As part of our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and creative science communication, we are pleased to announce the development of a comic book that will visually explore the project’s research journey, the innovation behind biosensors, and the often-unseen processes behind scientific discovery.

This initiative is a key component of BioAssembler’s communication plan, which seeks to engage wider audiences through accessible and imaginative formats. The comic will offer a unique perspective on the science of biosensing, highlighting both its technological potential and the collaborative work that drives it forward.

The comic is being created in partnership with André Caetano, a Portuguese illustrator whose work spans editorial illustration, comics, and visual storytelling. With a background in design and a strong interest in science communication, André brings a distinctive artistic vision to the project. You can learn more about his work at andrecaetano.com.

Following a series of collaborative meetings with the BioAssembler team, André has already started developing the first drafts of the comic. His illustrations aim to open a window into the “backstage” of scientific research – bringing to light the people, tools, ideas, and experiments that shape the development of new biosensing technologies.

This is the latest in a growing set of arts-based collaborations within BioAssembler. Previous contributions include the work of Andrea Inocencio, our resident artists, and Inês Montalvão, who has been developing a visual dictionary to explain key concepts in biotechnology and biosensing.

Through these interdisciplinary efforts, BioAssembler continues to bridge the gap between science and society, inviting artists to interpret and expand how research is communicated, understood, and appreciated.

We look forward to sharing updates on this exciting collaboration as the comic takes shape. Stay tuned for sneak peeks and more in the coming months!