The International Scientific Board of IMol will recommend candidates for Research Group Leaders at the meeting held on October 17, 2024. We kindly invite you to join online the International IMol Mini Symposium where you will have a chance to watch the presentations of the candidates. More information: https://imol.institute/seminars/international_imol_mini-symposium/

Why does autism spectrum disorder lead to heightened sensitivity to light? Dr. Justyna Zmorzynska and her team identified that a specific brain region makes animals with autism more sensitive to light. They also discovered the molecular mechanisms of this overreaction and potential treatments to reduce it. Read the publication here: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(24)01374-9

IMol’s stand at the Science Picnic was full of future scientists! Congratulations to all of the children who conducted their first biological experiments with us! We hope to work with you in our labs one day! Many thanks to all the organizers.

How proteins are imported into human mitochondria? Many mitochondrial proteins utilize the TIM23 complex for their translocation. Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska and her team showed high conservation of the human TIM23 translocase when compared to highly studied yeast. Klaudia Maruszczak and Piotr Draczkowski used computational tools to get first architectural insights into protein transport into mitochondria […]

Work with us at IMol – we have a few openings! Join us to work in the topics of: -> immunological epigenetics (Paweł Mikulski) – postdoc position -> mitochondria and viruses (Michał Wasilewski/Agnieszka Chacińska) – postdoc position as a postdoctoral researcher or -> RNA biology (Magda Konarska) – PhD student Go to https://www.imol.institute/career-lab to find out […]

We are looking for experienced researchers to develop their own independent groups at our modern and science-friendly facility. We offer furnished laboratory space with access to state-of-the-art technology, excellent core facility and supportive administration. The deadline for applying is August 5th. Read more at https://www.imol.institute/group-leader-positions.