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Oral communication awarded

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We are pleased to inform that oral communication by dr. Anna Michalska from the Department of Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food entitled: „Influence of different drying techniques on the physicochemical properties of black current powders” received an award at the XII Scientific Conference in the cycle of XXI century Food titled „Food & Innovation” (September 21-22, 2016, Krakow).

The Conference was organized by the Department of Food Technology of the H.Kołłątaj University of Agriculture in Krakow, Polish Society of Food Technologists – Malopolska Branch and The Committee of Food Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Congratulations!

 

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Fish Proteomics Cost Action course

Fish Proteomics course was held in the Institute’s Division of Reproductive Biology on 26-30 September 2016 within the framework of AQUAGAMETE Cost Action.

The Organizing Committee was comprised by the Staff of the Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology: Prof. Andrzej Ciereszko, Dr. Mariola Dietrich, Dr. Joanna Nynca, Dr. Mariola Słowińska, Agnieszka Mostek, MSc and Błażej Westfalewicz, MSc. In addition, the lectures were delivered by Prof. Serhiy Souchelnytskyi (College of Medicine, Qatar University) and Dr. Thomas Fröhlich (Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis, Gene Center of the University of Munich).

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The 7th Training School of the AQUAGAMETE COST Action, entitled “Fish proteomics” started on Monday September 26th. Organized by Professor Andrzej Ciereszko (Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences) it was run by the Training Team (Dr. Mariola Dietrich, Dr. Joanna Nynca, Dr. Mariola Słowińska, M.Sc. Agnieszka Mostek and M.Sc. Błażej Westfalewicz) and trainers: Professor Serhiy Souchelnytskyi from College of Medicine, Qatar University and Dr. Thomas Fröhlich from Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis, Gene Center of the University of Munich. The training school was attended by 9 students from Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iran, Italy and Poland.

The Training School was organized in 9 lectures, covering important topics related to proteomics, including: Introduction to proteomics, Intact-protein proteomics by 2DE and MALDI mass spectrometry, Techniques of sample preparation for proteomic analysis, Linking genomics and proteomics, bioinformatics (Professor Serhiy Souchelnytskyi); 2D Difference gel electrophoresis (Błażej Westfalewicz); Proteomics in fish reproductive research (Professor Andrzej Ciereszko); Proteomic in Reproductive Science, Protein databases, and Quantitative proteomics (Dr. Thomas Fröhlich).

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The core of the training school was extensive hands-on practical training supervised by the Training Team and Professor Serhiy Souchelnytskyi. On Monday 26th each student performed protein sample preparations from different fish tissues then started electrophoresis in the first dimension (isoelectrofocusing) which was run overnight. On Tuesday morning the isoelectrofocusing was finished and preparation SDS-gels for the second dimension was commenced. Electrophoresis in second dimension started in the evening and was run overnight. On Wednesday SDS-electrophoresis was finished, followed by fixation of gels and staining. Then samples for mass spectrometry analysis were prepared, including digestion of selected spots with trypsin. Next day tryptic digests were prepared and loaded on MALDI target plates. Next analytical trainings were performed in i) computer analysis of gels and ii) mass spectrometry identification of proteins. On the last day of the training school all activities were focused on reporting results, presentations of individual achievements by the participants and concluding seminar.

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In summary, the students were exposed to new area of research in fish reproduction and successfully accomplished all planned objectives. Their active participation was also inspiration for Training Team and lecturers.

 

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Scientist with a passion

Dr. Michał Janiak, Assistant Professor in the scientific group of Chemical and Physical Properties of Food is one of the laureates of a prestigious photographic competition organized by National Geographic Channel. Dr. Janiak’s photo depicting people praying for the victims of a terrorist attack in Ankara was ranked at the 6th place. Since the photo in focus was taken during his scientific internship in TÜBİTAK MARMARA Research Center, we could not be more satisfied with the success of Institute’s researcher.

Congratulations to the scientist with a passion on his great achievement!

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Institute cooperates with Hokkaido University

Representatives of Hokkaido University in Japan, prof. Yasuaki Takagi and prof. Hisae Kasai, visited the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS in Olsztyn and attended a meeting with the director general Prof. Mariusz Piskuła and the head of Gamete and Embryo Biology science group Prof. Andrzej Ciereszko.

The visit of HU delegates followed signing of the cooperation agreement between the Institute and HU Faculty of Fish Sciences in March. The agreement comprises mutual efforts of the institutions as regards to the exchange of staff and students, organization of joint seminars and workshops, as well as development of joint research projects.

 

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European Researchers’ Night this Friday in Olsztyn!

Over 130 experiments, science shows, hands-on workshops and other edutaining activities wait for Warmia and Mazury residents. Olsztyn is one of the two national hosts of the most important popularization event in Europe – European Researchers’ Night! Don’t forget to visit us on September 30th. (więcej…)

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Dr. Monika Kaczmarek in the Council of National Congress of Science

52 researchers have been appointed by the Minister of Science and Higher Education Jarosław Gowin to the Council of National Congress of Science, which will work on the solutions to be introduced in the new higher education act. Dr. Monika Kaczmarek, head of Institute’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology, is one of the members of this elite group.

The Council will organize monthly conferences focused on the issues of significant importance to the Polish higher education. The meetings will be held in different cities throughout Poland, and will last from October 2016 to July 2017. During the upcoming three conferences (in Rzeszów, Toruń and Wrocław), scientists will discuss the matters of internationalization of science and higher education, development of human and social sciences, as well as the issue of cooperation with the industry.

The committee appointed comprises 52 researchers, including representatives of human, social, natural, medical and technical sciences. Minister Gowin stressed that members of the Council are both experienced prominent scientists and young professors.

Prof. Jarosław Górniak, founder of the Centre of Evaluation and Analyses of Public Policies of the Jagiellonian University, has been designated as the chairman of the Council.

Composition of the Council is available here.

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PhD students awarded

Communications by Institute’s PhD students have been recognized at the latest national and international scientific conferences:

Dominika Bartkowska, a PhD student in the scientific group of Physiology and Toxicology, received a 3rd place award for the presentation The effect of ischemia on localization and immunoreactivity of endothelin 1 (ET-1) in porcine endometrium and myometrium during the 50th anniversary Symposium of the Polish Society for Histochemistry and Cytochemistry  titled: “From the past up to now” held in Wojanów on September 5-8, 2016.

Błażej Westfalewicz, a PhD student in the scientific group of Gamete and Embryo Biology, was awarded the 1st prize for the oral communication titled: Analysis of bull (Bos taurus) seminal vesicles fluid proteome in relation to seminal plasma proteome. The presentation was delivered at the 7th International Scientific Symposium for young scientists, PhD students and students of agriculture colleges titled: “Innovative research for the future of agriculture and rural areas development”. The conference took place in Bydgoszcz on September 15-17, 2016. 6.

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Inauguration of KNOW PhD studies

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45 PhD students from Poland, including 9 young researchers from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS in Olsztyn, have inaugurated the first year of the Integrated PhD Studies.

The solemn inauguration ceremony was organized by the Scientific Consortium „Healthy animal – Safe food”, which received the status of the Leading National Science Centre (pol. KNOW) for the years 2015-2019 in the area of agricultural, forestry and veterinary sciences. This prestigious status is awarded via competition to the flagship research units recognized by outstanding achievements, Apart from the Institute PAS in Olsztyn, the Scientific Consortium comprises WULS Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (leader), UWM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, PIWet National Veterinary Research in Puławy and the Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding.

The Integrated PhD studies of the Consortium have a nationally unique nature as to the educational programme, which includes acquisition of latest knowledge during courses organized by individual partners, international internships, exchange of experience and translation of know-how to industry.

The PhD studies will last 3 years,

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TRAFOON project – Conference 2016

International Conference:

Bonding tradition with innovation –  successful strategies
in food chain value

It is our distinct pleasure to invite you to the „Bonding tradition with innovation” conference organised within the framework of a EU project TRAFOON – Traditional Food Network to improve the transfer of knowledge for innovation. The meeting (12-13.09) aims at promoting the potential of traditional food from different parts of Poland and Europe to improve the competitive advantage of the producers and to meet the needs of today’s society.

Place: Olsztyn, Poland

Date: 12-13 September 2016;

Language: English (simultaneous translation into Polish);

Registration: Registration is obligatory. Number of seats at the conference is limited. Priority is given to participants who want to present the results as an oral presentation or a poster;

Fee: The fee is not required.

Contact: trafoon@pan.olsztyn.pl

Finnal program

Abstracts of presentations given during the conference

Posters

XXIth century in Poland and other European countries has been marked by a clear division of the food market. On the one hand, we are surrounded by the ubiquitous supply of mass-produced standardised and unified global food. On the other, however, we may observe a growing interest of consumers and producers in traditional food, which stands out with its distinctive quality. Such phenomenon results from the increased awareness of the society, paying more attention to the prohealth functions of the food consumed.
Our conference will provide a forum for the exchange of opinion and expertise on the challenges and future prospects for traditional food. Bringing together specialists in different fields, we wish to discuss the possibilities of increasing the attractiveness of traditional food products through the transfer of innovation and research results.
The meeting is dedicated to i.a. scientists conducting research focused on developing and improving traditional food, as well as on introducing products of this type into a human diet. Entrepreneurs, local authorities, social organisations and other entities professionally related to traditional food will also considerably benefit from participation in this conference.

Appreciating a wide and appealing range of Polish traditional foods, we invite the producers to introduce their products during our conference.

Conference areas:

  • Traditional Grain Foods
  • Traditional Fishery and Meat Products
  • Traditional Vegetable and  Mushroom Products
  • Traditional Fruit and Olive Products
  • Traditional Dairy Products
  • Traditional Functional Food
  • Safety of Traditional Food
  • Innovation of Traditional Food Production Processes

Registration:

Due to the limited availability of seats, early registration is strongly recommended to ensure your participation.

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TRAFOON project – Workshop 2016

Training Workshop

From tradition to innovation in buckwheat, oats and gluten-free ‑ strategies for SMEs in production, processing and marketing

DATE: 29/06/2016
VENUE: Novotel Warszawa Airport, Warsaw, Poland
LANGUAGE: English with Polish translation
FEE: free, but registration is required due to the limited availability of seats. In addition to the workshop we provide lunch, beverages and snacks throughout the day.

Welcome Message,

Farmers, producers, retailers, scientists and representatives of non-governmental organisations (consumers and patient organisations) will meet each other aiming at improvement of and innovation in traditional and local food production chains with specific focus on buckwheat, oats and gluten-free.

The EU project TRAFOON (November 2013 – October 2016) aims at the transfer of knowledge to small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their market position. SMEs in the food sector are increasingly under pressure due to developing open markets, increasing demand of standardized and price-competitive food products, increasing importance of large retailers, and challenges in obeying governmental regulations. This raises the risk of losing many local and traditional foods and processing techniques.

SMEs of traditional foods and active in local markets must therefore extend their skills in modern and competitive production and marketing. TRAFOON aims to support. The work package ‘Grains’ of TRAFOON involves ancient wheat species (e.g. durum and spelt), oats and buckwheat, and the application of sourdough and gluten-free production and processing. Buckwheat and oats have a long history as traditional crops, with an innovative perspective in gluten-free products.

During the first two years, scientists in TRAFOON have been in search internationally for the needs in representative national and local SMEs. During the workshop you will be informed about this ‘Inventory of Needs’, and you will be invited to discuss with the speakers (representing different stakeholders) about their ‘lessons to learn’ based on the ‘Needs’ and on specific ‘Cases’. Together we will create better mutual understanding, explore possibilities for innovation, and define strategic goals.

The ‘Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda’, the end goal of the TRAFOON project, is of crucial importance to the EU to enable further steps in European research and policy concerning traditional foods.

Organizers

Agenda:

09:00 Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 Official opening of Training Workshop
10:05 Opening and introduction 'From Inventory of Needs to Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda in buckwheat, oats and gluten-free’
Luud Gilissen (Netherlands)
10:20 Buckwheat between tradition and innovation
Peter Raspor (Slovenia)
10:50 Buckwheat from a Polish view
Ryszard Amarowicz, Henryk Zieliński (Poland)
11:20 Coffee & tea break
11:40 Buckwheat as a functional ingredient in bakery products
Małgorzata Wronkowska (Poland)
12:00 Gluten-free grain products: processing, production, marketing
Stefan Horstmann (Ireland)
12:20 Lunch
13:20 Dutch Bakery Society and Bakery Institute: application of oats in bakery and pastry from a Dutch perspective
Vicky Littlejohn (Netherlands)
13:50 Why the establishment of the Dutch Gluten Free Competence Centre (GFCC) failed and restarted with new focus
Claire Souren (Netherlands)
14:20 Establishment of the Gluten-free Oat Chain in The Netherlands
Bert-Jan van Dinter (Netherlands)
14:50 Tea & coffee break
15:10 Gluten-free starches and their role in gluten-free products – knowledge transfer to SMEs
Stefan Horstmann (Ireland)
15:30 Carob enriched buckwheat bread – a new alternative in the gluten-free diet
Sonja Smole Možina (Slovenia)
15:50 Application of buckwheat in bakery and pastry from a Slovak perspective
Zuzana Ciesarová (Slovakia)
16:10 Oats 2020: needs and lessons from an international perspective
Luud Gilissen (Netherlands)
16:20 All: General discussion on the issues and composition of a draft SRIA
17:00 Closing of Training Workshop

Abstracts of presentations given during the workshop

Registration:

Due to the limited availability of seats, early registration is strongly recommended to ensure your participation.

Venue:

Novotel Warsaw Airport – conference venue
st. 1 Sierpnia 1
02-134 Warsaw
tel. +48 22 575 60 00
fax. +48 22 575 69 99
www.accorhotels.com

The conference venue is only 5 bus (scheduled) stops (9 included requested) from the Airport (around 5-10 minutes ride).

How to get to the hotel
The conference venue is Novotel Warszawa Airport hotel, street 1 Sierpnia 1. The hotel is situated about 3 km from the airport and about 8-9 km from the Central Railway Station.

How to get from the Chopin Airport to the Novotel Warszawa Airport by public transport?
After leaving the airport you should go to bus stop LOTNISKO CHOPINA-PRZYLOTY 02 and take a bus line 188 (direction: GOCŁAWEK WSCHODNI) or 175 (direction: PL. PIŁSUDSKIEGO) and get off at the bus stop NOVOTEL.

How to get from Central Station to the Novotel Warszawa Airport by public transport?
After leaving the station you should go to bus stop DWORZEC CENTRALNY 02 and take a bus line  175 (direction: Lotnisko Chopina) and get off at the bus stop NOVOTEL.

If you prefer to use a taxi, we recommend to use the services of three licensed taxi companies: Merc Taxi, MPT Radio Taxi, Sawa Taxi. Normally a taxi to the city centre should not cost you more than 50 PLN (~12 euro).

Accomodation:

Participants are responsible for organising their own accommodation.

You can check out these hotels:

  • Novotel Warszawa Airport, 1 Sierpnia nr 1, 02-134 Warszawa (The recommended hotel for the workshop participants), http://www.accorhotels.com/
  • Sound Garden Hotel, Żwirki i Wigury 18, 02-092 Warszawa, http://www.soundgardenhotel.pl/
  • Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport, ul. Żwirki i Wigury nr 1, 00-906 Warszawa, http://www.marriott.com/
  • Mercure Airport Warszawa, Al. Krakowska 266, 02-210 Warszawa
  • Warsaw Marriott Hotel, Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, 00-697 Warszawa
  • Ibis Warszawa Reduta, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. nr 16, 02-366 Warszawa
  • Hotel Gromada Airport, st. 17 Stycznia 32, 02-148 Warsawa, http://www.hotel-gromada-airport.com/

or to make a reservation via Trivago.com or Booking.com

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