Irene Marco and the Chemical Biology programme
IBEC in the Media
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Fourteen engineers, mathematicians, biologists and robotics experts warn of the need to break stereotypes and increase the presence of women in the STEM sector, which today generates the most employment.
Willpower is the key to enhancing learning and memory: researchers uncover the mechanism
A study led by SPECS lab reveals, for the first time in humans, that the theta waves generated by the hippocampus regulate the ability of neurons to fix and retrieve information. Manipulating the oscillation of these waves could, according to experts, eliminate traumatic memories or enhance memories lost due to amnesia or neurodegenerative diseases.
An alternative to mice for toxicity testing
Eduard Torrents and his team present an alternative to experimentation with mice. The research proposes the use of waxworms to evaluate the toxicity of nanoparticles, which is also cheaper and more ethical. These insects allow us to model their possible nanotoxicity in a living organism.
Josep Samitier debates in Barcelona Tribuna
Josep Samitier, director of IBEC, appears in “La Vanguardia” for his participation in the Barcelona Tribune debate on technological innovation and scientific research as great engines to overcome the covid crisis.
IBEC in the Rare Diseases Day
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia appears in “The New Barcelona Post” on the occasion of the Rare Diseases Day.
Nuria Montserrat in “Women in Science and Innovation 2020”
Nuria Montserrat, group leader at IBEC, appears on the online platform “Women in Science and Innovation 2020” for highlighting its important work and contribution in the field of science and innovation in 2020.
Innovation and talent with Josep Samitier
The debate organized by “Barcelona Tribuna” about innovation, talent management and scientific research in Barcelona will have the participation of Josep Samitier, director of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC).
Interview to Robert Langer
During the 13th IBEC Symposium, the keynote speaker Robert Langer, Professor of the Technological Institute of Massachusetts (MIT) and Director of its biomedical engineering laboratory, gave an interview to the journalist Cristina Sáez for the SINC agency.
Great success of the 100tífiques event
