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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Saturday 11th February is the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a chance for everyone to take a stand against gender inequality in research.

According to a study conducted in 14 countries, the probability for female students of graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and PhD in science-related field are 18%, 8% and 2% respectively, while the percentages of male students are 37%, 18% and 6% (UN).

At IBEC in 2016, female PhD students (38) outnumbered male (29), as did technicians (17 female and 11 male), but in other positions they lag behind.

An optogenetic tool that directs cellular contractility using light

Researchers at IBEC have controlled the contractility of a group of epithelial cells using an optogenetic switch activated by light.

The study, published in Nature Communications, explains how this novel technique allows for rapid, local and reversible changes in the forces exerted by cells, as well as tissue contraction.

IBEC Seminar: Stijn Mertens

Electrochemical surface science of TiO2 rutile (110), graphene and boron nitride

IBEC Seminar: Stijn Mertens

Electrochemical surface science of TiO2 rutile (110), graphene and boron nitride Stijn Mertens, TU Wien, Institute of Applied Physics / KU Leuven, Chemistry Department The rational design of catalysts and … Read more

IBEC Seminar: Stijn Mertens

Electrochemical surface science of TiO2 rutile (110), graphene and boron nitride Stijn Mertens, TU Wien, Institute of Applied Physics / KU Leuven, Chemistry Department The rational design of catalysts and … Read more

80-strong audience at Nano World Cancer Day 2017

Today the IBEC-managed Spanish Nanotechnology Platform, NanoMed Spain, co-hosted the fourth edition of Nano World Cancer Day 2017, a global initiative organized as part of World Cancer Day.

It’s the second year running that the platform has hosted the conference, which took place at Vall d’Hebron Instituto de Oncología (VHIO) and was opened by Josep Tabernero, Director of VHIO, and IBEC/NanoMed Spain’s Josep Samitier, who also gave a talk.

PhD Discussions Sessions: Aida Garrido and Marina Uroz

PhD Discussion sessions are open to all staff and researchers at all career stages, and are intended to help PhD students gain feedback from colleagues by presenting their research results and discussing them with each other, as well as with more experienced researchers.

PhD Discussions Sessions: Aida Garrido and Marina Uroz

PhD Discussion sessions are open to all staff and researchers at all career stages, and are intended to help PhD students gain feedback from colleagues by presenting their research results and discussing them with each other, as well as with more experienced researchers.