What's new at Łukasiewicz – PORT?
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Łukasiewicz – PORT is systematically strengthening its presence in venues where the directions of development of modern medicine, materials technologies, and technological innovation are discussed. The participation of institute representatives in key conferences and forums in Poland and abroad results from a consistently implemented strategy focused on the development of international partnerships, building networks of contacts, and engagement in initiatives co-creating the European Research Area.
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The Independent P4Health Department – Center of Excellence for Precision Phenotyping and Biological Data Banking was separated from the institute’s structure to focus on the strategic P4Health project. Its goal is to create in Poland a center that sets standards for modern, translational biomedical research. At the beginning of December, the position of the Center’s Director is assumed by Prof. Bastian Hengerer, former Director of Neurodegeneration Research at Boehringer Ingelheim.
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The first ISN–PORT Neuroscience School in Poland has just concluded at Łukasiewicz – PORT—an intensive week-long program dedicated to the role of metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases. The event, funded by the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN), brought together 30 young scientists from across Europe, selected from more than 120 applications.
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“Science is here, and we want to share it,” said Prof. Jarosław Bosy, Director of Łukasiewicz – PORT, welcoming the international delegation of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions. Members of BASF’s regional boards visited Wrocław to see firsthand how the BASF ECMS Academy educational program is implemented on site. The program has been jointly run for a year by Łukasiewicz – PORT and BASF’s plant in Środa Śląska.
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Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology—from computers and smartphones to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and medical devices. Global demand for them continues to rise, as does the scope of their potential applications.
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Modern medicine cannot advance without close collaboration with patients. They are the ones who best understand the difficulties they face every day. This is why Łukasiewicz – PORT has launched a dialogue with patient organizations: to ensure that the solutions developed at the institute are genuinely aligned with patients’ needs.
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The human brain contains 86 billion neurons and an equal number of glial cells responsible for support, nourishment and protection. Each neuron can form connections with thousands of others, creating a network of trillions of synapses. These connections determine the brain’s capabilities—making it extraordinary, yet incredibly difficult to study.
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This October, Łukasiewicz – PORT will welcome young brain researchers from around the world to Wrocław, Poland. The five-day ISN-PORT Neuroscience School will focus on the role of metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases, combining expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and personalized mentoring. Applications are open until September 17, 2025.
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The final seminar in the SAME-NeuroID project series will focus on the treatment of congenital deafness in children. Genetic and biochemical research may, in the future, enable the assessment of which pediatric patients are most likely to benefit from cochlear implantation.
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On June 26 at 2:00 PM, Łukasiewicz – PORT will host the next seminar in the SAME–NeuroID project series. The guest speaker will be Prof. Renaud B. Jolivet from Maastricht University – a renowned expert in neural engineering and computation.
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