Author Archives: mmaamarq

Squaramides as potential anticancer agents for gastric carcinoma

Posted on March 9, 2016 by mmaamarq

These are the first results on a recently published study investigating the anticancer activity of squaramides carried out in collaboration with our collegue and friend Dr. Gemma Triola (IQAC-CISC). This article is part of a themed collection: Special issue devoted to “New … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Raquel!!

Posted on March 4, 2016 by mmaamarq

HOCA’s members wish you all the best in your 39th birthday! Have a nice day!!!  

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Tschüss Yeimy!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by mmaamarq

How quickly time has passed! We hope that you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed having you with us this month. We are looking forward to having you back soon! So long Yeimy!  

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Silver medal. Proud of RAQUEL!

Posted on February 20, 2016 by mmaamarq

On 14th february, Raquel run a race in support to rare diseases (“7K Enfermedades Raras – Feeteg“), winning the silver medal of this solidary event! High level sports and science results all together. CONGRATULATIONS!  

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HOCA welcomes two visiting fellows

Posted on February 3, 2016 by mmaamarq

We want to give to Rosa (from the University of Alicante) and Yeimy (from the University of Regensburg) our warmest welcome. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us as much as we enjoy having you here!

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Isaac doesn’t stop being news!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by mmaamarq

He’s got a contract as Highly Qualified Technician at the ISQCH (CSIC-University of Zaragoza). Congrats! You are worth it!

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Tomorrow night, Isaac will entertain us with funny stories! Join the show!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by mmaamarq

“Drinks with science” (“De copas con ciencia“) is an initiative of research institutes, ISQCH and ICMA (CSIC – University of Zaragoza), which aims to satisfy scientific curiosity of people in an enjoyable and fun atmosphere. This activity brings science (Chemistry … Continue reading →

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Learn about more properties of squaramides!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by mmaamarq

This is a nice fruit of the intensive and intriguing collaboration between our research group and Prof. Gimeno’s group (ISQCH). Congratulation guys! “Synthesis of Luminescent Squaramide Monoesters: Cytotoxicity and Cell Imaging Studies in HeLa Cells” Fernandez-Moreira, V.; Alegre-Requena, J. V.; Herrera, R. … Continue reading →

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Wanna know what happens if you consider MOFs and HBC together? Take a look to this highlight, just published in CrystEngComm

Posted on January 18, 2016 by mmaamarq

The highlight entitled “Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) bring new life to hydrogen-bonding organocatalysts in confined spaces” has just been published at CrystEngComm. In this work, together with Prof. David Díaz (Universität Regensburg), we have compiled and studied the literature which involves the intriguing idea of … Continue reading →

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HOCA-guys spent a few days in Barcelona, in the “XII Symposium of young researchers” (XII SIJ, RSEQ-Sigma Aldrich)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by mmaamarq

The last edition of the “Simposio de Investigadores Jóvenes, RSEQ-Sigma Aldrich” (XII SIJ) has been held in Barcelona from 3-6 November, and our group has been well represented by Fernando, Juanvi and Isaac. They presented their research work and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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