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◆ Gene expression analysis of genes related to meat quality.

◆ Analysis of honey according to Quality Standards; Microbiological analysis of pollen; Characterization of honeys: melissopalynologic and sensory analy-sis; Consultancy on apicultural products.

◆ Analysis of tocopherols.

◆ Application of predictive microbiology models for shelf-life extension.

◆ Consultancy on food security.

◆ Carbon balance and carbon footprint in Agrifood.

◆ Food composition database.

◆ Bioavailability of minerals in food.

◆ Biochemical characterization of olive oil and detection of blends.

◆ Characterization and utilization of wine industry by-products.

◆ Characterization and control of aging of wine.

◆ Science and technology of food of animal origin.

◆ Standard reports on the compliance of the criteria of Commission Regula-tion No. 1441/2007 about Listeria monocytogenes.

◆ Development of biologic reactors.

◆ Development of electrochemical sensors for detection and quantifica-tion of compounds in grape juice and wine.

◆ Detection of emerging pathogens.

◆ Determination of heavy metals in food and environment.

◆ Detection of pathogens (ELFA - VIDAS).

◆ Production of sweet wines.

◆ Microbiological, physico-chemical and sensorial studies for optimizing food formulations in novel products.

◆ Evaluation of food safety with respect to genetic damage.

◆ Evaluation of antitoxic and antigeno-toxic potential of food.

◆ Automatic and fast extraction of com-pounds with high added value from waste vine and wine industry.

◆ Improving the aging process of wine by controlling wine losses in oak barrels.

◆ Non-destructive sensors for quality control of products and processes in the food industry.

AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY

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AGRONOMY AND LIVESTOCK FARMING

◆ Chromosomal alterations in Pure-bred Spanish Horses with reproduc-tive problems.

◆ Cartography, photogrammetry and high-precision remote sensing with lightweight sensors and UAVs.

◆ Herbicide degradation in environ-ment.

◆ Detection of pathogenic fungi in plant material.

◆ Determination of wood boring beetles incidence in tree covered pasture-land.

◆ Diagnosis of chromosomal disorders in bovine cattle.

◆ Pathogenicity tests on plants.

◆ Studies focused on the incorporation of Precision Agriculture techniques to the agricultural production system.

◆ Risk assessment of mycotoxins produced by entomopathogenic fungi applications.

◆ Expression of genes related to mine-ral nutrition of plants.

◆ Management and consultancy on animal welfare and beef cattle bree-ding.

◆ Integrated weed management: mechanisms of herbicide resistance in plants.

◆ Mechanization and development of sustainable agriculture and conserva-tion agriculture.

◆ Mechanization and harvesting of fruits (olive, citrus, almond, pistachio and pine).

◆ Improving agrochemical application machinery.

◆ Performance improvement in the athletic horse: fitness assessment, training and nutrition.

◆ Risk prevention in the rural world.

◆ Mass production of entomopathoge-nic fungi for field experiments or appli-cations.

◆ Fine-tuning of genetic analysis proce-dures (veterinary).

◆ Collection, evaluation, cryopreserva-tion and storage of gametes and embryos of the bovine species.

◆ Recognition and biological control of insect pests.

◆ Marker-assisted genetic selection.

◆ Services in genetics and biotechno-logy for animal husbandry: Parentage testing (ISAG certified), traceability, breed and individual assignment, marker assisted selection, quantita-tive genetics, artificial insemination and reproduction biotechnology.

◆ Embryo transfer and cryopreserva-tion (freezing and vitrification) of equine embryos.

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HEALTH SCIENCES: Human Health

◆ Expression analyses of genes and proteins.

◆ Phenotypic analysis of preclinical models.

◆ Hormone analysis in preclinical models.

◆ Analysis of oxidative stress parame-ters and TMS.

◆ Application of different laboratory technologies for diagnosis and moni-toring of clinical course and response to treatment of patients.

◆ Quantification of calciotropic hormo-nes.

◆ Quantification of the main parame-ters involved in energy metabolism.

◆ Development of eHealth applications.

◆ Determination of IgG / IgM against hepatitis E virus.

◆ Determination of residual viremia Virus Hepatitis C.

◆ Embalming.

◆ Toxicity tests for: determination of acute oral up and down procedure (LD50), determination of acute dermal irritation, determination of acute eye irritation, determination of acute dermal irritation/corrosion. Toxicity tests under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP ), following OECD guide-lines for evaluation of chemicals.

◆ Morphological studies in animal models of human muscle pathology to assess the effectiveness of different experimental therapies.

◆ Studies about clinical and social strategies to improve Care Nursing.

◆ Evaluation of the chemopreventive potential of foods using leukaemia tumoral cells.

◆ Epigenomics evaluation of diet induced changes.

◆ Exhumations.

◆ Experimentation: surgery, anaesthe-sia and pharmacology.

◆ Medico-legal expertise.

◆ Investigation of possible additive or synergistic activity of antimicrobial combinations against resistant Myco-bacterium tuberculosis.

◆ Mathematical modelling in Biomedici-ne.

◆ Ex vivo monitoring of cellular immune response against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in transplant patients.

◆ Response prediction to antiangioge-nic therapy in cancer

◆ Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies.

◆ In vivo screening of antipsychotic drugs using C. elegans as an experi-mental model.

◆ Optical system for 3D motion captu-re.

◆ Stereotactic techniques for intracere-bral injection of drugs of pharmacolo-gical interest in preclinical models.

◆ Pharmacological and hormonal tests of compound of interest in neuroendo-crinology.

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HEALTH SCIENCES: Animal Health

◆ Analysis of oxidative stress parame-ters and TMS.

◆ Epidemiological consulting.

◆ Phenotypic and molecular characteri-zation of pathogens in domestic animals.

◆ Parentage control of individuals.

◆ Detection of pathogens in biological samples.

◆ Diagnosis of eye diseases with gene-tic origin.

◆ Histopathological diagnosis.

◆ Domestic and wild animal diseases: diagnostic and control.

◆ Veterinary Endoscopy of the digestive system.

◆ Toxicity tests for: repeated dose 28/90 day oral in rodents, acute inhalation in rodents. Toxicity tests for: determination of acute oral up and down procedure (LD50), determi-nation of acute dermal irritation, determination of acute eye irritation, determination of acute dermal irritation/corrosion. Toxicity tests under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP ), following OECD guidelines for evalua-tion of chemicals.

◆ Chromosome study of solid tumours in dogs (comparative oncology).

◆ Study of infections by Campylobacter agents: prevalence, risk factors, antimicrobial sensitivity, testing of alternative products and molecular studies.

◆ Study of infections by Salmonella spp: prevalence, risk factors, antimicrobial sensitivity, testing of alternative products and molecular studies.

◆ Study of pasteurellosis in animals.

◆ Study of dogs with leishmaniasis: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

◆ Histopathological and immunohisto-chemical studies.

◆ Laboratory of tumour markers.

◆ Optimization of goat health and production.

◆ Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies.

◆ Digital radiography.

◆ Development of immunohistochemi-cal techniques and evaluation of macroscopic and microscopic lesions

◆ Iberian pig health: biosafety measures and preventive medicine.

◆ Optical system for 3D motion captu-re.

◆ Computed Tomography (CT).

◆ Essential oils use in animal diseases control.

◆ Epidemiological surveillance of emer-ging diseases.

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LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

◆ Cation content in solid and liquid samples.

◆ Expression analyses of genes and proteins.

◆ Analysis of ubiquinone (coenzyme Q) levels in biological samples.

◆ Analysis of tocopherols.

◆ Phenotypic analysis of preclinical models.

◆ Genetic analysis of game species.

◆ Hormone analysis in preclinical models.

◆ Ultrastructural analysis of biological samples.

◆ Application of 'omic' methodologies in the evaluation of biological effects of new products and environmental quality.

◆ Biodegradation of cyanide industrial wastes by Pseudomonas pseudoalca-ligenes CECT5344.

◆ Development of biologic reactors.

◆ Detection of pathogenic fungi in plant material.

◆ Pathogenicity tests on plants.

◆ Pre-clinical assays.

◆ Evaluation of the influence of food on the longevity and healthspan using the Drosophila model.

◆ Evaluation of new compounds affec-ting cell growth and death.

◆ Expression of genes related to mine-ral nutrition of plants.

◆ Immobilization of yeast cells and appli-cations.

◆ Optical and fluorescence microscopy.

◆ Recombinant proteins production in bacterial systems and plants.

◆ Proteomics and metabolomic of yeasts.

◆ DNA testing for the homologation of hunting trophies

◆ Fine-tuning of genetic analysis proce-dures (veterinary).

◆ Genetic marker-assisted selection.

◆ Services in genetics and biotechno-logy for animal husbandry: Parentage testing (ISAG certified), traceability, breed and individual assignment, marker assisted selection, quantita-tive genetics, artificial insemination and reproduction biotechnology.

◆ Stereotactic techniques for intracere-bral injection of drugs of pharmacolo-gical interest in preclinical models.

◆ Pharmacological and hormonal tests of compound of interest in neuroendo-crinology.

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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◆ Analysis of physicochemical proper-ties of biofuels and biomass.

◆ Analysis of performance and polluting emissions from a combustion engine.

◆ Analysis of the isotopic content in plant material.

◆ Genetic analysis of game species.

◆ Microbiological and physico-chemical analysis of water.

◆ Fast and low cost analysis (NIRS) for the evaluation several parameters of agroforestry products

◆ Application of 'omic' methodologies in the evaluation of biological effects of new products and environmental quality.

◆ Applications of plasma technology for the elimination of toxic materials elimi-nation and the plastic waste exploita-tion.

◆ Integral utilization of lignocellulosic residues.

◆ Carbon balance and carbon footprint in Agrifood.

◆ Biodegradation of cyanide industrial wastes by Pseudomonas pseudoalca-ligenes CECT5344.

◆ Biomass and biofuels. Production and use.

◆ Cartography, photogrammetry and high-precision remote sensing with lightweight sensors and UAVs.

◆ Control of haloacetic acids, trihalo-methanes and aldehydes in water.

◆ Termite Pest Control.

◆ Herbicide degradation in environ-ment.

◆ Determination of compost stability and quality.

◆ Determination of wood boring beetles incidence in tree covered pasture-land.

◆ Determination and control of odours in organic waste management.

◆ Design of monitoring and control systems for environmental variables and water quality.

◆ Study of noise generated by various activities and equipments.

◆ Study and improvement of fish popula-tions of sport fishing interest.

◆ Studies about ecological aspects of various populations of hunting exploi-ted ungulates.

◆ Electric demand response.

◆ Environmental, industrial or Occupa-tional Risk Prevention reports on noise and/or vibrations.

◆ Custom instrumentation with low-cost sensors.

◆ Water quality predictive models.

◆ High-performance monitoring solution for utility-scale photovoltaic power plants.

◆ Alien fish eradication plans.

◆ Drainage basin hydrological proces-ses.

◆ DNA testing for the homologation of hunting trophies

◆ Recycling of wastes and processed agricultural products thought anaero-bic digestion and co-digestion.

◆ Water resources in snowing areas.

◆ Using mediterranean species on green roofs.

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◆ Analysis of physicochemical proper-ties of biofuels and biomass.

◆ Applications of heterogeneous cataly-sis in petroleum-chemistry and orga-nic synthesis

◆ Electrochemical (bio)sensors

◆ Characterization of polymeric coatings.

◆ Control of haloacetic acids, trihalo-methanes and aldehydes in water.

◆ Determination of volatile compounds in samples of different nature.

◆ Determination and control of odours in organic waste management.

◆ Design and synthesis of materials for use as adsorbents and chiral stereos-pecific action catalysts.

◆ Evaluation of antioxidant capacity.

◆ Innovations in the development of microfluidic automatic systems for agri-food and environment using nanomaterials.

◆ Non-invasive method for the determi-nation of any metal in jewellery.

◆ Hybrid nanomaterials to improve the sensitivity and selectivity of analytical determinations.

◆ Preparation and study of surface films and molecular organization: sensors, solar cells and electrolumi-nescent devices.

◆ (Numeric) simulation of complex systems.

◆ Synthesis and physical-chemical and textural characterization of materials used as catalysts, photocatalysts, adsorbents and support structures, including enzymes.

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ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

◆ Integral utilization of lignocellulosic residues.

◆ Characterization of polymeric coatings.

◆ Cartography, photogrammetry and high-precision remote sensing with lightweight sensors and UAVs.

◆ Development of biologic reactors.

◆ Determination of compost stability and quality.

◆ Design, developing and testing of HVAC prototypes

◆ Study of noise generated by various activities and equipments.

◆ Studies focused on the incorporation of Precision Agriculture techniques to the agricultural production system.

◆ Electric demand response.

◆ Environmental, industrial or Occupa-tional Risk Prevention reports on noise and/or vibrations.

◆ Custom instrumentation with low-cost sensors.

◆ Mechanization and development of sustainable agriculture and conserva-tion agriculture.

◆ Mechanization and harvesting of fruits (olive, citrus, almond, pistachio and pine).

◆ Improving agrochemical application machinery.

◆ Recycling of wastes and processed agricultural products through anaero-bic digestion and co-digestion.

◆ Non-destructive sensors for quality control of products and processes in the food industry.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

◆ Data Analysis and its applications.

◆ Analysis of processes subject to be optimised. Application of bioinspired algorithms.

◆ Automation and development of data-intensive enterprise processes for decision making in engineering and scientific applications.

◆ “Push” broadcast channels.

◆ Development of eHealth applications.

◆ Development of devices with compu-tational capability and hardware integration.

◆ Software development.

◆ Design of neural networks for com-plex problems.

◆ Mathematical modelling in Biomedi-cine.

◆ Mobile Advertising by geolocation.

◆ Multimedia systems, e-learning and mobile programming.

◆ Smart Objects.

◆ NFC loyalty card.

◆ Geographic Information Technolo-gies.

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND LEGAL SCIENCES

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◆ Analysis of economic viability and strategic planning.

◆ Juridical advice in Sports law.

◆ Juridical advice in new juridical tech-nologies.

◆ Institutional and ideological change.

◆ Technological and institutional change.

◆ Diagnosis of recent problems in business management.

◆ Studies about European and Spanish tax system.

◆ Expert reports related to texts and authorship.

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HUMANITIES, ARTS AND HERITAGE

◆ Applying philosophy to everyday problems. Therapeutic elements of philosophy. Philosophical counselling.

◆ Cultural advice (about the ancient world).

◆ Advice about dating of historical woods.

◆ Advice about Gongora and Gongorism.

◆ Cartography, photogrammetry and high-precision remote sensing with lightweight sensors and UAVs.

◆ Patrimonial cataloguing and documenta-tion.

◆ Curating of cultural exhibitions.

◆ Elaboration of glossaries with specialized terminology.

◆ Termite Pest Control.

◆ Living together and prevention of interpersonal violence, bullying and cyber-bullying.

◆ Codicological description of manuscripts. Study and editing medieval and Renais-sance texts. Translation of medieval and Renaissance literary texts: Italian> Spanish. Area of the Italian Philology

◆ Dissemination and cultural industry

◆ Teaching-learning foreign languages models and tools.

◆ Text edition.

◆ The book of poems from the late Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

◆ Romanticism in Literature, Art and Music.

◆ Content development and material prepa-ration for manuals and divulgation works in literary and cultural fields.

◆ Content development: Compilation, processing and preparation of materials; content conversion for different types of applications and use.

◆ Elaboration of reports and dossiers.

◆ Study of natural and formal languages (especially Spanish teaching as foreign language), literary language (compared with other codes) and art language (Image Didactics).

◆ Genetic studies of archaeological samples evolution.

◆ Bibliographical exhibitions

◆ Training and leadership in citizen partici-pation and participatory processes.

◆ Stocktaking of Artistic Heritage.

◆ Layout, editing and correction of texts. Areas: Spanish and Italian.

◆ Archaeological samples and surveys. Reports and assessments on monumen-tal and archaeological heritage. Studies about alteration processes in building materials of Historical-Artistic Heritage. Authentication and assessment of archaeological materials. Tourist itinera-ries related to Cultural Heritage. Diffusion and valorisation programs of the Archaeological Heritage.

◆ New technologies and Heritage innova-tion.

◆ Archaeological heritage: Development of methods and techniques for documenta-tion, management, visibility and social activism.

◆ Prospecting, excavation, supervision of archaeological earthmoving works.

◆ Value enhancement strategies and musealization of archaeological remains.

◆ Redaction of cultural texts (brochures, monographs) related to Greece.

◆ Valorisation and rescue of documents.

◆ Geographic Information Technologies.

◆ Topography and planimetry.

◆ Specialized translations (EN, FR, DE, IT, AR > SP).

◆ Specialised Translation Spanish-Italian/Italian-Spanish.

◆ Use of Italian for specific purposes. Teaching, training advisory service and design tools for teaching and learning of the Italian Language.

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