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Prof. Igor Jurišica gave a lecture on artificial intelligence and computational biology
On November 3, an inspiring lecture entitled “Multi-Omics Data Integration: AI and Integrative Computational Biology” was held in Bratislava, led by one of the world’s leading experts in the field of computational biology, data science and artificial intelligence in medicine – Prof. Igor Jurišica, PhD, Dr.Sc. In his pioneering research, Prof. Jurišica, PhD., DrSc. combines … Continued
November 5, 2025
New analytical technique HOX assay comes to the CIB, TIP-UPJŠ laboratory
From October 6 to 17, 2025 RNDr. Ivana Timková, PhD., from the Center for Interdisciplinary Biosciences, TIP UPJŠ, completed a professional internship focused on mastering a new analytical technique that will soon be implemented in our laboratory. The HOX assay is an ultrasensitive fluorescent method used to detect halides and study enzymatic dehalogenation. It is … Continued
October 29, 2025
Young Scientists Discovering Protein Engineering at UPJŠ
At the beginning of September, students from Slovakia and the Czech Republic met at the CIB TIP of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice to explore – under the guidance of experienced experts – the world of modern protein engineering. The five-day Summer School on Protein Engineering offered them not only specialized lectures but also hands-on experience, including recombinant DNA preparation, protein expression, and protein purification.
September 11, 2025
Summer School of Protein Engineering – From DNA to Protein
Students completing bachelor’s degrees in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and biotechnology) will have the opportunity to attend a protein engineering-focused summer school in Košice from September 1–5, 2025. Professional lectures and hands-on laboratory practice are part of this course. We will introduce the participants to the fundamental techniques of addressing proteins, such as gene amplification, … Continued
May 19, 2025
Directed evolution as a tool for developing new molecules in medicine and industry
Thanks to the accelerated evolution of proteins in the laboratory, we can create useful new molecules that might never have arisen in nature. Nature is a fascinating creator. The evolution of creatures transpires over millions of years. During this time, biological organisms experience transformation and adaptation to their environment. This process, known as natural selection, … Continued
December 8, 2024
Project ExCasProt
We are delighted to announce that we have received funding for a new ExCasProt project from the Recovery Plan. This project is a continuation of our successful CasProt project, and its goal is to support the development of biotechnological protein research in Eastern Slovakia. S radosťou oznamujeme, že sme získali financovanie na nový projekt ExCasProt z Plánu … Continued
May 28, 2024