Scientific Visit of the IBBE PAS Team to Italy as Part of the Collaboration with CNR

From 2 to 9 October, researchers from the Tissue Engineering Laboratory – Dr Krzysztof Pluta, Monika Wiśniewska, MSc, and Dr Agnieszka Wencel – accompanied by Professor Dorota Pijanowska, visited Rende, Italy, as part of the scientific cooperation agreement between the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) and the Italian National Research Council (CNR).

The visit focused on collaborative research on a compartmentalized membrane bioreactor designed as a platform for investigating xenobiotic-induced hepatotoxicity. The research aims to advance the development of in vitro models for studying the effects of potentially toxic compounds on liver function. An important part of the visit in Institute on Membrane Technology CNR-ITM was the exchange of scientific knowledge and research experience. Professor Dorota Pijanowska delivered a seminar entitled “Introduction to the Research Activities of IBBE PAS, with Particular Emphasis on Biosensing Systems”, presenting the Institute’s research activities with a special focus on biosensing technologies. Dr Agnieszka Wencel presented a seminar entitled “Integrated Analysis of Liver Gene Expression Profiles: Impact of Disease State, Age, Gender, and Chemotherapy”, highlighting the factors influencing liver gene expression profiles. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange expertise, present ongoing research, and strengthen scientific collaboration between Polish and Italian research teams.

The event was partly organized as part of the project "Strengthening the international potential of the Maciej Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences", implemented under the NAWA Welcome to Poland program. NAWA Welcome to Poland.