Simoa® Roadshow Symposium: Leioa, Basque Country, Spain

May 29 | 9:00 – 15:00 | Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience 

 

Join us for an immersive exploration of cutting-edge advancements in neuroscientific research at the upcoming Simoa® Roadshow Symposium: Leioa, Basque Country, Spain, hosted by the Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience.  

This dynamic symposium will feature esteemed experts delving into the latest developments in biomarker technologies and their applications in understanding neurological disorders. Additionally, the day will end with a lab visit at the Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, where you'll experience the Platform for Biomarkers firsthand. 

Partake in a day of discussion and discovery, as we explore the mysteries of neurological markers and their pivotal role in advancing scientific understanding and therapeutic interventions. 

Don't miss this insightful experience!

Agenda:

Time  

Session  

Speaker(s) 

Institution 

9:00 – 9:15  

Welcome & Registration 

 

 

9:15 – 9:30 

Opening Remarks 

Estibaliz Capetillo-Zarate, PhD  

Raffaela Cipriani, PhD 

Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience 

9:30 – 10:00 

Introduction to Simoa® Technology & Applications and focus on homebrew development 

Danilo La Terra, PhD 

Senior Field Application Scientist, Quanterix 

10:00 – 10:30 

From basic neuroscience to translational research with Simoa® HD-X 

Estibaliz Capetillo-Zarate, PhD 

 

Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience and University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain 

10:30 – 11:00  

Plasma biomarkers in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease 

Marc Suarez-Calvet, MD, PhD 

Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Barcelona, Spain 

11:00 – 11:30  

Networking and Coffee Break 

 

 

11:30 – 12:00  

Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis: from CSF to Blood 

Nicolas Fissolo, PhD 

 

Centre d’Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya (Cemcat). Institut de Recerca Vall d’Hebron (VHIR) 

12:00 – 12:30  

Steps forward to extracellular vesicles direct analysis: from ultrasensitivity to "handcrafted" solutions 

Alessandro Gori, PhD 

National Research Council of Italy (SCITEC-CNR) 

12:30 – 13:00 

Biomarker quantification for the monitoring of intrathecal drug delivery in transgenic mice for Alzheimer's disease 

Cristina Tomás Zapico, PhD 

University of Oviedo and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA) 

13:00 – 14:00  

Lunch  

Location: Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience 

14:00 – 15:00 

Lab Visit  

Raffaela Cipriani, PhD 

Platform for Biomarkers, Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, Leioa, Spain 

Event Chairs: 

Estibaliz Capetillo-Zarate, PhD, and Raffaela Cipriani, PhD  

Platform for Biomarkers, Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience