BIST Open Seminar: Roberta Croce
2023-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Sala Dolors Aleu, Cluster II, IBEC, Baldiri i Reixac, Barcelona
Natural Strategies for Solar Light Harvesting
Professor of Biophysics, Photosynthesis and Energy at Department of Physics of the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
In this presentation I will introduce the fundamental processes of light harvesting in photosynthetic organisms and discuss their remarkable abilities to adapt and acclimate to diverse light conditions. Photosynthetic organisms have evolved sophisticated strategies to capture and utilize solar energy efficiently, allowing them to thrive in various environments. This presentation will delve into the mechanisms by which these organisms optimize their light-harvesting capabilities, including pigment choice, photoprotection, and dynamic responses to changes in light quality and quantity.
The presentation will discuss key aspects of light harvesting, such as the spectral tuning of pigments to match available light wavelengths and the regulation of energy flow to prevent damage caused by excess light. Additionally, the remarkable acclimation abilities of photosynthetic organisms to gradual changes in light intensity will be explored, highlighting their capacity to fine-tune their photosynthetic machinery for optimal performance under varying light conditions.
By examining the natural strategies employed by photosynthetic organisms, this presentation aims to provide insights into the principles of solar light harvesting. Understanding these natural strategies offers valuable lessons for optimizing light-harvesting systems and harnessing solar energy in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Roberta Croce studied chemistry at the University of Padova and completed her Ph.D. in Plant Biology/Biophysics at the University of Milano in 1998. After two postdoc periods in Germany (MPI Mulheim a.d. Rurh) and Italy (University of Verona), she got a permanent position at the Institute of Biophysics of the CNR. In 2006 she moved to the University of Groningen where she became associate professor in 2008. Since 2011 she is Professor of Biophysics, Photosynthesis and Energy at Department of Physics of the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of photosynthesis, using an integrated approach including molecular biology, biochemistry and ultrafast spectroscopy. She published more than 180 scientific articles on the topic of photosynthesis. She is an elected member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Royal Holland Society of Science and Humanity (KHMW). She is also a member of the Board of Reviewing Editors of Science and the Plant Cell, and the recipient of several personal research grants. In 2022 she was elected president of the International Society of Photosynthesis.

The Future Now: Emerging Leaders in Biomedicine
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute
We are delighted to announce the first edition of the symposium “The Future Now: Emerging Leaders in Biomedicine“. This event is specifically tailored for advanced postdoctoral researchers and junior Group Leaders who are at the forefront of the vibrant biomedical community of the Barcelona area. Join us at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) on September 21, 2023. This Symposium is co-organized by the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC), the Vall d’Hebrón Institute of Oncology (VHIO), the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC),the Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB), the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and the University Pompeu Fabra, Department of Medicine and Life Science.

This symposium will be a unique opportunity for emerging leaders in biomedicine of the region to network, showcase their cutting-edge research, and foster collaborations. By participating in this event, early-career researchers will gain visibility, build valuable connections, and contribute to strengthening the local scientific ecosystem.

The program features a rich scientific agenda encompassing diverse disciplines within biomedicine, with oral presentations from distinguished young researchers covering basic and translational research, as well as cutting edge technologies. We will hold an engaging round table discussion focused on the relevant challenges faced by researchers at different stages of becoming independent investigators. Please find the program of the Symposium here.
The Emerging Leaders Symposium receives the support of Miltenyi Biotec, Macrogen, BGI Genomics, Bonsai Lab & Labclinics.

REGISTRATION:

We extend a warm invitation to all postdoctoral researchers and junior Group Leaders in the Barcelona area to join us at the “Emerging Leaders in Biomedicine” symposium.

All participants of the event need to register via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/LfGzP4tMJT
Registration is free.
Deadline for registration is September 8, 2023.

By coming together, we can shape the future of biomedicine, establish enduring connections, and contribute to the advancement of science in our local community and beyond.

EMERGING LEADERS BOOK

Attendees will have the opportunity to present their research interests through virtual short presentations in the “Emerging Leaders Book”, fostering in-depth discussions and providing constructive feedback during the networking session and beyond. It’s an excellent opportunity for participants to refine their research ideas and expand their scientific horizons.

All participants wishing to appear in the “Emerging Leaders Book” must send their information via the following link before September 8, 2023: https://forms.office.com/e/pWPrj1rhK6

NanoBio&Med2023
2023-11-21 - 2023-11-23
The NanoBio&Med2023 is going to present the most recent international developments in the field of Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine and will provide a platform for multidisciplinary communication, new cooperations and projects to participants from both science and industry. Emerging and future trends of the converging fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Medicine will be discussed among industry, academia, governmental and non-governmental institutions. NanoBio&Med2023 will be the perfect place to get a complete overview into the state of the art in those fields and also to learn about the research carried out and the latest results. The discussion in recent advances, difficulties and breakthroughs will be at his higher level.
An industrial forum will be organized to promote constructive dialogue between business and public leaders and put specific emphasis on the technologies and applications in the nanoBioMed sector.

More information here.

Nanomed Spain: JORNADA SOBRE PROYECTOS DE COLABORACIÓN PÚBLICO-PRIVADA 2023 (Spanish)
2023-12-14 10:30 - 14:00 | Cambra de Comerç, Av. Diagonal, 452 – 454, Barcelona
NANOMEDSPAIN organizes together with the Leitat technology center a conference on the call for Public-Private Collaboration Projects that will open at the beginning of 2024.
Mª Estefanía Freitas, Deputy Head of the Scientific-Technical Thematic Programs Branch of the State Research Agency, Ministry of Science and Innovation, will present the most important aspects and main novelties of the call.
The day will also have the possibility of holding meetings between interested parties and Mª Estefanía Freitas, and B2B meetings between those attending the day.
This event will be in Spanish.

Nanodía Mundial Contra el Cáncer
2024-02-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Sede Barcelona Asociación Española contra el Cáncer (AECC) Travessera de les Corts, 268
This event will be held in Spanish
El Nanodía Mundial Contra el Cáncer es un evento organizado en el marco del Día Mundial contra el Cáncer donde se darán a conocer las últimas innovaciones en materia de NANOMEDICINA contra el CÁNCER, con temas que van desde el diagnóstico precoz, la liberación controlada de fármacos o la radioterapia con nanopartículas.
Un año más, expertos en NANOMEDICINA de diferentes campos -investigadores, empresarios, médicos oncólogos, pacientes, etc.-, expondrán los últimos avances y nos darán la oportunidad de descubrir el generador de progreso que la NANOMEDICINA significa para la salud como creador de nuevas oportunidades en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del cáncer y como podemos contribuir en la misión Europea contra el cáncer.
NANOMED Spain organiza la edición de este año con la colaboración de la Asociación Española contra el Cáncer.
Registro e información aquí.

CATCAT Mechanobiology Morning
2024-02-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Auditori Antoni Caparrós, PCB, Tower D, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8, Barcelona, Spain
Cell and Tissue Research in Catalonia (CATCAT) brings together research groups from different institutes, focusing on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms driving fundamental biological processes.
This new session will be focused on Mechanobiology.

9:15 – 9:30 Welcome9:30 – 10:10 Kevin Chalut (Altos Labs) “Extracellular matrix drives tissue regeneration”
10.10 – 10:25 Lucas Cunha (UPF) “Mechanics and cell behaviours underlying the epithelialization of the otic placode.”
10:25 – 10:40 Waleed Mirza (EMBL Barcelona) “Modelling the active self organisation of stress fibres in spread cells”
10:40 – 11:10 Coffee Break
11:10 – 11:50 María García-Parajo (ICFO) “Insights on the organization and differential activation of integrins inside adhesions”
11:50 – 12:05 Fabio Pezzano (CRG) “Regulation of cell fitness under mechanical stress by nuclear ATP”
12:05 – 12:20 Marija Matejcic (IBEC) “Mechanics of cell extrusion in open-lumen intestinal organoids”
12:20 – 13:00 Ewa Paluch (Cambridge University) “The biomechanics of cell shape control”

Seminar SparkCyto TECAN
2024-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Sala Dolors Aleu, Cluster II, IBEC, Baldiri i Reixac, Barcelona
Multimode User Day
Agenda:
1. Absorbance, Fluorescence and Luminescence
reading modes
1. Incubation options: gas, temperature, shaking, injectors,…
2. Brightfield Imaging
3. Fluorescence Imaging
4. Hands-on session: SparkCyto

Where? Parc Científic de Barcelona
c/Baldiri Reixach, 10. Torre I, Floor 11, Sala Baobab (IBEC)
When? 25th June 2024 (Tuesday), 14-17h
Organizer: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia – Tecan
Tecan speaker: Nicola Vettore (application specialist)
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/6mMYTESqe6

Emerging Leaders in Biomedicine Symposium
2024-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
The second edition of the Emerging Leaders in Biomedicine Symposium will take place on September 26th, 2024 at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology. This exceptional event is a collaborative effort between:

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute
Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB)
Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
University Pompeu Fabra, Department of Medicine and Life Science
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)
Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona (IBUB)

The primary objective of this symposium is to provide a platform for senior postdocs and junior principal investigators (PIs) to come together and receive valuable scientific and logistical support from the local scientific community.
During the symposium, we will host several short talk sessions, round tables, and networking opportunities, allowing you to showcase your research, share the challenges you face, present your scientific interests, and explore potential synergies and collaborations.
Registration closed.
Full programme here.

BMBC meeting
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:30 | PRBB (Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona), Ramon y Cajal Room
Please mark your calendars! The next BMBC meeting will be held on Thursday 24th of October 2024, from 4-6:30pm at PRBB, Ramon y Cajal Room.
When: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at 16.00h
Where: PRBB, “Ramon y Cajal” Room (inner square)

Program (abstracts of the talks at the end this email)
16h – 16h30 Anna Aragay (Group Leader, IBMB-CSIC, Signaling Transduction Group, IBMB-CSIC) — G protein intracellular signaling: effects on mitochondria motility and mitophagy
16h30 – 17h Cristina González-Estévez (Senior Researcher, IBUB, Lecturer Serra Húnter, Lab planarian Barcelona, IBUB) — Autophagy and senescence as early events required for planarian regeneration
17h-17h30 —– Coffee Break ——
17h30-18h Nina Kostina (Senior Researcher, Bioinspired Interactive Materials and Protocellular Systems, IBEC) — Harnessing nature’s blueprints to design interactive synthetic cells.
18h-18h30 Deborah Naon (Postdoctoral fellow, Complex Metabolic Diseases and Mitochondria, IRB) — Alternative Splicing of Mfn2 modulates organelle morphology
You can also visit https://felixcampelo.wixsite.com/bmbc

Contexto y oportunidades de cooperación científico-tecnológica con China
2025-02-04 09:30 - 12:00 | PCB
This event will be held in Spanish.
Nanomed Spain junto con CDTI organizan esta jornada para ofrecer una visión integral del estado actual de la cooperación científica entre España y China, incluyendo los avances de la hoja de ruta acordada en la Comisión Mixta Bilateral de octubre de 2024 y las nuevas líneas estratégicas de colaboración. También se presentarán oportunidades de financiación para proyectos conjuntos, como las derivadas del reciente Memorando de Entendimiento firmado entre la Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) y la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias Naturales de China (NSFC), y se discutirán los retos relacionados con la securización de la cooperación internacional. Una excelente oportunidad para avanzar juntos en la innovación y la colaboración internacional.
Registro e información aquí.

Nanodía Mundial Contra el Cáncer
2025-02-07 09:30 - 13:00 | Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Pg. de la Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
This event will be held in Spanish.
El Nanodía Mundial Contra el Cáncer es un evento organizado en el marco del Día Mundial contra el Cáncer donde se darán a conocer las últimas innovaciones en materia de NANOMEDICINA contra el CÁNCER, con temas que van desde el diagnóstico precoz, la liberación controlada de fármacos o la radioterapia con nanopartículas.
Un año más, expertos en NANOMEDICINA de diferentes campos -investigadores, empresarios, médicos oncólogos, pacientes, etc.-, expondrán los últimos avances y nos darán la oportunidad de descubrir el generador de progreso que la NANOMEDICINA significa para la salud como creador de nuevas oportunidades en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del cáncer y como podemos contribuir en la misión Europea contra el cáncer.
NANOMED Spain organiza la edición de este año con el Vall d’Hebron Instituto de Investigación (VHIR).
Registro e información aquí.

Barcelona Health Innovation Week 2025
2025-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Sala Dolors Aleu, Cluster II, Parc Científic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Al Barcelona Health Innovation Week, explorarem casos reals de dos projectes que estan fent el salt del laboratori a la clínica i al mercat per generar un impacte tangible a través de la col·laboració público-privada i la creació d’spin off. Coneixerem la iniciativa liderada per Catalunya per accelerar l’adopció de la medicina personalitzada als estats membres de la Unió Europea, i analitzarem les estratègies clau per assolir la transferència del coneixement a la societat.
Aquesta sessió serà una cita imprescindible per als que volen conèixer de prop les claus de l’èxit en la translació de la medicina personalitzada, connectar amb agents de l’ecosistema d’innovació i formar part de la conversa sobre el futur de la nostra salut.

Aquest esdeveniment tindrà lloc en català.

IBEC Seminar: Loïc Lannelongue
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Green Disc: open-access community-driven Digital Sustainability Certification scheme
Loïc Lannelongue, Research Associate at University of Cambridge
From genetic studies and astrophysics simulations to AI, scientific computing has enabled amazing discoveries and there is no doubt it will continue to do so. However, the corresponding environmental impact is a growing concern in light of the urgency of the climate crisis, so what can we all do about it? We will discuss how the new Green DiSC framework can support scientists and institutions in making their (computational) research more sustainable. We will present the scheme and the logistics of taking part, and answer any questions you may have.
You can registere here.

Nano Rare Diseases Day
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Pg. de Sant Joan de Déu, 2, Esplugues de Llobregat
This event will be held in Spanish.
El Nano Rare Diseases Day es un evento organizado en el marco del Día Mundial de las Enfermedades Minoritarias donde se darán a conocer las últimas innovaciones en materia de Nanomedicina con temas que van desde el diagnóstico precoz, la liberación controlada de fármacos o el desarrollo de nuevas terapias.
Durante esta jornada, expertos en Nanomedicina de diferentes campos -investigación, empresa, práctica clínica, autoridades sanitarias, pacientes, etc.-, expondrán los últimos avances y nos darán la oportunidad de descubrir el generador de progreso que la Nanomedicina significa para la salud como creador de nuevas oportunidades en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las enfermedades minoritarias.
Registro e información aquí.

Ciència Radical. Debat: "Editar la humanitat" amb Katherine A. High i Salvador Macip
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)
La pionera i experta mundial en teràpia gènica Katherine A. High i el metge i escriptor Salvador Macip reflexionen sobre el futur de la nostra espècie en l’era de l’edició genètica en una sessió que s’obrirà amb CRISPR, una performance dels artistes digitals Bromo.
Aquesta activitat forma part de Ciència Radical, un programa cultural creat en col·laboració amb el CCCB, que busca explorar les connexions entre ciència, humanitats i arts per repensar la realitat que ens envolta.
Preu: 3€ (a l’ibec tenim un descompte pels nostres treballadors. l’han de demanar per e-mail)
Registre: https://entrades.cccb.org/muslinkIII/venda/index.jsp?lang=1&nom_cache=CCCB&property=CCCB&codiActiv=276&codiCicle=4

International Satellite Event. Sustainable Research: Fit For The Future
2025-04-29 08:30 - 19:00 | Sala Dolors Aleu, Cluster II, Parc Científic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
IBEC, in collaboration with SuRe-CAT (Sustainable Research Catalonia network), Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) and Nanomed Spain, is hosting an in-person satellite event of “Sustainable Research: Fit for the Future”, an event organized at EMBL Heidelberg together with EMBO, the Sustainable European Laboratories Network (SELs), and with support from the European Union’s Climate Pact.
This event provides an opportunity to engage in critical discussions on sustainability in scientific research, bringing together professionals from various research institutions across Catalonia.
The symposium will explore the vital role of sustainable practices within the scientific community. As researchers tackle global challenges, adopting environmentally responsible and socially equitable research methodologies is more important than ever. Topics covered will include green laboratory practices, the power of grassroots movements, organizational sustainability strategies, and the role of funders, all with a focus on the future of sustainable science.
Through keynote presentations and panel discussions, participants will connect with leading experts, exchange experiences, and collaborate across disciplines. By fostering a culture of sustainability in science, we can reduce our ecological footprint, enhance research integrity, and ensure the long-term viability of scientific progress.

Why join the Satellite Event?
This satellite event will serve as a hub for networking and collaboration within the local research community. It will be a dynamic platform where attendees are encouraged to share best practices in sustainable labs, addressing common challenges, and collaboratively exploring innovative solutions by submitting a candidature to participate in the “Sustainable research experience sharing” session (see abstract submission link). Through interactive round tables, expert-led discussions, and case studies from leading institutions, participants will gain practical insights and actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into their work. The event will also provide opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and collectively address sustainability challenges in research environments.
Attending a satellite event instead of travelling to the main symposium at EMBL Heidelberg allows for active engagement in meaningful discussions while reducing carbon footprints. Local participation minimizes the need for long-distance travel, making it a more sustainable choice for those living or working nearby.
By coming together, the research community can drive impactful sustainability initiatives, exchange innovative ideas, and pave the way for more environmentally responsible scientific practices.
Join us at PCB and take part in the movement toward a more sustainable future in research!
The on-site event will be in Spanish while the online event will be in English.

Visit of the Wageningen University Delegation
2025-05-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Sala Dolors Aleu, Cluster II, Parc Científic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Next Monday we are hosting a group of researchers from the Laboratory of BioNanoTechnology at Wageningen University.
Join us for an engaging morning of scientific exchange, with presentations from both their team and ours.
If you’re interested in attending, you can access the event program.

Programme:
09:00 – 09:10 Sesión de bienvenida
09:10 – 09:30 Irene Marco-Rius, Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine Group at IBEC
09:30 – 09:45 Lluís Mangas, Ph.D Student of Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine Group at IBEC. “A DIY Bioreactor for in Situ Metabolic Tracking in 3D Cell Models via
Hyperpolarized 13C NMR Spectroscopy”
09:45 – 10:00 Gergő Matajsz, Ph.D Student of Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine Group at IBEC. “Developing Optimized C Metabolic Imaging Methods for Chorioallantoic
Membrane (CAM) Assays”
10:00 – 10:20 Mònica Mir Llorente, Nanobioengineering Group at IBEC
10:20 – 10:35 Floris Dekker, Ph.D Student at Wageningen University. “Magnetic Field Mapping with a 3D printer – using 3D printers as lab robots”
10:35 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 11:15 David Castañeda, Ph.D Student at Wageningen University. “T-Cup: A Cheap, Rapid, and Simple Home Device for Nucleic Acid
Amplification”
11:15 – 11:35 Julia Krug and Aldrik Velders, Group Leaders at BioNanoTechnology Laboratory.
11:35 – 11:50 Paulien Sterken, Ph.D Student at Wageningen University. “Visualizing electroactive biofilms using MRI”
11:50 – 12:05 Julia Wenink, Ph.D Student at Wageningen University. “Ultra-high field MRI of plants
12:05 – 12:25 Elisabeth Engel López, Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies Group at IBEC
12:25 – 12:45 Vittorio Saggiomo, Associate professor within the BioNanoTechnology Group
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Laboratories visit

Ciència Radical. Debat: “La medicina del futur” amb Jorge Volpi i Josep Samitier
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)
Josep Samitier, director de l’Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya i expert en nanomedicina, conversa amb l’escriptor Jorge Volpi, autor de l’assaig La invención de todas las cosas, sobre com la biomedicina transformarà el cos i l’intel·lecte de la humanitat.
Aquesta activitat forma part de Ciència Radical, un programa cultural creat en col·laboració amb el CCCB, en el marc del Pla Complementari de Biotecnologia, que busca explorar les connexions entre ciència, humanitats i arts per repensar la realitat que ens envolta.
Tenim un codi de descompte per a les entrades. Per més informació, escriu-nos a: ibeccommunications@ibecbarcelona.eu
Registre aquí.

4ª Jornada Anual del GIPS
2025-06-17 09:00 - 17:00
El IBEC es el coorganizador de la Jornada Anual de este año, que se celebrará el próximo 17 de junio y lleva como título ‘Investigación traslacional en tecnología y salud’. La jornada, que tendrá lugar en el Auditorio Antoni Caparrós del Parque Científico de Barcelona, será ya la cuarta edición y cerrará un curso 2024-25 lleno de éxitos.

Bist Career Week 2025
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00
Join the BIST Career Week! 5 days full of contents designed to help you in your career development. Learn trips and tricks in the morning, and explore new job opportunities in the afternoon. All activities are free and open to everyone.
Workshops: learn from experts and get ready for your next professional move. Every morning (Mon-Fri), online, from 10:00 to 12:00.
Roundtables: listen to professionals working in science-related jobs and ask them about their job and the paths they took. Every afternoon (Mon-Thu), online, from 15:00 to 16:30.
The BIST Career Week is an event organized by the BIST People Commission and counts with the support of the Barcelona City Council.
To register click here

5th Annual Meeting of the ISMRM IBERIAN CHAPTER
2025-07-02 08:00 - 2025-07-04 18:00 | Auditori Antoni Caparrós, PCB, Tower D, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8, Barcelona, Spain
The ISMRM Iberian Chapter is blooming maturely as a shared environment between scientists and clinicians in the magnetic resonance imaging field. The meeting will be an opportunity for academic and social interaction, and we will be honored to have the following distinguished speakers.
In this 5th meeting, we will offer an exciting 2-day scientific program. Plenary lectures will feature leading experts in clinical, preclinical, and computational MRI. In addition, oral sessions and poster sessions will showcase the latest research findings in our community, while industry will have the opportunity to showcase their latest technological innovations in the field and contact future users.
As we believe in the importance of networking, there will be ample opportunities to connect during the coffee breaks.
I look forward to meeting you in Barcelona!

Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference 2025
2025-10-01 09:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | Institut Químic de Sarrià IQS, Via Augusta, 390, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi,, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08017
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) separates the blood circulation from the brain tissue. However, despite its name, the BBB is far from a static, impenetrable barrier. Instead, this highly dynamic structure responds to and regulates the complex requirements of brain function. To advance our knowledge of how the BBB impacts health and disease, the 2nd edition of the Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference will bring together scientists from across the globe to discuss emerging topics in BBB physiology, pathology and translational research. This interdisciplinary event will incorporate neuroscience, vascular biology, protein engineering, bioengineering, and nanomedicine to provide a unique platform to foster collaboration and address challenges shaping the future of this field.
In the name of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), we look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant and historic city of Barcelona to take part in these lively discussions, make lasting connections, and push the boundaries of the field forward.
