The assembly hall of the Camprodon Town Hall hosted a profound reflection on scientific advancements and their ethical implications. Members of IBEC answered fundamental questions about the limits and possibilities of bioengineering, emphasizing the new opportunities offered by the bioprinting of tissues and materials.
“"We came to give a small talk about a part of the research we do at IBEC, specifically regarding tissue engineering and the bioprinting of materials."
Òscar España, a predoctoral researcher at IBEC, detailed biomedical research and its potential clinical translation. The conference, titled 'Can a broken heart be repaired?', was organized in collaboration with the Women's Association of Vall de Camprodon and captured public attention for its ability to connect science with the emotional aspect of healing lives.
“"When we talk about curing diseases, there is an emotional and sentimental background, which is real. What we do can save lives. Physiologically repairing a broken heart can repair many emotionally broken hearts."
This initiative is part of the 'Science in the Territory' program, which aims to bring the institute's scientific research closer to rural areas of Catalonia, fostering dialogue and public understanding of advancements in bioengineering.
