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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 3d

Marine researchers must now navigate a complex legal framework:
⚖️ Nagoya Protocol — fair access & benefit-sharing in national waters.
🌍 BBNJ Agreement — new rules for resources beyond national jurisdiction.
🧬 CBD & DSI — guidance for the use of digital DNA sequence data.

#MarineResearch #EUREMAP

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 5d

Marine bioprospecting is advancing fast — but the biggest challenges today aren’t technological.

As Marcel Jaspars (EUREMAP Scientific & Ethical Advisory Board) told us, the key issues are governance, compliance, and fairness in sharing marine genetic resources.

#EUREMAP #OceanEthics #BlueBiotech

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 20d

🧱 EUREMAP is more than a project, it's a coordinated effort of 9 synergistic pillars, each contributing critically to our mission in marine bioprospecting.

#EUREMAP #PillarPower #MarineBiotech #EUResearch #TogetherForScience

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Pillar 9 raises awareness about EUREMAP’s pipeline and marine bioprospecting services. It engages the public, scientists, and decision-makers.
#EUREMAP #ScienceCommunication #MarineAwareness

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 25d

🌐 Pillar 8 makes sure the EUREMAP pipeline lasts beyond the project’s lifespan. It embeds services into European RIs and builds international collaborations.
#EUREMAP #GlobalScience #LongTermImpact

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 27d

🎓 Pillar 7 invests in the next generation of marine scientists. It offers training, webinars, and exchange programmes for researchers at all career stages.
#EUREMAP #ScienceTraining #CapacityBuilding #KnowledgeSharing

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · 29d

🏣 Pillar 6 strengthens collaboration with industry to add value and unlock new economic opportunities in marine biodiscovery.
#EUREMAP #MarineApplications #SustainableUse

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Oct 3

📂 Pillar 5 ensures that data generated across EUREMAP follows FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable. It strengthens our commitment to Open Science.
#EUREMAP #FAIRData #OpenScience #EOSC

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Oct 1

🧪 Pillar 4 supports the identification, isolation, and synthesis of marine-derived compounds. It enables structural analysis and compound refinement.
#EUREMAP #MarineNaturalProducts #BioactiveDiscovery

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Sep 29

🌱 Pillar 3

Focuses on eco-friendly extraction and purification of marine bioactive compounds. Sustainability is embedded in our scientific workflow.

#EUREMAP #GreenChemistry #MarineInnovation

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 EUREMAP will host a satellite workshop at #ECMNP25 in Piran, Slovenia.

🗓 Friday, 3 Oct 2025

Spectroscopic methods + BGC analysis for structural determination of natural products

👉 ecmnp25.eu
#MarineNaturalProducts #EUREMAP

ECMNP25 | Welcome!

ecmnp25.eu

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 24

🧬 Pillar 2 uses state-of-the-art computational tools to map biosynthetic pathways in marine microorganisms — enabling smarter, faster discovery.

#EUREMAP #MarineGenomics #BiotechInnovation

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 23

🧬 By integrating bioinformatics with marine bioprospecting, Pillar 2 reveals the hidden potential of microbial genomes. A cornerstone of innovation in the EUREMAP pipeline.

#EUREMAP #InSilicoBioprospecting #BlueEconomy

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 21

🧬 Pillar 2 develops digital tools to identify bioactive compounds in marine genomes. This approach helps accelerate discoveries and broaden access to marine genetic data.

#EUREMAP #Genomics #MarineBiotech #DigitalDiscovery

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 17

🤝 From planning to reporting, Pillar 1 guarantees that EUREMAP runs smoothly and with integrity. It promotes effective governance, equality, and compliance.

#EUREMAP #ScientificExcellence #TeamworkInScience

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 16

🤝 Strong science starts with strong coordination. Pillar 1 is responsible for managing EUREMAP’s activities and guiding its partners toward shared objectives.

#EUREMAP #MarineInnovation #EU_RIs

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 14

🤝 Pillar 1 ensures that all EUREMAP partners collaborate effectively. It oversees the project’s operations, fosters internal communication, and ensures that ethical and strategic goals are met.

#EUREMAP #ProjectManagement #ResearchCoordination

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 10

Introducing the EUREMAP Pillars 🌊

EUREMAP is built upon 9 interlinked pillars that ensure the success of our marine biodiscovery pipeline—from management to outreach. Over the next few days, we’ll showcase each of them in detail.

#MarineBioprospecting #EUScience #EUREMAP #BlueEconomy #EU_RIs

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 9

STEP 8 - FAIR DATA

Science thrives when knowledge flows freely! At EUREMAP, we apply FAIR Data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) to transform marine biodiscovery. Our secure repositories let researchers worldwide unlock ocean's secrets while protecting intellectual property

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jul 2

STEP 7 – SYNTHESIS & SEMI-SYNTHESIS

At the cutting edge of marine biodiscovery, our team of chemists and engineers are taking nature's blueprints to the next level. Using sophisticated synthetic approaches, we're able to optimize the bioactive compounds we isolate from marine organisms.

#euremap

European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jun 26

Course success in Tromsø!

Big thanks to the fantastic students who joined the EUREMAP x HotBio course last week (June 19-20). Your energy made it unforgettable!

Shoutout to Jeanette for the photo — here’s the crew! 👇

#EUREMAP #HOTBIO #MedicalTraining #Collaboration #ScienceCommunity

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jun 25

STEP 6 – PURIFICATION

EUREMAP's purification experts (UiT, HZI, SINTEF) use cutting-edge chromatography to isolate single bioactive compounds with 99.9% purity, scale from lab to industry with automated systems and deliver ready-to-use molecules for drug development & green materials

#euremap

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌊 EUREMAP Staff Exchange Programme

Want to boost your skills in #marinebioprospection, tech, or project management? Dive into our funded #StaffExchange (up to €2K for 2 weeks at partner sites)!

🔹 Open to researchers & staff
🔹 Deadline: 25 July 2025
🔹 Apply: apply.eu-openscreen.eu/submit-call/...

Submit Application | EU OPENSCREEN DRIVE

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jun 18

STEP 5 – CHEMICAL PROFILING

Marine molecules hold untapped potential—but first, we must understand them. EUREMAP experts (Medina, SZN, SINTEF) deploy cutting-edge tools like to unravel complex structures, build a global marine compound database and fuel breakthroughs in green chemistry & pharma.

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European research infrastructures for marine bioprospecting @euremap.bsky.social · Jun 18

Turn challenges into marine bioinnovation!

Test EUREMAP’s marine bioprospecting pipeline in a short collaborative project.

➡️ Open until 31 Aug 2025
➡️ Quick registration: www.cognitoforms.com/GhentUnivers...

#Pharma #biotech #cosmetics #food #euremap #BlueBiotech #SustainableInnovation

EUREMAP Valorization Demonstrator call | Cognito Forms

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