IBEC Seminar

In this second workshop of the AI for Bioengineering thematic network (NET-AI), an introduction, both theoretical and practical, to the fundamental concepts and main algorithms of artificial intelligence applied to bioengineering will be given. To this end, a first seminar will introduce the fundamental concepts of AI. This will be followed by a practical programming ... Read more

Clearing the Haze: Cannabinoids in Brain Research and Therapy Dra. Emma Puighermanal Puigvert, Group Leader at the Neuroscience Institute, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain Cannabinoids—compounds found in the cannabis plant—are powerful modulators of brain function that interact with the brain’s endocannabinoid system, a key player in processes like memory, mood, and neural communication. Two ... Read more

DnaA as a key regulator of ribonucleotide reductase genes in P. aeruginosa. Ángela Martínez-Mateos, Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly adaptable opportunistic pathogen that exhibits both acquired and innate antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Due to its survival capabilities in various environments, discovering new therapeutic strategies is essential. Ribonucleotide reductases (RNRs), essential ... Read more

Optical coherence elastography: imaging cell and tissue mechanics on the micro-scale Professor Brendan Kennedy. Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia. Group Leader, BRITElab, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Western Australia. Institute of Physics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland Abstract: As the importance of mechanical ... Read more

Microfluidic Modeling of Aging Retina Dr. Maribel Vazquez,, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. https://vazlab.org The dramatic rise of chronic and age-related eye diseases is expected to increase the number of adults with vision loss by 50% in the next decade. Health Disparities with age, sex, and geography will further ... Read more

This third workshop will focus on Deep Learning. It will start with an introductory session where the fundamental concepts of the subject will be presented, which will then be put into practice during a hands-on activity focused on biomedical imaging. Then, two more sessions with international speakers will address critical issues such as trustworthiness and ... Read more

Decoding skeletal muscle-liver axis in the context of sarcopenia: Towards the multi organ on a chip Armando Cortés-Reséndiz (1),*, Francesco De Chiara (1), Javier Ramón Azcón (1,2) 1 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain 2 ICREA-Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Barcelona, Spain *acortes@ibecbarcelona.eu Sarcopenia is characterized by marked reductions in skeletal muscle ... Read more

Bone-inspired materials with self-adaptable mechanical properties and rose prickle-inspired sutureless anastomosis devices for resilient and healthy future Sung Hoon Kang, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology I will present our ongoing efforts to address current challenges in materials for structural/biomedical applications and surgical procedures to connect blood vessels ... Read more

Neurostimulation to correct neural circuit and motoneuron dysfunction Dr. Genís Prat Ortega, PhD in Computational Neuroscience at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Neurostimulation therapies such as spinal cord stimulation (SCS) or deep brain stimulation have shown unprecedented  clinical success in improving voluntary motor control. In this case the stimulation can be understood as a neuroprosthetic ... Read more

The Next-Generation Nanomedicine Network (NET-NANO) is hosting its third workshop on September 19th, focusing on emerging nanotherapeutic modalities. This event will explore the latest advancements in self-adaptive, stimuli-responsive, and immunomodulatory strategies for nanomedicine. The workshop will feature talks from both internal IBEC researchers and leading external experts, including plenary sessions by Prof. Hélder A. Santos, ... Read more