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NIB Info Day for Master Students of Faculty of Pharmacy

#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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R Course for Non-Programmers Enhances Data Skills

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…

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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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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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54th KRKA PRIZES

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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1. Slovenian scientific symposium on cancer research

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…

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