CIC biomaGUNE launches an ambitious programme to attract international talent
The aim of the BREATH programme, co-financed with European funds, is to attract 12 postdoctoral researchers to develop advanced solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
CIC biomaGUNE will lead the programme, which will bring cutting-edge research in biomaterials to the Basque industrial and healthcare sectors
CIC biomaGUNE has launched a pioneering postdoctoral programme, BREATH, with the aim of training 12 researchers over 24 months through a highly competitive international training programme. BREATH aims to strengthen links between cutting-edge research in biomaterials and advanced biomedical solutions. To this end, it offers future researchers the opportunity to apply their advances to innovation in the biomedical sector by developing advanced solutions for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, etc.
The BREATH (Boosting Future Researchers in Biomaterials for Advanced Health Solutions) project is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, within the COFUND framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The programme has been specially designed by CIC biomaGUNE ‘to attract highly talented young researchers from around the world who want to develop their careers in cutting-edge research in biomaterials applied to innovation in advanced healthcare solutions,’ says Aitziber L. Cortajarena, Ikerbasque professor and scientific director of CIC biomaGUNE.
Attracting talent
The BREATH programme includes two calls for talent. The first call, in which the first six postdoctoral researchers will be selected, has recently been published and will remain open for three months. Applicants must submit a scientific proposal in line with CIC biomaGUNE’s scientific strategy. The second call is scheduled for November 2026.
The postdoctoral programme offers the opportunity to research and develop projects in biomaterials applied to the treatment or diagnosis of different diseases; in other words, they will be able to work on ‘the challenges we face every day at CIC biomaGUNE in the design of functional nanostructures and biomaterials and their application as tools for understanding biological processes and developing new therapies’, under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers at CIC biomaGUNE. In addition, ‘the programme seeks to promote cross-sector, interdisciplinary and international training and to foster the professional prospects of the fellows,’ adds Aitor Marcos, manager of the BREATH project.
