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UNICOPS Kick-Off – MOLecoLAB UMed Joins an International Consortium Shaping the Future of Academic Safety On 15–16 April 2025, the University of Łódź Training and Conference Centre hosted the official launch of the UNICOPS project. The event brought together over 50 representatives from 21 partner institutions across 7 EU countries, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on enhancing safety standards within academic environments in the context of CBRNE threats (chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and explosive hazards). The opening session was led by Professor Michał Bijak, the Project Coordinator, who outlined the project’s operational framework, partnership structure and implementation timeline. Consortium members subsequently presented their organisational profiles and responsibilities within individual work packages. The Medical University of Łódź was represented by the MOLecoLAB team, including Professor Tomasz Popławski and Tomasz Pytel, MSc (LAB Manager), who showcased the laboratory’s research and technological capabilities. MOLecoLAB will contribute its expertise to the development of advanced training tools and components of an integrated protection system, aligning scientific knowledge with cutting-edge technologies and practical safety solutions Funded by the European Union and coordinated by the University of Łódź, the UNICOPS project encompasses an extensive range of analytical and educational initiatives. Key activities include the review of existing procedures and regulations related to CBRNE risks in higher education, assessment of awareness across academic communities, and the creation of modern training methodologies. As part of the project, study visits will be conducted to evaluate current safety mechanisms and support the development of evidence-based and internationally aligned recommendations. 📅 Project duration: 01.03.2024 – 29.02.2028💶 Total project value: EUR 3,333,332.48 Participation in the UNICOPS consortium represents a significant opportunity for MOLecoLAB UMed to apply its scientific, technological and operational expertise to the development of a comprehensive safety framework for higher education institutions. Further details about the project are available at:➡️ https://unicops.eu/

On June 6, 2024, MOLecoLAB representatives took part in the 9th International Forum on Personalized Medicine (held in The British Embassy in Warsaw). The Forum is an annual conference attended by outstanding Polish and EU experts working in the areas of clinical, systemic, drug and non-drug technologies. The major objective is a constant improvement of the health care system functioning, as well as an increase of the effectiveness of treatment through innovative personalized therapies. The event is an excellent opportunity to exchange opinions and views on upgrading good practices through the implementation of a range of innovations in medicine. poniżej video z konferencji

Congratulations to our remarkable under- and post-graduate students!!! Our researchers were at the forefront and took honourable places at the international conference Juvenes Pro Medicina, which was held on 9-12 May 2024 in Lodz. PhD Session – first place: Dr. Natalia Siwecka, PhD Session – third place: Dr. Wojciech Wiese Pharmacy Session – first place: Kamil Saramowicz, MUL student Plenary Session – second place: Kamil Saramowicz MUL student Heartfelt Congratulations and wishes of further success…

We wish to announce that The Student Scientific Club of Molecular Medicine at the Department of Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry obtained the funds for the project  Characterization of epigenetic regulation of microglia activation in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease ( SKN/SP/602622/2024) within The Ministry of Science and Higher Education programme Student Scientific Club create innovations. Congratulations! Read more:  https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/rozstrzygniecie-czwartej-edycji-konkursu-w-ramach-programu-studenckie-kola-naukowe-tworza-innowacje

The 16th European Economic Congress (EEC) was held on 7-9 May 2024 at the International Congress Centre in Katowice. Over 180 sessions were participated by over 1200 speakers representing  business, politics, self-government, international organisations as well as the world of science and health care. Prof. Ireneusz Majsterek, the Head of MOLecoLAB  and Tomasz Pytel MA, MOLecoLAB LAB Manager, as the representatives of MOLecoLAB Centre of  Molecular Studies on Civilisation Diseases Medical University of Lodz got engaged in the official and unofficial discussions in search of innovations with the focus on the sustainable development of the health care sector. The exchange of valuable experience, opinions and knowledge led to fresh and new outlooks on the key aspects of Polish economy development.

Another i.e. 22nd edition of #CEBioForum2024, an international event for the biotechnology industry, was held in Warsaw on 26-27 March 2024. The Conference connected the representatives of government administration, scientific institutions and broadly understood BioBusiness. The list of exhibitors at “Life Science In Lodz”  included The City of Lodz Office, the Lodz University of Technology and the University of Lodz as well as MOLecoLAB Centre of  Molecular Studies on Civilisation Diseases Medical University of Lodz. Invaluable biotechnological knowledge of innovation, research and development could be gained in a conversation with the Head of  MOLecoLAB, Prof. Ireneusz Majsterek. New ideas and business opportunities could be discussed at plenary sessions as well as at individual B2B discussions and meetings i.a. with Tomasz Pytel, MOLecoLAB LAB Manager.

The seminar on European funds for horticulture growers and farmers was held at the Centre of Culture and Art in Skierniewice, under the patronage of the Marshal’s Office in Lodz on 30 November 2023. MOLecoLAB Centre of Molecular Studies on Civilisation Diseases Medical University of Lodz was invited as one of the special guests. Tomasz Pytel, LAB Manager, gave a lecture on the use of EU Funds for Research and Development.

On 25 November 2023 glaucoma, sometimes called the “silent thief of sight”, was discussed in the TV programme „Łódzka Nauka” on TVP 3 Łódź, by the Head of MOLecoLAB, Prof. Ireneusz Majsterek MD PhD, together with the Coordinators of the laboratories involved in research to discover a medicine which can inhibit the development of this civilisation disease. Link to the TV programme: https://lodz.tvp.pl/74044812/lodzka-nauka

On 21 November 2023, the employees of MOLecoLAB Centre of  Molecular Studies on Civilisation Diseases visited the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering at Lodz University of Technology. Thanks to the invitation from Łukasz Szymański, Eng. PhD, prof. of TUL, we participated in the conference which promoted the implementation of Medical Data Bank (MDB). Medical Data Bank was established as the result of the collaboration between the researchers from  the Institute of Polish Mother’s Health Centre in Lodz (ICZMP) and Lodz University of Technology, with the participation of Inovatica. The conference provided an opportunity  to learn about the virtual platform for collection of digital data on the Institute of Polish Mother’s Health Centre in Lodz and Lodz University of Technology. Facilitated access to digitalised, anonymized and structured data is a huge advantage in the development opportunities not only for medicine, but also for basic disciplines (chemistry, biochemistry, physics).