📢Breakthrough study just published from #BISTCommunity centre IBEC 👇
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🏠 ICN2 Visits
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Master of Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences (#MMRES).
They toured the @merkocigroup.bsky.social & Nanosfun labs, where they saw how research is carried out.
Thank you for the visit!
@bist.eu | MELIS-UPF
El nou edifici que acolllirà grups de recerca de 5 centres #BISTCommunity i enfocat en medicina de precisió va prenent forma.
👉www.ara.cat/societat/horitzo-2028-gr...
An unprecedented mutation map reveals how amylin mutations influence type 2 diabetes
New research published in #NatureComms by @bennibolo.bsky.social, @mbadiagraset.bsky.social & Cristina Batlle
@ibecbarcelona.eu #BISTCommunity #Diabetes
➡️ bist.eu/an-unprecede...
#ICIQJobs
💡 #PhD Call ICIQ Severo Ochoa 2026 is open!
🧪 5 multidisciplinary research projects
📆 Deadline: 3 May
Apply 🔗 careers.iciq.org/jobs/7461315...
@cerca.cat @bist.eu @sommalliance.bsky.social
Join us in this Company Incorporation and learn how to transform your research into a viable spin-off.
📅 10 April. 10h-12h (CEST)
💻 Online
🆓 Free with registration. The course is open to all interested individuals, including those from outside the #BISTcommunity.
👉 courses.bist.eu/course/compa...
Researchers at @iciq.org reproduce fundamental light harvesting mechanisms using de novo designed proteins, opening pathways for bioinspired energy and photonic technologies
#BISTCommunity #ArtificialPhotosynthesis
Learn more ➡️ bist.eu/synthetic-pr...
🎞️ Relive the #BISTForum 2026!
4 weeks ago, the #BISTCommunity joined key stakeholders to explore how to better valorise discoveries, drive disruptive innovation, and create new industries.
We also announced the #MothersofScience & #BISTIgnite projects.
Thank you all!
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Para ejemplificar algunas de las línias de investigación en medicina de precisión, visitamos los laboratorios de las Dras. Direna Alsonco-Curbelo @direnaac.bsky.social @irbbarcelona.org y Benedetta Bolognesi @bennibolo.bsky.social @ibecbarcelona.eu, quienes forman parte del WG de prec. med.
Ayer tuvimos el placer de reunirnos con el Secretario de Estado de @sanidad.gob.es, Javier Padilla @javierpadillab.bsky.social, a quien presentamos el proyecto de la #BISTCommunity en medicina de precisión
Nuestra vocación es colaborar con el ministerio en este proyecto de vanguardia
Scientists find a new way of measuring the activity of cell editors that fuel #cancer
The work is done by researchers from @crg.eu & @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and could pave the way to better controlling the disease
📝 Published in #NatureComms
#BISTCommunity
➡️ bist.eu/scientists-f...
What does it mean to be a scientist? Asking questions, designing experiments, drawing conclusions, and sharing results —often in English.
This is what these 12–13 year-old students have done with the help of #BISTCommunity @irbbarcelona.org & @ibecbarcelona.eu researchers.
bist.eu/learning-sci...
The #MMRES is now open for applications!
⏲️ Full-time, 1-year programme
📝 60 ECTS
🗣️ English
📍 Barcelona
Research areas:
🔹Genomics, ioengineering, Photonics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, High-energy physics, Biomedicine
🔁 Sharing is appreciated!
🤝 @bist.eu
👉 Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/yttcjwdzar
Si voleu veure un Investiga'm en funcionament, no us perdeu aquest vídeo!
Amb @crg.eu @ibecbarcelona.eu @icn2.bsky.social @icfo.eu #IFAE @irbbarcelona.org @iciq.org
youtu.be/C3dHvNnMplU?...
📢Eps docents! Coneixeu el programa de la #BISTCommunity Investiga'm?
El seu objectiu és aprendre de ciència i sobre ciència a través de converses entre l'alumnat i un o una científica. Hi ha diferents formats (en linia, presencial al centre...) i temàtiques.
👉 bist.eu/society/inve...
#PCBCommunity |🧠L' @irbbarcelona.org revela el paper dels mitocondris en la síndrome d’Aneuploïdia en Mosaic Variegada #MVA que causa #microcefàlia. 🪰L'equip ha identificat errors en la divisió dels #cromosomes que alteren la viabilitat de les cèl·lules mare neurals en #Drosophila.
👉 tuit.cat/BWkK2
A biological material that becomes stronger when wet could replace plastics 🌊
The new study is led by #BISTCommunity centre @ibecbarcelona.eu & published in #NatureComms
#ICYMI 👇
bist.eu/a-biological...
#Biomaterials #SustainableMaterials
Congratulations to all of them!
Together, they represent the future of a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.
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Science thrives when talent can flourish.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate 7 #BISTCommunity scientists and mothers who will be supported by the To the Mothers of Science programme as they advance towards leadership in their fields.
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"La ciencia es uno de los pilares que Europa debe proteger como una de sus mayores fortalezas ante el nuevo orden mundial", así empieza el artículo sobre #BISTForum www.lavanguardia.com/economia/202...
The key to attacking “undruggable” proteins: @irbbarcelona.org researchers reveal a breakthrough drug mechanism
💡The discovery forms the scientific foundation for the #SpinOff #NuageTherapeutics
📝 Published in #ScienceAdvances
#BISTCommunity
bist.eu/the-key-to-a...
Welcome Dr. Luis Escobar to the #BISTCommunity! 👏
#BISTForum2026 is almost here!
On March 6, the #BISTCommunity will gather at CosmoCaixa in Barcelona with key stakeholders from science, policy, business and industry to explore how frontier #research can be the bedrock for a new industry.
Programme: bist.eu/events/event...
Two #BISTCommunity members have been honoured with 2025 National Research Awards (Premis Nacionals de Recerca)
🏅 Luis Serrano: National Research Award
🏅 Katherine Villa: National Research Award for Young Talent
@fcri.bsky.social @generalitat.bsky.social @crg.eu @iciq.org
bist.eu/luis-serrano...
📢 Registrations are open for the 9th Edition of the BIST Symposium on Microscopy, Nanoscopy and Imaging Sciences.
Free registration
👉Programme: bist.eu/events/event...
Could a Mussel-Inspired Adhesive Patch Help Treat Brain Tumours?
Researchers at @icn2.bsky.social, @uab.cat & Bellvitge University Hospital develop an adhesive membrane able to kill up to 90% of cancer cells in lab models
📝 Published in #AdvancedScience
#BISTCommunity
👉 bist.eu/could-a-muss...
Join us! firechat w 4 entrepreneurs of #BISTCommunity spin-offs!
Learn from their experiences in leading science-based companies.
🔹Carlos Abellán-Quside
🔹Cristina Sáenz-Orchestra Scientific
🔹Lluís Armengol-qGenomics, Veritas Genetics
🔹Teresa Tarragó-iProteos, Telara Pharma
bist.eu/events/event...
For the first time researchers at @icfo.eu, in collab w @uab.cat, have directly imaged a spin-orbit-coupled #supersolid, providing compelling evidence of both their solid & #superfluid features
#SuperStates #QuantumPhysics #BISTCommunity
👉 bist.eu/direct-imagi...
Four #BISTCommunity researchers receive @erc.europa.eu Proof of Concept Grants!
🏅 Irene Marco-Rius (@ibecbarcelona.eu)
🏅 Nicolò Accanto (IBEC)
🏅 Benedetta Bolognesi (IBEC)
🏅 Klaas-Jan Tielrooij (@icn2.bsky.social)
#ERCPoC #EUResearch #FromLabToMarket
👉 bist.eu/four-bist-co...
Avui hem celebrat la 8a Trobada de #científiques a la Casa Convalescència de la @uab.cat! 💜
Ha estat un espai imprescindible per parlar de ciència, veu pública i de com potenciar la visibilitat de les investigadores. 👇🧵
#11F
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