As part of the EXPAND-EV project, our partner Exelixis Research Management & Communication (EXEL)  organized a webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights”, presented by Dr. Iryna Lishchuk, LL.M. The session provided participants with valuable insights into intellectual property (IP) and key concepts essential for researchers. Topics included understanding what constitutes IP , identifying IP-eligible outcomes , and exploring protection options  for software, algorithms, AI and

As part of the EXPAND-EV project’s mission to strengthen technical expertise across its research network, our partner Hellenic Pasteur Institute organized a specialized training session on Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) for the characterization of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) on 30 October 2025. The session combined theoretical instruction with hands-on laboratory practice, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of this advanced analytical technique. Durin

As part of the EXPAND-EV project, our partner National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)  organized a scientific webinar on “Proteomics: Past, Present, Future”, presented by Prof. Makis Zoidakis. The session offered participants an insightful journey through the evolution of proteomics, from its early days of protein separation and identification to the cutting-edge technologies shaping today’s research. Prof. Zoidakis highlighted the major breakthroughs that tran

On May 26th and 27th, 2025 Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) , a partner in the EXPAND-EV project, successfully organized the project's first training workshop "Introduction to Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) isolation". Participants had the opportunity to engage in a dynamic, hands-on learning experience focused on the fundamentals of extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation techniques. The two-day session provided valuable practical insights and laid the groundwork for fu

On March 31, 2025, the EXPAND-EV project hosted its first webinar, "Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: Theory and Practice." This session marked an important step in advancing knowledge and collaboration in extracellular vesicle (EV) research. Milica Popović, Coordinator, opened the event with a welcome note and agenda overview. She then introduced EV biogenesis, uptake, and purification methodology, explaining key biological processes and standard isolation techniques used in