As part of this initiative, Dr. Lorena Betancor, professor of Protein Technology in the School of Engineering, decided to organize a series of seminars to highlight research and studies being conducted both in Uruguay and around the world.
To that end, he reached out to researchers—some of whom he had previously collaborated with on studies or in laboratories—and, using Zoom, launched the series. “We wanted to follow the global trend of holding online conferences and seminars so we could contribute to fields related to biotechnology,” says Betancor.
“It’s a great opportunity to see and learn what’s being done elsewhere, and how internationally renowned researchers and technologists present their work.”
So far, more than 15 lectures have been held, and they will all be available soon on the school's YouTube channel.
The series has by the Center for Biotechnology Research and Innovation (CBI+I) and the Basic Sciences Development Program (PEDEClBA).
Talks in the playlist:
- Enzymatic Catalysis in a Heterogeneous Phase, led by Prof. Andrés Illanes
- The Social and Cultural Importance of Science Education by Dr. David González
- "Life and Death in Caulobacter Biofilms: The Story of Nature's Strongest Glue " by Dr. Cécile Berne (presented in English)
- 3D Protein: An Easy Tool for Biomolecule Visualization by Dr. Ilaria Armenia (taught in English)
- "Envisaging Petroleum-Free Biorefineries" by Dr. Pablo Domínguez de María (presented in English)