Last Thursday, 17th of April, our institute had the pleasure of hosting a group of enthusiastic primary school students from Ribnica for a day full of science, discovery, and fun. The visit began with an interactive workshop where the kids took part in hands-on lab tasks. They practiced pipetting, identified microscopic images of cells and…
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At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, paid an official visit to Slovenia on 18 and 19 March 2025. The visit, accompanied by a prominent Portuguese business delegation, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations in various strategic sectors,…
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#CutCancer – NIB Info Day for Master Students of Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Irena Mlinarič-Raščan At the National Institute of Biology (NIB), the Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology organised a #CutCancer info day as part of the CutCancer twinning project. Dr. Bojana Žegura and Dr.…
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From November 18 to December 11, 2024, Data Science @UL FRI – Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, organized a basic R course for non-programmers as part of the CutCancer project. R, a popular programming language for statistical data analysis, was introduced over eight 90-minute sessions. Participants learned how to work with…
Read articleOn December 10, 2024, representatives from the Income Leone, d. o. o. – one of the largest ice cream and chocolate manufacturing companies in Slovenia – visited the National Institute of Biology (NIB) to explore potential possibilities for collaboration. During the meeting, both parties presented their activities: NIB introduced its key research areas and ongoing…
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On December 6, 2024, the National Institute of Biology was proud to welcome Associate Professor Scott Graham from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Barbara Breznik, Head of the Cancer Biology Work Unit, and her research team presented the newly established Biotechnological Hub. The visit included an overview of the Hub’s research focus, infrastructure,…
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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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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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