International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

Professor Marta Miączyńska participated in the EU-LIFE Strategy Meeting held in Copenhagen. The meeting focused on aligning strategies and planning the alliance's next steps, with an emphasis on how fundamental research can serve as a foundation for innovation.

📢 Prof. Marcin Nowotny has received the Prime Minister’s Award!  The prize honors his research on protein-nucleic acid interactions, advancing our understanding of cellular information decoding. “I am delighted to receive the Prime Minister’s Award and am grateful to the committee for recognizing our research performed over many years,” said Prof. Marcin Nowotny. “This work encompasses a series of publications describing studies on bacterial and viral systems for processing nucleic acids DNA and RNA, which serve as carriers of genetic information. Among other findings, we have uncovered elements of bacterial antiphage defense mechanisms, as well as processes involved in the replication of viruses and transposons, also known as jumping genes. Notably, we identified new ways proteins recognize nucleic acids by deforming RNA and DNA structure. I sincerely thank the members of my team for their contributions to this research,” concluded the Prime Minister’s Award laureate. 👉read the story: https://lnkd.in/d8a9PaZN

Watch Prof. Marcin Nowotny, Head of the Laboratory of Protein Structure, discuss Artificial Intelligence in the context of this year’s Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry in the latest episode of Bio Open Talk - a brand-new scientific podcast format! 🎙️ 👉 📺 https://lnkd.in/dnBiD6TT Thank you, Biotechnologia.pl, for the invitation. Looking forward to more inspiring episodes ahead!

Exciting Opportunity: IIMCB is hiring a Junior Group Leader in Computational Biology to establish an independent research group. Join us in Warsaw! 💻 🌍 Who We’re Looking For: 🌟 Ambitious computational biologists 🌟 Innovators in AI, machine learning, or molecular simulations 🌟 Researchers passionate about RNA and cell biology What We Offer: ✅ Freedom to lead cutting-edge research ✅ Access to advanced infrastructure ✅ Collaborative, multinational environment ✅ Supportive and efficient administration 🔗 Full job offer: https://bit.ly/4fzXJWO #JoinOurTeam #IIMCB #ComputationalBiology #ResearchOpportunity #CareersInScience

This year's Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry were awarded to Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) methods, and to John Jumper, Demis Hassabis, and David Baker for the application of these methods to protein structure prediction and design. The new capabilities of deep learning are profoundly changing structural biology. Earlier this year, Professor Matthias Bochtler, Head of the Laboratory of Structural Biology at IIMCB, wrote a review on this topic that happened to appear online just after the Nobel Prize announcements. In this review, he summarizes the principles of deep learning for a general, non-technical audience, introducing Large Language Models (LLMs) for text and Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models (DDPMs) for images. Prof. Bochtler then discusses how advances in general deep learning (powering Google Translate, ChatGPT, DALL-E2, and Stable Diffusion) have been translated into transformative tools for structural biology. At the end of the review, he also touches on the reactions of the structural biology community to the drastic changes in our field. “The structural biology community should see these new developments as an opportunity, not a threat, and take an active role in refining and applying these methods,” says Prof. Matthias Bochtler. 👉 Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/dDwauFmk

The IIMCB is looking for talented professionals to enhance our cutting-edge expertise. We're Hiring: 🔬Expert in the Biophysics and Bioanalytic Facility  Support groundbreaking research by working on advanced biophysics and bioanalytics projects. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in advanced analytical techniques or molecular biophysics. 👉 More details: bit.ly/3UrK8s4 🔬Specialist / Senior Specialist - Electron Microscope Operating, Maintaining & Troubleshooting  Join our team to operate our electron microscopes and ensure top performance. We’re looking for someone with technical expertise in maintenance and a knack for problem-solving. 👉 More details: bit.ly/3YngHZC 📍 Location: Warsaw  ✍️ Apply now and become part of our team! #Hiring #JobOpportunity #Biophysics #Bioanalytics #ElectronMicroscopy #ResearchJobs #IIMCB #Warsaw 

📢 Introducing ARTEMIS: A New Tool Uncovering Hidden Patterns in RNA Structure 🧬 Eugene F. Baulin from the Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering at IIMCB have developed ARTEMIS, a new computational method with the potential to transform our understanding of RNA - a key molecule essential to countless cellular functions. 🔬 RNA isn’t just a simple strand of nucleotides carrying genetic information. Like proteins, RNA molecules fold into complex 3D structures that are crucial for their diverse roles in cells. However, studying and comparing these shapes has been a longstanding challenge, especially when sequences vary. ARTEMIS aims to overcome this by enabling researchers to analyze RNA structures independently of their nucleotide sequences, revealing functional similarities that could otherwise remain hidden. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ddEQxnkZ

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming seminar with Dr. Jakub Sędziński from The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW. The seminar is just two days away! Mark your calendars and join us. Dr. Sędziński's research focuses on understanding the cellular mechanics of respiratory tissues, particularly mucociliary epithelia, to uncover the processes behind their formation, renewal, and molecular regulation. His interdisciplinary team utilizes high-resolution microscopy and innovative animal model systems, collaborating with experts across various fields to develop therapies aimed at treating respiratory diseases. Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 09:15 CEST Join us on ZOOM: bit.ly/3NxdIbY #ScienceSeminar #IIMCBSeminarSeries

📢 New Research Group: Laboratory of Cellular Proteostasis Led by Dr. Lidia Wrobel! 🧪 The molecular foundations of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's, will be the primary research focus of a new laboratory at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. 🔬 “Our research aims to understand how the systems responsible for protein quality control function in nerve cells and how their disruption leads to the accumulation of toxic protein aggregates that contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. By deepening our understanding of these processes, we can pave the way for the development of new targeted therapies that will restore proteostatic balance and help treat currently incurable diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's," says Dr. Lidia Wróbel. 👉 Read the story: tinyurl.com/iimcbnewlab

Join our vibrant scientific community and become a Junior Group Leader at the IIMCB in Warsaw. 🔬 Our Offer: • Freedom to pursue cutting-edge research • Access to state-of-the-art facilities • Collaborative and multinational work environment • Efficient and supportive administration 🌍 Join the leading life sciences institute located in the heart of Europe. The IIMCB is committed to excellence in scientific research and offers an inspiring setting with cutting-edge expertise in RNA and cell biology. 👉 Apply now. Don't miss your chance to advance your career. Check out the details here: https://bit.ly/JGL_IIMCB #JobOpportunity #ResearchCareer #MolecularBiology #CellBiology #ScientificResearch #Warsaw #ScienceJobs #Biotech #GroupLeader #JoinUs #IIMCB