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Katarzyna Walendzik awarded FNP START scholarship

Katarzyna Walendzik, a PhD student in the Regenerative Biology Group, received a prestigious scholarship from the Foundation for Polish Science.

The START program of the Foundation for Polish Science is the oldest scholarship program in Poland for the best young scientists from all fields of science. It supports outstanding young researchers and encourages them to further scientific development. The competition assesses the quality of the candidates’ academic achievements to date.

The „100” of researchers awarded this year were selected from among 1,034 candidates.

The full list of START 2021 winners is available here.

Katarzyna Walendzik is a PhD student at the Department of Biological Functions of Food in the Regenerative Biology Group led by Prof. Barbara Gawrońska-Kozak. In the research carried out as part of her doctoral dissertation, she showed for the first time that the activity of the transcription factor Foxn1 regulates the diet-induced susceptibility to obesity and indicated the molecular basis for the involvement of Foxn1 in the adipogenic potential of skin cells.

Outstanding research results prompted her to further investigate this topic and prepare her own research project entitled „The role of the epidermal transcription factor Foxn1 in the modulation and regulation of intradermal fat cells (dWAT)”, which received funding from the National Science Center in the Preludium 16 competition.

Katarzyna Walendzik is the co-author of 8 publications and 14 conference presentations presented at congresses in Europe and the USA, and a graduate of two international internships at Tulane University School of Medicine, USA and Genome Editing Core, Biocity, Turku, Finland.

The award received by Ms Katarzyna Walendzik is all the more significant since, as mentioned by the FNP awarding Committee, „this year the candidates represented a very high academic level”.

Recruitment to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences

“Science SOS” finale

EIT Food #AnnualFoodAgenda action called “Science SOS – let’s talk about food” has just come to an end. Institute of Animal Reproduction an Food Research PAS invited teachers, tutors and organisers of food-related events to book online visits of food scientists and let their audience learn about healthy eating habits. We held 23 interactive visits with around 600 consumers – teachers, pupils, students and agri-food specialists. Thanks to an online format of the events we engaged with groups from various parts of Poland, including RIS regions.

Why is it worth to choose fish from controlled environments? How to handle food to avoid microbiological cross-contamination? What should we do when we have symptoms of gluten intolerance? #AnnualFoodAgenda “Science SOS” offered meetings with microbiologists, food technologists, biotechnologist, ichtiologist and experts in molecular biology. We talked about myths around the quality of fish from breeding tanks and took a closer look at sugars naturally present in fruits and vegetables. The consumers discovered why food producers reach for ancient crops, and why we should not eliminate gluten from our diet without medical consultation. We got an insight into the bacteria causing food poisoning and look at biofilm forming our e.g. our teeth. The topics available included also nutritional programming, the pro-health properties of raspberries and controversies around meat in our diet.

Each interactive meeting was concluded with a Kahoot-aided quiz testing participants’ understanding of the knowledge presented. Satisfaction surveys were also sent out.

As much as 58% and 27% of respondents rated the event as ‘I liked it very much’ and ‘I liked it’, respectively. 80% of the consumers questioned stated gaining new knowledge on heathy eating, with 63% declared efforts to use it in their daily lives. of them Around 64% of people engaged also claimed that initiatives like “Science SOS”, which entail meetings with food researchers, help to boost consumers’ trust in the food system.

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EIT Food #FoodScienceClass

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn is implementing the international project #FoodScienceClass, powered by EIT Food. A total number of 300 students from Israel, Poland, Belgium and Finland take part in the second edition of the project. Poland will be represented by two classes from the XII High School in Olsztyn, named after Maria and George Dietrich, and two classes from the Primary School in Dywity, named after Maria Zientara-Malewska.

Students will take part in a series of activities that will familiarize them with topics of production, processing and food safety, as well as responsible consumer attitudes. As part of the project, students will have a unique opportunity to play the role of young researchers and – under the guidance of mentors, scientists of the IARFR PAS in Olsztyn – examine the eating habits of their peers. However, EIT Food #FoodScienceClass is not just a theory! Educational workshops on rational food management and reducing food waste are planned for September, which will take place at the Social Forge of the Food Bank in Olsztyn, one of the project partners. Students will also get to know the Institute laboratories and meet with a representative of a regional food company. The culmination of educational activities will be the development and implementation of an educational campaign, as well as the exchange of experiences and materials with other partner classes. All activities are planned taking into account the current possibilities – some activities take place online, some stationary, respecting the safety rules.

The overriding goal of the EIT Food #FoodScienceClass project is to arouse students’ curiosity about food, a topic that would seem very trivial, but the WHO data leaves no illusions. In 2019, we already had over 38 million overweight or obese children in Europe, in the group under the age of 5. Together with scientists, we are trying to show that it is worth knowing more about what is on our plate, as well as making conscious dietary choices at the stage of completing the shopping cart – says Justyna Banasiak, EIT Food #FoodScienceClass coordinator on behalf of the Institute.

The #FoodScienceClass project is funded by EIT Food, which works towards a sustainable, healthy and trustworthy food system. The project partners are: TECHNION (Israel), IARFR PAS in Olsztyn, Food Bank in Olsztyn, EUFIC (Belgium), VTT (Finland) and Rikolto (Belgium).

For more information, please contact the EIT Food #FoodScienceClass coordinator on behalf of the Institute, Justyna Banasiak (j.banasiak@pan.olsztyn.pl).

Institute wins grants of the National Center for Science

Scientists from our Institute received funding for implementation of research projects submitted in the National Center for Science contests: OPUS 20, SONATA 16, PRELUDIUM BIS 2.
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Institution:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, Poland

Position:

Position: PhD student (2 positions), PhD scholarship in the project entitled „Voltage across a hydrogel: A new perspective on cell’s membrane potential and its implication for embryogenesis” led by dr Magdalena Kowacz. (więcej…)

Employer

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Olsztyn, Poland

Job Description

The Lab of Dr Antonio Galvao is recruiting an experienced research assistant to undertake in vitro/in vivo work in ovarian function in mouse models for maternal obesity. The escalating epidemic of overweight and obesity is a major burden for our health systems. Obesity leads to long-term health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or infertility. In the lab we use mouse models and/or in vitro systems of ovarian/follicular culture to study the impact of maternal obesity in ovarian function and oocyte biology. The project investigates particularly the impact of altered leptin signalling in the ovary, a major feature of obese mothers, on the establishment of oocyte epigenome and metabolic regulations in both gamete and surrounding granulosa cells throughout folliculogenesis. The appointed scientist will be responsible for leading small research projects and mainly working closely with other members of the team and supporting them on their projects. The job holder will use mouse and cell based experimental systems to carry out transcriptome, methylome and lipidome analysis. Studies may extend to engineered cell lines to validate new findings.

The majority of the work will be lab based and occasionally with animals (as phenotyping and other procedures). Office work will be necessary, for data analysis and reporting. Considerable amount of work will be also dedicated to lab management, including inventory, ordering and invoicing.

This work will lead to important advances in our understanding of the impact of altered leptin signalling in oocyte epigenome establishment, profiling also metabolic and gene expression changes in granulosa and other underlying mechanisms.

Key areas of responsibility:

Carrying out high quality research
Working with the line manager to decide the direction of the project
Working with colleagues on related projects
Training more junior lab members
Reading relevant scientific literature and applying knowledge to advance own work
Written and oral presentation of work
Keeping detailed and accurate records
Administrative tasks supporting the group (proficiency in MS Office)

Person specification: Essential

BSc with 2 year experience or MSc in protein biochemistry, cell signalling or related biological discipline
Strong expertise in cell signalling studies
Substantial experience in mammalian cell culture
Substantial experience in gene expression analysis (qPCR, WB, IF & IHC)
Able to understand and communicate in the English to a level appropriate for the position
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills, with good time management
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels
Proactive, motivated, showing initiative to move projects forward
Ability to make independent decisions and solve routine problems

Person specification: Desirable

PhD in protein biochemistry, cell signalling or related biological discipline
An aptitude for work with mice
Experience analysing sequencing data (RNAseq)
A track record of publishing original research
Willing to work flexibly at times
Awareness and understanding of the benefits of an equal and diverse workplace

The post is initially available for 36 months, with the salary range of 57500-70500 PLN / year (brutto), based on experience. Applications will be accepted until 12^th of June 2021.

Expected starting date in July-August 2021.

Documents to present with the application:

Cover letter highlighting the suitability of the candidate to the post (max 2 pages)
CV (max 6 pages)
Two reference letters (one of letters must be from the last supervisor/line manager)

For informal questions about the post please contact Dr Antonio Galvao – a.galvao@pan.olsztyn.pl.

For more information, please consult: www.pan.olsztyn.pl

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Call for specialist supporting position (lab-manager) in Sonata Bis project

We invite you to be part of the project „Voltage across a hydrogel: A new perspective on cell’s membrane potential and its implication for embryogenesis” led by Dr Magdalena Kowacz (więcej…)

Institution: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, Poland

Position: PhD student (2 positions), PhD scholarship in the project entitled „Transcriptomic and zootechnical exploration of parental contribution to progeny quality in Eurasian perch, Perca fluviatilis” (National Science Centre, Sonata Bis 10) led by Dr. Daniel Żarski
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SCIENCE SOS – let’s talk about food!

Let’s talk about food. Join the #AnnualFoodAgenda “Science SOS” action and engage with food researchers to answer all your questions about healthy nutrition.

Can our diet have an impact on the health of our grandchildren? Why is it worth to choose fish from controlled environments? How to handle food to avoid microbiological cross-contamination? What should we do when we have symptoms of gluten intolerance? Institute of Animal Reproduction an Food Research PAS invites teachers, tutors and organisers of food-related events to book online visits of food scientists and let their audience learn about healthy eating habits. #AnnualFoodAgenda “Science SOS” offers meetings with microbiologists, food technologists, biotechnologist, ichtiologist and experts in molecular biology. We will talk about myths around the quality of fish from breeding tanks and take a closer look at sugars naturally present in fruits and vegetables. The consumers will also discover why food producers reach for ancient crops, and why we should not eliminate gluten from our diet without medical consultation. We will get an insight into the bacteria causing food poisoning and look at biofilm forming our e.g. our teeth. The topics available include also nutritional programming, the pro-health properties of raspberries and controversies around meat in our diet.

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