Institutional news Archives - Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia

December 4, 2024

7th edition of the ‘Mad for Bioengineering’ course successfully completed

For the seventh consecutive year, IBEC, with the support of the Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation, has successfully run its ‘Mad for Bioengineering’ course. Aimed at first-year students interested in STEM careers, the programme offers a unique immersion into the world of bioengineering, tackling health problems from a multidisciplinary perspective. The closing ceremony, attended by the students and their families, focused on the presentation of the final projects and the awarding of diplomas.

December 4, 2024December 3, 2024

IBEC scientist César Rodriguez-Emmenegger awarded prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant

IBEC’s Principal Investigator César Rodriguez-Emmenegger has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant. This prestigious European funding supports scientists in the consolidation phase of their research teams, allowing them to pursue innovative scientific ideas. The €2 million over five years will allow Rodriguez-Emmenegger and his team to develop Phagocytic Synthetic Cells (PSCs) to fight antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

December 5, 2024November 27, 2024

IBEC hosts the EU Project SPM4.0 kick-off meeting

Researchers from across Europe gathered for the kick-off meeting of the SPM4.0 project, an innovative Marie Curie Skłodowska Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) dedicated to advancing the capabilities of autonomous Scanning Probe … Read more

November 22, 2024

IBEC and VHIR hold a collaboration day to promote synergies

The 1st Translational Collaboration Day between the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) and the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), held on 21st November, was an opportunity to learn about the projects and research lines of both institutions and to promote interaction between professionals.

November 18, 2024

IBEC’s transdisciplinary projects at the S+T+ARTS Symposium on Art, Science and Technology

The S+T+ARTS Symposium: Exploring the intersections of Arts, Science, Technology and Society as catalysts for change took place on 29-30 October. There, Teresa Sanchis, IBEC’s Head of Strategy, had the opportunity to explain the Institute’s Arts and Science programme and discuss the importance of effective intermediaries and metrics for measuring the impact of projects that combine creativity and scientific innovation.

November 13, 2024

Three IBEC researchers selected in the CaixaResearch 2024 call to lead health research projects

IBEC researchers Benedetta Bolognesi, Xavier Fernàndez Busquets and Xavier Trepat have been selected in the CaixaResearch 2024 call to lead their own research projects. The grants will provide financial support for the scientists to carry out their research in key areas such as cancer, malaria and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

November 7, 2024

Advances in nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine explored at the 12th International NanoBio&Med Conference

The latest developments in nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine were presented at the NanoBio&Med 2024 International Conference, held this week at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB) from 5 to 7 November. This is an annual event designed to establish new collaborations and promote innovative projects in the scientific-industrial sector.

November 26, 2024November 1, 2024

IBEC and BST strengthen ties with Translational Collaboration Day

IBEC and the Blood and Tissue Bank of Catalonia (BST) held a day to explore new collaborations in bioengineering and translational medicine. The meeting, held yesterday at IBEC, highlighted innovative projects, presented a joint PhD programme and strengthened the link between biomedical research and clinical applications.

October 25, 2024

IBEC signs the Heidelberg Agreement to promote sustainability in scientific research in Europe

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has joined organisations from nine European countries in the Heidelberg Agreement to promote environmental sustainability in the funding of scientific research. The agreement discusses the adoption of practices that ensure environmentally sustainable research and how to move towards this model.

October 30, 2024October 24, 2024

Bioengineering for Emergent and Advanced Therapies at the 17th IBEC Symposium

IBEC’s 17th Annual Symposium focused on ‘Bioengineering for Emergent and Advanced Therapies’, one of IBEC’s key application areas. Around 300 people attended the event, including local and international researchers. It was a multidisciplinary environment in which experts from other centres and the IBEC community itself had the opportunity to present their projects and share knowledge.