Aitor Cubells Gómez Ph. Degree
Aitor Cubells Gómez Ph. Degree On November 20th, Aitor Cubells-Gómez, a predoctoral researcher in the SYM group at the IDM, involved in the HARMONIA project, gave an excellent defense of his doctoral thesis in the Graduation Hall of the ETSIAMN at the UPV, obtaining the highest possible grade. The thesis, entitled “New materials with advanced properties for label-free optical biosensing,” was supervised by Drs. María Isabel Lucío, Angel Maquieira, and María José Bañuls. Aitor’s research within the HARMONIA project makes a significant contribution to this thesis. Congratulations, Dr.Cubells!
New HARMONIA communication at the 5th European Biosensor Symposium
New HARMONIA communication at the 5th European Biosensor Symposium Recent research results related to the Harmonia Project were presented at the 5th European Biosensor Symposium, held at the Tarragona Trade Fair and Congress Center, from October 26 to 29. This event is specialized in all aspects related to the development and applications of biosensing devices in all their variations. Presentations covered topics such as artificial intelligence applied to biosensors, wearable devices, microfluidics, and biohybrid interfaces. Researcher Luis Antonio Tortajada Genaro presented an oral communication entitled: “A hydrogel-based wearable device supporting sweat sampling for monitoring sports activities.” The selection of our oral communication at this symposium, attended by 242 specialist professionals, not only validates the rigor of our work but also confirms that our research lines are at the forefront of knowledge, leading the trends that will define the future of biosensors.
New publication of HARMONIA developments
New developments within the framework of HARMONIA published in Sensing and Biosensing Research We keep on advancing advance the project and sharing our developments with the scientific community.
Harmonia Project at the First Scientific Symposium of the National Consortium on Nanoscience and Analytical Nanotechnology (NyNA)
Harmonia Project at the First Scientific Symposium of the National Consortium on Nanoscience and Analytical Nanotechnology (NyNA) Harmonia Project was present at the First Scientific Symposium of the National Consortium on Nanoscience and Analytical Nanotechnology (NyNA) held in the emblematic teaching center “La Cristalera” from the Autonomous University of Madrid in Miraflores de la Sierra (Madrid) during the 22nd and 23rd of July. We are very grateful for the opportunity to share our latest advancements on the development of hydrogels for wearable biosensing and discuss their promising and versatile applications with the best analytical chemistry experts from all over Spain.
Communication of HARMONIA results at the XVIII IWOSMOR
HARMONIA’s contributions to the XVIII-IWOSMOR Members of the HARMONIA project have participated in the “XVIII International Workshop on Sensors and Molecular Recognition” (XVIII-IWOSMOR), the annual international congress of our institute, the Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development, to present the latest advances in the framework of HARMONIA. During the event, our students shared the most recent results of our research through several presentations: Poster entitled “VIBRIO VULNIFICUS FLUORESCENCE DETECTION COMBINING TAILORED AMPLIFICATION AND NUCLEIC ACID FUNCTIONALIZED HYDROGEL FILMS”, presented by Josué Lombeyda-Manzo. Poster entitled “SEARCHING FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR THE FABRICATION OF MICRONEEDLES TO EXTRACT DERMAL INTERSTITIAL FLUID”, presented by Pamela Chillagana. Poster entitled “WEARABLE COLORIMETRIC BIOSENSOR FOR CALPROTECTIN MONITORING”, presented by Sofia Gonzalez-Moyano. Oral communication entitled: “CRYSTALLIZATION PATTERNS AS A NEW STRATEGY FOR PROTEIN QUANTIFICATION” presented by Arturo Patrone-Garcia. Oral communication entitled “FABRICATION OF VOLUME HOLOGRAPHIC GRATINGS IN PHOSPHORYLCHOLINEMODIFIED HYDROGEL THIN FILMS”, presented by Aitor Cubells-Gómez. Poster entitled “PHASE MASK RECORDED GRATINGS IN BIOFUNCTIONALIZED SLIDING-RING HYDROGELS”, presented by Belén Ruiz-Picó. Participation in this conference has been a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and show the impact of our work on the international scientific community.
First article published with the progress of HARMONIA
First publicatioin derived from HARMONIA We have published the first article resulting from the advances made at HARMONIA. In this work, we developed biofunctional hydrogels that integrate supramolecular slip-ring structures. These materials offer improved selectivity and sensitivity in the detection of biomolecules, such as bovine serum albumin and rabbit IgG antibodies, without the need of labels. The hydrogels exhibit superior mechanical characteristics, with durability and elasticity comparable to human skin. Furthermore, their flexibility allows the recognition elements to be adapted to various applications. We invite you to read the full article to learn more about these advances in holographic biosensing.
Advances in the HARMONIA Project Presented by Aitor Cubells at the SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics Conference
Advances in the HARMONIA Project Presented by Aitor Cubells at the SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics Conference We are pleased to announce that Aitor Cubells Gómez, a SYM group researcher at the Interuniversity Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), recently participated in the international conference SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, held in Prague. This event is one of the most important global gatherings in the field of optics and optoelectronics. Aitor presented his work carried out within the HARMONIA project, part of the PROMETEO program from the Generalitat Valenciana, and during his doctoral stay at the Centre for Industrial and Engineering Optics at the Technological University of Dublin (TU Dublin). His production, entitled “Advanced Hydrogel-Based Volume Holographic Gratings for Label-Free Biosensing”, was carried out in an oral presentation session and generated great interest among the attendees, highlighting the innovation and potential of his research in the field of molecular recognition and biosensor development. Participation in SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics has been a valuable opportunity to share the project’s progress and make new contacts.
The SYM Group presents its advances at Biosensors 2025
The SYM Group presents its advances at Biosensors 2025 Members of the SYM group recently participated in Biosensors 2025, one of the most prestigious international conferences in the field of sensors and biosensors. During the event, researchers presented the latest advances of the HARMONIA project through an oral presentation and several scientific posters, which generated considerable interest among attendees. Participation in Biosensors 2025 was an excellent opportunity to show the innovative work being carried out by the HARMONIA project to the international scientific community, as well as to foster new collaborations and explore future lines of research in the field of molecular recognition and sensor development.