PhD Thesis Defence

Multiscale nonlinear mechanics of soft biological tissues Ignasi Jorba Masdéu, Cellular and Respiratory Biomechanics group

Cell Culture interfaces for different organ-on-chip applications: from photolithography to rapid-prototyping techniques with sensor embedding Roberto Paoli, Nanobioengineering group  

Cell Culture interfaces for different organ-on-chip applications: from photolithography to rapid-prototyping techniques with sensor embedding Roberto Paoli, Nanobioengineering group  

Optical control of endogenous receptors and cellular excitability with light Aida Garrido, Nanoprobes and nanoswitches group Light-controlled manipulation of neuronal activity has transformed the field of neurobiology. Light provides temporal and spatial resolution over activation or inhibition of targeted populations of neurons, one single neuron or single synapses. Such precision could be achieved with optogenetics, ... Read more

Optical control of endogenous receptors and cellular excitability with light Aida Garrido, Nanoprobes and nanoswitches group Light-controlled manipulation of neuronal activity has transformed the field of neurobiology. Light provides temporal and spatial resolution over activation or inhibition of targeted populations of neurons, one single neuron or single synapses. Such precision could be achieved with optogenetics, ... Read more

A Novel Scanning Probe Microscopy technique to study the nanoscale electrical properties of cells Martí Checa, Nanoscale bioelectrical characterization group The goal of this work of thesis is the study of electrical properties in cells. That is the study of how they can conduct electricity, accumulate charges, or polarize. Experimental techniques able to measure electrical ... Read more

A Novel Scanning Probe Microscopy technique to study the nanoscale electrical properties of cells Martí Checa, Nanoscale bioelectrical characterization group The goal of this work of thesis is the study of electrical properties in cells. That is the study of how they can conduct electricity, accumulate charges, or polarize. Experimental techniques able to measure electrical ... Read more

Electrical and topographical study of bacterial appendages at the nanoscale Helena Lozano, Nanoscale bioelectrical characterization group Some bacteria can exchange electrons with non-soluble electron acceptors, such as minerals. This phenomenon is called Extracellular Electron Transfer (EET) and it can be done through several mechanisms, especially through conductive bacterial nanowires. The main objective of this thesis ... Read more

The principles of advanced virtual reality-based neurorehabilitation Martina Maier, SPECS group How the training in virtual reality and based on principles can support the recovery and diagnosis of disabilities after stroke. This thesis defense will take place on Monday, September 21st, at 11:00 hours. Location: The defense will be online. People are invited to attend upon ... Read more

Noninvasive multimodal analysis of thoracic bioimpedance and myographic signals for the assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Dolores Blanco, Biomedical Signal Processing and Interpretation Chronic respiratory diseases cause morbidity and premature mortality in adult population. In particular, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a socioeconomic burden worldwide. COPD is usually evaluated by a spirometry test ... Read more