The XVIII Molecular Biology of Plants Meeting is a scientific conference that took place on July 1, 2, and 3 at the Bizkaia Aretoa building of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). This biennial reference event in molecular plant biology brings together the entire research community from Spain (over 350 participants), along with renowned international speakers to share the latest developments in plant research.
For almost 15 years, BIOVEGEN has collaborated with the event, promoting the participation of companies and organizing a session aimed at showcasing the technological demands/capabilities of agro/agrobiotech companies and fostering innovation through science-business collaboration. In this context, BIOVEGEN organized a session on July 2 to showcase the technological demands/capabilities of agro/agrobiotech companies and promote innovation through science-business collaboration. Additionally, members of the Platform had special participation conditions in the congress.
Program and presentations
16:40 h. Welcome and introduction.
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Director BIOVEGEN
16:50 h. Situation and perspectives of the legislation on NGT crops.
- Leire Escajedo. Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country
17:10 h. Biotechnology as a strategic tool in the vegetable production sector. Examples of innovative companies:
- TIMAC AGRO: How to innovate in agriculture subjected to increasing stress? Building solutions from the science-company collaboration. Berta Rodríguez. Scientific Coordinator.
- CRISPR QC Analytics Platform: Precision, effectiveness, and quality control in genetic editing. Juan José Ripoll. Head of the Advisory Council in agrobiotechnology. Researcher at Miguel Hernández University
- BioPredX and Protposer: predictive biology to accelerate innovation in proteins. Javier Sancho. Professor of Biochemistry. University of Zaragoza.
- Investment trends in ag-biotechnology. SWANLAAB Venture Factory/DnA Advisory Services. Xana Belastegui. Partner
6:00 PM. Colloquium/questions