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Natural biomaterials: recent advances and emerging applications 

Natural biomaterials: recent advances and emerging applications

Natural biomaterials: recent advances and emerging applications

This Student Research Hub Explores the extraction of biomaterials from animal tissues in the field of biomedical engineering and tissue engineering. 

General learning outcomes

  • Understanding collagen structure and function 
  • Applying the biocompatibility and applications of collagen 
  • Exploring the applications of physical biomaterials in regenerative medicine 

 

Assessment method: 

Report & presentation 

Prerequisites for participating students: 

English (B2 Level) 

 

Thematic area: 

Coastal Biotechnology

Mentor: 

Sofia Mavrikou

University:  

Agricultural University of Athens

Faculty/Department: 

Department of Biotechnology

Email address: 

sophie_mav@aua.gr

PhD Leader:

Konstantina Georgoulia

PhD Leader’s Email address:

georgkon.na@aua.gr

Start date: 

21/02/2025

Closing date: 

22/04/2025

Deadline for applications:  

18/02/2025

Schedule: 

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Attention EU-CONEXUS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Stu Attention EU-CONEXUS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students! 🗣️Good news! We have officially extended the registration deadline for the online PhD Courses! You can now boost your academic journey with our courses designed to develop transversal competencies and dive you into the world of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability #SmUCS by enrolling until February 23rd! 🔗 Click the link in our bio to check the offer and make sure you follow all the necessary steps: 🔹Complete the Registration Form where you need your PhD/postdoctoral Supervisor 🔹Send it to the university e-mail address from below where you are enrolled already as a student/research fellow Looking forward to meeting you online👋! #phd #phdcourses #phdstudent #phdstudy #euconexus #europeanuniversitiesinitiative #europeanuniversities
🌍🚢 Exploring strategies for a greener, more 🌍🚢 Exploring strategies for a greener, more sustainable @rosslareeuroport As part of the #EUCONEXUS opportunities, students participated in a #StudentResearchHub - “Evaluating Rosslare Europort’s Substantial Development Plan.” Students attended engaging presentations from: ✅ Heidi Hopper Duffy – Operations Environmental & Sustainability Manager ✅ John Murphy – Head of Operations, Port Management ✅ Carl Coates – ICT Business Relationship Manager, Rosslare Europort and Rail Freight Through the lens of sustainability, they explored the diverse needs of a working port while considering the many stakeholders involved. This initiative focuses on environmental, economic, and social metrics, reinforcing sustainability at its core. We’re excited to see outputs from this collaborative student initiative! 🔹 Special thanks to Dr Derek Sinnott, @setuireland and Michelle Maher for facilitating this exciting collaboration. #EUCONEXUS #StudentResearchHub #Collaboration #europeanuniversities #partnership
🚀 Workshop Alert! EU-CONEXUS Enables runs the 🚀 Workshop Alert! EU-CONEXUS Enables runs the Researcher Development Programme “Expanding Your Horizons” and invites young researchers to join Workshop #7: Embedding EDI Within Research 📢 Learn how to integrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion into your research—an essential priority for the European Commission and funding bodies. Gain insights on EDI policies, gender roles, unconscious bias, and practical strategies 💡 📅 Thursday, March 27 ⏰ 11 AM CET 📍 Online Register now! ➡️ (link in bio) #EUCONEXUSENABLES #EUCONEXUS #EuropeanUniversties #workshop #research #researchers #equality #diversity
💜 Roses are red, your future is bright, 💙 Jo 💜 Roses are red, your future is bright, 💙 JobTeaser’s here to guide you right. 🧡 CVs, jobs, and internships too, 💖 The career you love is waiting for you. 💻 Register now and love your future career! (link in bio) #KickStartYourCareer #EUCONEXUS #CareerBoost #SkillDevelopment #EuropeanUniversities #jobopportunities #career #careeropportunities
𝗔𝘁 𝗘𝗨-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗦, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺. ✍️ The first student projects call invited students from all 9 partner universities to turn their creative ideas into reality. Out of 10 applications, 6 projects received a budget of 5,000 euros each. From augmented reality murals to sustainable tourism workshops, these initiatives highlight the power of student-driven innovation and teamwork. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁❓ The next call for student projects opens on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! This time, we’re focusing on Language 🗣️, History 🏛️, and Health 🏥. Don’t miss your chance! 🔗 Learn more about successful projects from the first call through the link in our bio! #europeanuniversities #euconexus #students #studies #studentproject #collaboration
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🌊 International Day of Women and Girls in Scien 🌊 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬 On this special day, we celebrate the achievements of Dr. Ainara Ballesteros and Raquel Torres from IMEDMAR-UCV at the @universidadcatolicavalencia , who are leading groundbreaking research in marine biotechnology. As part of the COLMED project, they are exploring how collagen from Mediterranean jellyfish can be transformed into innovative biomaterials—a promising approach for sustainable solutions in health and cosmetics. Their dedication is not only advancing scientific knowledge but also paving the way for more women to pursue careers in STEM. 🔗 Discover their journey and insights in the full interview (link in bio) #euconexus #europeanuniversities #womeninscience #woman #womanempowerment #girlsinscience

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