Josep Samitier Archives - Page 5 of 9 - Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia

September 27, 2021September 23, 2021

Personalised medicine to beat pediatric leukemia

IBEC researchers have used a state-of-the-art analysis technique to evaluate new drug combinations to successfully treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This study brings personalised medicine closer to the clinic for this cancer type.

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

A chip against chronic bacterial infections

IBEC researchers develop a device that allows to grow biofilms and analyze their susceptibility to different antibiotics in a simple way and using patient samples. BiofilmChip, a low-cost, easy-to-use diagnostic device, opens the way to finding effective and custom treatments against chronic infections produced by biofilms.

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

The third medical revolution: regenerative medicine

Josep Samitier, director of IBEC, appears in an article published in the journal “Muy Interesante” that deals with the revolution of regenerative medicine and its possible medical applications.

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Josep Samitier and the “Science Law” in the media

Josep Samitier, director of IBEC and president of the Catalan Association of Research Entities (ACER) appears in different media because of the latest draft of the “Science Law” approved by the Catalan Government, which will strengthen research and try to retain talent.

July 22, 2021June 1, 2021

IBEC at National Geographic

Josep Samitier, Nuria Montserrat and Samuel Sánchez’s biobots appear in the National Geographic documentary “Ciencias de la vida: Trasplantes” for scientific innovation that addresses the growing demand for organs.

May 31, 2021May 26, 2021

Supporting science is not a luxury, it is an investment for the future

Josep Samitier, director of IBEC and president of the Catalan Association of Research Entities (ACER) appears in various media talking about the precariousness of resources in the research world.

May 27, 2021May 14, 2021

Experts aim to promote biomedical research

Josep Samitier, Teresa Sanchis and Nuria Montserrat highlight the advances made in nanomedicine and bioengineering for health in the XIV Annual Conference of Biomedical Research Technology Platforms, and support the voices that recommend increasing resources for the entire sector of basic and clinical research.

May 18, 2021May 14, 2021

Experts highlight the importance of nanomedicine and bioengineering to address health challenges

IBEC experts participate in the XIV Annual Conference of Biomedical Research Technology Platforms, focusing on research opportunities following the pandemic caused by COVID19. Josep Samitier, Teresa Sanchís and Nuria Montserrat highlight the advances made in nanomedicine and bioengineering for health, and join the voices that recommend increasing resources for the entire sector of basic and clinical research.

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

The Spanish Nanomedicine Platform coordinated by IBEC receives a new boost

The Spanish Nanomedicine Platform (Nanomed Spain) has renewed the “Aid to Technological and Innovation Platforms” for the period 2021-2022 granted by the Ministry of Science and Innovation. Josep Samitier, director of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, coordinates the Nanomed Spain platform since its foundation in 2005.

March 1, 2021

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.