Research line

Biotechnology

We drive advanced biotechnological solutions for the development of innovative ingredients, processes and products that add value to the food, health, aquaculture and environmental sectors. By harnessing the potential of microorganisms, enzymes, phages and biomolecules from marine sources or underutilised food resources, we design safer, more sustainable and competitive alternatives that address the current challenges facing industry and society.

Research sublines

Blue biotechnology

We explore marine resources as a source of bioproducts and biomolecules with applications in health, food and innovative materials. This includes the development of biopolymers and enzymes of biotechnological interest, strengthening the generation of functional compounds from marine organisms and their active biomolecules.

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Food biotechnology

We apply biotechnology to transform the food sector, from new ingredients obtained through microalgae, fungi and fermentation processes to biocontrol solutions based on microorganisms and phages. We develop bioproduction technologies and biosensors that enhance food safety, quality and sustainability.

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Related research projects

MER-CLUB

MERcury CLean-Up system based on Bioremediation by marine bacteria.

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MOSAIC / EMOTION

Marine Polysaccharide Hydrolysing Enzymes: Biotechnological Applications

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XMILE

Microbial exopolymers: diversity, function and applications

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Strategic partners

Unique infraestructures

The biotechnology, molecular biology and process laboratories, together with the pilot plant, enable the development of ingredients, bioproducts and biocontrol solutions, validating their effectiveness and scalability to drive sustainable innovations in food, health and the environment.

Equipment

Researchers

Leading research, backed by an expert team.

Naiara Rodriguez Ezpeleta, Coordinator, Molecular Ecology and Biotechnology

Félix Amárita, Coordinator, Food Quality, Safety and Integrity

Jaime Zufia, Coordinator, Efficient and Sustainable Processes

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Scientific publications

Explore our contributions to science: articles, studies and findings published in specialist journals by AZTI’s research team.

Access to DSPACE

Scientific committees

EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste

Jaime Zufía Verdejo Member


David San Martin Errea Member

FSBI. Society for Fish Biology and Fisheries

Naiara Rodriguez Ezpeleta Board Member

ICCAT. International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna

Naiara Rodriguez Ezpeleta Chair of the Bluefin Tuna CKMR Subgroup

ICES. International Council for the Exploration of the Sea

Naiara Rodriguez Ezpeleta Chair of the Working Group on the Application of Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture (WGAGFA)

Related application sectors

Sector: Fisheries and aquaculture sector, Food and Health, Food sector, Ingredients industry, Innovation management, Technology 4.0

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