Samuel Ojosnegros Archives - Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia

August 15, 2025

Human embryo implantation recorded in real time for the first time

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have recorded human embryo implantation in real time for the first time, using an innovative system developed in the laboratory that simulates the outer layers of the uterus in 3D. Implantation failure is one of the main causes of infertility, accounting for 60% of miscarriages. The work, published in the journal Science Advances, may help to better understand the mechanisms underlying the implantation process, improving fertility rates and optimising assisted reproduction processes.

July 25, 2025July 22, 2025

Seven additional IBEC labs achieve top-level in My Green Lab certification

Seven more research groups at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have been certified by My Green Lab, reaching the highest rating, the Green Level, for sustainable laboratory practices. With these additions, IBEC core facilities and 70% of the Institute’s laboratories are now certified.

June 23, 2025

LUMIRIS, an IBEC spin-off, wins the Digital Entrepreneur Award in the Revelation category

Samuel Ojosnegros (left) and Anna Seriola (right) receive the award from Jorid Borda (centre). / Image: Catalunya Ràdio

The 7th edition of the Premis Emprenedors Digitals (Digital Entrepreneur Awards), organised by the Catalunya Ràdio programme, took place on Wednesday 18 June at the Antigua Fábrica Damm in Barcelona. The award recognises companies that have demonstrated exceptional growth and innovation in their field.

June 19, 2025

Embryos can eliminate bacterial infections before forming their immune system, a new research shows

The work, led by a team from the CSIC and IDIBELL, with the collaboration of IBEC, manages to visualise how embryonic cells eliminate bacterial infections, before the formation of the immune system. The research describes a mechanism of phagocytosis similar to that used by white blood cells, and reveals that this mechanism is also present in human embryos.

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Printing proteins to recreate the gut in the lab

An IBEC-led study describes the development of an innovative method to control the formation of crypt-like structures and villi in the intestine using a contact protein printing technique. This model will make it possible to study in detail key processes such as cell regeneration or changes associated with diseases such as cancer and chronic inflammatory disorders.

February 20, 2025January 12, 2025

Catalunya Radio: Lumiris: l’empresa que transforma la reproducció assistida

Lumiris es una empresa derivada del Instituto de Bioingeniería de Cataluña que ha desarrollado una tecnología no invasiva para analizar el metabolismo de embriones humanos, permitiendo seleccionar los más aptos … Read more

February 20, 2025December 24, 2024

El Español: La tecnología no invasiva que revoluciona la reproducción asistida: Lumiris avanza a paso firme hacia el mercado

El diagnóstico por imagen del IBEC reduce el tiempo y los ciclos de tratamiento de la fecundación in vitro. Su última ronda eleva a seis millones la financiación lograda para … Read more

February 13, 2025December 18, 2024

LUMIRIS, the IBEC spin-off that has raised €6 million to transform assisted reproduction

This spin-off from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia has developed a non-invasive technology that analyses the metabolism of human embryos to select the most suitable ones for implantation. This innovation promises to significantly reduce the time and number of treatment cycles required for in vitro fertilisation. The success of LUMIRIS’ technology has led to a new round of investment of €1.5 million, bringing the total to €6 million since the company was founded in 2023.

February 14, 2025November 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.

February 14, 2025November 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.