The Natural Products Research Group (GIPN) will be made up of a multidisciplinary team of scientists, including biologists, chemists, microbiologists, molecular biologists, and/or other specialists interested in the search, isolation, characterization, and evaluation of genes, proteins, metabolites, and molecules present in macro- and microorganisms available in Ecuadorian biodiversity. 

Ecuador is a megadiverse country with a vast wealth of species in its Amazonian, Andean, coastal, and Galapagos regions, making it a privileged place for the study and use of biodiversity for scientific, technological, and/or commercial purposes. In this regard, the GIPN is interested in searching for molecules, macromolecules, and biochemical and genetic information on Ecuadorian biodiversity in order to identify potentially valuable products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, nanotechnology, and other industries.  
The GIPN's main objective will be to promote excellence in the production of scientific knowledge through the development of research projects, the training of undergraduate and graduate students, and participation in national and/or international scientific events. In addition, the GIPN will maintain a strong commitment to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, seeking to balance resource exploitation with the need to protect ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.