Author Archives: mmaamarq

Juan Carlos presented the progress report of his doctoral research plan. Congratulations!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by mmaamarq

On May 30th, Juan Carlos presented his research progress to the academic committee of the PhD program in Organic Chemistry. This presentation was part of the annual evaluation of doctoral training, specifically for his second academic year at the University … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctorate | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Just published our first results in CPC (chiral proton catalysis)

Posted on April 15, 2025 by mmaamarq

Understanding Chiral Proton Catalysis Using Cinchonium Derivatives in aza-Michael Additions, Auria-Luna, F.;  Marqués-López, E.; Gimeno, M. C.; Alegre-Requena, J. V.; Herrera, R. P.; Adv. Synth. Catal. 2025, e202401458, early view. DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202401458. Abstract. This work presents a detailed mechanistic study … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Collaborations bear fruit (gels). Congratulations!

Posted on February 24, 2025 by mmaamarq

Ultrasound-Enhanced Gelation of Stimuli-Responsive and Biocompatible Phenylalanine-Derived Hydrogels, Buxaderas, E.; Moglie, Y.; Baz Figueroa, A.; Alegre-Requena, J. V.; Grijalvo, S.; Saldías, C.; Herrera, E. P.; Marqués-López, E.; Díaz Díaz, D. Gels 2025, 11(3), 160. DOI: 10.3390/gels11030160. Abstract. Stimuli-responsive materials, particularly supramolecular hydrogels, exhibit a … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Gel, Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Collaborations bear fruit (antiproliferative effects). Congratulations!

Posted on February 24, 2025 by mmaamarq

Multimodal antiproliferative effects of oleanolic acid mitocans: in vitro and in vivo studies, Puerta, A.; González-Bakker, A; Romanos, E.; Aguilar Domínguez, I.; Martínez-Montiel, M.; Merino-Montiel, P.; Herrera, R. P.; Gimeno, M. C.; Fernández-Bolaños, J. G.; López, O.; Padrón, J. M. Biochem. Pharm. 2025, 234, 116807. DOI: … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Collaboration, Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our latest findings on the organocatalytic synthesis of heterocyclic derivatives just accepted for publication

Posted on October 14, 2024 by mmaamarq

Congratulations!!! Multicomponent Cyanation of 2-Amino-3-cyano-4H-chromenes in Aqueous Media, Ardevines, S.; Garcés-Marín, M.; Cervantes-Cerrada, P.; Aamir, S.; Herrera, R. P.; Marqués-López, E. Asian J. Org. Chem.  2024, e202400443, early view. DOI: 10.1002/ajoc.202400443. Abstract. Chromenes represent a pivotal molecular structure found in … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nice July month in terms of publications!

Posted on August 19, 2024 by mmaamarq

Congratulations Juan Carlos, Guillermo, Raquel and Conchita! New Twists in the Chemistry of Thioureas: 1,3-Thiazolidines as a Vector of Sustainability, Guillermo Canudo-Barreras, G.; Herrera, R. P.; Gimeno, M. C. Chem. Eur. J. 2024, e202402812, early view. DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402812. Abstract. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting deeper in the understanding of gold catalysis

Posted on June 19, 2024 by mmaamarq

Congratulations Juan Carlos, Raquel and Conchita! The Potential of Self-Activating Au(I) Complexes in Gold Catalysis, Pérez-Sánchez, J. C.; Herrera, R. P.; Gimeno, M. C. Chem. Eur. J. 2024, e202401825. DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401825. Abstract. Gold catalysis has emerged as a groundbreaking field in synthetic … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Enzymes and Organocatalysts, good coworkers!

Posted on June 19, 2024 by mmaamarq

Congratulations to Christian, Raquel and Juan!! Chemoenzymatic One-Pot Cascade for the Construction of Asymmetric C-C and C-P Bonds via Formal C-H Activation, Ascaso-Alegre, C.; Herrera, R. P.; Mangas-Sanchez, J. ChemCatChem 2024, e202400817. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400817. Abstract. The integration of organocatalysis and enzyme catalysis in … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

III Symposium on Molecular Chemistry and Catalysis

Posted on June 11, 2024 by mmaamarq

Last Friday, June 7th, we all enjoy the annual meeting of our research institute. Our guys presented successfully their work and we learnt a lot from our colleagues. Congratulations to the organizing committee! And of course, also to Juan Carlos … Continue reading →

Posted in ISQCH, Meeting | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sandra got published her first results from her stay in Münster

Posted on May 15, 2024 by mmaamarq

Last summer Sandra spent 3 months at Universität Münster, working in García Mancheño Group. She enjoyed a lot and also ensured nice fruits. Thank you, Olga, for being open for collaboration and hosting our girl! Congratulations for this first article! … Continue reading →

Posted in Publication, Research stay | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment