Almirall Announces Scientific Research Hub at R&D Center
Almirallannounced the launch of “The Hive,” a novel scientific research hub located at its R&D center in Barcelona, Spain. According to a press release, the Hive is designed to foster collaboration among researchers from biotech companies, start-ups, academia, and Almirall’s scientists, creating a unique innovation ecosystem that is aimed at advancing scientific breakthroughs and enhancing research success.
The Hive builds on Almirall's open innovation center, which began operations in 2023 with collaborations with two life science companies. The arrival of two new joiners just announced contributes to the creation of this unique collaboration ecosystem, following the initial partnerships with ZeClinics, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in genetics research using zebrafish as a model organism, and Centrient Pharmaceuticals.
The initiative was launched as part of Almirall's 80th anniversary celebrations, bringing together health authorities, representatives from associations, entities, and institutions with whom Almirall closely collaborates to deliver against its commitment to patients, innovation, and the advancement of healthcare. The new joiners at The Hive include ADmit Therapeutics, a company focused on the early detection of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases through technology that combines epigenetic and clinical data using machine learning. The most recent addition is Microomics, a company specializing in metagenomic analysis using new DNA sequencing technologies (NGS).
"At Almirall, we bring together scientific experts from different disciplines in a collaborative environment as we see the transformative power collaboration has to push the boundaries of science and drive the development of novel solutions,” Dr. Karl Ziegelbauer, Almirall’s Chief Scientific Officer, said in the press release. “An open innovation ecosystem that fosters this collaboration lays an exceptional foundation for breakthroughs in both scientific discovery and product development. We are proud to lead the way with The Hive, a unique initiative designed to advance science and innovation. By working together, we can address critical unmet needs and deliver meaningful progress in healthcare, ensuring that our innovations make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.”