On June 17, the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at HSE University hosted the conference "Experimental and Informational Approaches to Pathological States Research." The event featured participation from a laboratory staff member, Olga Chebotareva, a third-year graduate student in Molecular Biology, who presented the report "Microfluidic Modeling of Trophoblast Invasion: An Experimental Approach to Studying Preeclampsia Pathogenesis."

The fourth module of the strategic-level Management Talent Pool Development Program in Science, Technology, and Higher Education concluded at the Senezh Management Workshop. Among the 82 participants who received certificates of professional development was Evgeny Knyazev, Head of the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, HSE University.

The third module of the strategic-level Management Talent Pool Development Program in Science, Technology, and Higher Education concluded at the Empress Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University. Among the participants was Evgeny Knyazev, Head of the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, HSE University

The second module of the Management Talent Pool Development Program in Science, Technology, and Higher Education concluded at the Presidential Academy of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). The event brought together 85 leaders from scientific organizations, laboratory heads, technology company representatives, and leading Russian universities, including Evgeny Knyazev, Head of the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at HSE University

Evgeny Knyazev Begins Training in the Fourth Cohort of the Management Talent Pool Development Program in Science, Technology, and Higher Education at Sirius Federal Territory

In the article “Modeling Preeclampsia: From 2D Cultures to Placenta-on-a-Chip Technologies,” Russian scientists have presented an overview of modern cellular models of preeclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication. The study covers two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultures, as well as advanced placenta-on-a-chip microfluidic technologies, allowing the examination of pathological mechanisms at the cellular level. The paper highlights the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 and personalized models for developing new diagnostic and therapeutic methods for preeclampsia. These advancements open prospects for more precise early diagnosis of preeclampsia and the creation of effective treatment strategies.

The Moscow Young Scientists Club was established as part of the "At the Center of Science" project, organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence with funding from the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

This project, organized by the Moscow Department of Education and Science with the support of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence and other institutions, includes lectures, workshops, and educational intensives featuring science communicators and leading scientists from across Russia.

During the session “Microfluidic Technologies: Will Organ-on-Chip Replace In Vivo Studies?”, Evgeny Knyazev presented the laboratory’s research projects, including:
Development of an in vitro intestine-on-a-chip model with physiologic permeability characteristics;
RSF grant project: Microfluidic placenta-on-a-chip model for the study of preeclampsia.

The textbook titled “Professional Training Internship: Year 1 – A Practical Guide for Students and Educators” by Knyazev E.N. and Chebotareva O.E. has been honored in HSE University's academic achievement awards for its contribution to the institution’s reputation (Level 2).

Ahead of the new academic year, Evgeny Knyazev, Head of the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, led an interactive discussion on "The Role of Scientific Conferences in a Scientist's Career."

The winners are determined by student voting