What's new at Łukasiewicz – PORT?
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Pain is a complex experience that involves more than just nerve cells. Dr. Mateusz Kucharczyk and his team investigate the mechanisms underlying its development and regulation, with a particular focus on chronic pain.
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Dr. Min Ying Tsang is developing a new photocatalyst that could improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production from water using solar energy. Through the HydroUp project, she will combine her expertise in designing porous materials with advanced research automation methods used at the University of Zurich.
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Researchers at the P4Health Center now have access to the Iconeus One system. This addition to the research platforms will help them investigate how changes in astrocyte function affect brain networks and their response to experimental treatments.
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mTOR is an enzyme that regulates cellular processes and plays a key role in neuronal development. At an open scientific seminar at Łukasiewicz – PORT, Prof. Jacek Jaworski will explore its lesser-known functions and their importance for the nervous system.
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A lightweight, hydrogen-powered drone capable of monitoring rivers and lakes, detecting pollution, and inspecting water infrastructure—that is the concept researchers from Opole, Wrocław, and Kraków are working to bring to life. Prof. Andrzej Białowiec is also involved in the project, focusing on developing structural materials using recycled raw materials recycled materials.
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Glial cell researchers from more than a dozen research institutions across Poland gathered at Łukasiewicz – PORT for a two-day event to establish the Polish Glia Network.
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How can the immune system support personalized cancer treatment, and what determines the effectiveness of cancer vaccines? These questions will be explored at the next open seminar by Prof. Stephen P. Schoenberger and Dr. Lisa H. Butterfield.
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Translational medicine, biobanking, and brain research are the focus of three projects involving scientists from Łukasiewicz – PORT that have been included in the latest updated edition of the Polish Map of Research Infrastructure.
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Recent research on scintillation is expanding beyond material composition to include the role of the nanoscale environment in light–matter interactions. Dr. Dominik Kowal and Dr. Michał Makowski of the Photonic Materials Research Group are investigating these effects to develop more efficient scintillators with greater control over their properties.
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They lead workshops, develop original lesson plans, and take part in science outreach events. Behind the Gardens of Experiences is a team of educators from a range of disciplines, united by their ability to make complex scientific topics accessible.
