The session will take place on Thursday, 6 March 2025, at the ICMAB Carles Miravitlles Conference Room (in-person only). The event will start at 9:15 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 by 2 March 2025 to attend the Bi(o)lateral Day between ICMAB and IMB-CNM. 

Agenda 

09:00 - 09:15 | Registration and badges - ICMAB reception hall

09:15 - 09:30 | Institutional Welcome and Center Presentations

• David Amabilino, Director of ICMAB-CSIC. (5 min)
• Luis Fonseca, Director of IMB-CNM-CSIC. (5 min)

09:30 - 10:15 | Presentation of Bio Lines

• Anna Laromaine, Bio Line at ICMAB. (20 min)
• Cecilia Jiménez, Bio Line at IMB-CNM. (20 min)

10:15 - 11:15 | Short Presentations on Bio Research Topics – Part 1 (10 min presentation + 5 min questions)

• 10:15: Sara Battista, FunNanoSurf Group, ICMAB: Functionalization of particles for preparation of Giant vesicles  towards cellular membrane modelling 
• 10:30: Jose Antonio Plaza, Micro Nanotools group (MNTLs), IMB-CNM: Intracelular chips
• 10:45: Asier R. Muguruza, Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites Group, ICMAB: Natural biopolymers and their antibacterial properties 
• 11:00: Silvia Mena, Detectors radiation group (RDG), IMB-CNM: New radiation detectors for protontherapy and FLASH therapy

11:15 – 11:45 | Coffee Break and Speed Networking (at ICMAB)

• Speed networking activity for quick contact exchanges between researchers from both centers. (30 min)

11:45 - 12:45 | Short Presentations on Bio Research Topics – Part 2  (10 min presentation + 5 min questions)

• 11:45: Gonzalo Murillo, MicroEnergy Sources and Sensor Integration (MESSI) group, IMB-CM: Microdevices and Nanogenerators for cell stimulation
• 12:00: Huixia Lu, Soft Matter Theory Group, ICMAB: Exploring the Invisible: How MD simulations reveal molecular mechanisms and bridge the gap between theory and experiment
• 12:15: Antón Guimera, Biomedical Applications group (GAB), IMB-CNM: Microtechnology for biomedical applications
• 12:30: Judit Morlà Folch, Nanomol-bio Group, ICMAB: Fluorescent organic nanoparticles demonstrating high FRET efficiency for their use as bioimaging probes

12:45 – 14:00 | Dynamic Round Table Session on Specific Topics (1h 15min)

• Division into groups based on specific topics to generate and explore new ideas:
  • Group 1: Diagnostics
  • Group 2: Therapy
  • Group 3: Cellular Biology
  • Group 4: Environment

14:00 – 14:05 | Group Photo

14:05 – 14:45 | Lunch and Break (at IM-CNM)

• Informal lunch to continue exchanges and discussions. An opportunity to interact with others, while observing some posters of the center's bio-reserach lines. (45 min)

14:45 – 15:30 | Presentation of Scientific Services

• Judith Oró and Marc Martínez, Scientific Services at ICMAB with a bio focus. (20 min)
• Mar Álvarez, Scientific Services at IMB-CNM with a bio focus. (20 min)

15:30 – 16:15 | Round Table: Materials for Applications in Health and Environment (45 min)

• Topic: Discussion on research themes covered and other potential topics.
• Moderator: Laura Cabana, Strategic Projects Unit
• Panelists: Speakers from previous sessions and audience participation.
• Objective: Share experiences, identify challenges, and establish collaboration opportunities.

16:15 - 16:30 | Closing and Conclusions (15 min)

• Final summary by the coordinators of the bio lines.

We encourage all researchers, technicians, and professionals from ICMAB and IMB-CNM 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 by 2 March 2025 to secure your spot at the Bi(o)lateral Day!

Grant GPE2024-001467-P funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033