# REDIBA — Red Iberoamericana de Aptámeros > Ibero-American Aptamer Network: a scientific hub connecting research groups across 10 countries working on aptamers and synthetic nucleic acids for diagnostics, therapeutics, in silico SELEX and nanotechnology. REDIBA brings together 28 affiliated laboratories in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. The network organizes biennial meetings, training courses and shared protocols, and is currently preparing the 4th REDIBA Meeting in Montevideo (October 5–6, 2026). ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the network, key institutions and latest news. - [About](/about): History, mission and milestones of REDIBA since 2018. - [Directory](/network): Research groups affiliated to REDIBA, filterable by country and specialty. - [Events](/events): History of REDIBA Meetings and upcoming events. - [Montevideo 2026](/montevideo-2026): 4th REDIBA Meeting — schedule, speakers and call for papers. - [Resources](/resources): Protocols, databases and featured publications from the network. - [Affiliate](/affiliate): Benefits and registration form for new members.