The importance of the event for young researchers was also emphasized by Arben Merko\u00e7i from ICN2 in Barcelona, a leading research institute. \u201cThe Spring School introduces fresh ideas in nanobiosensor development and manufacturing, benefiting not only the SUSNANO project but also the wider scientific community focused on designing, constructing, and utilizing the next generation of these devices,\u201d said Merko\u00e7i.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”17%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”17%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6970″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This attitude was echoed by Ivan D\u011bdek from CATRIN, who presented a talk titled \u201cA Novel Biosensing Mechanism Based on Single-Atom Engineering for Rapid Detection of Antibodies\u201d on the first day. \u201cThis Spring School provides valuable feedback for our research, accelerating progress. It also gives me the opportunity to discuss ideas and experiences with colleagues working on similar challenges,\u201d said the PhD student.<\/p>\n
Experienced researchers from the Czech Republic and abroad are also contributing to the programme. Among the invited speakers are Fabiana Arduini (Tor Vergata University), Alessandro Silvestri (Ca\u2019 Foscari University), Jos\u00e9 Flauzino (Imperial College London), Ond\u0159ej Z\u00edtka (Mendel University), and Michal \u017d\u00e1k (OPV Ltd.). While the first two days are dedicated to lectures and networking, the final day features a hands-on workshop.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe programme blends theoretical lectures with practical sessions, allowing participants not only to gain knowledge but also to draw inspiration and develop hands-on skills directly from leading experts,\u201d explained Petr Jakubec from CATRIN.<\/p>\n
The SUSNANO project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, focuses on developing an electrochemical sensor for water quality monitoring. Besides CATRIN, key partners include the University of Tirana, ICN2 in Barcelona, and Intelligentsia Consultants Sarl. The TECHSCALE project, part of the Johannes Amos Comenius Programme (OP JAC), aims to design a new generation of nanomaterials for applications in energy, catalysis, sensing, and theranostics. As part of this initiative, CATRIN researchers collaborate with experts from five faculties of Palack\u00fd University, as well as scientists from Charles University and CEITEC VUT.<\/p>\n