imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🧬 The Bioinformatics Unit at IMBB-FORTH has launched its new website. 🌐 Explore the new website: bioinformatics.imbb.forth.gr #Bioinformatics #IMBBFORTH #FORTH #UniversityOfCrete #ComputationalBiology #HPC #LifeSciences #Research 021
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗕 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀, 9 October 2026 🕒15:00–18:00 EEST ➡️ ancientbiomolecules.gr 🌟Kafatos Lecture 2026, 9 October 2026 🕖19:00–20:10 EEST www.embl.org/.../alumni/e... There is no fee for participating in the two events but registration is required. 011
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎭 At Researcher’s Night 2026, IMBB-FORTH presents a theatrical performance exploring diversity, inclusion and bias in research. Part of the INCLUDE project. #ResearcherNight2026 #INCLUDE #Inclusion 120
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Registration is still open‼️ Join us for IMBB's Symposium on Ancient Biomolecules & the Kafatos Lecture 2026, with Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo. 📅 9 October 2026 🕒 Symposium: 15:00–18:00 EEST 🕖 Lecture: 19:00–20:10 EEST 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 22/08/2026🧠 IMBB researchers use computational models to show that clustered synapses strongly activate dendrites, helping neurons learn spatial position with fewer active connections. An elegant, energy-efficient way to map space. @dendritesgr.bsky.social #Neuroscience #BrainResearch 0111
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026📣 Registration is open! Join us on 9 October 2026 for the IMBB International Symposium on Ancient DNA & Proteins, followed by the Kafatos Lecture 2026 by Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo. 🔗 Symposium & registration: ancient-biomolecules.gr 🔗 Kafatos Lecture registration: www.embl.org/about/info/a... 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026👏 Congrats to Simone Tasciotti on the defense of his Ph.D. thesis "Role of synaptic topology in CA1 place cell encoding". He was supervised by Panayiota Poirazi, Research Director at IMBB-FORTH. We wish him every success in his future scientific endeavors. #PhD #ComputationalNeuroscience 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026👏 Congratulations to Roman Makarov on the successful defense of his Ph.D. thesis titled: "A single-neuron perspective on brain function". The project was supervised by @yiotapoirazi.bsky.social, Research Director at IMBB-FORTH. We wish him every success in his future scientific endeavors. 040
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026🔬 On 29 June, IMBB welcomed Marco Milán (ICREA Research Professor, @irbbarcelona.org) for a seminar on “Tissue Biology of Chromosomal Instability.” 🧬 The talk sparked lively discussions. Thanks to @scentinel.bsky.social for supporting the event! #CancerResearch #ChromosomalInstability #Aneuploidy 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026🔬 A day of discovery at IMBB, celebrating how ancient DNA & proteins illuminate the human past. Join us for the IMBB Symposium on Ancient Biomolecules & the Kafatos Lecture 2026, featuring Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo. 📅 9 October 2026 🕒 Symposium: 15:00–18:00 EEST 🕖 Lecture: 19:00–20:10 EEST 170
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 19/06/2026🔬 Over 60 researchers joined the #ZEISSLSM990 Confocal Workshop (15–17 June 2026), co-organized by IMBB’s Mentoring & Career Track Scheme and ANTISEL. Participants brought their own samples and explored advanced confocal imaging with guidance from certified ZEISS trainers and ANTISEL specialists. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026👏 Congrats to Dimitra Tsakireli on the successful defense of her Ph.D. thesis titled: "Functional Analysis of Crop Pest Resistance Mechanisms to Insecticides, with Emphasis on Cytochrome P450s". The project was supervised by John Vontas, Director of IMBB-FORTH. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026IMBB was proud to participate in the #EULIFE2026 Community Meeting and the pilot #EULIFEConnectsScience programme at @nkinl.bsky.social in Amsterdam. #Research #LifeSciences #PhDLife #Collaboration #IMBB 131
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026New insights into cancer therapy resistance: A News & Views article in @natcellbio.nature.com by Nektarios Tavernarakis highlights work by Hoslett et al. showing that cancer cells can evade PARP inhibitors by removing trapped PARP1 through nucleophagy. 110
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 31/05/2026This week, IMBB representatives joined the #EULIFE2026 meeting. Three days full of interesting discussions, interactions with working groups & exchanging ideas with colleagues from our partner institutes across Europe. Many thanks to @eu-life.bsky.social & our amazing hosts @nkinl.bsky.social. 031
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 25/05/2026📘 We are excited to announce that the new Biennial Report of IMBB is now available online! 🎉 Discover the latest highlights from IMBB. The report reflects IMBB’s continued commitment to excellence and impactful research in life sciences. 📖 Read the full report here: imbb.forth.gr/files/imbb/I... 021
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026👏 Congratulations to Amalia Anthousi for successfully defending her Ph.D. thesis: "Functional characterization of insecticide resistance mechanisms in agricultural pests and vectors of diseases using CRISPR/Cas9 genome modifications". She was supervised by John Vontas, Director of IMBB-FORTH. 000
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo for the Kafatos Lecture 2026 IMBB, FORTH | October 9, 2026 The Kafatos Lecture returns in 2026 with a very special edition. Organized by EMBL, the Lecture honors the legacy of the distinguished Greek biologist Fotis Kafatos, founding Director of IMBB. 110
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 13/05/2026🔬 Researchers @forth-ite.bsky.social developed NEXT-FRET, a method that observes single proteins fold in near-native conditions and reveals short-lived states missed by conventional analyses for decades. The @pnas.org study unites IMBB, IESL and IACM expertise, supported by a FORTH Synergy Grant. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 12/05/2026🚀 The first IMBB Data Analysis Workshop successfully wrapped up! Over two weeks, participants explored 🐍 Python, 📊 data analysis, and 🧬 computational biology through hands-on sessions on RNA-seq, single-cell analysis, ATAC-seq, and more — all in a beginner-friendly environment. 120
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Published in @cp-cellrepmethods.bsky.social, it enables high-throughput behavioral screening across multiple animals & paradigms, supporting large-scale studies of brain function, disease models, & genetic or therapeutic interventions. 100
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 22/04/2026A visionary founder of @forth-ite.bsky.social and an inspiring mentor, his legacy continues through the Kafatos Lectures organised by EMBL. This October, the lecture will be delivered by Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo at FORTH. 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026🔬 X-linked protein SMC1A drives inflammatory gene activity in lupus monocytes—especially in women—shedding light on sex differences in SLE and pointing to new chromatin-based therapies. #SLE #Epigenetics #Immunology www.imbb.forth.gr/en/news/show... 011
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 05/03/2026👏Congrats to Sirago Spanou for successfully defending her Ph.D. thesis with the title "The Promyelocytic Leukemia Protein (PML) Regulates Neural Stem Cell Physiology and confers Neuroprotection in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology". #PhD, #phddefense, #Doctorate, #academia, #IMBB 100
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026We’re excited to welcome Dimitrios Tzeranis, Assistant Professor at the University of Crete, as a collaborating faculty member at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB). #IMBB #FORTH #Biomaterials #RegenerativeMedicine #Neurotechnology 100
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 07/02/2026IMBB General Assembly & New Year’s cake cutting 🎉 Director G. Vontas presented the Institute’s achievements and goals for 2026, and L. Spanos was honored for his valuable contribution 👏 📅 Jan 27, 2026 #IMBB #GeneralAssembly #NewYearEvent #Goals2026 #HonoringExcellence 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 28/01/2026📣 Kafatos Lecture 2026 | Heraklion, Crete 🎙️ Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo (Physiology/Medicine 2022) 🧬 How Neanderthal DNA shapes modern human biology & health 📅 09/10/2026 | 📍 IMBB– @forth-ite.bsky.social 🔗 Info & registration: @embl.org #KafatosLecture #EMBL #SvantePaabo #Genomics #Evolution 030
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 26/01/2026IMBB hosted the INCLUDE consortium in Heraklion (14–15 Jan 2026) for a Study Visit on gender equality & intersectionality in biomedical research. #INCLUDE #GenderEquality #EuropeanResearch #INCLUDE #GenderEquality #Intersectionality #EuropeanResearch 100
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 12/01/2026🔬 IMBB SAC Visit | 7–9 Jan 2026 The IMBB Science Advisory Committee visited for external evaluation, meeting with the Director, group leaders, students, and postdocs. Their report will guide future planning. #IMBB #LifeSciences #IMBB #ScienceAdvisoryCommittee #ResearchExcellence #AcademicLeaders 000
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 22/12/2025✨May the holiday season bring joy, warmth, and new opportunities. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from IMBB-FORTH!” #IMBB, #Christmastime, #Wishes, #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays, #SeasonGreetings, #HappyNewYear2026, #HolidaySeason, #NewBeginnings 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 08/12/2025🎉 Congrats to Prof. Domna Karagogeos! 🎉 Awarded the First-Class Prize in Physical Sciences 2025 by the Academy of Athens for her groundbreaking work in Multiple Sclerosis, myelin, and glial cell research. 🧠✨ #Neuroscience #MSResearch #WomenInScience #AcademyOfAthens 030
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025🌟 Prestigious Recognition! On Nov 21, 2025, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis received an honorary doctorate from Ionian University, marking his outstanding research and remarkable contributions to the academic and broader community. 🎓 @forth-ite.bsky.social 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 28/11/2025📢 We’re hiring a Post-Doc to uncover how tick-derived microRNAs regulate host genes using cutting-edge functional assays in the lab of Michail Kotsyfakis at IMBB–FORTH. #microRNA #MolecularBiology #GeneRegulation #RNAResearch #PostDocJobs #HiringScientists #TickBorneDiseases 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025The Department of Informatics (Ionian University) will award an Honorary Doctorate to Prof. Nektarios Tavernarakis for his outstanding scientific contributions. Ceremony: Fri, 21 Nov 2025, 17:00, Ionian Academy, Corfu. More▶️https://ionio.gr/gr/news/33574/ 030
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 17/11/2025👏Congrats to Giorgos Niotis for successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis with the title "The role of the DNA Damage response in immune system aging". His project was supervised by @garinis.bsky.social, Prof. at the Department of Biology, University of Crete and affiliated Researcher at IMBB, FORTH. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Day 2 of the IMBB Junior Scientists Retreat wrapped up strong! 🧬 Inspiring keynote by Marc Amoyel (thanks to @scentinel.bsky.social), great talks by our PhDs & postdocs, a lively poster session, plus a treasure hunt, wine tasting, music & dancing. 151
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 14/11/2025A strong start to the IMBB Junior Scientists Retreat! ✨ Keynote by Vilaiwan Fernandes, excellent talks from our PhD candidates and postdocs, and an insightful discussion with Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas on the research landscape in Greece. #IMBBRetreat2025, #JuniorScientists, #PhDLife, #PostdocLife 140
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025👏Congrats to Vivian Kalamara for successfully defending her PhD thesis with the title "RNA Metabolism and Genome Instability in Health and Disease". Her project was supervised by @garinis.bsky.social, Prof. at the Department of Biology, University of Crete and affiliated Researcher at IMBB, FORTH. 020
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 07/11/2025👏Congrats to Prof. Electra Gizeli on receiving the #Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award! 🎓 She’ll be joining Harvard Medical School to advance rapid point-of-care diagnostic technology. A major step for innovation & collaboration between University of Crete/IMBB & Harvard. @gizeligroup.bsky.social 041
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 06/11/2025🌊🔬 IMBB Junior Scientists Retreat 2025 📅 13–14 Nov | 📍 Heraklion, Crete PhD & postdoc researchers, get ready for science, networking, and inspiration! 🎤 Keynotes | 🗣️ Talks & Posters | 🤝 Social Events Don’t miss out!! #IMBBRetreat2025 #ScienceLife #Networking #PhDLife #PostdocLife 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 13/10/2025👏Congrats to Konstantinos Evaggelos Petousakis for successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis with the title "Dissecting Orientation Selectivity in L2/3 V1 Neurons Using Detailed Computational Models". His project was supervised by @yiotapoirazi.bsky.social, Research Director, IMBB, FORTH. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 03/10/2025🧬 📰 In a News & Views article published in @nataging.nature.com, Prof. Nektarios Tavernarakis discusses the discovery of specialized mRNA translation hubs that form by #LLPS on the surface of #mitochondria to supply key proteins on-site, thus, upholding mitochondrial integrity and function. 100
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Ο διευθυντής του ΙΜΒΒ για το πρόβλημα της δακοκτονίας. Από 36:30' - 45:00' tvcreta.gr/26-9-2025-%C... 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 23/09/2025👏Congrats to Evangelia Tachmatzidi for successfully defending her Ph.D. thesis with the title "Role of 3D #ChromatinArchitecture in the mechanism of #developmental activation of #hepatic genes”. Her project was supervised by Iannis Talianidis, Researcher A, IMBB, FORTH. 000
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 11/09/2025📢 🧠The FENS KAVLI Network of Excellence Scientific Symposium 2025 on "Neuroscience through the lens of Diversity: Levels, Methods and Models" will be held @forth-ite.bsky.social 📅 19/09/2025 📌 G. Lianis Amphitheater #Neuroscience, #BrainFunction, #ComputationalNeuroscience, #NeuronalCircuits, 030
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 01/09/2025👏Congrats to Dionysios Alexandros Papamatthaiakis for successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis with the title “The role of SATB1 in the T cell chromatin landscape”. His project was supervised by Charalampos Spilianakis, Professor at Dept. of Biology, University of Crete. 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 05/07/2025📢 IMBB Alumni Summer Newsletter is now out. Stay in the loop this season with the latest from IMBB, at @forth-ite.bsky.social . Meet the new faculty members! Read about exciting research breakthroughs & events! Learn more about the Mentoring and Career Track Scheme! 👉 mailchi.mp/63e99ac51b01... 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Yesterday, young scientists at IMBB had the opportunity to attend an inspiring seminar from Nikos Kyrpides, @biosci.lbl.gov l.gov, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov ,🇺🇸. He offered useful advice on how to have a successful career in Science. #CareerGrowth, #CareerGuidance, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #IMBB_MCTS 010
imbb-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social · 02/07/2025📅July 7-11 The 2025 Onassis Lectures in Biology and Chemistry will be held @forth-ite.bsky.social, Heraklion, Crete. This year’s Lectures are devoted to the advances, challenges, and future prospects of #Re-engineeringBiology through #DirectedEvolution and #Synthetic cellular pathways. 121
