Centro Nacional de Biotecnología
The National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC) is dedicated to cutting-edge research in biotechnology, fostering scientific excellence, innovation, and scientific training. It actively promotes gender equality, sustainability, and international collaboration, and offers various research programs, training courses, and scientific outreach activities.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Centro Nacional de Biotecnología
Products
Vaccine Development
Research and development of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, including the creation of a DNA complementary complete of the virus and testing in animal models.
Monoclonal Antibodies
Development of monoclonal antibodies as a therapeutic option for patients at risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Genetic Engineering
Research in genetic engineering to understand and manipulate genetic material for various applications.
Genomics
Study of genomes to understand the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
Proteomics
Analysis of the structure and function of proteins, including their role in diseases and potential as therapeutic targets.
Bioinformatics
Application of computational tools to manage and analyze biological data, particularly in genomics and proteomics.
Vaccine Development
Research and development of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, including the creation of a DNA complementary complete of the virus and testing in animal models.
Monoclonal Antibodies
Development of monoclonal antibodies as a therapeutic option for patients at risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Genetic Engineering
Research in genetic engineering to understand and manipulate genetic material for various applications.
Genomics
Study of genomes to understand the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
Proteomics
Analysis of the structure and function of proteins, including their role in diseases and potential as therapeutic targets.
Bioinformatics
Application of computational tools to manage and analyze biological data, particularly in genomics and proteomics.
Services
Access to cryo-EM imaging and image-processing support for structural biology projects.
Courses and applied workflows in isotopic labelling and mass-spectrometry-based quantitative proteomics.
Design and implementation support for laboratory automation, robotics integration and high-throughput experimental pipelines.
Computational pipelines for virtual ligand screening and integration of experimental structural data into reproducible workflows.
Short courses, bootcamps and doctoral/postdoctoral training programmes covering laboratory techniques, animal colony management, genomics and science communication.
Practical course on genetics and management of rodent colonies, record-keeping, welfare improvements and relevant legislation.
Access to cryo-EM imaging and image-processing support for structural biology projects.
Courses and applied workflows in isotopic labelling and mass-spectrometry-based quantitative proteomics.
Design and implementation support for laboratory automation, robotics integration and high-throughput experimental pipelines.
Computational pipelines for virtual ligand screening and integration of experimental structural data into reproducible workflows.
Short courses, bootcamps and doctoral/postdoctoral training programmes covering laboratory techniques, animal colony management, genomics and science communication.
Practical course on genetics and management of rodent colonies, record-keeping, welfare improvements and relevant legislation.
Expertise Areas
- Structural biology
- Proteomics and mass spectrometry
- Antibody discovery and immunology
- Computational biology and multi-omics
Key Technologies
- Cryo-electron microscopy
- Super-resolution microscopy
- X-ray crystallography
- Quantitative proteomics (mass spectrometry)
News & Updates
Jul 15, 2025 | The Severo Ochoa Seed Synergies program will fund 3 new projects at CNB.
Jul 14, 2025 | CNB leads a European project to develop digital twins for live cell analysis.
Jul 4, 2025 | Research shows young plants prioritize stem growth over drought signals to capture light.
Jun 27, 2025 | A team of scientists identified a key molecular interaction in the response to RNA viruses.
SUMOylation of the lysine-less tumor suppressor p14ARF counters ubiquitylation-dependent degradation
Jul 14, 2025 | Cell Death Dis. 2025 Jul 12;16(1):519. The study discusses how SUMOylation affects the tumor suppressor p14ARF.
Jun 30, 2025 | Sci Adv. 2025 Jun 27;11(26):eadv0895. The research explores how a specific module protects hypocotyl elongation.
Jul 15, 2025 | The Severo Ochoa Seed Synergies program will fund 3 new projects at CNB.
Jul 14, 2025 | CNB leads a European project to develop digital twins for live cell analysis.
Jul 4, 2025 | Research shows young plants prioritize stem growth over drought signals to capture light.
Jun 27, 2025 | A team of scientists identified a key molecular interaction in the response to RNA viruses.
SUMOylation of the lysine-less tumor suppressor p14ARF counters ubiquitylation-dependent degradation
Jul 14, 2025 | Cell Death Dis. 2025 Jul 12;16(1):519. The study discusses how SUMOylation affects the tumor suppressor p14ARF.
Jun 30, 2025 | Sci Adv. 2025 Jun 27;11(26):eadv0895. The research explores how a specific module protects hypocotyl elongation.