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IBB PAS scientists improve the functional classification of SWI/SNF chromatin remodelling complexes
Researchers from the Laboratory of Gene Expression Regulation led by Prof. Tomasz J. Sarnowski, in collaboration with two Max-Planck Institutes in Cologne and Potsdam and Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research in Gatersleben proposed an improved classification of SWI/SNF-type chromatin remodelling complexes (CRCs) in Arabidopsis. Their work revealed the existence of so (…)
Dr hab. Anna Sikora elected member of the Council of the Mazovian Hydrogen Valley Cluster
We are pleased to announce that dr hab. Anna Sikora has been elected as a member of the Council of the Mazovian Hydrogen Valley Cluster. The election for a 3-year term was made by the General Assembly on May 15, 2025 (resolution no. 1/05/2025 of the MDW Cluster, dated 15.05.2025). The Mazovian Hydrogen Valley (MDW) (…)
Prof. Ewa Kula-Świeżewska receives the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
On May 8, 2025, an award ceremony for the Order of Polonia Restituta took place at the Belweder Palace. On behalf of the President of the Republic of Poland, the decorations were presented by Andrzej Dera, Secretary of State at the Chancellery of the President. We are proud to announce that Prof. Ewa Kula-Świeżewska has (…)
Antarctic Project Supported by ORLEN – a new protected area will be created in cooperation with IBB PAS
ORLEN, in cooperation with the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, is launching a project aiming to designate a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) in one of the world’s most inaccessible regions. This is a unique undertaking in the history of Polish research on the southern continent, combining scientific, (…)
Dr hab. Tomasz Turowski accepted into SPARK Poland program
SPARK Poland is the Polish edition of a mentoring program developed at Stanford University and run by research institutions around the world, which develops scientific projects in the biomedical field towards implementation and commercialization. The project is funded by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. The team led by Dr. hab. Tomasz Turowski has been accepted into the SPARK Poland program with the project (…)
Researchers from IBB PAS among the authors of a publication in Nature
A team led by Prof. Andrzej Dziembowski and dr hab. Seweryn Mroczek published an article in Nature on the 17th April 2025. The project brought together academics from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB), Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, PAS (dr hab. A. Tudek), University of Warsaw and Medical University (…)
Recruitment of Head of the Department of Antarctic Biology – deadline extended
We are looking for an experienced researcher to lead the Department of Antarctic Biology at IBB PAS. The role includes overseeing biological research in Antarctica and working with materials and data collected from the region. The candidate is expected to establish a competitive research program and acquire funding from national and international sources. The deadline for applications is extended to June 1, 2025. (…)
Join IBB PAS at the Science Picnic
We invite everyone to join the 28th Science Picnic. The lead theme for 2025 is: Outer space!
When and where: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am – 8pm, at PGE Narodowy. FREE ENTRY.
The IBB PAS stand (Strefa Zdrowia – G7) will be titled: Microcosmos – the world of viruses and microorganisms (…)
Sympathy and support to the community of the Warsaw University
With deep sadness and shock, we received news of the tragedy that occurred yesterday at the University of Warsaw. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues from UW, the families of the victims, and the entire academic community affected by this dramatic event. Our thoughts are with you during these difficult moments, and we extend (…)
IBB at the MYE 2025 Job Fair
On the 26th and 27th of March, 2025, IBB PAS was again presenting itself at the Warsaw University of Technology. During the Life Sciences Industry Job Fair ‘Meet Your Employer 2025’, we presented our offer of internships and employment at IBB, as well as the possibility of training and education at our Doctoral School of Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry. The MYE fair was once again a great opportunity for us to talk to people entering the labour market and learn about the students’ perspectives on career development. (…)
Rethinking of the PAS reform
In mid-March 2025, the Assembly of Directors of Research Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences has expressed its opinion on the PAS reform project published by the PAS President. They called for more partnership in the treatment of the Institutes and for a broad debate that would lead to a new consensus of the (…)
Does civilization serve us well? – one-day symposium
We invite you to a one-day symposium entitled: “Does civilization serve us well? A biologist’s, doctor’s and psychologist’s perspective”, which will be held on April 10, 2025 at 9:55 am online (in Polish). The organizers are the Institute of Psychology of the Maria Grzegorzewska University, the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS and the Warsaw (…)