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28 Jan 2025

Bi(o)lateral Day IMB-CNM and ICMAB: Fostering collaborations in bio research lines and scientific services

The IMB-CNM and ICMAB Bi(o)lateral Day aims to foster collaboration between both centers in the field of bio lines and scientific services.

Bi(o)lateral Day ICMAB and IMB-CNM: Fostering collaborations in bio research lines and scientific services

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The IMB-CNM and ICMAB Bi(o)lateral Day aims to foster collaboration between both centers in the field of bio lines and scientific services.

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. Both the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM) and the Institute of Material Science of Barcelona (ICMAB) are CSIC research centers based in the UAB Campus, in Bellaterra.

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, the environment, and biotechnology.

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 reserachers 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 IMB-CNM and ICMAB.

Agenda

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)
  • Mar Álvarez, 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: TBA - ICMAB 1
  • 10:30: TBA -IMB-CNM 1
  • 10:45: TBA - ICMAB 2
  • 11:00: TBA - IMB-CNM 2

11:15 – 11:45 | Coffee Break and Speed Networking

  • 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: TBA - ICMAB 3
  • 12:00: TBA - IMB-CNM 3
  • 12:15: TBA - ICMAB 4
  • 12:30: TBA - IMB-CNM 4

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 – 14:45 | Lunch and Break

  • Informal lunch to continue exchanges and discussions. (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)
  • TBA, 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.
  • Moderators: Anna Laromaine and Mar Álvarez
  • 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!

Organized by IMB-CNM researcher and deputy director Mar Álvarez and ICMAB researcher Anna Laromaine.

Bi(o)lateral Day ICMAB and IMB-CNM on March 6th