Welcome and symposium opening
International Biotechnology Congress
15-16
Biossembly International Symposium
Building bridges between science, industry, and emerging talent
Date: July 15 and 16, 2026
Venue: Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Sangolquí, Ecuador
CEDIA Webinar · ID: 856 3254 9443
500+
Expected participants
15
Countries represented
30+
Keynote presentations
5
Scientific thematics
Official Program 2026
Symposium Schedule
Two symposium days and three virtual workshops focused on scientific training and professional development.
✦ Mishell Criollo Assessment of HeLa Cell Growth and Chemotherapeutic Response Using Microfluidic Devices: Phase I.
✦ Robinson Guachi Bringing the Sense of Touch to Neuroprosthetic Hands with Bioinspired Artificial Skin.
✦ Lester Gutiérrez Application of Machine Learning for the Analysis of Fecal Immune Responses: Challenges and Opportunities.
⚡ Final block activity: Quiz (5 min)
Guided poster session
✦ Carlos Villacis mRNA Technology: Principles, Applications and Future Perspectives.
✦ Valeria Torres Espin The Strategic Role of Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology in Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response through a One Health Approach.
✦ Fernando Villegas Fragment-Based Drug Discovery (FBDD)
⚡ Final block activity: Quiz (5 min)
Free
✦ Erick Bonilla Production of recombinant proteins in mammalian cells.
✦ Javiera Yánez Recombinant Protein Research and Its Impact on the Study and Treatment of Liver Diseases
✦ Isaac Díaz Becdach Enhancing RNA Therapeutics: ML-guided lipid nanoparticle optimization & chemically modifying RNA
⚡ Final block activity: Quiz (5 min)
Closing and announcements
Open networking
Second day opening
✦ Yharome Dassum Maturation and activation of monocytes to macrophages using exosomes derived from naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam.) and mortiño (Vaccinium meridionale Kunth).
✦ Michelle Rojas Epitopes Discovery Associated with Alloreactive Responses in Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Using Immunopeptidomics and Genomic Approaches.
✦ Marlon Gancino Extracellular vesicles derived from Enterococcus faecalis: contact-dependent and uptake-independent biogenic immunomodulators
⚡ Final block activity: Quiz (5 min)
Guided poster session
✦ Josselyne Briceño Sevilla La microbiota intestinal como biomarcador oncogénico para la predicción temprana del cáncer colorrectal.
✦ Laís Costa Spatial Transcriptomics Reveals Hypoxia-Driven Functional Niches Associated with Chemotherapy Response in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer.
✦ Kiana Torres Solano de la Sala Exploring Innovative Materials for Breast Cancer Treatment
⚡ Final block activity: Quiz (5 min)
Free
✦ Maria del Carmen Mendoza Function of Roundabout (Robo) receptors in pancreatic alpha cells affects glucose homeostasis.
✦ Andrea Vélez A cellular model of neurodegeneration based on the neuronal differentiation of CAD cells for studying the mitochondrial localization of SVCT2 and its application against β-amyloid oligomers.
Genlife team/representative
Competitions and recognitions
Official closing of the symposium and workshop announcement
Open networking
Specialized virtual training workshop. Fee: $15.
Register ✦ Marely Quiroga · Universidad de las Américas Metagenomic workflows, data analysis, and applications for microbiome research.
Virtual workshop on molecular design, bioinformatics, and experimental validation.
Register ✦ Alonso Segura · SynBio LATAM Genetic construct design for nanobody expression and experimental validation strategies.
Virtual workshop to strengthen professional profiles and compete for high-level opportunities. Fee: $15.
Register ✦ Gabriela Paredes · Oklahoma State University CV structure, strategic presentation of achievements, and professional positioning.
