Course dates: 5-30 June 2023
The National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC) is organising the 9th Introduction to Research Course for students enrolled in the final years of a university science or engineering degree or starting a master degree in 2023-2024. This program aims to connect students with CNB scientists and provide an overview of the centre’s research facilities.
The four-week course, requiring a dedication time of 25 hours per week, will take place from June 5th to June 30th, 2023. Up to 12 students will be admitted, with registration fees waived for all participants.
During the program, students will participate in 88 hours of practical scientific internships within four research groups of their choice (one week in each), attend 12 hours of seminars on current topics in life sciences, and interact with CNB researchers. Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website for information on our projects and research interests. A list of groups offering activities is given below.
The completion of the Course subject to this call does not imply any type of contractual relationship between the beneficiary and the CNB. After a satisfactory completion of the Course, the CNB will issue a certificate of participation.
To apply, submit a letter of motivation, academic transcript, and the completed application form by May 15th, 2023, via email.
To apply, submit a letter of motivation, academic transcript, and the completed application form by May 15th, 2023, via email.
CNB Hosting Groups
Macromolecular Structures Dpt
José María Valpuesta: Structure and function of molecular chaperones
Fernando Moreno: Molecular Biophysics of DNA repair Nanomachines
Carmen San Martín: Structural and physical determinants of viral assembly
Esther Ortega: Protein factors involved in replicative stress in eukaryotes
José María Carazo: Three-dimensional electron microscopy: image processing challenges
Molecular and Cellular Biology Dpt
Lluís Montoliu: Animal models by genetic manipulation
Marta Nieto: Cerebral cortical development
Marta Lopez de Diego: Effect of viral and host factors on innate immunity, respiratory virus replication and pathogenesis
Carmen E. Gómez: Poxvirus and vaccines
Pablo Gastaminza: Hepatitis C viral infection
Esteban Veiga: Bacteria-based immunotherapies against cancer
Microbial Biotechnology Dpt
Daniel López: Molecular infection biology
Álvaro San Millán: Plasmid Biology and Evolution
Luis Ángel Fernández: Bacterial engineering for biomedical applications
Plant Molecular Genetics Dpt
Eduardo González-Grandío: Plant bio-factories as a sustainable source of high-value compounds
Jorge Vicente: Proteostasis in the plant immune system
Immunology and Oncology Dpt
Isabel Mérida: Role of diacylglycerol kinases in the control of immune response and cancer progression
Systems Biology Dpt
Víctor de Lorenzo: Molecular Environmental Microbiology
Saúl Ares: Theory of Clocks and Rulers in Life