Dept./Division/Lab.:
Nanoscale Bioelectrical Characterization / Bacterial Infections: Antimicrobial Therapies

Website: https://www.ibecbarcelona.eu

Scientists in charge:

Gabriel Gomila
ggomila@ibecbarcelona.eu

Eduard Torrents
etorrents@ibecbarcelona.eu

IBEC is a research institute covering most bioengineering fields, from basic research to medical applications, aiming to act as an international reference in this field. IBEC was established in 2005 by the Government of Catalonia, the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia and is located at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). IBEC hosts around 350 researchers and technicians, which are part of its own staff or are associated. IBEC was awarded three times with the Severo Ochoa Research Excellence Award. IBEC is member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) formed by the alliance of seven top research centres in Barcelona. On 2015 and 2019 IBEC was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” award from the European Commission. The “Nanoscale Bioelectrical Characterization” group lead by Prof. Gomila is a multidisciplinary research group involving physicists, engineers, biologists and chemists focussed in the development of experimental set ups based on Scanning Probe Microscopy to measure and model the nanoelectrical properties of biological matter (www.ibecbarcelona.eu/nanobioelec). The “Bacterial infections: antimicrobial therapies” group lead by Dr. Torrents is a microbiology group aiming to investigate new antimicrobial therapies and strategies to combat bacterial infections using nanomedicines and nanotechnology techniques.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid

Website: https://www.csic.es/en

Scientist in charge:

Ricardo Garcia
r.garcia@csic.es

The Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid is a research institute focused on Material Sciences and Nanotechnology (www.icmm.csic.es/). It belongs to the CSIC which the largest scientific institution in Spain. The Advanced Force Microsocpy laboratory (ForceTool Group) lead by Prof. Garcia is focused on the development of force microscopy methods to study biological systems and solid-liquid interfaces at the molecular scale.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
SoftMatter Lab

Website: http://www.gu.se/

Scientist in charge:

Giovanni Volpe
giovanni.volpe@physics.gu.se

The University of Gothenburg (UGOT) is one of the largest universities in Northern Europe, with active international collaborations.
The SoftMatter Lab led by Prof. Giovanni Volpe focuses on active matter, statistical physics, and deep learning in life sciences.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Website: https://www.sorbonne-universite.fr/

Scientists in charge:

Mokrane Boudaoud
mokrane.boudaoud@sorbonne-universite.fr

Stéphane Régnier
stephane.regnier@sorbonne-universite.fr

Nicolas Thome
nicolas.thome@isir.upmc.fr

Sorbonne Université is a research-intensive, world-class university located in Paris, known for its contributions to the fields of arts, sciences, and medicine. The Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR) focuses on advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, particularly in human-machine interactions.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Centre for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering

Website: https://tu-dresden.de/?set_language=en

Scientist in charge:

Anna Taubenberger
anna.taubenberger@tu-dresden.de
Photo credit: Credit: Magdalena Gonciarz

The Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is one of the leading universities in Germany, with a strong focus on research and international collaboration. The Oncomechanics group, led by Anna Taubenberger, focuses on cancer research and the mechanical properties of cancer cells and tumors.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Scanning Probe Microscopy R&I

Scientists in charge:
Oilibhe Pabsch: oilibhe.pabsch@bruker.com
David Ehrenberg: david.ehrenberg@bruker.com

Website: https://www.bruker.com/en

Bruker Nano GmbH (BRKR BioAFM) is a world leader in high-performance scientific instrumentation for molecular and cellular research, with a special focus on nanomechanical characterization using AFM and Optical Tweezers technologies.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Artificial Intelligence Research & Innovation

Website: https://datrixgroup.com/

Scientist in charge:

Matteo Bregonzio
matteo.bregonzio@datrixgroup.com

Datrix is a leader in AI-driven software solutions for data intelligence and analysis. They develop cutting-edge machine learning tools to improve data management and operational efficiency in various industries.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Department Biophysical Microstructures

Scientist in charge:
Małgorzata Lekka: malgorzata.lekka@ifj.edu.pl

Website: https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en

The Institute of Nuclear Physics in Poland specializes in studying microstructures and their biophysical properties, with a focus on cancer research and the mechanical properties of cells.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Nanometrology

Scientist in charge:
Petr Klapetek: petr.klapetek@cmi.cz

Website: https://www.cmi.gov.cz/?language=en

The Cesky Metrologicky Institut (CMI) is the national metrology institute of the Czech Republic, responsible for maintaining and improving measurement standards and ensuring the accuracy of measurements in various industries.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery and Therapy

Website: https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en

Scientists in charge:
Fernanda Andrade: fernanda.andrade@vhir.org
Simo Schwartz Navarro: simo.schwartz@vhir.org

Fernanda Andrade
fernanda.andrade@vhir.org

VHIR is a biomedical research institute located in Barcelona. Its research spans across multiple medical disciplines, focusing on applied research to improve healthcare and patient treatment.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
Department of Radiology

Website: https://www.charite.de/en

Scientist in charge:

Ingolf Sack
ingolf.sack@charite.de

Charité is one of Europe’s largest university hospitals. It is internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching and research in healthcare and medicine. The Department of Radiology, led by Ingolf Sack, focuses on advanced imaging techniques and the development of elastography.

Dept./Division/Lab.:
R&D department

Website: https://curapath.com

Scientist in charge:

Aroa Duro
aduro@curapath.com

Curapath, is a global CDMO specialized in the tailored design, development, and GMP manufacturing of cutting-edge polymer and lipid-based drug delivery systems. Our partners benefit from our unique expertise, operational excellence and technical solutions in polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) along with their essential components.