The session will take place on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at the ICMAB (Sala d’Actes Carles Miravitlles, for the morning activities) and IBB (Courtyard and Aula Rosalind Franklin, lunch and afternoon activities) (in-person only). The event will start at 9:30 AM and will run throughout the day, offering various presentations and networking opportunities.
Through presentations, roundtable discussions, and interactive activities, researchers and professionals from both centers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new research areas, and identify cooperation opportunities on topics relevant to health, biotechnology and the environment.
The event is open to all researchers in both centers who are actively doing research in the bio-field or who would like to explore collaborations in the area. Both senior and junior researchers are encouraged to attend, as well as technicians who would like to support and collaborate in bio-related research.
This event seeks to establish a strong collaborative network that enhances scientific advancements and knowledge transfer between the two institutions.
Register here to attend the Bi(o)lateral Day between ICMAB and IBB before 15 January 2026.
Agenda
09:30 - 09:45 | Institutional Welcome and Presentation of the Centers
• Martí Gich, ICMAB-CSIC vice-director (5 min)
• Nerea Roher, IBB director (5 min)
09:45 - 10:15 | Presentation of the Bio Lines and Scientific Services of ICMAB
• Anna Laromaine, Bio lines at ICMAB (15 min)
• Bernat Bozzo i Marc Martínez, Scientific Services of ICMAB with “bio” focus (15 min)
10:15 – 10:45 | Presentation of the IBB Materials lines
• Nerea Roher, Brief explanation of the research groups that conduct research in this field and Services at IBB
10:45 - 11:05 | Coffee Break at the ICMAB (20 min)
• Networking opportunity for quick contact exchanges between researchers from both centers.
11:05 - 12:35 | Dynamic Table Session on Specific Topics (1.5 h)
• Group 1: Biocompatibility/ Bio-inspired interfaces and biosensors o Moderator: Anna Laromaine, Gorup of Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites- ICMAB
• Group 2: Functional and biocompatibility validation: pre-clinical in cell models and animal models o Moderator: Sebastian Tanco, Protein Engineering and Nanomedicine Group - IBB
• Group 3: Coatings and surfaces with antimicrobial activity o Moderator: Imma Ratera, Nanostructured Molecular Materials for Biomedicine, ICMAB
• Group 4: Nanocarriers for targeted therapy o Moderator: Sergi Torres, Molecular Biology Group - IBB
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break at the IBB (60 min)
• Informal Lunch & Poster Session, to foster further discussions and exchanges.
14:00 – 15:30 | Brief Research Presentations from Young scientists ((10 min presentation + 5 min questions)
• 14:00 – 14:15: Sara Battista, Functional Nanomaterial and Surfaces Group, ICMAB: Engineering Multifunctional Fluorescent Vesicles for Cellular Membrane Models and Theranostic Use
• 14:15 – 14:30: Alba González, Protein Folding and Conformational Diseases Group, IBB: A modular, versatile platform for next-generation nanobiodevices
• 14:30 – 14:45: Judit Morlà Folch, Nanomol-Bio Group, ICMAB: Nanoparticle-based contrast agents and photosensitizers
• 14:45 – 15:00: Eddi Pradas, Protein Engineering and Nanomedicine Group, IBB: Nanotherapeutic strategies for lysosomal and brain-related diseases
• 15:00 – 15:15: Esperanza Medina Gutierrez, Group of Nanoengineering of Carbon and Inorganic Materials, ICMAB: Versatile, biocompatible, inorganic nanoparticles to improve cancer therapy
• 15:15 – 15:30: Rosanna Rossi, Biosensing and Bioanalysis Group, IBB: Biosensing Devices for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
15:30 – 16:00 | Navigating Regional, National and European Funding (30 min)
• Discussion about funding opportunities related to the topic. Patricia Hannon (ICMAB) & Montserrat Solé (IBB).
16:00 – 16:30 | Round Table: Materials for Health Applications (30 min)
• Theme: Discussion on the research topics discussed and others possible
• Moderator: Patricia Hannon Barroeta
• Panelists: Speakers from the previous talks and attendees' participation
• Goal: Sharing experiences, identifying challenges, and establishing opportunities for collaboration.
16:30 – 16:45 | Closure and Conclusions (15 min)
• Final summary by the coordinators of the Bi(o)lateral Day.
• Action plan and next steps to boost collaboration on bio lines
We encourage all researchers, technicians, and professionals from ICMAB and IBB to take part in this exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, health, and the environment. Let’s work together to build a stronger bio-focused research network that paves the way for innovation and impactful discoveries.
Don’t miss out—register to secure your spot at the Bi(o)lateral Day!
Grant GPE2024-001467-P funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033
