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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Tuesday, 27 December 2016

IPR workshop for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellows

On 28 and 29 November, the European Patent Office and the Research Executive Agency of the European Commission organised an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Workshop for Marie Curie fellows in Munich, Germany. More specifically, it was a result of cooperation between the European Patent Academy and the European Commission Research Executive Agency.
EPO building

 29 Marie Curie fellows coming from 11 different counties had the opportunity to clarify all the questions on Intellectual Properties Rights (IPR), contacting directly with European Patent examiners and attorneys. They talked about the strategies used in a patent application (when, where and what to file) and taught us how to search for a patent as well as how to recognise, protect and exploit our ideas, developing an intelectual property strategy.
In addition to the interest of the workshop thematic, the opportunity to know other Marie Curie fellows and to explore with them some of the beauty places of Munich was also one enriching experience.
Here are some photos of the city and of us tasting the traditional warm wine in the Munich's Christmas Market.

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