Bia Moreno 
A research team at IBEC has developed XpertBiofilm, a simple, low-cost device that reproduces the flow (shear stress) that bacteria encounter in the human body, such as in lung mucus or in blood. The study shows that, within the ranges studied, higher flow causes the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa to form more robust biofilms — a … Read more
As every year, as soon as the school year ends, IBEC’s laboratories fill up with a new generation of future scientists. This summer, more than 20 secondary school, high school and undergraduate students took part in various programmes, gaining first-hand experience of the day-to-day work of bioengineering research in nine of the centre’s laboratories.
Experts in nanomedicine met yesterday, 5 March, to discuss the latest advances in the study, diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. Nano Rare Diseases Day was organised once again to mark Rare Disease Day, celebrated on 28 February, and was promoted by NANOMED Spain, Sant Joan de Déu Hospital and the Sant Joan de Deu … Read more
In a significant advancement for lab-on-chip technology, IBEC researchers in the frame of the European project BLOC, have demonstrated the first integration of a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer with a microfluidic cell culture platform capable of real-time metabolic monitoring, made feasible by employing quantum-enhanced NMR techniques to dramatically increase signal sensitivity. Metabolic analysis … Read more
On 3 February, the 11th edition of Nano World Cancer Day took place, a leading event promoted by Nanomed Spain, the platform that coordinates the Spanish nanomedicine ecosystem, coordinated by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC). The conference brought together representatives from research, clinical practice, industry and patient associations with the aim of strengthening … Read more
A research team has developed pioneering technology that enables human kidney organoids to be produced on a scalable basis. These organoids can then be combined with pig kidneys outside the body and transplanted back into the same animal in a viable manner. The experiment, led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), is in the preclinical phase. It confirms the safety and viability of the procedure, paving the way for future trials involving humans. In the long term, this approach could help to extend the useful life of organs intended for transplantation and provide an alternative therapy for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Today, Friday 10 October, the Fraunhofer Spain Research was officially inaugurated at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB), the result of a strategic collaboration with the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC). The new Spanish institution thus joins the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft international cooperation network, the largest applied research network in Europe, with a presence in more than … Read more
The Atomic Force Microscopy in Life Sciences and Nanomedicine (AFM BioMed) conference took place in Barcelona last week. The 2025 edition, which brought together 160 participants, was organised by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona. Experts from various fields shared ideas on how atomic force microscopy can contribute to the … Read more
Experts in nanomedicine from various fields met today, 07 March, to present the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. The Nano Rare Diseases Day event, now in its sixth year, is part of World Rare Disease Day and is co-organised by the NANOMED Spain platform and the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. … Read more
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, celebrated on 4 February, more than 50 nanomedicine experts gathered today at the ‘Nano World Cancer Day’ event, held at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Participants presented the latest advances in nanomedicine applied to cancer and its impact on diagnosis and treatment. Nano World Cancer Day is … Read more