Pere Roca-Cusachs
Group leader
Success at the conclusion of the 6th edition of the course “Mad for Bioengineering”
For the sixth consecutive year, IBEC has successfully hosted its ‘Mad for Bioengineering’ course with the support of the Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation. Geared towards 1st-year high school students interested in STEM careers, the program provides a unique immersion in the field of bioengineering, addressing health issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. The closing ceremony, attended by students and their families, featured presentations of final projects and the awarding of diplomas.
Preventing the tissue’s response to stiffness may be key to slowing the progression of breast tumors
A study led by the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia demonstrates that laminin, a protein present in breast tissues, prevents the effects of stiffening, protecting cells against tumor growth. While the mechanism has been demonstrated in vitro, persuasive indications suggest its potential applicability in vivo, as observed in patient samples.
Daniel Navajas: 30 years dedicated to mechanobiology
Last May 5, on the occasion of Professor Daniel Navajas’ retirement, the IBEC held the symposium Before Mechanobiology had a name. The event paid tribute to the IBEC researcher’s exciting … Read more
Researcher Pere Roca-Cusachs has been awarded the European ERC Advanced Grant
IBEC researcher Pere Roca-Cusachs has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant, one of the EU’s most prestigious and competitive grants. This type of funding allows established researchers to carry out … Read more
The researcher Pere Roca-Cusachs awarded a prestigious European ERC Advanced Grant
The IBEC researcher has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant, one of the most prestigious and competitive funding in the EU that allows consolidated researchers to carry out ambitious research … Read more
Pere Roca against cancer progression in the Big Vang
Pere Roca-Cusachs, principal investigator at IBEC, appears in the Big Vang section of La Vanguardia for his research on cellular mechanotransduction.
Mechanosensing in the media
IBEC researchers led by Pere Roca-Cusachs and Xavier Trepat appears in the media for a study that opens doors for new research into cancer therapies and diagnostics.
Mechanosensing: harnessing nuclear mechanics to understand health and disease
A study led by IBEC researchers, and published in Nature Cell Biology, shows that applying mechanical force to the cell nucleus affects the transport of proteins across the nuclear membrane. In doing so, this controls cellular processes and could play a key role in various diseases, such as cancer. This entails a novel approach to understanding aspects of cancer invasion and metastasis, opening the door to potential new techniques for diagnosis and therapy.
Researchers discover how cellular membranes change curvature depending on BAR proteins
