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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T180000
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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:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T180000
DTSTAMP:20250626T110858Z
CREATED:20250626T110809Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T134750Z
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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:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T134750Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250704T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T134750Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250711T110000
DTSTAMP:20250704T062700Z
CREATED:20250704T062700Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250704T111234Z
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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:20250313T084908Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20250313T084908Z
CREATED:20250313T084908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T084908Z
UID:124731-1753437600-1753441200@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20250313T084908Z
CREATED:20250313T084908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T084908Z
UID:124732-1753437600-1753441200@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20250915T090308Z
CREATED:20250915T090253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T090308Z
UID:128347-1758189600-1758193200@ibecbarcelona.eu
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20250915T090308Z
CREATED:20250915T090253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T090308Z
UID:128350-1758189600-1758193200@ibecbarcelona.eu
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20250915T090308Z
CREATED:20250915T090253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T090308Z
UID:128351-1758189600-1758193200@ibecbarcelona.eu
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T154500
DTSTAMP:20250903T130117Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T154500
DTSTAMP:20250903T130117Z
CREATED:20250718T083950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T130117Z
UID:127544-1758271500-1758296700@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T154500
DTSTAMP:20250903T130117Z
CREATED:20250718T083950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T130117Z
UID:127545-1758271500-1758296700@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T092710Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T092710Z
CREATED:20250221T092601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T092710Z
UID:124292-1759309200-1759510800@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T092710Z
CREATED:20250221T092601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T092710Z
UID:124293-1759309200-1759510800@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:20250718T084225Z
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:20250919T110212Z
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:20251010T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20250919T110213Z
CREATED:20250214T083540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T110213Z
UID:123875-1760088000-1760108400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251010T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20250919T110214Z
CREATED:20250214T083540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T110214Z
UID:123876-1760088000-1760108400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20250704T102037Z
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:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20250704T102037Z
CREATED:20250704T101946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T102037Z
UID:127199-1760601600-1760720400@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20250704T102037Z
CREATED:20250704T101946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T102037Z
UID:127200-1760601600-1760720400@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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T101534Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T101534Z
CREATED:20250116T112631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T101534Z
UID:122909-1761210000-1761235200@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
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