We are pleased to announce that Vector Bioscience Cambridge has joined the EU4MOFs COST Action network, a European initiative focused on advancing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications in cancer nanomedicine, wastewater treatment, and energy storage.
EU4MOFs brings together researchers and industry partners across 20 countries to develop MOF materials at nano-, meso-, and macro-scales. The network aims to enhance the control and customisation of MOF properties—such as reactivity, selectivity, and processability—through collaborative efforts in synthesis, characterisation, computational modelling, and technology transfer.
Our work at Vector focuses on developing drug delivery systems (DDS) for precision medicine and oncology. The EU4MOFs network’s mission aligns with our objectives, aiming to improve production methods, establish publication standards, and foster collaboration between academia and industry to transform MOF research into real-world solutions.
Recognising the importance of knowledge transfer between academic research and industrial application, we will participate in the following working groups:
- Working Group 1: MOF Synthetic Protocols and Optimisation
Led by Prof. Dariusz Matoga (Jagiellonian University, Poland) and Dr. Anna Sinelshchikova (BCMaterials, Spain), this group focuses on developing sustainable synthesis methods for MOFs across various scales. - Working Group 3: MOF Characterisation and Performance Evaluation
Chaired by Dr. Evelyn Ploetz (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany) and Dr. Diana Dubbeldam (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands), this group focuses on experimental and analytical techniques to evaluate the structure–property relationships of MOFs and assess their performance across different application domains. - Working Group 4: MOF Computational Tools and Machine Learning
Under the leadership of Dr. İlknur Erucar Findikci (Ozyegin University, Turkey) and Prof. George Froudakis (University of Crete, Greece), this group develops computational models and machine learning tools to predict MOF properties and performance. - Working Group 5: Dissemination, Industrial Networking, and MOF Market Assessment
Led by Prof. Joanna Gościańska (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland) and Dr. Carlos Miguel Costa (University of Minho, Portugal), this group focuses on promoting collaboration between academia and industry, assessing market potential, and managing intellectual property.
The collaboration between academia and industry is vital for translating research into practical solutions. At Vector, we value our roots in academic research and recognise the importance of maintaining strong connections with the scientific community. By engaging with EU4MOFs, we aim to facilitate knowledge transfer, enhance our technologies, and accelerate the development of new therapies that can improve patient outcomes.
We look forward to contributing to the EU4MOFs network and advancing the field of MOF-based applications together.
For more information about EU4MOFs and its working groups, please visit eu4mofs.com.
