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New directions in nutrition research, ageing clocks in metabolic disorders, and precision approaches such as digital twins in health and disease – these are just some of the topics that will be explored by experts from leading research institutions across Europe and worldwide, who will gather in Olsztyn at the end of August 2026.

The InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Scienceswill host one of the most important events in the field of nutrigenomics – NuGO Week 2026, organized for the first time in Poland.

From 31 August to 2 September, Olsztyn will become a meeting point for leading scientists investigating the complex relationships between diet, the genome, and human health.

NuGO Week 2026 will be followed by the scientific conference “Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health”, organized within the framework of the WELCOME2 project. This event will extend the NuGO programme with additional days of in-depth scientific discussion and presentation of the latest research findings.

NuGO Week 2026 – Key Research Topics

NuGO Week is a recurring conference organized by the NuGO Association, bringing together experts from top research centres across Europe and beyond.

This year’s programme will address, among others, the following topics:

• emerging directions in life-course nutrition research,
• nutrigenomics in health and disease,
• microbiome dynamics in healthy ageing,
• ageing clocks in metabolic disorders,
• precision nutrition and digital twins in health and disease.

The event will include plenary lectures, specialized scientific sessions, and presentations of cutting-edge research conducted within international collaborations.

“Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health” – WELCOME2 Scientific Conference

The international conference “Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health”, taking place from 2 to 4 September, has been designed as an extension and deepening of selected topics addressed during NuGO Week.

The programme includes four main scientific sessions:

• modelling health, ageing, and disease,
• biochemistry of ageing,
• nutrigenomics and disease prevention,
• immunocompetence and ageing.

These sessions focus on molecular and systemic mechanisms underlying health and ageing, with particular emphasis on the role of nutrition and the interactions between the genome and the environment.

The conference will bring together renowned scientists and research leaders in the field of nutrigenomics and health sciences. It will also provide a valuable opportunity for in-depth scientific discussions and the development of new research collaborations.

Participation in the “Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health” conference is free of charge.

Call for Abstracts

Researchers whose work aligns with the conference topics are invited to participate in both events. The call for abstracts is currently open, with the possibility to apply for oral presentations or poster sessions.

This is an opportunity to present research results to an international audience and to contribute to ongoing scientific discussions on the role of nutrition in human health.

The organization of NuGO Week 2026 and the “Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health” conference represents an important element of InLife’s efforts to internationalize research and strengthen the Institute’s position within the European scientific landscape. These events provide a shared platform for knowledge exchange, presentation of research outcomes, and the initiation of new scientific projects in nutrigenomics and health sciences.

Detailed information on the programme and registration is available on the event websites:

• Nutrigenomics for Lifelong Health
• NuGO Week 2026

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The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn is pleased to invite you to the next open OL-PAN seminar. The OL-PAN seminars are scientific meetings dedicated to the exchange of knowledge and experience. They bring together researchers representing various fields of life sciences, who present their latest findings and inspire joint discussion.

The guest of the upcoming seminar will be Prof. Raquel P. Andrade, a biochemist and a distinguished researcher focused on the molecular mechanisms controlling vertebrate development. She obtained her degree in Biochemistry from the Universidade de Lisboa and her PhD in Sciences from the Universidade do Minho in collaboration with Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt. After several years of postdoctoral training at ICVS, University of Minho, she led a research team at ICVS/3Bs, and since 2014 she has been affiliated with the University of Algarve. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and Director of the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-RI) at the University of Algarve. She also heads the Temporal Control of Cell Differentiation Lab and collaborates with the Champalimaud Research Program within the framework of the Algarve Biomedical Center partnership.

Prof. Andrade’s scientific achievements include publications in renowned international journals such as PNAS, Nucleic Acids Research, RNA, Development, and Clinical Cancer Research, as well as participation in numerous national and international research projects.

Prof. Andrade’s main research interest is the so-called Embryo Clock — a molecular timing mechanism responsible for the temporal control of embryonic development. Her team studies gene expression oscillations driven by negative feedback mechanisms, which underlie the rhythmic formation of vertebrate axial skeleton precursors. This mechanism also operates in embryonic and neural stem cells, contributing to the specification of cell identity. The group’s research focuses on understanding the functional relevance of these oscillations and the mechanisms regulating their periodicity across different tissues and species. An important aspect of their work also concerns the molecular parallels between embryonic development, tumorigenesis, and ageing.

Lecture title: „Decoding Biological Time: The Molecular Embryo Clock and Body Pattern Formation”

Date and time: 23 April, 11:00 a.m.

Participation in the event is open and free of charge.

Topic: OL-PAN Seminar
Join the: Zoom meeting (link)
Meeting ID: 925 5196 7871
Passcode: 088693

Language of the lecture: English

You are warmly invited!
The OL-PAN Team

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The InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, as an official Partner, invites you to participate in the international scientific and practical conference entitled “Current Issues in Veterinary Medicine: Realities and Prospects – 2026”, which will take place on May 14, 2026.

The event is organized in international cooperation, including the participation of scientific institutions from Ukraine and Poland, and serves as a platform for knowledge exchange among researchers, academic teachers, and doctoral students interested in contemporary challenges in veterinary medicine.

Scope of the conference

The conference programme covers key topics related to the functioning and development of veterinary medicine, including:

• non-infectious animal diseases,
• infectious and parasitic diseases,
• animal physiology, biochemistry, and morphology,
• implementation of the One Health concept and legal aspects of veterinary practice,
• biology and physiology of animal reproduction.

The conference will be conducted in English and Ukrainian, with scientific presentations delivered in English.

Forms of participation

Participants may take part in the conference in the following forms:

• online participation,
• correspondence participation (publication of abstracts).

Based on the submitted materials, an electronic book of abstracts will be prepared, and participants will receive certificates of participation.

The deadline for submission of applications and abstracts is May 1, 2026.

Registration and abstract submission are carried out via an online form.

The conference provides an excellent opportunity to present research results, establish international collaborations, and engage in discussions on current challenges in veterinary medicine and animal health sciences.

We warmly invite all interested researchers and doctoral students to participate.

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On 25 March 2026, the international CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event took place in Brussels, focusing on building project partnerships under the Horizon Europe programme.

The event addressed key themes of Cluster 6:

• Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
• Fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems – from primary production to consumption
• Biodiversity and ecosystem services

The event was organised by the CROSSPATHS project consortium, with our Institute playing a leading role as both initiator and coordinator. Co-organisers also included the Brussels-based liaison offices: the Polish Science Contact Agency “PolSCA” of the Polish Academy of Sciences and ETAG – the Estonian Research Council.

International dimension and shared responsibility

The event brought together over 60 participants from across Europe, including Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Serbia, Portugal, Estonia and Poland. Attendees represented academia, research institutions, support organisations, and policymakers from the European Commission.

From the outset, speakers emphasised that today’s key challenges facing Europe – including sustainability, food systems, resilience, and biodiversity protection – require collaboration across borders, sectors, and disciplines. In this context, matchmaking is not merely an accompanying element of European projects, but their foundation.

Prof. Mariusz Piskuła, Coordinator of the CROSSPATHS project, highlighted the importance of building direct relationships and networks. He encouraged participants to go beyond national collaboration patterns and actively use both bilateral meetings and informal discussions to initiate partnerships. He also pointed out that EU funding instruments, including WIDENING under Horizon Europe, support the development of long-term international cooperation – something the Institute is actively building together with partners from Portugal, Estonia, and the Netherlands.

European priorities and the role of policy

The event also addressed priorities shaping Horizon Europe, including the growing importance of food security, the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy, biodiversity protection, and the One Health approach. Participants noted the evolving nature of research funding, with a stronger emphasis on implementation, innovation, and alignment between science, public policy, and societal needs.

Practical aspects of project development

A dedicated session focused on the practical aspects of project collaboration. During a panel discussion, experienced project managers shared their insights. Our Institute was represented by Iwona Kieda, responsible for international cooperation at InLife.

Panelists discussed key issues such as consortium building, proposal structure, aligning projects with call expectations, and common mistakes. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of early partner engagement, clear role distribution, and precise definition of project impact pathways. For many participants, this session provided a clearer understanding of the application process, which is often perceived as complex and difficult to navigate.

Pitching and matchmaking – from ideas to collaboration

The core of the event consisted of pitching sessions and matchmaking meetings, enabling participants to exchange ideas and establish collaborations directly. InLife researchers were actively involved, including Dagmara Złotkowska and Anna Maria Ogrodowczyk.

Dagmara Złotkowska presented her research on immune responses to food components and the role of bioactive compounds in shaping immunity, with a focus on interactions between diet, the microbiome, and the immune system.

Anna Maria Ogrodowczyk showcased expertise in microbiome research, fermentation, and food safety, particularly within the One Health framework, including work on microbial safety assessment and the development of solutions based on fermented products and postbiotics.

Both researchers presented project ideas aligned with Cluster 6 priorities and actively engaged in discussions on future collaborations. Participants also took part in a roundtable matchmaking session, which allowed them to better understand each other’s competences, resources, and experience. This format supported more in-depth exchange and helped identify potential areas of cooperation. The session concluded with pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, where discussions became more focused and concrete. For many participants, this marked the transition from general networking to detailed planning of future partnerships and joint projects.

More about the CROSSPATHS project

CROSSPATHS is an international project implemented under Horizon Europe (WIDERA), involving three organisations from widening countries – Poland, Portugal, and Estonia – supported by experienced partners from France and the Netherlands. Its objective is to enhance the use of investments funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and to facilitate research institutions’ participation in European programmes, particularly Horizon Europe.

The project includes practical activities aimed at strengthening international cooperation and preparing institutions for participation in European projects, such as:

• summer schools and workshops providing knowledge on proposal writing and international partnership building
• study visits and staff exchanges between partner institutions, enabling insight into organisational structures, infrastructure, and research areas
• networking meetings and thematic events supporting relationship-building and joint project development – including the CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event
• analytical activities and recommendations aimed at improving the use of existing research infrastructure and strengthening institutional capacity

These activities contribute to increasing the participation of widening countries in European research and innovation projects and to building long-term international partnerships in the fields of food, health, and the bioeconomy.

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