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Strategic Pause to Open Calls in 2026
UNU-BIOLAC will not call for academic proposals in 2026 while the Programme reforms certain aspects of its operations.
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When Foundational Knowledge Meets Cutting‑Edge Innovation
Micro4Agro bridges decades of soil microbiome knowledge with cutting‑edge tools to build locally adapted biosolutions for sustainable agriculture
Announcement
Next Course: “Development and Applications of Biosensors: From Synthetic Biology to Portable Technologies”, August 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the workshop coordinated by Dr. Daiana Capdevila at Instituto Leloir in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Bugging the Pathogen's Communications Against Them
Intensive training on bacterial second messengers, linking molecular signaling to biofilms, virulence, and innovative biotech applications.
Announcement
Next Course: “Advancing sustainable mining: Cultivation and genomic analysis of acidophilic microorganisms for biomining and bioremediation innovation”, August 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the international workshop coordinated by Dr. Diana Ayala at Universidad de las Américas, in Quito, Ecuador.
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From Host to Holobiont: Closing the Microbiome Gap in Crop Improvement
Benyi Marin is advancing nitrogen fixation by designing resilient legume nodule microbiomes that align plant breeding with microbial function.
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Exploring Colombia's Paramo One Molecule at a Time
Emerson Arciniegas’ fellowship underscores the role of conserved páramo biodiversity in advancing international antimicrobial research
Announcement
Next Course: “Workshop on Bioprocess with Recombinant Microorganisms: Fermentation, Recovery and Purification of a Recombinant Enzyme at Pilot Scale”, May – June 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the international workshop coordinated by Dr. Leobardo Serrano at IBT, UNAM, in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
