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The SAUFEX Project – Europe’s Shield Against Disinformation

28.05.2025

The word “disinformation,” which refers to dangerous phenomenon of foreign interference in key – primarily elections – recently gained widespread attention. This is mainly due to its destructive power, achieved with relatively little effort. One way to combat it is through initiatives such as SAUFEX, a project funded by the European Union and coordinated by […]

Episode 2 of the PORTfolio podcast – on the beginnings of a scientific career and curiosity

27.05.2025

In the latest episode of the PORTfolio podcast, we take a look into the world of Klaudia Kuzdrowska — a young researcher from Łukasiewicz – PORT, who combines scientific work with a wide range of passions. Klaudia works as a process engineer in the Biology of Astrocytes Group led by Dr. Michał Ślęzak, where she […]

Łukasiewicz – PORT Biobank Awarded BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label

21.05.2025

During the Europe Biobank Week 2025 in Bologna, the Łukasiewicz – PORT Biobank was honored with the prestigious BBMRI-ERIC Quality Label Award 2025, which confirms that our unit operates in accordance with the highest standards of quality, transparency, ethics, and data security. BBMRI-ERIC (Biobanking and BioMolecular resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium) is […]

Scientists from Łukasiewicz – PORT publish in Advanced Materials

19.05.2025

Dr. Michał Makowski from the Photonic Materials & Structures Group, first author of the article “Scaling Up Purcell-Enhanced Self-Assembled Nanoplasmonic Perovskite Scintillators into the Bulk Regime” published in Advanced Materials, discusses the Purcell effect, enhancing scintillation efficiency, and the potential for reducing the cost of medical imaging techniques such as PET scans. Scintillators warn against […]

Learning Through Play During the European Funds Days

09.05.2025

The Gardens of Experiences were filled today with colorful experiments, shouts of surprise, and laughter. All thanks to the Sensory Slime Zone – free educational workshops for children, organized as part of the nationwide European Funds Days 2025. The workshops focused on experiencing science through all the senses, providing sensory stimulation that supports the development […]

New Full Professor at Łukasiewicz – PORT

05.05.2025

Jarosław Serafińczuk, working in the Advanced Semiconductor Epitaxy Group, obtained the title of professor in the fields of materials engineering and automation, electronics, electrical engineering, and space technology. The professor combines his work at Łukasiewicz – PORT with responsibilities at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, in the Department of Nanometrology at the Faculty […]

PORTfolio Podcasts – Science, People, Inspiration

30.04.2025

The idea to create the PORTfolio podcast series at Łukasiewicz – PORT was born out of a passion for science and a fascination with human stories. These are conversations with scientists at various stages of their careers – from young researchers taking their first steps in the world of science to experienced scientists – experts, […]

SAME-NeuroID Spring School – hands-on learning and exchange for students from Wrocław

25.04.2025

On April 22, 2025, Łukasiewicz – PORT welcomed 18 students from Wrocław University of Science and Technology and the University of Wrocław for a hands-on, one-day workshop as part of the SAME-NeuroID Spring School. The event, held on-site in Wrocław, offered participants a valuable opportunity to learn about advanced neuroscience topics and discuss potential career […]

Łukasiewicz – PORT scientists among the 30 Most Creative People of Wrocław

17.04.2025

Witold Konopka, Patrycja Gazińska, Michał Ślęzak, Grzegorz Chodaczek, Michał Malewicz, Agnieszka Krzyżosiak, and Anna Nosal – this is the team behind the P4Health project, recently named among the 30 Most Creative People of Wrocław. – P4Health is one of the most ambitious initiatives in the field of precision medicine in Europe. Our city has the […]

PORT for Health: Neuroscience 2025

14.04.2025

Once again, PORT for Health: Neuroscience 2025 brought together leading global experts in neuroscience, clinicians, and entrepreneurs at Łukasiewicz – PORT. This year’s edition focused on innovative approaches to understanding brain disorders – including neuroimmune interactions and the use of advanced computational tools to study behavior and neurodegeneration. The conference was held under the auspices […]