PEOPLE
People Management
We welcome you to the People Management Unit of the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC).
We are dedicated to supporting IBEC’s mission by providing high-quality, efficient and accurate services to our entire community, always putting people at the center of everything we do.
Our mission is to promote a safe, inclusive and trusting work environment, promoting a balance between the personal and professional lives of IBEC community members so that they develop their maximum potential and have a rewarding experience during their working life at IBEC.
We are immersed in the entire work life cycle of our employees, from selection and training to professional development, including contracting, promotion, payroll management, compensation and benefits, as well as attention to health and safety at work. In addition, we strive to facilitate study-and-work visas and offer induction and welcome programs to integrate new members into our organizational culture.
As part of our strategic commitments, we lead projects such as the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), in line with the principles of the Charter for Researchers of the European Commission, as well as the IBEC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
We strive to integrate best practices in our programs and services, posing solutions to new challenges and implementing new actions to make staff’s time at IBEC as enjoyable as possible, always taking into account the needs and perspectives of our valued staff.
Our Health and Safety Service is dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, carrying out risk assessments to prevent accidents and occupational illnesses. In addition, we promote people’s holistic health through regular psychosocial studies, biosafety programs, continuous training and coordination of medical check-ups, among other initiatives.
At the IBEC People Management Unit, our commitment is to guarantee the well-being and professional development of all people in our IBEC community, thus contributing to the continued success of our institution and the advancement of science and technology for the benefit of society.
Head of People Management
Health and Safety Coordinator
Staff Members
Estela Capel Canteria
Maria Carmen Marmol Moreno
Katherine Palomino Carrillo
Núria Pastor Hijosa
Micaela Sosa
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Strategic Initiatives unit
The Strategic Initiatives unit provides strategic advice and support to the Director in all matters related to scientific affairs of IBEC.
Moreover, the unit fosters and coordinates (a) institutional and strategic projects such as Severo Ochoa, EIT Health and and institutional networks as the NanoMed Spain, (b) international alliances and partnerships, and (c) the academic and scientific activities of the institute.
Head of Strategy
Staff Members
Fidel Bellmunt Montagut
Laia Manera Salom
Vanessa Moncayo Caravaca
Laia Torres Casas
CORE FACILITIES
Core Facilities unit
The Core Facilities unit provides services and support to the IBEC laboratories daily operations.
This comprises the management, organization, and maintenance of the labs, including working regulations and safety. Allows internal research scientists open access to centralized equipment. Training and information for students and researchers who join the institute about the organization and functioning of IBEC spaces. Configuration and launch of new laboratories.
Apart from routine laboratory equipment (Common Core Basics), Core Facilities provides additional sophisticated, state-of-the-art equipment to support the groups’ research. They are distributed in four different categories: MicroFabSpace (open to external institutions and companies), BioSpace, ChemSpace and Microscopy Characterization (partially open to external institutions and companies).
Head of Core Facilities
Microfab and Microscopy Characterization Facilities Coordinator
Staff Members
Ramona Bravo Rendo
Esther Campanales Fusté
Mar Chaguaceda Sarmiento
David Izquierdo Garcia
Marina Lantarón Neumann
Martí Milozzi Nomdedeu
Inmaculada Moreno Torres
Emma Oriol Ferrero
Silvia Pujals Riatós
Guillem Romero Camó
Llessamí Sabe el leil i Adell
Sandra Segura Feliu
PROJECTS OFFICE
Projects Office unit
Projects Office unit gives support to the research lines of IBEC in all aspects related to the management of their scientific activities, including looking for funding opportunities both for research and human resources, writing proposals for competitive calls, preparing contracts with private companies, management of the projects and contracts portfolio of the research line in a comprehensive way, finance management of the line, etc, in liaison with the rest of IBEC support areas.
In addition, it organizes and coordinates IBEC internal research activities such as IBEC Strategic Research Initiatives, the programme of IBEC Seminars and PhD Discussions and the yearly IBEC Symposium on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine. Finally, this Unit will also lead any internal and cross-cutting support project related to IBEC’s Corporate Development.
Head of Projects Office
Funding Coordinator
Coordinador/a de Project Managers
Staff Members
Ana Bilbao Girona
Daniel Caudepón Giménez
Mònica Cunill Abancó
Hillary Katiuska Evanan Galindo
David Faulon Marruecos
Judith Forné Fernández
Esther Gallardo Parga
Eirini Pantazi
Pepita Pla Vilanova
Giulia Ruzzene
TECH TRANSFER
Technology Transfer & Business Development unit
The Technology Transfer unit provides support to the researchers in their liaisons with industry, hospitals, and policymakers. It advises and guides on every aspect related to sponsored research and technology transfer, as well as contributing to the Institute’s alliances and long-term partnerships and strategic development to link better research results to society.
Contact our Technology Transfer Office (techtransfer@ibecbarcelona.eu)
Head of Technology Transfer Office
Staff Members
Elena Fernández Castañer
Martina Giovannella
Alicia Gonzalez Otero
Asli Raman Martín Dombrowski
Agostino Romeo
FINANCE
Finance
The Finance unit oversees all institutional accounting and purchasing practices including preparing budgets, financial reports, executing purchase orders, treasury management.
Head of Finance
Legal and procurement Coordinator
Accounting Coordinator
Staff Members
Solana De Bairos Moura
Victoria Doblado Sanahuja
Berta Pla Mateu
Sergi Rodríguez Costela
COMMUNICATIONS & PR
Communication & PR unit
The aim of the Communications & PR Unit is to provide support to IBEC´s mission, protecting and promoting IBEC’s international reputation as a world-class center of excellence in bioengineering, advanced training, innovation, and public engagement.
It delivers scientific and institutional news, press releases and institutional documents across all key stakeholder groups. It also manages IBEC’s websites, corporate image and social media presence. It prepares printed, graphic and online materials related to IBEC activities, and it organizes high-impact events, conferences and symposia. The Communications Unit fosters Public Relations, IBEC´s fundraising programm Faster Future and the Club of IBEC´s SuperFriends called Superamigos del IBEC. It also runs a wide program of outreach activities including school visits, open days and attendance at careers fairs and science exhibitions.
The Communications Unit at IBEC is a full member of the National Network of Scientific Culture and Innovation Units (UCC+i) and it holds the Seal of Educative Quality awarded by Barcelona City Council’s Institute of Education.
Head of Communications and Public Relations
Staff Members
Sarah Moreira Castro
Beatriz Moreno Goncalves
IMS
Integrated Management Systems unit
The Integrated Management Systems (IMS) unit integrates all of the organization’s systems and processes into one complete framework, enabling it to work as a single unit.
Coordinador de Transformació Digital
Staff Members
IT
IT unit
The IT unit maintains and optimizes the computer systems of the institute and gives support to research lines by suggesting the software and hardware needed.
It supports users in the fields of computation, telecommunications and networks and ensures the integrity of the information stored in the different systems.
Head of IT
Staff Members
Julen Cortés Castro
David Puerta Blanco
Alejandro Silverio Martínez