Xavier Rovira Clavé

Xavier Rovira Clavé is a researcher at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), leading the Spatial Biotechnology department. His work focuses on developing innovative spatial multi-omics technologies to study complex biological systems, particularly in tumor microenvironments, host-microbiome interactions, and immune responses. He is a co-author on pioneering studies in multiplexed imaging, spatial serology, and CRISPR-based single-cell analyses. His research bridges engineering and life sciences, with applications in cancer immunotherapy, infectious disease modeling, and diagnostic tool development.

Key expertise includes spatial omics frameworks, ion beam tomography, and bead-based multiplexed assays. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners, notably in spin-off ventures like LUMIRIS, which commercializes IBEC innovations. His lab's tools enable high-resolution mapping of biomolecules and cellular dynamics within tissues, advancing precision medicine and translational research.

Notable contributions include the CRISPR-TOF platform for immune signaling analysis and expanded vacuum-stable gels for histopathology. He actively contributes to the IBEC's mission of translating bioengineering into clinical and industrial solutions.