IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop

9:20 – Registration 9:30 – Opening — Nina Kostina   Session chair: Nina Kostina 09:40 – Keynote speaker: Prof. Bert Poolman (University of Groningen, NL) “Synthetic, out-of-equilibrium cell-like systems for directing reaction networks and maintaining homeostasis” 10:30 – Dr. Rosa Martinez-Corral (Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona, Spain) “Context-dependency in gene regulation” 11:05 – Prof. Marino ... Read more

The 18th IBEC annual Symposium brings together high-profile international experts for an open forum for interdisciplinary discussions and networking. This year the symposium is dedicated to Bioengineering for precision medicine, one of IBEC’s three major application areas. All scientific community is invited to participate. Attendees from IBEC and abroad are welcome to present their research or projects in ... Read more

IBEC’s Bioengineering Approaches to Understand, Model, and Modify Healthy and Pathological central nervous system CNS Network (NET-CNS) brings together IBEC researchers to explore cutting-edge developments in CNS research — from fundamental studies to innovative therapeutic strategies. This initiative promotes interdisciplinary efforts to address CNS diseases and conditions and explore new therapeutic avenues.    This second ... Read more

In a joint effort to advance proteomics research, Standard BioTools and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) are proud to present the symposium “Innovations in High-Plex, Single-Cell and Spatial Targeted-Proteomics”, which will take place on the morning of October 28, 2025, at the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB Auditorium). This seminar will feature in-depth presentations ... Read more

Part of the IBEC Thematic Network “Quasi-living systems: Merge and Emerge” (NET-QUASI), this third workshop explores how life-like function can be designed into synthetic and hybrid systems. By merging molecular, material, and biological approaches, researchers are uncovering how responsiveness, adaptability, and collective behavior emerge across scales—from molecular assemblies and delivery systems to tissues that sense ... Read more

EMBL and IBEC aim to contribute to the discussion on challenges and opportunities in the expanding field of engineered multicellular systems. Recent breakthroughs in stem cell biology, organ-on-chip assays, 3D bioprinting, and cell mechanobiology have revolutionized our ability to design and assemble multicellular living systems, from organoids to embryos. This biennial series will focus on how engineering ... Read more

The event offers you the opportunity to engage with our researchers and inquire about their day-to-day work in the lab, career trajectories, work-life balance, mobility, etc. In 2025, IBEC signed more than 140 internship agreements for undergraduate and master’s students with a wide range of national and international universities. PROGRAMME · 30th April 2026 10:45 ... Read more

The Next-Generation Nanomedicine Network (NET-NANO) is hosting its fourth workshop on May 8th, focusing on the theme of clinical translation. This event will address the critical challenges of bridging the in vitro-to-in vivo and bench-to-clinic gaps. We are honoured to welcome Prof. Twan Lammers (RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Germany) as our Plenary Speaker. The workshop ... Read more

Program Overview Morning Session (10:00–13:00) Chair Amayra Hernandez 10:00–10:15 – Welcome & Introduction 10:15–10:30 – Thematic Network Achievements 10:30–11:00 –Flash presentations, 2 min each 11:00-11:30- Coffe Break Session 1- 11:30-13:00h Chair Daniel Carter 11:30–12:15– Invited Speaker: Marc Martinell, PhD CEO, Minoryx Therapeutics S.L., TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme, Barcelona Open Discussion & Q&A 12:15–13:00 – Invited Speaker: Adrià Tauste Associate ... Read more