BIOVEGEN Session at the XVIII Molecular Biology of Plants Meeting
July 1-3, 2026. Bilbao
The XVIII Molecular Biology Meeting is a biennial scientific congress that will take place this year on July 1, 2, and 3 at the Bizkaia Aretoa of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). The reference biennial event in molecular plant biology gathers the entire research community in Spain (more than 350 participants), along with renowned international speakers to share the latest advancements 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-company collaboration.
In this context, BIOVEGEN will organize a session on July 2, 2026, at 16:40 hours to showcase the technological demands/capabilities of agro/agrobiotech companies and promote innovation through science-company collaboration.
Program
16:40 h. Welcome and introduction.
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Director BIOVEGEN
16:50 h. Situation and perspectives of 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 plant production sector. Examples of innovative companies:
- TIMAC AGRO: How to innovate in agriculture subject to increasing stress? Building solutions through science-business collaboration. Berta Rodríguez. Scientific Coordinator.
- CRISPR QC Analytics Platform: Precision, effectiveness, and quality control in gene editing. Juan José Ripoll. Head of the Advisory Council in agri-biotechnology. Researcher at the University Miguel Hernández
- BioPredX and Protposer: predictive biology to accelerate innovation in proteins. Javier Sancho. Professor of Biochemistry. University of Zaragoza.
- Investment trends in agri-biotechnology. SWANLAAB Venture Factory/DnA Advisory Services. Xana Belastegui. Partner
18:00 h. Discussion/questions
Special conditions for BIOVEGEN members
