Thought-provoking discussion at EUROBIOTECH Central European Congress of Life Sciences 2026 in Kraków focused on how we can build the next generation of biomedical research institutes – not simply by investing in infrastructure, but by creating environments where scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term vision can flourish.
The panel, moderated by Prof. Maciej Cieśla, brought together:
📍 Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska (IMol),
📍 Prof. Jan Konvalinka (IOCB Prague),
📍 Prof. Jacek Kuźnicki (IIMCB), and
📍 Prof. Marek Stankiewicz (National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS) to reflect on what makes research institutes successful in today’s scientific landscape.
The discussion emphasized that world-class institutes are defined not only by outstanding facilities, but also by their ability to attract exceptional talent, empower young investigators, foster international collaboration, and bridge fundamental discoveries with clinical and societal impact.
As Europe continues to strengthen its research ecosystem, conversations like these remind us that building new institutes is ultimately about building scientific communities capable of addressing tomorrow’s biomedical challenges.
Thank you to all the speakers for an inspiring and forward-looking discussion.
