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Huntington’s disease in the spotlight of researchers of Łukasiewicz – PORT

29.02.2024

Scientists from the Life Science and Biotechnology Center at Łukasiewicz – PORT work every day on therapies that may contribute to a breakthrough in the treatment of serious diseases. On Rare Disease Day, celebrated every year on the last day of February, we present the latest approach to the treatment of Huntington’s disease, which is […]

The role of astrocytes and their impact on the development of depression

23.02.2024

In Poland, according to the National Health Fund (NFZ), approximately 1.2 million people suffer from depression*. In the world it is over 280 million (WHO data**)! Despite the adopted treatment regimens, physicians and scientists are still looking for answers to the questions: The Biology of Astrocytes Research Group has been conducting research for 3 years […]

INDICATO – THE FIRST START-UP AT ŁUKASIEWICZ – PORT

09.02.2024

In June 2023, the INDICATO project won one of three grand prizes at the Łukasiewicz Accelerator Demo Day. A few months later, a start-up of the same name was created on the basis of this project. This is the first such venture at our Institute. Its goal is to commercialize the technology developed at Łukasiewicz […]

Your 1.5%, a joint investment in education

02.02.2024

The Polish Center for Technology Development Foundation was established in 2019 as an entity supporting scientific, educational, and science-popularizing activities. Over 2,600 children took part in free workshops in 2023, which were held with the support of the Foundation! Every zloty donated to the Foundation in the annual tax return is a chance for more […]

Join us for educational workshops! New offer starts in March

30.01.2024

Registration for educational workshops conducted by the Gardens of Experiences team from March to June 2024 has begun. The latest offer addressed to organized groups includes six workshops to choose from. Each one is memorable and can become an incentive to further explore the secrets of knowledge about the world. Colors dominate the latest offer […]

SAME-NeuroID project: lecture by Professor Bastian Hengerer

25.01.2024

We cordially invite you to the upcoming SAME-NeuroID scientific seminar featuring Professor Bastian Hengerer, Director of CNS Diseases Research at Boehringer Ingelheim. Professor Hengerer will present the key findings of his research. Date: 1st February 2024. Time: 2:00 PM. Venue: Łukasiewicz – PORT, Assembly Hall, Building A (1st floor). You can attend it stationary at […]

SAME-NeuroID project: lecture by Prof. Marco Rust

10.01.2024

On January 11, at Łukasiewicz – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development we will host Prof. Marco Rust from the Molecular Neurobiology Group at the Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Biochemical-Pharmacological Center (BPC), University of Marburg, who will deliver a lecture titled “Cyclase-associated protein (CAP): a novel CAPt’n of neuronal actin dynamics”. Date: 11th January 2024Time: […]

Year 2023 at Łukasiewicz – PORT

05.01.2024

In 2023, Łukasiewicz – PORT achieved significant milestones, acquiring 17 projects, establishing four new research groups and first start-up. The year was marked by numerous scientific events hosted by the Institute. Let’s remind the key highlights from the past year. New Institute Director In February 2023, Ph. D., Eng. Alicja Bachmatiuk took up the position […]

Merry Christmas!

22.12.2023

May Christmas make time slow down for a while,the presence and smile of your loved ones bring peace and be a source of joy,and the coming year will be full of inspiration, discoveries, and exciting projects!Have a healthy Christmas and a happy New Year!

Gardens of Experiences of Łukasiewicz – PORT for the development of future competences

18.12.2023

Between November and December 2023, the Gardens of Experiences team organized a series of six workshops for representatives of educational and local governments entities and NGOs involved in active youth education. The trainings were held as part of the project “Competences of the future as key to Poland’s technological development”, funded by the Ministry of […]