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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

🎓 A new academic year begins at Warsaw-4-PhD! On October 5, the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (Warsaw-4-PhD) officially inaugurated the 2026/2027 academic year. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🏆 The first PhD defended at IIMCB. And it has already earned the Prime Minister’s Award. Dr Michał Brouze has received the Prime Minister’s Award for an outstanding doctoral dissertation, joining just 25 researchers recognised in this year’s doctoral dissertation category. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for the next seminar in the International Seminar Series in RNA and Cell Biology🧬 Speaker: dr Rafał Mostowy, Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology UJ 📅 October 8, 2026, 9:15 AM 📍 2 Hankiewicza Street, Warsaw More information: 👉 lnkd.in/desT36sR

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🔬 Dr Wojciech Galej joins IIMCB, bringing expertise that will open up new possibilities for structural biology research in Poland. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Prof. Andrzej Dziembowski has been appointed a Founding Member of the newly established FEBS Research Academy. Created by the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS), the Academy brings together distinguished researchers in biochemistry and molecular biology from 24 countries. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us on for the next IIMCB International Seminar Series in RNA and Cell Biology. Our guest speaker, Dr Marcin Magnus from the Laboratory of RNA Design and Therapeutics at the University of Warsaw, will give a talk entitled “AlphaFold for RNA.” More information: 👉 events.iimcb.gov.pl

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The final round of admissions for the Biological Therapeutics (BT), an interdisciplinary life sciences program co-created by the University of Warsaw and IIMCB, is now open. ☝ Only a few places remain available. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Mikrobiota jelitowa ma istotny wpływ na kondycję układu oddechowego. Aby rozszyfrować tę zależność, rekrutujemy 400 ochotników, których zadaniem będzie wykonanie bezpłatnego pakietu badań o wartości 3 000 zł. Zarejestuj się tutaj: zbadaj-sie.pl Więcej informacji o projekcie: tinyurl.com/34u6bfw

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Shared passion for sport brings us together beyond the lab! 🏃 On Sept 5, 12 IIMCB employees took part in the 5 km Praska 5K run. Participation fees and sport shirts were funded by the #RACE_HorizonEU project, supporting team spirit along the way. 🏆

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our International Seminar Series is open to all researchers interested in broadening their knowledge of RNA and cell biology. 🧬 Follow our website events.iimcb.gov.pl for more information on IIMCB Seminars & Events.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

❓Why can a mutation in a single gene disrupt brain development, muscle activity or the functioning of multiple organs? Part of the answer lies in the substrate receptors of cullin–RING ligases — proteins that help cells recognize other proteins destined for removal or regulation. 👇

Cover artwork by Patrycja Jaszczak for Trends in Cell Biology

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What happens when the delicate balance of ions in neurons is disrupted? 🧠 The Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, led by Prof. Jacek Kuźnicki, investigates how ions such as Ca²⁺, K⁺ and Fe²⁺ shape neuronal health and contribute to neurodegeneration. Learn more in the video below 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Building a strong and welcoming workplace takes both long-term planning and continuous improvement. 💡 Over the past years, our HR Unit has focused on strengthening career development, improving the employee experience, and supporting the internationalization of IIMCB.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

👏 Three new #NCN grants at IIMCB! New funding means new questions to explore, new approaches to test, and new opportunities for early-career researchers to develop their scientific independence. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Laboratory of Structural Biology led by Prof. Matthias Bochtler studies epigenetics, specifically nucleic acid and histone modifications that control cell fate change and maintenance.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🔬 The Microscopy Facility supports advanced biological research across scales, from whole organisms to cellular ultrastructure. 👇

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Operations Unit, led by Anna Zolnik, supports the smooth day-to-day functioning of IIMCB while helping shape its future development. 🎯

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Mass Spectrometry Facility supports researchers in translating complex biological samples into high-quality molecular data. 👇🏻

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Behind the Institute’s research and daily operations, the Public Procurement Unit led by Jakub Wielgus ensures that goods, services, and construction works are delivered on time and in compliance with procurement requirements. ⏰

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Laboratory of Iron Homeostasis, led by Katarzyna Mleczko-Sanecka, PhD, aims to elucidate the mechanisms regulating iron across tissues and cell types. Learn more about the Lab’s research, future goals, and team.⬇️

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Some of the biggest biological questions can be studied in a small vertebrate model. At the Zebrafish Core Facility, the IN-MOL-CELL infrastructure at the IIMCB supports life science research using Danio rerio as a model organism. More: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Often working behind the scenes, Laboratory Support Specialists at IIMCB, coordinated by Paula Kwapisz, serve as the Institute’s “circulatory system” - essential to the smooth and efficient operation of every laboratory. 👩‍💻

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🔬 RNA is one of biology’s most versatile molecules. It carries genetic information, helps regulate gene expression and takes part in key cellular processes. This makes RNA an attractive target for drug discovery.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🔬 Science matters most when it reaches people. For over 20 years, BioCEN has connected research with education through hands-on bioscience workshops across Poland. Since 2015, IIMCB has been its strategic sponsor. 🧬🧪 Learn more ⬇️

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

DNA and RNA rarely work alone. In living cells, they often team up with proteins to form complexes that help control gene expression, antiviral defence and development. These complexes are central to biology, but they remain hard targets for drug discovery. 👇

Grigory Nikolaev, PhD, from the Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Prof. Wojciech Pokrzywa has been awarded the title of professor of exact and natural sciences in the discipline of biological sciences. The title was conferred by the President of the Republic of Poland by a decision dated 7 April 2026. More info: www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/news-pres... #IIIMCB

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🐁 The Rodent Facility supports standardized, ethical and reproducible in vivo research with mouse models. Its work starts from a core principle: high standards of animal welfare are essential for high-quality science. 👉 inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl #IIMCB #INMOLCELL #RodentFacility

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Ready to begin your research career at IIMCB? 👩‍🔬 Explore available PhD projects in areas such as bacterial RNA biology, DNA replication, cellular proteostasis, mRNA-modifying enzymes, and RNA–small molecule ligand binding. 📅 Application period: July 24 – August 7, 2026 🎯 Learn more: warsaw4phd.eu

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Bacterial gene regulation becomes especially critical when cells face stress or viral attack. 🦠 At IIMCB, the Laboratory of Prokaryotic Gene Regulation, led by Ewelina Małecka, PhD, investigates the molecular choreography of post-transcriptional gene regulation in bacteria. More in our carousel ⬇️

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚀 Dr. Michał Małszycki @malszycki.bsky.social, postdoctoral researcher in the RNA Biology Laboratory at IIMCB, has been awarded an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship @embo.org #EMBOFellowship #PostdoctoralFellowship #RNABiology #MolecularBiology #LifeSciences #IIMCB

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🧪 The Preclinical Drug Development Facility provides an integrated workflow from gene cloning to high-resolution protein structure determination. More: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl #IIMCB #INMOLCELL #PreclinicalDrugDevelopment #ProteinScience #StructuralBiology #CryoEM #XrayCrystallography

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Behind every efficiently functioning research institute, there is a team that keeps key processes moving. 🎯 The Director’s Office, headed by Ewa Jack-Górska, supports the Institute’s daily operations and strategic development.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Gene regulation shapes how cells acquire their identities and how organs form during development. 🫀 This topic is explored at IIMCB by the Laboratory of Zebrafish Developmental Genomics, led by Cecilia Lanny Winata, PhD, DSc Habil. Learn more about the Lab’s research and the people behind it.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The mission of the Grants Office at IIMCB is to guide researchers through grant opportunities and complex funding regulations ✍ This strategic unit supports the projects at all stages providing formal, financial, and strategic assistance.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🧬 At the Genome Engineering Facility, the IN-MOL-CELL infrastructure supports researchers in developing genetically modified and transgenic mouse models using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. 👉 Learn more: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl #IIMCB #INMOLCELL #GenomeEngineering #CRISPRCas9 #RareDiseaseResearch

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

How do cells process and protect genetic information? This is one of the questions addressed by the Laboratory of Protein Structure at IIMCB, led by Prof. Marcin Nowotny. Swipe through our Inside IIMCB carousel to learn more about the Lab’s research and the people behind it.

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

IN-MOL-CELL is present at EUROBIOTECH 2026 in Kraków. The event is an opportunity to exchange knowledge, build connections, and discuss how shared expertise and advanced research infrastructure can help move scientific projects forward. Check out: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🔝Dr Wojciech Galej, who will join IIMCB in October to lead the Laboratory of RNA Splicing, has been elected an EMBO Member. Read the official IIMCB announcement: www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/news-pres... #EMBOMembers2026 #RNAbiology #StructuralBiology #LifeSciences #IIMCB

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

2024-2025: two years of research, growth, and collaboration at IIMCB.🌿 The past two years have marked an important stage in the development of IIMCB – strengthening our research capacity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing international visibility. Read more: tinyurl.com/6tdzd93b

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🔬 The Biophysics and Bioanalytics Facility provides access to advanced methods for studying macromolecules and their complexes. Learn more on: lnkd.in/dwuHh_3Q #IIMCB #INMOLCELL #Biophysics #Bioanalytics #MolecularBiology #ProteinScience #ResearchInfrastructure #ReproducibleScience

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

EMBO Council held its 91st meeting in Heidelberg in May 2026. Chaired by Prof. Marta Miączyńska, Director of IIMCB, the Council reviewed key EMBO programmes, discussed strategic directions, and approved priorities ahead of its next strategy-focused meeting. Read more: tinyurl.com/yhe9jtd3

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Modern life science generates complex datasets. The Bioinformatics Facility helps researchers turn those data into clear, biologically meaningful insights. Learn more on the main IN-MOL-CELL website: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl #IIMCB #INMOLCELL #Bioinformatics #ComputationalBiology #Omics #Genomics

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

👉 Our colleague Narges Sotoudeh has won funding under the MINIATURA 10 scheme. She aims to identify early functional changes in dopaminergic neurons. #IIMCB #MINIATURA #NCN #Neuroscience #ParkinsonsResearch #ZebrafishResearch #Electrophysiology

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

IIMCB's Technology Transfer Office supports researchers in identifying discoveries with translational potential and developing them into solutions that can benefit patients and society. We help academia, non-profits and industry build effective pathways for innovation. 💫

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Great research questions deserve technologies that can take them further. IN-MOL-CELL at IIMCB connects researchers with advanced infrastructure and expert support to turn ideas into reliable, publication-ready results. Learn more: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Enrollment is now open for the full-time Master’s program Biological Therapeutics (BT), an interdisciplinary life sciences program co-created by the University of Warsaw and the IIMCB. 🫱 Details: tinyurl.com/Biological-T... #IIMCB #RNABiology #UniversityofWarsaw #BiologicalTherapeutics

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What do NATO, phage therapies, and bioinformatics have in common? 🧐 Find out in this interview with our PhD student 👉https://www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/news-press-office/2653-nato-phage-therapies-and-bioinformatics. #IIMCB #bioinformatics #phagetherapies #NATO #antibioticresistance #AI #womeninscience

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🚀 We are delighted to announce that Matylda Wacławska, Expert at the Biophysics and Bioanalytics Facility at IIMCB, has been selected as our institute's representative in the EU-LIFE Connects Science 2026 programme. #IIMCB #EULIFE #EULIFEConnectsScience #NKI #LifeScience

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The @EU-LIFE Community Meeting 2026 is taking place in Amsterdam, bringing together representatives of EU-LIFE institutes. The meeting is chaired by Prof. Marta Miączyńska, Director of IIMCB and Chair of EU-LIFE for 2026-2027 👉 bit.ly/4f7OG27 #EULIFE #IIMCB #LifeSciences #ResearchEnvironment

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

How does the innate immune system detect viral RNA without mistaking our own RNA for it? Prof. Gracjan Michlewski explains new study in Molecular Cell showing why RNAs starting with A can trigger a stronger immune response than similar RNAs starting with G. tinyurl.com/4ydw7bwk

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