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SUMMARY:Ciència Radical. Debat: “La medicina del futur” amb Jorge Volpi i Josep Samitier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAquesta 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. \nTenim un codi de descompte per a les entrades. Per més informació\, escriu-nos a: ibeccommunications@ibecbarcelona.eu \nRegistre aquí. \n 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/debat-la-medicina-del-futur-amb-robert-langer-i-jorge-volpi/
LOCATION:Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)
CATEGORIES:External seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250613T090000
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SUMMARY:NET-NANO. Workshop 2: Selective targeting and biological barriers
DESCRIPTION:IBEC’s Next-Generation Nanomedicine Network (NET-NANO) is dedicated to bridging nanomedicine research with practical applications\, enhancing our ability to diagnose and treat human diseases effectively. As part of this initiative\, a series of thematic workshops are being organised. The second workshop\, scheduled for June 13th\, will delve into nanomedicine design for selective targeting and overcoming biological barriers. Leading international experts and IBEC researchers will present on topics ranging from nanoparticle design strategies for penetrating barriers like the blood-brain barrier\, retina\, and bacterial biofilms\, to innovative targeting approaches using lipid nanoparticles\, multivalent polymeric nanoparticles\, and enzymatic nanomotors. \nScheduled Program: \n09:00–09:10 – Welcome from Network Coordinator \n9:10–09:40 – Prof. Silvia Muro (Targeted therapeutics and nanodevices\, IBEC)“Isoform-dependent targeting and its relevance for the design of drug delivery strategies” \n09:40–10:10 – Dr Núria Blanco-Cabra (Bacterial Infections: Antimicrobial Therapies\, IBEC)“Targeting and crossing bacterial biofilms with nanomedicine to overcome chronic infections.” \n10:10–11:10 – Plenary: Prof. Katrien Remaut (Ghent University\, Belgium)“Investigating and overcoming biological barriers to lipid nanoparticle mediated messenger RNA delivery to the retina” \n11:10–11:40 – Coffee Break & Challenge Board \n11:40–12:10 – Marco Basile (Molecular Bionics\, IBEC)“Multivalent Nanoparticles as Modulators of the Blood–Brain Barrier: A New Paradigm for Superselective Nanomedicine” \n12:10–12:40 – Dr David Esporrín Ubieto (Smart Nano-Bio-Devices\, IBEC)“Enzymatic nanomotors with enhanced motion in viscous media for advanced biomedical applications” \n12:40–13:10 – Dr Sílvia Pujals (IQAC-CSIC and IBEC)“Super resolution methods for nanomedicine” \n13:10–14:10 – Networking Lunch \n14:10–15:10 – Plenary: Pablo Scodeller (Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)\, Spain)“Identifying targeting peptides and biomarkers using phage-display” \n15:10–15:40 – Roundtable Discussion \n15:40–15:45 – Farewell from Network Representatives
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/net-nano-workshop-2-selective-targeting-and-biological-barriers/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, Parc Científic de Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250613T110000
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SUMMARY:IBEC Seminar. Prof. Brendan Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Optical coherence elastography: imaging cell and tissue mechanics on the micro-scale\nProfessor 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 \nAbstract: As the importance of mechanical properties in the origin and progression of disease becomes ever clearer\, new elastography tools are required to map cell and tissue mechanics on the micro-scale. Elastography has been developed over a wide range of spatial scales\, from the cellular\, for example\, using atomic force microscopy\, through to the whole organ\, using ultrasound elastography and magnetic resonance elastography. However\, existing techniques are not capable of probing tissue mechanical properties on the intermediate micro- to milli-scale: a scale critical in the onset and progression of many diseases. Optical coherence elastography (OCE) aims to bridge the scale gap in elastography techniques. Through the utilization of optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure tissue motion\, OCE is endowed with spatial resolution as high as 1-10 mm\, much higher than is possible using ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging\, and a sensitivity to tissue displacement on the nanometer-scale\, providing the prospect to detect much finer changes in mechanical properties. \nIn this talk\, I will describe methods we have developed at The University of Western Australia and Nicolaus Copernicus University to quantify tissue elasticity\, ranging from mechanical loading methods to signal processing techniques to map the full strain tensor. I will focus on main two application areas. Firstly\, the application of OCE to tumour margin assessment in breast cancer\, where we have developed both ex vivo and in vivo OCE methods to detect tumour during surgery to enable surgeons to more accurately remove cancer. Secondly\, in mechanobiology\, I will describe the development of optical coherence microscopy-based elastography for imaging sub-cellular mechanics in three dimensions. I will describe a study we performed on tumour cell spheroids that reveals distinct stiffness in non-metastatic and metastatic spheroids embedded in both soft and stiff hydrogels. \nShort Bio: Prof. Brendan Kennedy is Professor in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and is Head of BRITElab at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, also in Western Australia. He is currently Visiting Professor in the Institute of Physics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun\, Poland. Prof. Kennedy received his PhD from Dublin City University\, Ireland\, in 2006. His doctoral thesis focussed on the use of nonlinear polarization rotation in semiconductor optical amplifiers for all-optical switching. His current research focusses on the development of optical coherence tomography and optical elastography and their application in a range of fields\, particularly in surgery\, mechanobiology and tissue engineering. He has published 1 book\, 15 book chapters and >100 peer-reviewed journal papers. Prof. Kennedy has delivered >30 invited talks at national and international conferences. He has been Principal Investigator on competitive research funding of >€12 million and industry-sponsored research contracts of >€3 million.  His work has been cited >8\,000 times and he has a H-index of 39 (source: Google Scholar). He has won a number of awards and recognitions\, including being elected as Optica Fellow in 2025. Prof. Kennedy is co-founder of OncoRes Medical\, a medical device company developing OCE for use in surgery. He served as Chief Scientific Officer at OncoRes from 2017 to 2021. OncoRes has received >€30 million in venture capital funding and currently employs >40 people. In 2021\, the company received the breakthrough designation from the US Food and Drugs Administration. Prof. Kennedy holds >40 granted patents from 8 patent families.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-prof-brendan-kennedy/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, IBEC\, Baldiri i Reixac\, Barcelona
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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SUMMARY:4ª Jornada Anual del GIPS
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/4a-jornada-anual-del-gips/
CATEGORIES:External symposium / conference / congress
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250527T110350Z
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SUMMARY:Sessió de cloenda de «Ciència radical»
DESCRIPTION:La catedràtica de Harvard i escriptora Naomi Oreskes reflexiona sobre el valor del coneixement científic al segle XXI en una sessió que s’obre amb l’estrena de l’audiovisual de nova creació de Hamill Industries i Maria Arnal i es clou amb la presentació del poemari científic Magmes.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/sessio-de-cloenda-de-ciencia-radical/
LOCATION:Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250626T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250612T131516Z
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Dr. Maribel Vazquez
DESCRIPTION:Microfluidic Modeling of Aging Retina\nDr. Maribel Vazquez\,\, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey. https://vazlab.org \nThe 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 exacerbate impacts of vision loss worldwide. The retinal neurovascular unit plays critical roles in preserving vision from dysfunction caused by common diseases of diabetic retinopathy\, age-related macular degeneration\, and glaucoma. Our group has developed micro-physiological systems to examine cellular and molecular dysfunction across blood retinal barriers produced by food-derived\, advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in circulating blood. Current projects measure changes in the permeability and resistivity of diabetic retinal barriers\, evaluate the use of electric fields to replace photoreceptors in the macula\, and examine newfound roles of glia in mediating retinal integrity within age-related and chronic\, pathological environments. Results highlight the role of microfluidics-based systems in identifying mechanisms of neurovascular response and evaluating effectiveness of pharmacology at different stages of disease. The laboratory also highlights the blending of Health Disparities in the development of biomedical therapies and training of biomedical engineers. \nDr. Vazquez is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey. She began her career in industry at Intel Corporation and then completed a Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is an inducted Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE) and Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) for the contributions of microfluidic systems in the visual system. She received the 2023 AIMBE Professional Impact Award for the inclusion of Health Disparities within under/graduate training and was honored as the 2024 Plenary Speaker to the BMES Council of Chairs for integration of health disparities in Biomedical Engineering. She is an invited speaker in the special session of Retinal Engineering at the 2025 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS).
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-dr-maribel-vazquez/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, IBEC\, Baldiri i Reixac\, Barcelona
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250627T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250610T102050Z
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SUMMARY:NET-AI. Workshop 3: "Deep learning for biomedical applications: fundamentals\, trustworthiness and explainability"
DESCRIPTION: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 explainability of these models\, two crucial aspects in the biomedical field.  \nSchedule programme:   \n9:40 – Registration   \n9:50 – Welcome from Network Coordinator  \n10:00 – Invited national speaker: Petia Radeva\, University of Barcelona (UB)\, “Deep learning – why everybody talks about it?”  \n11:00 – Coffee break  \n11:30 – Invited national speaker: Roser Sala-Llonch\, University of Barcelona\, “Deep Learning in Biomedical Imaging: Hands-on with Neural Networks and CNNs”  Practical activity – own computer required \n13:30 –  Lunch   \n14:15 – Invited international speaker: Lorin Werthen-Brabants\, Ghent University\,  “Trustworthy and Reliable (Deep) Machine Learning for Healthcare”  \n15:15 – Invited international speaker: Aray Karjauv\, University of Berlin\, “Explainability Beyond Labels: Why We Need XAI for Self-Supervised Learning”  \n16:15 – Final remarks and closing  \nTo registres click here \n 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/net-ai-workshop-3-deep-learning-for-biomedical-applications-fundamentals-trustworthiness-and-explainability/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, IBEC\, Baldiri i Reixac\, Barcelona
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250604T121023Z
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SUMMARY:Bist Career Week 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshops: learn from experts and get ready for your next professional move. Every morning (Mon-Fri)\, online\, from 10:00 to 12:00. \nRoundtables: 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. \nThe BIST Career Week is an event organized by the BIST People Commission and counts with the support of the Barcelona City Council. \nTo register click here
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/bist-career-week-2025/
CATEGORIES:External seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250626T110809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T110858Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Meeting of the ISMRM IBERIAN CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nAs we believe in the importance of networking\, there will be ample opportunities to connect during the coffee breaks. \nI look forward to meeting you in Barcelona!
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/5th-annual-meeting-of-the-ismrm-iberian-chapter/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:External symposium / conference / congress,IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2. NET-RARE: Humanized Models for Studying Rare Diseases
DESCRIPTION:NET-RARE second workshop will explore how humanized and bioengineered models can replace 2D cultures and murine models to better understand and replicate rare disorders. The goal is to examine the latest approaches for studying rare diseases in personalized human models. \nThe opening seminar will feature Juanma Fernández (IBEC). He will present a 3D model designed to study various muscular diseases\, along with Organ-on-Chip (OOC) technology and a biosensor platform for detecting biomarkers of the pathology. Next\, Anna Collado Gimbert (VHIR) will introduce their new personalized model for studying rare anaemia disorders. Her team\, in collaboration with IBEC\, has developed a spleen-like microfluidic filtering unit to model disease progression and create a diagnostic device for prognosis and patient stratification. \nFollowing this\, international speaker Francesco Saverio Tedesco (University College London) will present his research on enhancing muscle regeneration to develop treatments for severe and incurable childhood diseases\, like muscular dystrophies. His team has developed a novel human engineered muscle model for advanced in vitro modelling of muscle disorders involving extracellular matrix\, including COL6-related dystrophies. \nAfter a networking break\, the next talk will be given by Laura Siles (Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular) in Barcelona. The group develops 3D retina models using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells and has extensive expertise in gene editing with CRISPR technology applied to patient-derived iPS cells. Finally\, Marc Riu-Villanueva(IBEC) will share their research on neurodegenerative diseases. \nJoin us to explore the next steps in bioengineering using humanized models to advance biomedical research! \nWorkshop held in the framework of the IBEC Thematic Networks. \nRegistration (below) is mandatory. \n  \nScheduled Program:  \n09:20 – Registration \n09:30 – Welcome and introduction \n09:40 – Juanma Fernández-Costa\, IBEC Group “Biosensors for Bioengineering”\, “Next-Gen preclinical models: Muscle-on-Chip meets nanoplasmonic biosensors for drug evaluation in muscular dystrophies” \n10:10 – National invited speaker: Anna Collado Gimbert from the VHIR group “Childhood Cancer and Blood disorders”\, “Deep characterization of red blood cells in sickle cell disease and other rare anemia disorders by microfluidics and machine learning algorithms” \n10:40 – International invited speaker: Francesco Saverio Tedesco\, professor of Neuromuscular Biology and Regenerative Medicine\, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology\, University College London (UK)\, “Advanced in vitro modelling of neuromuscular diseases and therapeutics”   \n11:30 – Coffee break and Networking \n12:00 – National invited speaker: Laura Siles from the Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO)\, “Retinal organoids and gene editing in Inherited Retinal Dystrophies: disease modeling using patient-derived iPSCs and potential therapeutic approximation” \n12:30 – Marc Riu-Villanueva\, IBEC group “Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology”\, “Biochemistry and functional analysis of P301L Tau in human brain cortical organoids modelling tauopathies of the FTLD spectrum” \n13:00 – Remarks and Closing \n  \nTo register click here
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/workshop-2-net-rare-humanized-models-for-studying-rare-diseases/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, IBEC\, Baldiri i Reixac\, Barcelona
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250711T110000
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SUMMARY:PhD Discussion. Armando Cortés-Reséndiz and Maria J. Ugarte-Orozco
DESCRIPTION:Decoding skeletal muscle-liver axis in the context of sarcopenia: Towards the multi organ on a chip\nArmando Cortés-Reséndiz (1)\,*\, Francesco De Chiara (1)\, Javier Ramón Azcón (1\,2)\n1 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia\, Barcelona\, Spain\n2 ICREA-Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats\, Barcelona\, Spain\n*acortes@ibecbarcelona.eu \nSarcopenia is characterized by marked reductions in skeletal muscle mass and quality\, which impacts the mobility and autonomy of patients. [1] They suffer not only from low physical performance and strength but also face a greater risk of falls and further comorbidities\, one of those being non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)\, as reported by some studies [2]. These have described a correlation between diminished muscle strength and the onset of NASH [2]. Thus\, our study examines sarcopenic phenotypes in three-dimensional muscle tissues in contact with conditioned media from NASH.\nThis approach involves subjecting skeletal muscle tissues to incubation in culture media derived from a pre-established model of NASH. We encapsulated human hepatocytes and hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in a collagen-based hydrogel. After treatment\, our model accumulates excess lipids upon a challenge with non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs)\, shows activation of HSC\, primary drivers of fibrosis\, and exhibits a proinflammatory environment. We also show the presence of apoptotic phenotypes and paracrine signaling between cell types of the liver. Such conditions trigger an atrophic phenotype in healthy skeletal muscle tissues\, fabricated by encapsulating human myoblasts in a Matrigel and fibrinogen matrix using PDMS casting. Skeletal muscle tissues were functionally evaluated as well by electrical pulse stimulation (EPS). We show that treated tissues exert lower contractile forces during EPS regime compared to our control conditions.\nBoth of our models pose valuable tools to aid in the identification of potential drug targets and therapeutic strategies\, as they mimic key features and cellular microenvironments of sarcopenia and NASH. For this reason\, our investigation marks a critical step toward understanding the intricate associations between these diseases. With the multi organ on a chip in sight\, we will focus on integrating both models inside an organ-on-chip device. \n  \nPlasmonic Biosensors to evaluate complement activation in serum of patients with myasthenia gravis.\nMaria J. Ugarte-Orozco 1*\, Javier Ramón-Azcón 1\, Eduard Gallardo Vigo 2\n1 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) – Barcelona (Spain)\n2 Institut de Recerca Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. U.A.B. – Barcelona (Spain)\n*mugarte@ibecbarcelona.eu \nMyasthenia Gravis (MG)\, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder affecting nerve-muscle communication\, is characterized by antibodies (Abs) targeting neuromuscular junction (NMJ) receptors. Most patients (80-90%) possess antibodies recognizing the acetylcholine receptor (AChR-MG)\, these anti-AChR Abs play a crucial role in the complement activation system (e.g.\, sC5b-9). These Abs lead to the formation of membrane attack complex (MAC) in the NMJ\, representing the most critical pathogenic mechanism resulting in AChR depletion and subsequent muscle weakness. [1][2] Complement inhibitor therapies are emerging as effective treatments for anti-AChR Abs; however\, the main problem is that considerable variability in treatment response exists\, and current clinical tests have difficulty differentiating primary pathogenic mechanisms in each patient. [3] The identification of complement activation biomarkers could facilitate the treatment selection. To address this\, we aimed to develop a throughput and scalable plasmonic biointerface as an accurate diagnostic tool\, measuring the release of soluble complement (sC5b-9) after its activation by anti-AChR Abs. This biosensor focuses on detecting complement activation in patient samples\, confirming the patient’s eligibility for complement inhibitor therapy\, such as Eculizumab. This strategy enables label-free detection of AChR autoantibody-mediated complement activation\, providing a quick and accurate diagnosis of MG. \nIn this study\, we introduce a biosensor based on a nanostructured polycarbonate substrate from Blu-ray discs with a thin gold layer\, utilizing Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) for analysis. It employs antibody-antigen as biorecognition elements to detect sC5b-9 in serum samples. We successfully optimized the biofunctionalization of cys-Protein G\, an antibody-binding protein targeting the Fc region that enables orientation to the antibody\, exposing the binding sites towards the analyte to enhance surface sensitivity. The biosensing potential was demonstrated by the detection of sC5b-9 in commercial human serum\, achieving a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.76 ng/mL in culture media and when working with human sera 0.92 ng/mL. Additionally\, the performance of the plasmonic biosensor was assessed with a cohort of sera samples from patients provided by Sant Pau Hospital.\nThe label-free plasmonic biosensor we developed holds great promise for future applications in POC and portable devices within the realm of precision medicine. By offering detailed insights into the specific pathogenic mechanisms underlying MG in individual patients\, our biosensor contributes to more accurate diagnosis and enables the development of personalized treatment strategies. The biosensor’s high sensitivity\, scalability\, and compatibility with clinical workflows position it as a valuable tool for advancing bioengineering and improving patient care in the field of precision medicine.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/phd-discussion-armando-cortes-resendiz-and-maria-j-ugarte-orozco/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, IBEC\, Baldiri i Reixac\, Barcelona
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250717T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250717T133000
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SUMMARY:Reformant l’avaluació de la recerca per afavorir la qualitat i l’impacte científic
DESCRIPTION:Hi ha un gran consens entre la comunitat investigadora en general sobre la necessitat de reformar les pràctiques d’avaluació de la recerca. L’avaluació de la recerca\, els investigadors i les organitzacions de recerca han de reconèixer els diversos resultats\, pràctiques i activitats que maximitzen la qualitat i l’impacte de la recerca. Això\, requereix basar l’avaluació principalment en dades qualitatives\, per al qual la revisió per parells és central\, recolzada per l’ús responsable d’indicadors quantitatius.  \nPer avançar cap a aquesta reforma de l’avaluació de la recerca\, ja hi ha diferents iniciatives. Entre elles\, CoARA\, la Coalició per a l’Avenç de l’Avaluació de la Recerca.  \nEs tracta d’un esforç col·lectiu en què totes les institucions\, des de les universitats\, les organitzacions de recerca fins a les agències avaluadores i els finançadors\, han de treballar juntes.  \nEn aquest workshop aprendrem de les experiències de diferents institucions en la implementació dels principis CoARA i discutirem com podem avançar cap a un sistema de recerca d’avaluació més just i impactant.    \nTo register cilck here
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/reformant-lavaluacio-de-la-recerca-per-afavorir-la-qualitat-i-limpacte-cientific/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250313T084908Z
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UID:124728-1753437600-1753441200@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:IBEC Seminar. Sung Hoon Kang
DESCRIPTION:Bone-inspired materials with self-adaptable mechanical properties and rose prickle-inspired sutureless anastomosis devices for resilient and healthy future\nSung Hoon Kang\, Department of Materials Science and Engineering\, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology \nI will present our ongoing efforts to address current challenges in materials for structural/biomedical applications and surgical procedures to connect blood vessels together based on inspiration from nature. \nFirst\, I will present self-adaptive materials that can change their mechanical properties depending on loading conditions by the coupling between loading and material synthesis [1]. Bone provides structural support for human body\, and it has been a subject of study and inspiration for novel materials due to its outstanding mechanical properties including toughness\, self-healing\, and remodeling capability\, which is desirable to mitigate the failure of materials and structures through fracture and fatigue. However\, it has been challenging for synthetic materials to change and adapt their structures and properties to address the changing loading condition to prevent failure. \nTo address the challenge\, we are inspired by the findings that bones are formed by mineralizing ions from blood onto collagen matrices. I will present a material system that triggers proportional mineral deposition from electrolytes on piezoelectric matrices upon mechanical loadings so that it can self-adapt to mechanical loadings. For example\, the mineralization rate could be modulated by controlling the loading condition\, and a 30-180% increase in the modulus of the material was observed upon varying the cyclic loading condition. Moreover\, our results showed that minerals were preferentially formed near the crack tip where stress was concentrated so that they contribute to blunting the crack tip and mitigating the propagation of the damage. As a result\, the material system showed a decrease in crack propagation speed by ~90%\, compared to samples tested in deionized water without mineral ions. \nTo expand the environment that the material can be utilized\, we have investigated synthesis of liquid-infused porous piezoelectric composites inspired by bone and pitcher plant [2]. I will present our synthesis approach and resulting mechanical properties. The material showed over 36 times increase in modulus and 30 times increase in dissipation after 12 million loading cycles\, demonstrating self-adaptive behavior in air. Furthermore\, the material can be (re)programmed to generate multiple shapes by self-folding based on spatial distribution of mechanical loading. [3]. We envision that our findings can contribute to new strategies for making resilient and sustainable materials for dynamically changing mechanical environments\, with potential applications including infrastructure\, vehicle\, and healthcare [4]. \nSecond\, I will present biomedical devices that can connect blood vessels together without suture. Vascular anastomosis\, the surgical connection of adjacent blood vessels\, is a foundational surgical skill critical for plastic and reconstructive surgery\, transplant surgery\, vascular surgery\, and many other surgical specialties. The current standard of anastomosis is manually suturing two tubular structures together around an opening with fine sutures often requiring a microscope or vessel loupes. This is a century old technique with many challenges. Suturing technique requires extensive surgical training in resource-intensive settings. Procedures are long (60 to 90 minutes per anastomosis)\, expensive (up to $35\,000 per procedure)\, and\, at times\, require specialized equipment (surgical microscope costing over $100\,000 per unit). Even in the hands of skilled surgeons\, the anastomosis can be complicated by leakage or thrombosis; 27% of cases result in complications and 25% require reoperation. Consequently\, there is a pressing need for a more efficient and safer alternative to handsewn anastomosis. \nInspired by rose prickles that are used by the plant for climbing walls\, we report a sutureless anastomosis device with anchors designed to hold free vascular ends together with traction. We utilized 3D printing to find an optimum geometry of anchors by conducting ex-vivo tensile testing and flow measurements\, as well as in-vivo testing with porcine models. We identified an optimum geometry from ex-vivo testing with porcine vessels\, which showed the failure force of our device is comparable or better than that of the handsewn suture (4.9 N) with stretch force tolerance up to 6.3 N. Based on pulsatile flow testing with porcine vessels\, we found no leakage up to 45 mL/min flow rate\, well above the physiologic blood flow rate in a microvascular flap after anastomosis (13.7±5 mL/min). Compared with handsewn anastomosis\, the device resulted in minimum deformation of the anastomotic site. From in-vivo non-survival porcine studies (N=10)\, the device showed successful anastomosis (< 5 min per anastomosis) with no leaking for both arterial and venous anastomoses. There was no thrombosis or other technical failure identified during the 4-hour observation period after device implantation. Our anastomotic device has the ability to innovate the way blood vessels are put together making current procedures faster\, easier\, and safer. We envision our sutureless anastomotic device will contribute to significantly improve medical readiness and make anastomotic techniques more accessible to a broad range of clinicians\, researchers\, and patients across the world.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-sung-hoon-kang/
LOCATION:Torres I\, Floor -1\, Room 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250915T090253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T090308Z
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Dr. Genís Prat Ortega
DESCRIPTION:Neurostimulation to correct neural circuit and motoneuron dysfunction \nDr. Genís Prat Ortega\, PhD in Computational Neuroscience at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. \nNeurostimulation 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 because it assists movement but its effect vanishes when turned off.  In my presentation\, I will show how neurostimulation can be used not only as an assistive neuroprosthetic but also as a therapy to correct neural network dysfunction. Specifically\, I will show my postdoctoral work where we used SCS to correct motorneuron dysfunction in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is an inherited neurodegenerative disease causing motoneuron dysfunction\, muscle weakness and early mortality. Three therapies can slow disease progression enabling people to survive albeit with lingering motoneuron dysfunction and severe motor impairments. Starting from preclinical evidence showing that motoneuron dysfunction in SMA originates from the loss of excitatory inputs from primary afferents\, we hypothesized that artificial augmentation of sensory neural activity with electrical stimulation could compensate for this loss thereby reverting motoneuron function. To test this hypothesis we implanted three adults with SMA with epidural electrodes over the lumbosacral spinal cord to stimulate the sensory axons of the legs. We stimulated participants for 4 weeks 2 hours per day while they executed walking and strength tasks.  Remarkably\, our neurostimulation regime led to robust improvements in strength\, walking and fatigue paralleled by reduced neuronal hyperexcitability and higher motoneuron firing rates. Our data indicates that neurostimulation can reverse a degenerative process of circuit dysfunction thus promoting disease modifying effects in a human neurodegenerative disease. Finally\, I will discuss future neurostimulation applications to correct neural network dysfunction. \n  \nThe Attendance to this seminar will count for the PhD Certificate of Excellence.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-dr-genis-prat-ortega/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250718T083950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T130117Z
UID:127542-1758271500-1758296700@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:NET-NANO. Workshop 3: Emerging nanotherapeutic modalities
DESCRIPTION: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\, Prof. Víctor F. Puntes\, and Associate Prof. Cristina Fornaguera. Join us for a day of insightful presentations\, a challenge board\, and a roundtable discussion to network and explore the future of nanomedicine. \nRegistration (here) is mandatory (deadline 12th of September) \n  \nScheduled Program: \n08:45-09:00 – Registration \n09:00-09:10 – Welcome from Network Coordinator \n09:10-09:40 – Ekin Opar (Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches\, IBEC)\n“Triplet-Sensitized Photopharmacology for Deep Tissue Modulation of Cardiac Activity” \n09:40-10:10 – Bárbara Borges Fernandes (Molecular Bionics\, IBEC)\n“Chemotactic Liposomes as Minimal Models of Active Navigation” \n10:10-11:10 – Plenary: Prof. Hélder A. Santos (University Medical Center Groningen\, The Netherlands)\n“RNA-Based Polysaccharide Nanoformulations for Myocardium Infarction Therapy” \n11:10-11:40 – Coffee Break & Challenge Board \n11:40-12:10 – Dr. Juan C. Fraire (Smart Nano-Bio-Devices\, IBEC/ IQAC-CSIC – Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia)\n“Combining Nanocarrier Design and Self-Propulsion for Delivery of Nucleic Acids” \n12:10-13:10 – Plenary: Prof. Víctor F. Puntes (ICN2 – Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia/ VHIR – Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca\, Spain)\n“Doping Cerium Oxide Nanocrystals with Oxygen Vacancies to Regulate Mitochondrial Function in the Context of Immune Exhaustion\, Loss of Immunosurveillance and Cancer Development” \n13:10-14:10 – Networking Lunch \n14:10-15:10 – Plenary: Associate Prof. Cristina Fornaguera (IQS – Institut Químic de Sarrià/ URL – Universitat Ramon Llull\, Spain)\n“Overcoming Biological Barriers: RNA Delivery via Poly(β-amino ester) Nanocarriers” \n15:10-15:40 – Roundtable Discussion \n15:40-15:45 – Farewell from Network Representatives \n 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/net-nano-workshop-3-emerging-nanotherapeutic-modalities/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, Parc Científic de Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250221T092601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T092710Z
UID:124282-1759309200-1759510800@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/barcelona-blood-brain-barrier-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Institut Químic de Sarrià IQS\, Via Augusta\, 390\, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi\,\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08017
CATEGORIES:External symposium / conference / congress
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251002T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250515T103516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T084225Z
UID:125745-1759392000-1759510800@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:SEMIT 2025. First conference of the Spanish Society of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
DESCRIPTION:The Spanish Society of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (SEMIT) was founded as a society in 2024 to address the need to advance the development and application of these promising fields in Spain . \nThe inaugural SEMIT 2025 Congress\, held on October 2-3\, 2025\, at the Parc Científic de Barcelona\, will mark the beginning of a leading platform for knowledge exchange among researchers\, clinicians\, and companies in the field. This event will bring together prominent national and international experts to di scuss the latest advances and challenges in bioengineering\, advanced biomaterials\, biofabrication and many others\, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the transfer of technology into clinical practice. In addition\, this year we will count with the attendance of four internationally recognized plenary speakers: Abhay Pandit\, Maria Pau Ginebra\, Manuel Salmerón and Aitziber Cortajarena. \nBe part of the future of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering and become a member of the society. Join SEMIT 2025 and connect with the community that is transforming science into real solutions for health. \nTo register click here
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/semit-2025/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251010T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250214T083540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T110212Z
UID:123872-1760088000-1760108400@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:NET QUASI. Workshop 2 : Mimicking and Reprogramming Life: From Synthetic Cells and Active Matter to Smart Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:9:20 – Registration \n9:30 – Opening — Nina Kostina \n  \nSession chair: Nina Kostina \n09:40 – Keynote speaker: Prof. Bert Poolman (University of Groningen\, NL) “Synthetic\, out-of-equilibrium cell-like systems for directing reaction networks and maintaining homeostasis” \n10:30 – Dr. Rosa Martinez-Corral (Centre for Genomic Regulation\, Barcelona\, Spain) “Context-dependency in gene regulation” \n11:05 – Prof. Marino Arroyo (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya\, Barcelona\, Spain) Title pending \n11:40 – Dr. Mohit Kumar (University of Barcelona) “Active Phospholipid Vesicle as Cellular Membrane Mimic” \n12:15 – Coffee break \n  \nSession chair: David Esporrín Ubieto \n12:45 – Keynote speaker: Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia (IBEC\, Barcelona\, Spain) “Mimicking biological emergent properties for biomaterial design: principles and applications” \n13:30 – Carles Prado (IBEC\, Barcelona\, Spain) “Crossing the Skin Barrier: A New Role for Enzymatic Nanobots” \n  \n14:00 – Closing remarks \n 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/workshop-1-net-quasi/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250704T101946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T102037Z
UID:127197-1760601600-1760720400@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:18th IBEC annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll scientific community is invited to participate. Attendees from IBEC and abroad are welcome to present their research or projects in poster format. Moreover\, some of these contributions will be selected by the scientific committee for an oral flash presentation. \nThis year\, the Symposium will also have a day exclusively dedicated to posters. The 16th of October the Symposium will be celebrated at the AXA Auditorium. The poster session will be celebrated the day after\, 17th of October at Sant Pau Recinte Modernista.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/18th-ibec-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:AXA Auditorium\, L'illa Diagonal\, Av. Diagonal 547 \, Barcelona\, 08029
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250116T112631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T101534Z
UID:122906-1761210000-1761235200@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:NET-CNS. Workshop 2: Neuroengineering: Input-Output Interfaces and Interventions
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nThis second workshop on October 23th will focus on emerging neurotechnologies to interface with the CNS\, including innovative strategies to record\, stimulate\, and modulate neural activity for both fundamental research and therapeutic interventions. The event will feature three lectures by leading experts:  \n  \nJohn Rogers (Northwestern University\, Chicago) developing flexible and bio-integrated electronic devices to monitor health\, interface with the nervous system\, and advance medical therapies.  \nJosep Maria Font Llagunes (Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS-UPC)\, Barcelona) developing computational methods for the analysis and prediction of human movement\, innovative robotic exoskeletons and wearable monitoring technology.  \nAureli Soria-Frisch (Starlab\, Barcelona)\, Director of Neuroscience at Starlab\, a deep tech company that develops wireless platforms and AI tools to find biomarkers to diagnose and treat brain disorders\, with applications ranging from neurodevelopment to cognitive decline in aging.  \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts in this field and explore groundbreaking CNS research!  \n  \nWhen? Thursday 23/10/2025·09:00h – 16:00 h\nWhere? Baobab room  \n  \nRegistration is mandatory!  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nWorkshop held in the framework of the IBEC Thematic Networks.  \n  \nProgramme  \n09:00 – Registration  \n09:20 – Welcome from Network Coordinator  \n09:30 – IBEC speaker: Nicolò Accanto\, Nonlinear Photonics for Neuroscience Group\, ” Advanced Two-Photon Microscopy for Decoding Neuronal Circuits “   \n10:00 – Invited speaker: John Rogers\, Northwestern University\, Chicago\, “Bioelectronic Systems as Neural Interfaces”  \n11:00 – Coffee Break and Networking  \n11:30 – Invited Speaker: Aureli Soria-Frisch\, Starlab\, Barcelona\, “From Starlab to Neuroelectrics\, a neurotechnology transfer success case”  \n12:30 – IBEC speaker: Mònica Mir\, “Integrated sensors in humanized models on a chip to study neurodegeneration”  \n13:00 – Lunch Break  \n14:15 – Invited speaker: Josep M. Font-Llagunes\, “From Biomechanics to Clinical Impact: Exoskeleton and Monitoring Technologies in Neurorehabilitation”  \n15:15 – IBEC speaker: Silvia Pittolo\, Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches group\, “Exploiting new technologies to read and control brain cells and circuits in real time”  \n15:45 – End of the Workshop  \n   \nAbstracts of the plenary talks will be available here (Network programme). 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/workshop-net-cns-neuroengineering-input-output-interfaces-and-interventions/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20251022T100328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T100328Z
UID:129382-1761643800-1761661800@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:Innovations in High-Plex\, Single-Cell and Spatial Targeted-Proteomics
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThis seminar will feature in-depth presentations from leading experts and industry professionals\, showcasing how high-plex proteomic and cytometric technologies are driving progress in translational research. \nAttendees will explore: \n\n\nHow high-dimensional flow cytometry enables deep immune profiling at the single-cell level \n\n\nHow Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) reveals spatial tissue organization and cellular interactions \n\n\nHow high-throughput proteomics and antibody profiling are unlocking new opportunities in biomarker discovery and disease mechanism studies \n\n\nThese innovative tools are already being integrated into a wide range of clinical and preclinical projects — come and discover how they are shaping the future of precision medicine. \nThe agenda includes expert talks on these core technologies and their applications\, featuring a guest lecture by Jolanda Sarno from the Tettamanti Research Center\, and will conclude with a panel Q&A session and a networking lunch to foster collaboration and exchange among participants.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/innovations-in-high-plex-single-cell-and-spatial-targeted-proteomics/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20251028T100620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T085141Z
UID:129431-1762419600-1762428600@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:Business Breakfast. Challenges and Opportunities in the development of Advanced Theraphy Medicinal Products (ATMPS)
DESCRIPTION:On November 6th\, ClarkeModet\, in collaboration with IBEC and EIT Health\, will host an event focused on the current landscape of the Advanced Therapies sector\, exploring its main challenges and opportunities from the perspective of funding\, public-private collaboration\, and the regulatory framework. \nThe event will feature the participation of investment funds\, EIT Health representatives\, and innovative start-ups involved in the development of Advanced Therapies. \nInvestment funds\, start-ups\, and companies working with ATMPs may register at the following link: \nREGISTRATION \nAgenda: \n\n09:00 Registration\n09:30 Welcome:\n\nJosep Samitier IBEC\nPresentation: Clara Pombo and Izabel Alfany – ClarkeModet & EIT Health\n\n\n 09:50 Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of Advanced Therapies. Success Stories from Catalonia\n\nClarkeModet – Clara Pombo\nBiocat Grupo de ATMPs – Miquel Salas\nReig Jofre – Isabel Amat\nIBEC – Josep Samitier\n\n\n10:50 Fireside Chat: Opportunities and Challenges in Public-Private Collaborations\n\nEIT Health  – Isabel Alfany\nGyala Therapeutics – Claudio Santos\n\n\n11:10 Closing Remarks: Regulatory\, IP & Financing Strategy\n\nClarkeModet – Clara Pombo & Jose María del Valle\n\n\n11:30 Networking Breakfast\n\n  \nThe event will be held in Spanish.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/business-breakfast-challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-development-of-advanced-theraphy-medicinal-products-atmps/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Joint seminar / workshop / symposium,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250918T073239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T073239Z
UID:128380-1762786800-1762790400@ibecbarcelona.eu
SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Rob Jelier
DESCRIPTION:Microscopy\, mechanics and modeling in multicellular systems\nRob Jelier\, associate professor at CMPG\, Faculty of Bioengineering\, KU Leuven \nUnderstanding how cells self-organize into functional multicellular systems is central to developmental biology. The physical behavior of cells arises from the interplay of cellular differentiation state\, biochemical signaling\, and mechanical inputs. A crucial aspect of investigating this process involves characterizing the dynamic generation of forces by cells. In this talk\, I will present several examples from my lab where we use highly accurate cell shapes from fluorescent microscopy as the basis for model-based computational analyses. The early embryo of the nematode C. elegans is used as a model. First\, the cell shapes are used to infer the forces that cells exert on each other. Force Inference by Discrete Element method Simulation (FIDES) applies a flexible mechanical model of cell shapes\, with active processes such as division and protrusions. Second\, the C. elegans zygote has a striking cortex\, with large foci of non-muscle myosin connected with thick actin bundles. By modeling these nematic structures\, we explored whether they have an actual functional role in development. Third\, we leveraged the cell shapes and our modeling framework to study a dynamic morphogenetic process in detail: the start of gastrulation. We showed that ingression arises from the combined action of localized actomyosin contraction\, friction-based force transmission\, coordinated cell divisions\, and global tissue flow. Our current work applies our toolset to the study of murine and human development. \n  \nRob Jelier is an associate professor at CMPG\, Faculty of Bioengineering\, KU Leuven. His research combines computational and engineering approaches with experimental biology to address fundamental questions in genetics and embryonic development. In yeast\, his group investigates how molecular network complexity interacts with predominantly additive effects of genetic variants\, using experimental evolution assays to probe adaptive potential. In animal morphogenesis\, his team develops computational and experimental tools for quantitative embryology in C. elegans\, studying how cells coordinate and generate forces to shape tissues. This work includes the development of optogenetic tools\, image analysis and cell simulation software\, biophysical models\, and deep learning approaches for cell shape. \nHe teaches across the MSc of Bioinformatics\, BSc Bioscience Engineering\, and MSc of Cellular and Genetic Engineering\, supervising over 40 MSc theses and serving as program director for the MSc of Bioinformatics since 2023. Previously\, he restructured the MSc of Cellular and Genetic Engineering\, transitioning it to English and doubling enrollment\, making it the largest master’s program in the faculty. \nSince 2019\, he has led the CMPG research unit (7 professors\, ~100 staff)\, overseeing automation in high-throughput experiments including pipetting and screening robots\, a robotized plate reader with plate hotel\, and automated fluorescent screening microscopy. He held a sabbatical from September 2024 to January 2025\, visiting the University of Washington (Cole Trapnell)\, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (Kate McDole)\, and EMBL-Barcelona (James Sharpe).
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-rob-jelier-2/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251113T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20250806T070801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T092121Z
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SUMMARY:NET-RARE. Workshop 3: Identification of Biomarkers and Diagnostic Models for Rare Diseases
DESCRIPTION:NET-RARE third workshop third workshop focuses on the latest technologies for identifying new biomarkers to enable early detection and better characterization of rare diseases. It also aims to explore strategies for using biomarkers to monitor disease progression and incorporate them as secondary endpoints in clinical trials. \nThe session will open with Marina Giannotti from IBEC’s Nanoprobes & Nanoswitches group\, whose research explores mechanical biomarkers and evaluates therapeutic approaches for several rare conditions\, including lysosomal storage disorders and collagen VI-related dystrophies. This will be followed by a presentation from Turgut Durduran of ICFO’s Medical Optics group (ICFO-MEDOPT)\, who will showcase his collaborative work with Sant Joan de Déu Hospital on rare paediatric diseases. This interdisciplinary group focuses on creating advanced photonic technologies to support pre-clinical and clinical biomedicine. \nThe plenary lecture will be delivered by international guest Pietro Spitali\, from the Department of Human Genetics at Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands). His research focuses on advancing our understanding of neuromuscular disorders through biomarker-based approaches. His group combines spatial technologies to connect biomarker signatures with tissue morphology and employs a multidisciplinary strategy that integrates molecular biomarker discovery in blood samples with a range of “omics” techniques. His work spans quantitative laboratory methods\, statistical modeling\, and the integration of complex datasets. \nAfter a networking break\, Marc Moltó from VHIR’s Clinical Biochemistry\, Drug Delivery and Therapy group will present their recent progress in biomarker identification for lysosomal storage disorders. The workshop will conclude with a talk by Aranzazu Villasante of IBEC’s Nanobioengineering group\, who will present their work on biomarker discovery using engineered models of rare cancers \n Join us to explore the next steps to tackle rare diseases ! \nWorkshop held in the framework of the IBEC Thematic Networks. \nRegistration (below) is mandatory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n09:20 – Registration \n09:30 – Welcome and introduction \n09:40 – Marina Giannotti\, IBEC group “Nanoprobes & Nanoswitches”\, “Nanomechanics in the search for Disease Markers: Focus on Molecular Dystrophy and Lipidosis” \n10:10 – National invited speaker: Turgut Durduran from ICFO-Medical Optics (ICFO-MEDOPT) group. “Non-invasive measurement of deep tissue oxygen metabolism and blood flow:  background\, clinical relevance and potential for personalized treatment of rare diseases”. \n10:40 – International invited speaker: Pietro Spitali from Human Genetics Department of the Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands)\, “Circulating and local biomarkers in neuromuscular disorders” \n11:30 – Coffee break and Networking \n12:00 – National invited speaker: Marc Moltó from VHIR group “Clinical Biochemistry\, Drug Delivery and Therapy”\, “Biomarkers in Fabry disease: Challenges in clinical diagnosis and follow-up” \n12:30 –Aranzazu Villasante\, IBEC Group “Nanobioengineering”\, “Predictive Bioengineered Niches for Biomarker Discovery in Developmental Cancers” \n13:00 – Remarks and Closing \nAbstracts of the plenary talks will be available here (Network programme). \n  \n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/net-rare-workshop-3-identification-of-biomarkers-and-diagnostic-models-for-rare-diseases/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251121T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251121T162000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
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SUMMARY:Thematic Network. NET-QUASI Workshop 3: Designing Life-like Function
DESCRIPTION: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 and reorganize.   \nThis session gathers leading voices in synthetic biology\, materials science\, and mechanobiology to discuss how bridging the living and synthetic worlds can inspire a new generation of functional\, adaptive systems. \n  \nAgenda  \n\n09:30 – Opening Remarks. Nina Kostina (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia\, Spain) \n09:40 – Keynote Lecture: Prof. Wilhelm T. S. Huck (Radboud University\, Nijmegen\, Netherlands) “Towards Molecular Networks that Learn”  \n10:35 Invited Lecture: Dr. Benjamí Oller (IQS\, Barcelona)\, “Engineering conditionally active proteins and synthetic receptors for precision delivery”  \n11:20 – IBEC Lecture: Dr. Subhadip Ghosh\, “Motility of Enzyme-Powered Protocells”  \n11:55 – Coffee Break  \n12:25 – Keynote Lecture: Prof. Kerstin Göpfrich (Center for Molecular Biology\, Heidelberg University\, Germany)\, “RNA design for quasi-living cellular systems”  \n13:10 – IBEC Lecture: Prof. César Rodríguez-Emmenegger\, “Phagocytic Synthetic Cells: Non-Living Predators to Fight Bacteria”  \n14:00 – Lunch Break  \n14:50 – Early Career IBEC Lecture: M.Sc. Aina Albajar\, “Studying the mechanical regulation of nucleocytoplasmic transport using Single Molecule Tracking”  \n15:25 – IBEC Lecture: Prof. Xavier Trepat\, “Synthetic mechanobiology of epithelial shape and migration”  \n16:10 – Closing Remarks. Nina Kostina  \n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/thematic-network-net-quasi-workshop-3-designing-life-like-function/
LOCATION:Sala Dolors Aleu\, Cluster II\, Parc Científic de Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Anne de Poulpiquet
DESCRIPTION:CHARACTERIZATION OF ENZYMATIC BIOELECTRODES BY IN SITU FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY\nA. de Poulpiquet\,1 A. Guessab\, 1 H. M. Man\,1 I. Mazurenko\,1 L. Bouffier\,2 E. Lojou1 \n1Aix-Marseille Univ.\, CNRS\, Bioenergetics and Protein Engineering\, UMR 7281\, Marseille \n2 Institute of Molecular Sciences\, UMR CNRS 5255\, Univ. Bordeaux\, ENSMAC\, Pessac \nadepoulpiquet@imm.cnrs.fr \nRedox enzymes present remarkable catalytic properties (exceptional selectivity\, high kinetic constant\, low overvoltage\, etc.) which are particularly interesting for bio-electrochemical devices (biosensors\, biofuel cells\, bioreactors). In the latter\, they are immobilized at the surface of an electrode to enable electron transfer. Using three-dimensional (3D) electrodes improves the performance of the devices (sensitivity\, current densities). However\, enzymatic catalysis is very sensitive to the local environment (pH\, temperature\, ionic strength\, concentration of substrates\, products or inhibitors\, etc.) whose composition\, in the case of interfacial reactions\, can differ from the bulk of the solution. These disparities are exacerbated when the enzymes are confined in the pores of 3D electrodes\, due to the complexity of the associated mass transport. However\, electrochemistry only provides indirect information on the environment of the electrode. Therefore\, there is a major interest in coupling electrochemical techniques to other methods for collecting simultaneously spatial information.1-3 Precious information about mass transport and reactivity can be obtained by investigating the concentration profiles of the different species near the electrode surface\, or in the volume of a porous electrode. We show that in situ fluorescence confocal laser-scanning microscopy (FCLSM) coupled with electrochemistry enables investigation of redox enzyme reactivity involving the indirect generation of fluorogenic species.4\, 5 One of the most interesting features of FCLSM is the possibility to reconstruct 3D concentration profiles. Recording fluorescence in the volume adjacent to the electrode under potential control thus enables rebuilding the diffusion layer.2-5 We show that the method can be implemented to characterize electro-enzymatic catalysis at various planar and structured 3D electrodes.4\, 5 For example\, enzymatic O2 reduction involves proton transfers\, which was evidenced via the fluorescence change of strongly pH-dependent fluorophores. Local pH changes in the electrode plane were measured during O2 reduction catalyzed by an immobilized bilirubin oxidase. Moreover\, proton gradients generated during the enzymatic electrode reaction were imaged and their expansion under various experimental conditions were determined. Finally\, the method enabled direct imaging of the evolution of confined environments in porous 3D electrodes such as gas-diffusion layers during electro(enzymatic) catalysis.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-anne-de-poulpiquet/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251218T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251218T140000
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Albert Folch
DESCRIPTION:“MICROFLUIDIC AND ROBOTIC PLATFORMS FOR TME-FRIENDLY CANCER DRUG EVALUATIONS”\nAlbert Folch\, Professor University of Washington\, Bioengineering Dept. \nThere is a lack of confidence in present in vitro disease models and drug efficacy tests\, as they do not properly recapitulate the dynamic physiology and pathophysiology of the human organism. This challenge is particularly acute in oncology: present tools to study drug responses fail to faithfully mimic the patient’s tumor microenvironment (TME) and thus have not kept up with tumor biology and drug testing needs. As a measure of this problem\, on average less than 4% of oncology drugs in clinical trials end up being FDA-approved\, a dismal approval rate that has dire social repercussions such as high cancer drug prices and difficult accessibility. We have developed a suite of microfluidic platforms that address this problem by multiplexing the delivery of drugs to intact-TME human biopsies\, altogether bypassing animal testing. We have developed and patented a microdissection methodology that allows for producing large numbers of cuboidal micro-tissues (“cuboids”) from a single tumor biopsy. We have been able to trap cuboids in arrays of microfluidic traps in a 96-well platform and we have developed very high-throughput automated robotic placement of mouse and human cuboids in 384-well plates. With these approaches\, it will soon be possible to bypass animal testing and perform direct testing of drugs using only human tumors. Since these new-generation tests preserve the TME intact\, we envision that they will minimize FDA failure rates and will contribute to alleviate the cost of cancer drugs. In this talk\, I will also cover innovative 3D printing approaches of general applicability to the fabrication of complex biomicrofluidic systems such as organs-on-chips. \nAlbert Folch’s lab works at the interface between microfluidics and cancer. He received both his BSc (1989) and PhD (1994) in Physics from the University of Barcelona (UB)\, Spain\, in 1989. During his Ph.D. he was a visiting scientist from 1990–91 at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab working on AFM/STM under Dr. Miquel Salmeron. From 1994–1996\, he was a postdoc at MIT developing MEMS under Martin Schmidt (EECS) and Mark Wrighton (Chemistry). In 1997\, he joined Mehmet Toner’s lab as a postdoc at Harvard-MGH to apply soft lithography to tissue engineering. He has been at Seattle’s UW BioE since June 2000\, where he is now a full Professor\, accumulating over 14\,850 citations (h-index 55; career average 150 citations/paper). In 25 years\, he has graduated 20 postdocs (20% of whom have reached faculty rank) and 33 graduate students (11 Ph.D. students\, 27% of whom faculty rank\, and 22 M.S. students). In 2001 he received an NSF Career Award\, and in 2014 he was elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows (Class of 2015). He serves on the Advisory Board of Lab on a Chip since 2010 and on the Editorial Board of Micromachines since 2019. In 2022 he was elected a member of the Institute for Catalan Studies\, one of the highest honors bestowed on Catalan scientists\, and his book “Hidden in Plain Sight” won winner of the 2022 Outstanding Academic Title Award by Choice. He is the author of 6 books (sole author)\, including Introduction to BioMEMS (2012\, Taylor&Francis)\, a textbook adopted by >103 departments in 18 countries\, Hidden in Plain Sight: The History\, Science\, and Engineering of Microfluidic Technology (MIT Press\, 2022)\, and the recent How the World Flows: Microfluidics from Raindrops to Covid Tests (Oxford University Press\, 2025). Since 2007\, the lab runs a celebrated outreach art program called BAIT (Bringing Art Into Technology)\, which has produced eight exhibits\, a popular resource gallery of >2\,000 free images related to microfluidics and microfabrication\, and a YouTube channel that plays microfluidic videos with music which accumulate >177\,000 visits since 2009.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-albert-folch-3/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Ulrich Schwarz.
DESCRIPTION:Modelling optogenetic control of cell contractility\nUlrich Schwarz\, Heidelberg University \nAnimal cells are highly dynamic and continuously generate force\, for example for mechanosensing\, cell division\, cell migration\, morphogenesis and regeneration. Their main force generators are non-muscle myosin II molecular motors that slide actin filaments past one another. We first discuss how myosin II minifilaments dynamically assemble on demand and how this system can be controlled by optogenetics. The resulting deformations and forces can be predicted with continuum models for active solids\, which are solved with the finite element method and verified experimentally with traction force microscopy. Next\, we use active gel theory combined with van der Waals theory for myosin II molecules to demonstrate that cell contractility is sufficient to explain cell migration and that optogenetics can be used to initiate\, revert and stop migration. We then turn to multiple cells and show for a cell doublet how the neighboring cell actively responds to the contraction of an optogenetically activated cell. We finally introduce a finite element framework for cellularized active solids that allows us to study mechanosensitive wave propagation in optogenetically activated cell layers.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-ulrich-schwarz/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar. Barbara di Ventura
DESCRIPTION:Splice it into action! Inteins for controlling and probing biology\nBarbara di Ventura\, Universität Freiburg \nInteins are unusual proteins that perform a self-catalyzed protein splicing reaction. They have become valuable tools in synthetic and cell biology. In this talk\, I will introduce the basic principles of intein function and present recent work from my lab on exploiting inteins and engineering light-controlled intein activity.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-barbara-di-ventura/
LOCATION:Torres I\, Floor -1\, Room 3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260123T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194542
CREATED:20251212T131817Z
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SUMMARY:Transversal skills.  Begonya Nafria Escalera
DESCRIPTION:Involucrar als pacients\, no és una moda passatjera\n Begonya Nafria Escalera\, Patient Engagement in Research Head of Department at Sant Joan de Déu Chidren’s Hospital (Spain) \nLa recerca i la innovació que respongui a les necessitats dels pacients\, requereix involucrar-los en les fases inicials i durant la vida d’un projecte. En aquesta sessió parlarem sobre la nova ciència que és el “patient involvement”\, aportant també projectes inscpiradors que demostrin els beneficis d’involucrar als pacients en l’àmbit de les ciències de la salut. \n  \n 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/transversal-skills-begonya-nafria-escalera/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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