIQUS-USC).
Durante esta parte se abordarán temas como la firma de acuerdos de transferencia de material (MTA), el proceso de envío de compuestos desde las universidades y casos de éxito en ensayos de bioperfilado que ilustran el impacto tangible del proyecto.

La clausura contará con representantes institucionales de la Axencia Galega de Innovación (GAIN), el Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) y la Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC).

El encuentro concluirá con una visita a las instalaciones de la Quimioteca en el CiMUS, donde los asistentes podrán conocer de primera mano la infraestructura automatizada de gestión de compuestos y los recursos disponibles para la comunidad investigadora.

Un espacio para abrir colaboraciones y mirar al futuro

Más allá de la exposición de indicadores y avances, esta jornada se plantea como un punto de encuentro para el diálogo, la colaboración y la proyección futura de la biotecnología aplicada a la salud en España.

La red estratégica ES-OPENSCREEN y PCBAS Galicia han contribuido no solo a fortalecer las redes de colaboración científica, sino también a establecer las bases de una infraestructura sostenible y abierta, que permita seguir impulsando la innovación biomédica y el descubrimiento de nuevos tratamiento.

DESCARGA EL PROGRAMA DE LA JORNADA 

DESCARGA EL CARTEL DE LA JORNADA 

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La Quimioteca Pública Española culmina su gira de presentación con gran acogida y más de 300 compuestos recogidos https://www.es-openscreen.com/la-quimioteca-publica-espanola-culmina-su-gira-de-presentacion-con-gran-acogida-y-mas-de-300-compuestos-recogidos/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:57:12 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1230 Tras su presentación oficial el pasado 26 de mayo en la Universidad de Extremadura, la Quimioteca Pública Española, iniciativa impulsada  desde...

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Tras su presentación oficial el pasado 26 de mayo en la Universidad de Extremadura, la Quimioteca Pública Española, iniciativa impulsada  desde ES-OPENSCREEN a través de la Red Estratégica “Sinergias en descubrimiento de fármacos en España”, ha dado por finalizada su primera ronda de jornadas informativas por cinco comunidades autónomas. Las sesiones celebradas en Barcelona, Guipuzkoa, Madrid, Valencia y Badajoz han permitido acercar esta infraestructura científica a decenas de grupos de investigación, con una acogida muy positiva por parte de la comunidad académica y científica. 

Durante estas jornadas se ha presentado el funcionamiento de la Quimioteca Pública Española, los requisitos para la incorporación de compuestos y las oportunidades que representa para la valorización de la investigación química en el entorno biomédico. Además de resolver dudas y facilitar el contacto con los equipos de coordinación, los encuentros han fomentado el diálogo y la colaboración entre grupos de diferentes disciplinas, áreas y regiones. 

Gracias a esta primera fase de difusión, la Quimioteca Pública Española ha logrado recopilar más de 300 compuestos procedentes de universidades y centros de investigación públicos, un primer hito que pone en marcha su misión de ofrecer una “segunda vida” a las moléculas desarrolladas en el ámbito académico. El objetivo ahora es ambicioso pero alcanzable: llegar a los 1.000 compuestos antes de que finalice el año, ampliando así la diversidad química y el potencial de descubrimiento de nuevas herramientas terapéuticas. 

La Quimioteca Pública Española permite que estos compuestos se evalúen frente a múltiples dianas biológicas en campañas de cribado, tanto en el entorno nacional como europeo, gracias a su integración con iniciativas  como el ERIC EU-OPENSCREEN a través del WP3 del proyecto europeo Impulse EU-OPENSCREEN financiado por Horizon Europe y en el que participan 4 socios españoles.. Esta sinergia multiplica las posibilidades de identificar nuevas funcionalidades y desarrollar futuras aplicaciones biomédicas, todo ello en un marco de ciencia abierta, colaborativa y respetuosa con la propiedad intelectual. 

Además de la Red Estratégica ES-OPENSCREEN, financiada por la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, esta iniciativa se enmarca también en la Línea de Actuación 3 del Plan Complementario de Biotecnología Aplicada a la Salud (PCBAS), impulsado por el Ministerio de ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, y con el apoyo de la Unión Europea a través de los fondos NextGenerationEU, y del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia. Es, por tanto, una quimioteca integradora entre las distintas iniciativas, y en la que participan de inicio socios de nueve Comunidades Autónomas.   

A partir de ahora, la Quimioteca Pública Española seguirá abierta a la recepción de compuestos, y su portal oficial ofrece toda la información necesaria para participar: desde los criterios técnicos hasta los modelos de acuerdo necesarios para garantizar la protección legal de los compuestos aportados. La comunidad científica ya ha dado una primera respuesta. Ahora, la invitación sigue abierta: cuantos más compuestos se incorporen, mayor será el impacto colectivo de esta plataforma nacional al servicio de la innovación biomédica. 

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Mabel Loza explains the creation of the spanish public chemolibrary, a key iniciative in research https://www.es-openscreen.com/mabel-loza-explains-the-creation-of-the-spanish-public-chemolibrary-a-key-iniciative-in-research/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:44:58 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1199 A few weeks ago, the newspaper El Mundo highlighted the progress of the Complementary Plan for Biotechnology Applied to Health in...

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A few weeks ago, the newspaper El Mundo highlighted the progress of the Complementary Plan for Biotechnology Applied to Health in Galicia in an interview with Mabel Loza, coordinator of the program in Galicia. In the interview, published in its science and health section, Mabel detailed the main lines of the project to create a Spanish public chemolibrary.

Mabel Loza is one of the main figures behind the promotion of biotechnology in Galicia. During the interview, she stressed that the aim of the project is to value and take advantage of chemical compounds forgotten in academic laboratories that could be key to developing new medical treatments. Many of these compounds, created for various purposes in different research projects, are gathering dust on shelves without being used. The chemolibrary will make it possible to standardize, catalog and test these molecules, speeding up research into new drugs and potentially saving lives.

This is a joint initiative of the Complementary Plan for Biotechnology Applied to Health (PCBAS) and the Synergies Strategic Network for Early Drug Discovery in Spain.

Mabel Loza at the newspaper

TAPPING NEGLECTED RESOURCES

But Mabel stresses that this is not a project that starts from scratch. Many laboratories have already identified key biochemical pathways and target molecules to treat diseases such as metabolic or neurodegenerative disorders. However, “arrows”, i.e. effective treatments, are lacking. The chemo library proposes to take advantage of existing, stored and unused molecules and subject them to assays on screening platforms that could reveal their efficacy. This would reduce the duration of research processes, since already synthesized compounds would be used.

The initiative, driven by the Kaertor Foundation and coordinated by Mabel, seeks to expand the “chemical space” of molecules available for testing in drug screening campaigns through the collaboration of academic groups across the country. The chemolibrary seeks to expand the structural diversity of molecules, crucial for increasing the chances of success in new drug research. “We want the possibilities of these molecules to be able to be studied and exploited,” says Mabel, stressing the importance of recovering these compounds to discover new medical treatments.

GALICIA, A PROMISING FUTURE

The Spanish public chemolibrary is currently in a pilot phase, but aims to collect 20,000 compounds through a dynamic process that will expand over time. Mabel and her team believe that this initiative will position Spain in a prominent position in global drug discovery, enabling synergies between academic groups and companies, and speeding up the transition between basic research and clinical application.

The presentation of this initiative will take place at several scientific congresses, such as the XVI Meeting of the Spanish Drug Discovery Network, which will take place in Valencia from November 13 to 15; the XX Symposium of Young Researchers of the RSEQ, in Ciudad Real from November 18 to 21; and the Drug Discovery Chemistry Europe, in Barcelona from December 3 to 5. In addition, workshops will be organized in the different autonomous communities that are part of the project, including Galicia, Andalusia, Valencia, Madrid, Catalonia, Extremadura, Aragon, the Basque Country and Castilla-La Mancha.

This project could be a decisive step towards closing the gap between scientific research and the development of treatments for patients, taking advantage of the unused potential that lies forgotten in laboratories across the country.

Read he full interview here

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XII International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence: New Paradigms in Biomedical Informatics https://www.es-openscreen.com/xii-international-workshop-on-artificial-intelligence-new-paradigms-in-biomedical-informatics/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:20:49 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1138 On July 9, 2024, the XII International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence: New Paradigms in Biomedical Informatics was held, organized by the...

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On July 9, 2024, the XII International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence: New Paradigms in Biomedical Informatics was held, organized by the USC-CIMUS node in collaboration with CITIC of UDC, RNASA-IMEDIR, and Ikerdata. The event aimed to establish collaborations for future R&D projects in AI and biomedicine.

Researcher Pepo Brea showcased the «cell painting» technique used for bioprofiling compounds from the EU-OPENSCREEN library, highlighting its potential to identify therapeutic candidates by analyzing cellular effects.

The workshop underscored the vital role of AI in biomedical informatics and emphasized collaboration between institutions to drive innovation and develop new research tools in biomedicine.

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European Research Infrastructures in Biomedical Sciences Day https://www.es-openscreen.com/european-research-infrastructures-in-biomedical-sciences-day/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:21:12 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1135 On June 19, 2024, Madrid hosted the European Research Infrastructures in Biomedical Sciences Day, organized by the Instituto de Salud Carlos...

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On June 19, 2024, Madrid hosted the European Research Infrastructures in Biomedical Sciences Day, organized by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII). The event aimed to showcase European Research Infrastructures in biomedicine and the services they offer to the scientific community.

Mar Orzáez from the CIPF node presented the EU-OPENSCREEN infrastructure, stepping in for coordinator Mabel Loza (USC-CIMUS), who was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Orzáez highlighted the advanced technologies and resources EU-OPENSCREEN provides to researchers across Europe.

This event was a key opportunity to increase the visibility of European research infrastructures, facilitating access to cutting-edge technologies and promoting international scientific collaboration in biomedical sciences.

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Promotion of the Spanish Library at Galicia Biodays 2024 https://www.es-openscreen.com/promotion-of-the-spanish-library-at-galicia-biodays-2024/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:23:32 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1112 Galicia Biodays 2024, organized by Bioga, took place on June 12-13, highlighting the promotion of the Spanish library. Mabel Loza (USC-CIMUS)...

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Galicia Biodays 2024, organized by Bioga, took place on June 12-13, highlighting the promotion of the Spanish library. Mabel Loza (USC-CIMUS) participated in a roundtable discussion, and Olga Genilloud (Fundación MEDINA) gave a presentation on the use of the chemical library in biomedical research. Additionally, a poster on the chemical library was presented, drawing significant interest from attendees. This event emphasized the importance of these resources for innovation in life sciences and fostering collaboration between researchers and companies in the sector.

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Philip Gribbon’s Visit to the CSIC Node https://www.es-openscreen.com/philip-gribbons-visit-to-the-csic-node/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:21:33 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1133 On May 31, 2024, Dr. Phil Gribbon, director of EU-OPENSCREEN, visited the CSIC node, where he met with Dr. Isabel Díaz,...

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On May 31, 2024, Dr. Phil Gribbon, director of EU-OPENSCREEN, visited the CSIC node, where he met with Dr. Isabel Díaz, Deputy Vice President for Internationalization and Cooperation at CSIC. During his visit, he toured the CIB-CSIC laboratories and delivered a seminar for the entire center. This visit strengthened the collaborative ties between EU-OPENSCREEN and CSIC, highlighting opportunities for international cooperation in scientific research and technological development. Dr. Gribbon’s participation underscores EU-OPENSCREEN’s commitment to innovation and cooperation within the European scientific community.

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SLAS 2024 Europe Conference and Exhibition https://www.es-openscreen.com/slas-2024-europe-conference-and-exhibition/ Thu, 30 May 2024 12:21:56 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1130 From May 27 to 29, 2024, Barcelona hosted the SLAS 2024 Europe Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Society for Laboratory...

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From May 27 to 29, 2024, Barcelona hosted the SLAS 2024 Europe Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS). During the conference, two posters were presented showcasing the capabilities of the USC-CIMUS node in compound bioprofiling from the EU-OPENSCREEN library using the cell painting technique. This event brought together experts in laboratory automation and screening, providing an ideal platform to share advancements and collaborations in scientific research and the development of new technologies in the biomedical field.

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EU-OPENSCREEN Training Staff Exchange: Inmaculada Iáñez at FMP, Berlin https://www.es-openscreen.com/eu-openscreen-training-staff-exchange-inmaculada-ianez-at-fmp-berlin/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:17:17 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1151 From March 11 to 22, 2024, Inmaculada Iáñez from MEDINA visited Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie, FMP on the Buch Campus in...

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From March 11 to 22, 2024, Inmaculada Iáñez from MEDINA visited Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie, FMP on the Buch Campus in Berlin through the EU-OPENSCREEN Training Staff Exchange. The visit focused on acquiring skills in using CellProfiler for High Content Screening (HCS) image analysis.

This training enhanced Inmaculada’s expertise in advanced image analysis, supporting her research at MEDINA. The exchange highlights EU-OPENSCREEN’s commitment to fostering skill development and collaboration across Europe in biomedical research.

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Promotion of the Spanish Library at Transfiere Forum 2024 https://www.es-openscreen.com/promotion-of-the-spanish-library-at-transfiere-forum-2024/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:23:08 +0000 https://www.es-openscreen.com/?p=1117 From March 20-22, 2024, Málaga hosted the Transfiere Forum, a key event for knowledge transfer and innovation in Spain. Susana Torrente...

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From March 20-22, 2024, Málaga hosted the Transfiere Forum, a key event for knowledge transfer and innovation in Spain. Susana Torrente (USC) represented the chemical library initiative at the Xunta de Galicia’s stand, highlighting the importance of the Spanish library in scientific and pharmaceutical research. Her participation helped to raise awareness and promote the use of the chemical library as a crucial resource for developing new bioactive compounds. A great step forward in spreading innovative tools for science and technology!

 

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