Sarah Moreira, Author at Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia

August 27, 2024July 2, 2024

IBEC researchers develop new technology for assisted reproduction that will reduce time to pregnancy

A new technique developed at the Institute for Bioengineering for Catalonia (IBEC) makes it possible to classify the quality of embryos faster and twice as accurately as expert embryologists. The technology, called “METAPHOR”, uses imaging and artificial intelligence to analyse the metabolism of embryos and oocytes. METAPHOR promises to drastically reduce the time and treatment cycles needed to achieve pregnancy through in vitro fertilisation, minimising the emotional and financial burden on patients.

June 25, 2024

Spinal cord organoids to study treatments for paraplegia

Se trata de un proyecto centrado en la creación de un dispositivo impreso en 3D donde se cultivará un organoide de médula espinal humana para estudiar el daño medular y el posterior testeo de fármacos. La investigación, liderada por la investigadora principal del IBEC Zaida Álvarez, ha recibido financiación de la Fundación Internacional para la Investigación de la Paraplejia.

July 2, 2024June 21, 2024

IBEC, Nanomed Spain and UB join forces to discuss Open Science and Intellectual Property

On 19 June, IBEC, Nanomed Spain and UB organised a conference on “Open Science and Intellectual Property”. The event brought together experts and professionals to discuss the synergies and possible … Read more

June 19, 2024

For the first time scientists managed to generate kidney organoids with a complex vascular system

These are asembloids, micrometric organoids formed by the union of kidney organoids with vascular organoids in 3D. These small culture systems are useful for disease modelling and drug screening. The study, led by IBEC, describes an approach that has not been tried before.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Scientists discover how the physics of colon cancer cells contributes to metastasis

An IBEC-led study has demonstrated the ability of colorectal cancer stem cells to change their mechanical properties, facilitating the successful metastatic process. They did this using tumour organoids derived from patient cells. These findings could contribute to the development of new strategies to treat and prevent metastasis in colorectal cancer.

June 12, 2024

Innovation and collaboration in biomedical research at the ISCII Platforms meeting

On 7 June, the Information Day for the ISCIII Platforms Supporting R&D&I in Biomedicine and Sciences took place, organised by IBEC in collaboration with Nanomed Spain. The event brought together professionals from the biomedical research sector to discuss the mission, vision and impact of the three ISCIII platforms.

June 5, 2024

IBEC celebrates 20th anniversary of nanorobot research

The Nanomotors International Conference was held in Barcelona from 2 to 5 June. The event, organised by the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in collaboration with the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation, the Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation, and the European Research Council (ERC), brought together the most prominent international leaders in the field of nanomotors. For three days, they learned about the latest advances in biomedical applications and the collective behaviour of self-propelled nanomotors, from both experimental and theoretical perspectives.

June 5, 2024

Xavier Trepat receives the Rei Jaume I Award in the Biomedical Research category

The prize recognises the research work of Trepat, ICREA Research Professor at IBEC. These awards, presented by the Valencian Foundation Rei Jaume I Awards, aim to bring science and business closer together in order to promote research, scientific development and entrepreneurship in Spain.

May 27, 2024

3D bioprinting for an advanced gut-on-chip model

The innovative device contains a 3D bioprinted channel with structures that mimic intestinal villi and reproduce the compartments of the intestinal mucosa. For the first time, electrodes have been incorporated into the system to monitor the formation of the intestinal barrier in real time. The device is highly versatile and has potential applications in disease modelling and drug screening.

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

IBEC hosts first Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Symposium

The event, held on 21 and 22 May, brought together experts in biology, engineering and medicine to discuss the latest advances in research into the blood-brain barrier and its role in brain disorders. This is the first edition of the symposium organised by IBEC.