We carry out the synthesis and characterization of new organometallic compounds for use as catalysts in organic synthesis of bioactive molecules. We participate in expeditions (with CSIC-MNCN) to collect samples of venom ducts from cone snails for phylogenetic, transcriptomic and proteomic studies. Proteomic studies are carried out in our laboratory, by extraction of the venom and characterization by HPLC / MS. Attention is also paid to the role of small molecules as bioactive components of the venom.
Synthesis, characterisation and chemical reactivity of transition metal complexes for the activation of small molecules and C-C and C-H bonds, with application in organic synthesis: isomerization, cyclization, polymerisation, hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions, hydrodesulfuration, etc.
Taxonomy, phylogeny and genomics of venomous marine gastropods of the superfamily Conoidea. Evolutionary Venomics.
Chemical synthesis under inert atmosphere
Handling of air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
Chromatography and Mass spectrometry.
X-ray diffraction.
Geometric morphometrics.
World-renowned expertise in gastropods of the family Conidae