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 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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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 (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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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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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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On Friday, October 18, 2024, awards were presented at Krka pharmaceutical company in Novo Mesto to young researchers for their achievements in undergraduate and postgraduate research. Among the recipients of this award is Tim Ravnjak, a scientific assistant in the Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology at the National Institute of Biology. He received…
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The first Slovenian symposium on cancer research took place on October 11, 2024 at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana. The aim of the symposium was to bring together researchers, clinicians and experts in the field of cancer research, exchange knowledge and encourage cooperation. The meeting contributed to improved understanding of cancer. At the meeting, focus…
Read articleDuring 2024 EEMGS and ICAW congress in Rovinj, Croatia, researchers from National Institute of Biology presented CutCancer project in the form of poster. ŠTERN, Alja, BREZNIK, Barbara, NOVAK, Metka, DOAK Shareen Heather, VAN MALDEGEM, Febe, NILSSON Mats, ŽEGURA, Bojana, EEMGS Annual Meeting and ICAW meeting, 23.-27 Sep. 2024, Rovinj. CutCancer : a twinning approach to…
Read articleDuring 2024 EEMGS and ICAW congress in Rovinj, Croatia, researchers from National Institute of Biology presented their CutCancer related work as a posters. KOLOŠA, Katja, ŠTERN, Alja, ŽABKAR, Sonja, ROZMAN, Iza, ŽEGURA, Bojana, et al., EEMGS Annual Meeting and ICAW meeting, 23.-27 Sep. 2024, Rovinj. Genotoxicity assessment of Vanadium-doped iron-oxide nanozymes in HepG2 cells. Arhiv…
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