Project Summary

Project Number: 701852

Project Acronym: BIDMAG

Project Title: Biological detection with functionalized Magnetic Sensor

Summary

The key goals of the BIDMAG project are: a) the training of a talented experienced researcher, Dr Lopes, in the fast growing field of science, technology and industrial applications of magnetic biosensors, where the host has a critical knowledge and expertise; and, b) design, development and optimisation of cost-efficient smart hybrid surfaces onto magnetic substrates, able to present magnetic response for detecting bacteria. The interdisciplinary training program includes magnetic materials surface modification, fabrication, modelling, characterisation of Magnetoelastic Resonators (MER), surface biofunctionalisation and detection of the biological parameters, which will enhance and broaden her expertise and increase her exposure to both academic and industrial collaborations. She is a talented researcher who has gained much expertise in interdisciplinary area of electroactive polymer composites during her postgraduate career. This background is invaluable for applying in preparation and characterisation techniques of smart materials. To further her career in magnetic biosensors Dr Lopes needs to gain expertise in functional materials and magnetic characterisation, fields in which BCMaterials has a worldrecognised expertise. Additionally, through secondments at academic and industrial co-hosts, at ACREO and VAC, respectively, she will gain additional training in: industrial production of MER and Optimization of compact and commercial MER interrogation systems.The impact of the project will be multidisciplinary, since it has applications ranging from environmental monitorization and food quality control to fast medical diagnostics. Besides, to further boost her career, Dr Lopes needs to increase her supervision and teaching experience, gain project and intellectual property management expertise, research funding and proposal writing skills. Multidisciplinary activities will assist her in acquiring necessary competences and reaching professional maturity.

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Wednesday 2 November 2016

ICONAN 2016

Irati Rodrigo Arrizabalaga is a BCMaterials' PhD student researching on the design and development of novel experimental techniques for magnetic hyperthermia. Despite her youth, Irati decided to do an oral presentation in the International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology, held from 28 to 30 of September.

 This conference took place at the University Pierre and Marie Curie in the beautiful city of Paris and host high-profile plenary speakers, world class researcher, oral and poster presentations, worshops, sponsor exhibits and afterworks.

 The work presented by Irati was entitled "Magnetic-nanoparticles as a theranostic tool for liver metastases in a murine model", and it is fruit of her last year of work.
It was a successful presentation and, at the end, Irati has the opportunity to answer to all the questions done by the experts.

As always, there was also time to visit some places of interest... and Paris is full of them!!

In this case, it is evident the interest of Irati in the world of science... She decided to visit the Patheon of Paris, where the Marie and Pierre Curie grave are located as well as the famous Foucault's Pendulum.

 Here there are some photos provided by Irati...


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