The BBT strengthens its commitment to the training of young researchers

Excellence research is not only based on cutting-edge infrastructure or high-impact publications, with human capital being the main force to drive it forward. For the BBT research group, the training of young researchers is a fundamental piece of its identity and a strategic priority.

The future of science depends on the ability to attract and retain brilliant students, a task that is not always easy in a highly competitive environment. The existence of scholarships and grants that allow for paid training is crucial to ensuring that talent is not lost and that students can dedicate themselves fully to their introductory stage in research.

Currently, the BBT has three students who have started their research path thanks to different funding programs: Anna Mariano has received the  CCEM-María de Maeztu Scholarship, which will allow her to develop her Master's Thesis (TFM); Alejandro Chacón joined through an EEBE Grant to carry out his Bachelor's Thesis (TFG); and Albert Rodríguez is the beneficiary of a Collaboration Scholarship from the Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional i Deportes, a key state aid to identify and enhance profiles with high scientific potential in early stages.

Regarding their presence in the group, Anna explains that "I chose the BBT for its interdisciplinary approach to the development of biomaterials for regenerative and restorative applications, in which I am very interested. I wanted the opportunity to gain practical experience and participate in the research being carried out in your laboratories." Alejandro, who decided to do his TFG at the BBT after being a student in  a Biomaterials-related subject during his Degree, tells us that here "there is a fantastic atmosphere and that makes the daily work much more motivating." Finally, when we asked Albert, he explained that he is very happy to be able to "use equipment and techniques that I had only seen in slides in class and in articles," as well as "being able to work on a project that, if it goes well, could directly impact patients with bone lesions."