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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar:  Dr Pascale Quilichini
DESCRIPTION:Neuronal infra-slow rhythm in the thalamic nucleus reuniens orchestrate hippocampo-prefrontal information flow during sleep\nDr Pascale Quilichini\, Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes\, INSERM\, Aix-Marseille University \nThe consolidation of episodic memory during sleep relies on coordinated interactions between the hippocampus (HPC) and the prefrontal cortex (PFC)\, although these regions lack direct reciprocal connections. The thalamic nucleus reuniens (NR)\, which is bidirectionally connected to both structures\, is therefore a strong candidate for mediating this dialogue. Using simultaneous silicon-probes recordings from the HPC\, NR\, and PFC in freely sleeping rats\, we identified a previously undescribed infra-slow rhythm (ISR) in NR neuronal activity predominantly during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.\nHPC and PFC neurons were differentially entrained to distinct phases of this rhythm. Consistently\, hippocampal sharp-wave ripples (SWRs) and prefrontal spindles occurred also preferentially during slightly different ISR phases. Coupled SWR–spindle events peaked at the onset of the ON phase.\nFurthermore\, this coupling was stronger during NREM epochs dominated by ISR compared to those without ISR\, and\, most importantly\, was significantly enhanced during ISR-dominated NREM sleep following spatial learning.\nTogether\, these findings reveal a novel infra-slow population dynamic in the NR that may temporally coordinate hippocampo–prefrontal interactions during sleep\, positioning this nucleus as a key hub in this network supporting memory consolidation.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-dr-pascale-quilichini/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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SUMMARY:Diàlegs Oberts. Un programa de co-creació entre artistes i personal investigador de l'IBEC
DESCRIPTION:El proper 13 de maig a les 15:30 h s’inaugurarà al PCB (C/ Baldiri Reixac\, 4-12 i 15 – 08028 Barcelona) l’exposició Diàlegs Oberts: Processos Compartits entre Art i Ciència. La mostra presenta les obres creades col·lectivament entre artistes i investigadorxs de l’IBEC\, mostrant el procés creatiu compartit i les preguntes i intuïcions que han sorgit al llarg de la seva col·laboració. L’exposició convida el públic a endinsar-se en aquest espai de trobada interdisciplinari\, on l’art i la ciència dialoguen per generar noves maneres de percebre\, interpretar i compartir coneixement. \nPrograma \n\n\n\nRegistre \n15:00 h – 15:30 h\n\n\nBenvinguda \n15:30 h\n\n\nShowcase Creatiu dels tàndems\n16:00 h\n\n\nVisita exposició\n15:00 h – 17:30 h\n\n\n\nPer registrar-se click aquí
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/dialegs-oberts-un-programa-de-co-creacio-entre-artistes-i-personal-investigador-de-libec/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260515T100000
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SUMMARY:PhD Discussion: Aina Albajar and Ainhoa Gonzalez
DESCRIPTION:Studying the mechanical regulation of nucleocytoplasmic transport using Single Molecule Tracking\n\nAina Albajar-Sigalé\, Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology Group \nCellular function relies on the precise regulation of macromolecular transport between the cytoplasm and the nucleus\, a process governed by Nuclear Pore Complexes (NPCs). While traditional understanding held that transport through NPCs was mainly dictated by the physicochemical properties of the transported molecules\, recent research has revealed an additional layer of regulation driven by mechanical forces. Whether applied directly or transmitted through the cytoskeleton\, mechanical signals have the capacity to deform the nucleus and\, consequently\, alter the conformation of NPCs\, increasing their diameter. This changes nucleocytoplasmic transport rates and impacts the localisation of a variety of signalling molecules. However\, the cellular components responsible for force transmission to NPCs as well as the spatial distribution of this effect throughout the nuclear envelope\, remain poorly understood. Here\, we aim to answer these questions by investigating whether isolated nuclei\, a minimal system depleted of all the cell’s cytoplasmic machinery\, still exhibit mechanosensitive nucleocytoplasmic transport. To do so\, we apply mechanical force by confining isolated nuclei to a certain micrometre height and\, simultaneously\, measure nucleocytoplasmic transport rates by tracking individual dextran molecules translocating through NPCs. Our results show that molecules translocate faster in confined nuclei\, suggesting that unspecific force application to a passive nuclear envelope is enough to induce conformational changes in NPCs and alter transport dynamics. \n  \n\nLaser-Induced Vapor Nanobubbles Trigger Immunogenic Cell Death Prophylactic Immunity in Bladder Cancer Models\n\nAinhoa G. Caelles\, Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Group \nBladder cancer (BC) is the 10th most common malignancy worldwide\, and despite treatments such as intravesical chemotherapy and Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy\, high relapse rates persist\, especially in non-muscular invasive BC (NMIBC). Photothermal therapy (PTT) emerges as a promising non-invasive approach inducing tumor ablation while promoting immunogenic cell death (ICD). This project studies iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) as photosensitizers for laser-induced vapor nanobubbles (VNBs) in MB49 cells and its potential to induce cell death and prevent tumor relapse in subcutaneous/orthotopic murine models.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/phd-discussion-aina-albajar-and-ainhoa-gonzalez/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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SUMMARY:Ibec Seminar: Giorgio Volpe
DESCRIPTION:Steering Self-organization in Active Colloids and Droplets through Confinement\nConfinement\, whether externally imposed or generated by the system itself\, plays a central role in shaping the dynamics and self-organization of active matter. In natural systems\, such as microbial communities and social insects\, self-reinforced confinement is exploited to create functional structures and accomplish complex collective tasks. In contrast\, the potential of such mechanisms in synthetic active systems remains largely unexplored. In this talk\, I will present our recent work demonstrating how confinement can be harnessed as a generic design principle to program collective behaviour in active matter and non-equilibrium systems with applications in micro-robotics\, 4D printing\, and organic electronics.\n\nGiorgio Volpe is Professor of Soft Matter and group leader of the Soft Active Matter laboratory in the Department of Chemistry\, University College London. He obtained his PhD in Photonics at ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences in Barcelona (Spain) in 2012. His current research focuses on studying the emergence of non-equilibrium phenomena in both biological and synthetic soft matter for applications in materials science and healthcare. To date\, he has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles and reviews in high-impact journals for the fields of active matter\, soft matter and photonics.
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/ibec-seminar-giorgio-volpe/
LOCATION:Baobab room\, Floor 11\, Tower 1
CATEGORIES:IBEC Seminar
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SUMMARY:Alumni IBEC - 20 Years of Community
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of IBEC\, we are pleased to invite the entire Alumni community to a special event taking place on June 18th at 5:30 pm at the Auditori Antoni Caparrós (PCB).  \nThis gathering aims to reconnect all those who have been part of IBEC over the past 20 years\, share professional journeys\, exchange experiences and strengthen a diverse and active Alumni network with impact across many fields.  \nIt will be an afternoon to meet again\, enjoy meaningful networking\, discover new professional stories shaped by IBEC\, and collectively celebrate the path travelled and the talent that has grown within the institute.  \nThe event will conclude with a cocktail reception from 7:00 pm\, offering a relaxed environment to continue conversations and build connections. 
URL:https://ibecbarcelona.eu/event/alumni-ibec-20-years-of-community/
LOCATION:Auditori Antoni Caparrós\, PCB\, Tower D\, c/Baldiri Reixac 4-8\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:IBEC Symposium / Conference / Congress / Workshop
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