For Marcel Jaspars, one message stands out:
“Projects like EUREMAP must lead by example, engaging with the broader ecosystem of knowledge and ensuring research at sea is not just innovative, but also fair.”
Ethics is not a limitation it’s the foundation of lasting impact.
#EUREMAP #MarineBiotech
True innovation in marine science must also be fair, inclusive, and responsible.
Projects like EUREMAP are working to set an example — building a culture of integrity and openness in ocean research.
#EUREMAP #OceanEthics #ResponsibleScience
Ethics in marine bioprospecting isn’t just about laws.
Marcel Jaspars reminds us that engaging with indigenous peoples and local communities is vital, recognising their knowledge and ensuring fair benefit-sharing. 🌿
#EthicalResearch #EUREMAP
Marine researchers must now navigate a complex legal framework:
⚖️ Nagoya Protocol — fair access & benefit-sharing in national waters.
🌍 BBNJ Agreement — new rules for resources beyond national jurisdiction.
🧬 CBD & DSI — guidance for the use of digital DNA sequence data.
#MarineResearch #EUREMAP
Marine bioprospecting is advancing fast — but the biggest challenges today aren’t technological.
As Marcel Jaspars (EUREMAP Scientific & Ethical Advisory Board) told us, the key issues are governance, compliance, and fairness in sharing marine genetic resources.
#EUREMAP #OceanEthics #BlueBiotech
🧱 EUREMAP is more than a project, it's a coordinated effort of 9 synergistic pillars, each contributing critically to our mission in marine bioprospecting.
#EUREMAP #PillarPower #MarineBiotech #EUResearch #TogetherForScience
📣 Pillar 9 raises awareness about EUREMAP’s pipeline and marine bioprospecting services. It engages the public, scientists, and decision-makers.
#EUREMAP #ScienceCommunication #MarineAwareness
🌐 Pillar 8 makes sure the EUREMAP pipeline lasts beyond the project’s lifespan. It embeds services into European RIs and builds international collaborations.
#EUREMAP #GlobalScience #LongTermImpact
🎓 Pillar 7 invests in the next generation of marine scientists. It offers training, webinars, and exchange programmes for researchers at all career stages.
#EUREMAP #ScienceTraining #CapacityBuilding #KnowledgeSharing
🏣 Pillar 6 strengthens collaboration with industry to add value and unlock new economic opportunities in marine biodiscovery.
#EUREMAP #MarineApplications #SustainableUse
📂 Pillar 5 ensures that data generated across EUREMAP follows FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable. It strengthens our commitment to Open Science.
#EUREMAP #FAIRData #OpenScience #EOSC
🧪 Pillar 4 supports the identification, isolation, and synthesis of marine-derived compounds. It enables structural analysis and compound refinement.
#EUREMAP #MarineNaturalProducts #BioactiveDiscovery
🌱 Pillar 3
Focuses on eco-friendly extraction and purification of marine bioactive compounds. Sustainability is embedded in our scientific workflow.
#EUREMAP #GreenChemistry #MarineInnovation
📢 EUREMAP will host a satellite workshop at #ECMNP25 in Piran, Slovenia.
🗓 Friday, 3 Oct 2025
Spectroscopic methods + BGC analysis for structural determination of natural products
👉 ecmnp25.eu
#MarineNaturalProducts #EUREMAP
🧬 Pillar 2 uses state-of-the-art computational tools to map biosynthetic pathways in marine microorganisms — enabling smarter, faster discovery.
#EUREMAP #MarineGenomics #BiotechInnovation
🧬 By integrating bioinformatics with marine bioprospecting, Pillar 2 reveals the hidden potential of microbial genomes. A cornerstone of innovation in the EUREMAP pipeline.
#EUREMAP #InSilicoBioprospecting #BlueEconomy
🧬 Pillar 2 develops digital tools to identify bioactive compounds in marine genomes. This approach helps accelerate discoveries and broaden access to marine genetic data.
#EUREMAP #Genomics #MarineBiotech #DigitalDiscovery
🤝 From planning to reporting, Pillar 1 guarantees that EUREMAP runs smoothly and with integrity. It promotes effective governance, equality, and compliance.
#EUREMAP #ScientificExcellence #TeamworkInScience
🤝 Strong science starts with strong coordination. Pillar 1 is responsible for managing EUREMAP’s activities and guiding its partners toward shared objectives.
#EUREMAP #MarineInnovation #EU_RIs
🤝 Pillar 1 ensures that all EUREMAP partners collaborate effectively. It oversees the project’s operations, fosters internal communication, and ensures that ethical and strategic goals are met.
#EUREMAP #ProjectManagement #ResearchCoordination
Introducing the EUREMAP Pillars 🌊
EUREMAP is built upon 9 interlinked pillars that ensure the success of our marine biodiscovery pipeline—from management to outreach. Over the next few days, we’ll showcase each of them in detail.
#MarineBioprospecting #EUScience #EUREMAP #BlueEconomy #EU_RIs
STEP 8 - FAIR DATA
Science thrives when knowledge flows freely! At EUREMAP, we apply FAIR Data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) to transform marine biodiscovery. Our secure repositories let researchers worldwide unlock ocean's secrets while protecting intellectual property
STEP 7 – SYNTHESIS & SEMI-SYNTHESIS
At the cutting edge of marine biodiscovery, our team of chemists and engineers are taking nature's blueprints to the next level. Using sophisticated synthetic approaches, we're able to optimize the bioactive compounds we isolate from marine organisms.
#euremap
Course success in Tromsø!
Big thanks to the fantastic students who joined the EUREMAP x HotBio course last week (June 19-20). Your energy made it unforgettable!
Shoutout to Jeanette for the photo — here’s the crew! 👇
#EUREMAP #HOTBIO #MedicalTraining #Collaboration #ScienceCommunity
STEP 6 – PURIFICATION
EUREMAP's purification experts (UiT, HZI, SINTEF) use cutting-edge chromatography to isolate single bioactive compounds with 99.9% purity, scale from lab to industry with automated systems and deliver ready-to-use molecules for drug development & green materials
#euremap
🌊 EUREMAP Staff Exchange Programme
Want to boost your skills in #marinebioprospection, tech, or project management? Dive into our funded #StaffExchange (up to €2K for 2 weeks at partner sites)!
🔹 Open to researchers & staff
🔹 Deadline: 25 July 2025
🔹 Apply: apply.eu-openscreen.eu/submit-call/...
STEP 5 – CHEMICAL PROFILING
Marine molecules hold untapped potential—but first, we must understand them. EUREMAP experts (Medina, SZN, SINTEF) deploy cutting-edge tools like to unravel complex structures, build a global marine compound database and fuel breakthroughs in green chemistry & pharma.
Turn challenges into marine bioinnovation!
Test EUREMAP’s marine bioprospecting pipeline in a short collaborative project.
➡️ Open until 31 Aug 2025
➡️ Quick registration: www.cognitoforms.com/GhentUnivers...
#Pharma #biotech #cosmetics #food #euremap #BlueBiotech #SustainableInnovation
Grateful to have had our Science and Ethics Advisors with us — their input was spot on and will help guide us forward!
Team EUREMAP in Tromsø! A great kick-off to #BIOPROSP25 with partners and advisors united for science, ethics, and collaboration.
Meet our brilliant Ethics and Science Advisors: Eriko Takano, Rohan Davies, and Marcel Jaspars. Grateful for their guidance as we navigate the science and the standards that drive EUREMAP forward.
Wisdom meets curiosity. One of our advisors sharing insights with a young researcher during the EUREMAP GA in Tromsø. 💬💻 #EUREMAP #Mentorship #MarineScience #BIOPROSP25
Great day yesterday at the EUREMAP General Assembly in Tromsø 🇳🇴 — thanks to our amazing hosts at UiT! We’re now diving into #BIOPROSP25.
#euremap #marinebioprospecting @embrc-eu.bsky.social @ebi.embl.org @eu-openscreen.bsky.social