2024
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Biological interaction at nanoscale
The National Institute of Biology (NIB) was proud to host researcher Dr. Marta Sendra Vega from the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences at the University of Burgos, Spain. As part of the CutCancer project the NIB team organized a lecture for NIB employees entitled “Biological interaction at nanoscale”, delivered by Dr. Marta Sendra Vega.…
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NIB hands on training at SU
In October, our PhD student Simona Katrin Galun from the Department of genetic toxicology and cancer biology at the National institute of biology (NIB) visited Science for life laboratory in Sweden. As part of her one-month hands-on training, she had the opportunity to collaborate with Mats Nilsson’s group to learn the in situ sequencing technique…
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In vitro hepatic 3D cell models and their application in genetic toxicology: a systematic review
Martina Štampar a, Bojana Žegura a a National Institute of Biology, Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Read more
Read articleIMC workshop
The novel technology of Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) enables detailed and contextual characterisation of protein expression. IMC is a mass spectrometry-based technique that allows for the immunostaining of up to 40 markers in a single tissue section. Tissue sections of primary tumours or sectioned tissue microarrays of 3D tumour models can be stained with a…
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The 7th Congress titled “Challenges and traps of Tobacco Smoking and Related Products”
The Slovenian Toxicological Society organized the 7th Congress titled “Challenges and traps of Tobacco Smoking and Related Products“, held at the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana. The congress focused on legislative aspects, the impact of tobacco and related products on human health, and the molecular mechanisms of these substances’ effects. Dr. Martina Štampar and…
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Kemomind Science Conference 2024
The Kemomind Science Conference brings together the brightest minds in biomedical and analytical sciences for a transformative experience. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary collaboration, this event is designed to foster innovation and accelerate progress across multiple fields. In the section “Pioneering the Future: Advancements in 3D Bioprinting, Spheroid Innovation, and Tumor Microenvironment…
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BEST days of science: AI and advanced technologies in science, interdisciplinary professional-educational event
BEST days of science: AI and advanced technologies in science, interdisciplinary professional-educational event (https://www.best-dnevi-znanosti.si/ ), was organized by students of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Faculty of computer science and information studies both University of Ljubljana, to promote interdisciplinarity and collaboration between life and computer sciences. The event brough together students,…
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NIB short visit to SciLifeLab, SU
Cancer Biology unit from NIB has visited SciLifeLab, prof. Mats Nilsson group from SU. In tha last year we have worked together on WP4; Uncovering changes in the TME after treatments using spatial and single-cell analyses on tumour organoids. We are learning new state-of-the-art methodology called in situ sequencing (ISS) that enables spatial and single-cell…
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NIB visits SU to present radio-resistance in brain tumours
CutCancer team has visited the group of docent dr. Lovisa Lundholm from Stockholm University, Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, which is interested in biological and physical factors affecting cellular and molecular effects of ionising radiation. Focus is on DNA damage and repair, chromatin structure, low doses, low dose rates, mixed radiation qualities, fractionation…
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