About Cucare
Molecular biology, translated into operational certainty.
Cucare Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics and CRO spin-off of the University of Valencia, built on insect science. We pair academic rigor with the responsiveness of an agile lab, serving rearing facilities, feed producers, agrochemical companies and applied researchers across Europe.
Precise
Rigorous
Approachable
Modern scientific
Collaborative
[PHOTO: founders at the University of Valencia lab]
[PHOTO: conference talk or Cucare at an industry event]
Born in the lab, built for the rearing floor
We are active researchers with extensive academic and industry experience in entomology, molecular diagnostics and genetic engineering. Every recommendation we make integrates cutting-edge scientific advances with practical application strategies.
Precise like a protocol, warm like a partner who picks up the phone: that balance guides how we run assays, write reports and answer your calls.
UV
University of Valencia spin-off
EU
Clients across Europe
A team of insect science experts
A science and technology-based company born at the University of Valencia, bringing together specialists in insect pathology, pesticide resistance and diagnostic development.
Luis Hernández Pelegrín
CTO
Postdoctoral researcher supported by a Torres Quevedo Grant. His research focuses on insect health, with a focus on insect-pathogen interactions and disease diagnosis.
LinkedInLuis Benavent Albarracín
Researcher
Postdoctoral researcher supported by a Torres Quevedo Grant. His research focuses on insect genetics and the molecular mechanisms underlying pesticide resistance.
LinkedInJoel González Cabrera
Scientific advisor
Associate Professor at the Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (University of Valencia). Expert on sustainable crop protection, with a focus on the ecology and evolution of pesticide resistance.
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[PHOTO: rearing facility visit]
Four audiences, one standard of rigour
Insect rearing facilities
BSF, mealworm, cricket and other mass-reared species.
Feed producers
Product integrity and biosecurity along the supply chain.
Agrochemical companies
Bioassays and resistance data for development and registration.
Applied researchers
Sequencing, bioinformatics and ready-to-use results for entomology labs.
Let's talk about your colony
Tell us about your rearing operation and we'll put together a diagnostic plan built around your goals.
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