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Scientific seminar on the topic “The role of microRNA molecules in the mechanisms of development of preeclampsia” was held at the Laboratory of Molecular Physiology of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of the HSE

Scientific seminar on the topic “The role of microRNA molecules in the mechanisms of development of preeclampsia” was held at the Laboratory of Molecular Physiology of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of the HSE
The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Medical Research Centre for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I.Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, who presented their findings on the expression of transforming growth factor beta receptors in placental samples under normal conditions and in cases of preeclampsia.

Autumn Research and Study Group Competition Now Accepting Applications

Autumn Research and Study Group Competition Now Accepting Applications
The application deadline is November 10

Hemophagocytic syndrome and macrophages

Hemophagocytic syndrome and macrophages
A seminar dedicated to the study of the molecular biological aspects of the occurrence of hemophagocytic syndrome (HFS) was held in the Laboratory for Research on Molecular Mechanisms of Longevity.

The project to create a microfluidic model of the placenta on a chip was discussed at a seminar at the base department of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The project to create a microfluidic model of the placenta on a chip was discussed at a seminar at the base department of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
On September 12, 2023, a seminar was conducted at the Joint Department with RAS Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry.

Scientific Seminar:“The Relationship between IGFBP6 Gene Expression and the Rate of Exosome Secretion by MDA-MB-231 Cells”

An illustration depicting cells extruding exosomes. Source: https://www.miltenyibiotec.com

Student Research Paper Competition 2023 Begins

Awarding of the SRPC competition laureates, February 2023
On September 1st, a new season of the open Student Research Paper Competition (SRPC) started. This competition is aimed at developing the potential of university students who are interested in academic activities. Students, as well as 2023 graduates of Russian and foreign universities, can submit their papers for the competition until October 15th, 2023. This year SRPC turns 20 years old, throughout the competition’s history, Vadim Radaev, HSE University’s First Vice Rector, has been the chair of the organising committee. In today’s interview, he talks about the history of the competition and the key stages in its development.

Sustaniq's Telegram Сhannel is Focused on Bioeconomics

Sustaniq's Telegram Сhannel is Focused on Bioeconomics
First-year students of the master's program 'Bioeconomics' in the course Mentor seminar, using successfully mastered their flexible methodologies and Scrum-framework, under the mentorship of the adjail coach Marina Kovaleva, in 3 weeks created telegram channel Sustaniq, dedicated to bioeconomics. In just 3 weeks since its creation, the channel has gained 113 interested subscribers!

We invite you to join our telegram channel!

Meetup for Master’s Programs Applicants

Meetup for Master’s Programs Applicants
On December 10, a meetup for master's programs applicants took place in the HSE Culture Center. The Department of Biology and Biotechnology presented the renovated master's program 'Cell and Molecular Biotechnology'.

Lecture by Dmitri Rogozhnikov, Researcher at Oxford University

Lecture by Dmitri Rogozhnikov, Researcher at Oxford University
On October 26, 2022, a lecture by Dmitry Rogozhnikov, a senior researcher at the Laboratory of Biological Chemistry at Oxford University, was held at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology on 'Tissue Engineering Techniques Using Click Chemistry'.

COVID-19 T-Cell Atlas: HSE Researchers Develop a Comprehensive Web Portal

Laboratory for Research on Molecular Mechanisms of longevity, in collaboration with other departments of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology (HSE University), developed the COVID-19 T-cell atlas - a comprehensive web portal, which allows to analyze how SARS-CoV-2 mutations change the presentation of viral peptides.