OXIPRO partners GECCO and University of Groningen (RUG) were both present in full force at the high-profile Netherlands Biotechnology Congress (NBC) held on 29 September 2023 at Corpus Conference Centre in Oegstgeest. Lars Santema – a member of Marco Faaije’s Group at RUG – successfully delivered a pitch talk on his poster and won …
OXIPRO Partners Showcase Project Results and Win Award at NBC 2023 Read More »
At Gecco Biotech, we are committed to early-stage enzyme discovery and development for various fields, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals and flavors and fragrances (F&F). We take pride in participating in challenging projects and strive to deliver sustainable and green enzymatic solutions. Nowadays, we position ourselves in the market as a hub for complete enzyme services, from …
The French bioeconomy cluster “Bioeconomy for change” (B4C) is holding a webinar on innovations in enzyme research in Europe. The event, which takes place on 9th October from 14:00 – 16:30 CEST, will present European projects that are investigating and developing enzymes. The webinar aims to discover trends on enzymatic technologies through ongoing European projects, …
OXIPRO partner BSC has delivered its first workshop on Computational Enzyme Bioprospecting and Engineering, organized alongside sister project FuturEnzyme. The event provided a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques used in this exciting field, including the latest advancements and techniques in protein engineering using computational methods such as bioprospecting, molecular simulations, and artificial intelligence. …
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The group of Bioprocess Engineering and Applied Biocatalysis from UAB is a partner in OXIPRO developing an eco-friendlier biobleaching process. Gregorio Álvaro is the team leader with a broad expertise in biocatalysis and enzyme immobilization. Marina Guillén and Óscar Romero are senior researchers working in both biocatalysis and bioprocess engineering. Iván Dimitri and Yerko Fredes …
In a new study, NORCE researchers show that a chemical which causes fish protein powder to smell fishy can be removed, opening the door to using these proteins in protein shakes and meal replacements. Our ambition is to design an enzyme process which seafood producers can use to make their business more profitable, and …
Tailored enzymes open new possibilities for improving the smell of fish protein powders Read More »
OXIPRO is delighted to congratulate Tomás Prado Vargas, a student of Antonio Garcia-Moyano (NORCE), on not only successfully presenting and passing his MSc thesis but also achieving a top grade. Tomás’s MSc project focuses on bioprospecting for new flavin-containing monooxygenases, or FMOs for short. These enzymes are known to oxidize, among other things, some …
The OXIPRO team from UAB recently made a great impact at the 15th Mediterranean Congress in Chemical Engineering, which took place in Barcelona from 30th May to 2nd June 2023. The congress united science and industry, acting as a unique bridge for the scientific and business communities to be congregate and network in an unparalleled …
OXIPRO’s UAB Team at the 15th Mediterranean Congress in Chemical Engineering Read More »
The research team at the University of Groningen (RUG) working on WP2 ( Enzyme intelligence platform) and WP3 ( Cutting-edge enzyme biotechnology platform) in OXIPRO is in full swing. In the last period, Bachelors and Masters students joined the team to work on the discovery and engineering of oxidative enzymes. The first newly discovered oxidases …
OXIPRO partners from the University of Groningen, Prof Dr Marco Fraaije and Lars Santema, recently joined over 700 attendees at BIOTRANS 2023 (16th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotransformations) held on June 25-29, 2023, in La Rochelle, France. In a satellite meeting of the B-LigZymes RISE-EU project, Lars successfully presented his work in OXIPRO …
RUG Researcher, Lars Santema, Presents at BIOTRANS 2023 Read More »
