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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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Recruitment of Bioinformatics Data Analyst

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science invites applications at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level in the Molecular Biology Laboratory, founded by KNOW (Leading National Research Centre) Scientific Consortium „Healthy Animal – Safe Food” (05-1/KNOW2/2015). The laboratory seeks candidates with proven knowledge in bioinformatics/computer science and genomics.

Full time, fixed term for maximum: 36 months (possible further prolongation)
Month salary range: discussed at the interview
Expected start date: May/June 2016

Institution:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IARFR PAS) in Olsztyn (https://www.pan.olsztyn.pl/en/) is awarded the highest in Poland A+ category, being recognized as the best in agricultural sciences with strong position in life sciences, with 130 science staff carrying out basic and applied research. Very well equipped facilities in a workplace of a young and emerging research group are available at the IARFR PAS.

Criteria:

  • M.Sc., Ph.D. or equivalent scholarly, as appropriate to the discipline (mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science or biology),
  • Experience in bioinformatics, statistics and programming,
  • High motivation to broaden the knowledge in bioinformatics/system biology/functional genomics,
  • Familiarity with next generation sequencing data analysis will be will be advantageous,
  • Good knowledge of programming language, e.g., SQL, Python, R,
  • Ability to work and communicate efficiently in a team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Bioinformatics, analytical support of high throughput molecular biology experiments,
  • Programming facilitating omnics analysis,
  • Organization, maintenance and development of informatics infrastructure,
  • Active and constructive participation in the scientific projects carried out at the Institute.

We can offer:

  • Involvement in interesting scientific experiments (e.g., mechanisms of gene expression regulation, epigenetics, RNA/DNA structure analysis, microRNA),
  • Interdisciplinary environment,
  • Self-development support, including short term scientific fellowship in the international bioinformatics team.

Closing date for applications: May 6, 2016 (The institute reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission in the absence of candidates meeting above mentioned criteria)
Interviews will be held on: May 2016

Additional information:

Applicants should provide the following documents:

  • motivation letter incl. description of applicant’s’ interests,
  • curriculum vitae incl. a list of achievements and expertise,
  • a copy of M.Sc./Ph.D. diploma,
  • contact details,
  • statement: I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in my job application for the needs of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29.08.1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2002 No 101, item 926 with further amendments).

Applications in English or in Polish should be sent to:

Joanna Papurzynska ( j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl) or

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science
Tuwima 10
10-747 Olsztyn, Poland

Note: KNOW – bioinformatics

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SCIENCE IS ART! [see the footage]

Building bacteria models and genetic chains, designing cosmetics from lyophilisated fruit, CSI laboratory – these and many other edutaining events awaited guests of the Scientific Picnic “SCIENCE IS ART!”, which took place at Olsztyn Old Town on June 25th, 2016.

Every enthusiast of research endeavours could take part in hands-on workshops, interactive science shows, experiments and competitions prepared by the scientists from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS and invited guests from the Institute of Geophysics PAS in Warszaw , Botanical Garden PAS in Powsin,  Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding PAS in Jastrzębiec and Copernicus Science Centre.

This was the second edition of the Picnic „SCIENCE IS ART!” organized as a part of Olsztyn Art Summer by the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS and Olsztyn Cultural Center.  This year’s partner of the event comprised also PAS Division in Olsztyn and Bialystok headquartered in Olsztyn. Scientists, leaving their laboratories, wanted to familiarize residents of the region with the crucial role of research achievements in our everyday life and inspire the youngest to discover  ”science gene” that may evolve into a life passion in the future.

Feedback:

TVP Olsztyn (od 10:10); Radio Olsztyn

Photo footage:

www.olsztyn.com.pl; www.olsztyn24; www.olsztyn.wyborcza.pl

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​Science Picnic „Art of Science” coming soon!

On Saturday June 25th, the Centre of Olsztyn Old Town will change into a giant laboratory, full of experiments, workshops and science shows. The researchers from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS will convince residents of the city that science is also a kind of art. Artists and researchers share a common passion for discovery, experimenting and a mind open to pioneering challenges. Theories created by physics, virtuoso experiments of chemists or images seen under the microscope are undeniable pieces of art.

Programme of the Picnic includes i.a. mind-exciting interactive exhibits of the Copernicus Science Centre, allowing the guests to test the speed of their reaction to light and sound triggers, and learn how to deceive our sight.

All families will have a chance to take part in the workshops on a gluten-free diet and learn what gluten really is and who and why should avoid it. They will also get in the roles of „Gluten seekers” trying to elute it from the samples of wheat flour. During hand-on workshops titled „Tasty skin”, guests of the Picnic will get familiarized with the practical use of fruit powders in the process of designing cosmetics, and take the samples of individually prepared creams home.

Scientists from the Institute of Geophysics PAS in Warsaw will help us to trigger our own earthquake and explain why shocks of similar magnitude cause little damage in some regions whilst catastrophes in other. Science shows prepared by researchers from the Botanical Garden PAS in Powsin will let us get an insight into the role of Seed Banks in the conservation of plant biodiversity in relation to species threatened by extinction.

Science enthusiasts will also try their hands at dactyloscopic workshops used in forensic science laboratories, and design their own models of bacteria. In addition, we can expect a show of plush organs taking part in the digestion process (1:1 scale), helping us to find answers on the questions about the length of intestine and super powers of our stomach

Old Town scene will host the competition called „Secrets of a human body” and workshops on building DNA with sweet jellies.

„Art of Science” Picnic will start at 12:00 in the heart of Olsztyn Old Town, and last until 16:00. Participation is free of charge!

Organizer: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS
Co-organizer: City Culture Centre
Partner: PAS Division of Olsztyn and Bialystok headquartered in Olsztyn

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​Institute at the 20th Picnic of Polish Radio and Copernicus Science Centre

HEALTH – this is the title of the anniversary 20th Science Picnic of the Polish Radio and Copernicus Science Centre, which took place in Warsaw on May 7th, 2016. The event was visited by a record number of people who could enjoy research celebration events prepared by over 200 institutions from Poland and abroad.

Institute PAS in Olsztyn organized 5 edutaining science shows. ”Inside gluten” workshops explained the causes of the coeliac disease, while “Healthy reproductive tract” pointed to the factors contributing to the disorders of a female reproductive tract. ”Uninvited guests of our body” science show allowed the guests to learn about the dangers carried by ticks. What is more, researchers from the Laboratory of Microbiology presented germs transferred from hand do hand and instructed the youngest how to wash hands properly. In addition, we offered all the participants of the Picnic an occasion to visit a mobile laboratory for conservation of biodiversity in order to see the effects of acidification of the aquatic environment on the health of the fish.

Science shows by the Institute were visited by over 3500 guests.



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Welcome!

Ms. Cristiane Andreia Erdmann has joined the research groups of the Bioelectroanalytics Department and Laboratory of Bioelectroanalysis for Sandwich PhD period of 12 months within the “Science without Borders” framework supported by the government of Brazil.

Ms. Cristiane Andreia Erdmann works at the Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – UEPG Setor de Ciências Exatas e da Terra Departamento de Química under the scientific supervision of Prof. Dr. Karen Wohnrath. Her joint project will concern the development of new electrochemical biosensors destined for the diagnosis of selected diseases.

 

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Postdoc in NCN founded project

Postdoc position is available in NCN founded project (OPUS) to study cell-to-cell communication based on the autocrine, juxtacrine and paracrine actions of miRNAs in early stages of pregnancy

Position: Postdoc in NCN founded project

Full time, fixed term for maximum 32 months

Month salary range: 3400.00 – 3750.00 PLN (tax not included)

Expected start date: January 2016

Institution:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IARFR PAS) in Olsztyn (https://www.pan.olsztyn.pl/en/) is awarded the highest in Poland A+ category, being recognized as the best in agricultural sciences with strong position in life sciences, with 130 science staff carrying out basic and applied research. Very well equipped facilities in a workplace of a young and emerging research group are available at the IARFR PAS.

Indicative performance criteria:

  • A PhD or equivalent scholarly, as appropriate to the discipline (agriculture science, biology, biotechnology or related).
  • Excellent research background in molecular biology, specifically mRNA or miRNA techniques, and primary cell culture.
  • Evidence of engagement in high-quality research activity documented by the emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of similar standing.
  • High motivation for scientific work supported by previous research activity (participation in conferences and courses, scholarships, grants, patents, awards, prizes, scientific cooperation, participation in scientific exchange programs, etc.) and the opinions of previous supervisors/co-workers.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Familiarity with flow cytometry technology, fluorescent microscopy and statistics/bioinformatics methods will be advantageous.

Person specification – essential criteria:

  • Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, etc.
  • Ability to work individually on own initiative and without close supervision, and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and constructively contribute to achieving the team’s objectives.
  • Ability to exercise a degree of innovation and creative problem-solving.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Position and project description:

Post doc position in the project „Autocrine, juxtacrine and paracrine actions of miRNAs in early stages of pregnancy in pigs” (PI: Dr. Monika M. Kaczmarek) – it is strictly research type position; any teaching duties are planned, except assistance in the assessment of M.Sc. student knowledge and supervision of M.Sc. student projects if required.

Preparation of the uterus (obtaining receptive state), synchronized with the development of the embryo, is necessary to establish proper communication of the embryo and the mother during early pregnancy in mammals. Research conducted so far has not allowed elucidating a definitive role of molecules involved in the dialogue embryo-mother during pregnancy. Despite numerous studies, a key step in the process of breeding – embryo implantation in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) remains one of the least understood biological processes. It has been proposed that receptivity of endometrium could be altered by non-transcriptional, non-translational mechanisms including exchange of signaling and adhesion molecules from endosomal compartments that might include shedding of microvesicles and exosomes. It is worth mentioning that exosomes additionally to lipids and proteins contain mRNA and miRNA, the later seems to be important modulators of cell-to-cell communication.

The aim of this project is to elaborate effective method to isolate miRNAs and assess their content in the uterine exosomes/microvesicles form pregnant animals as well as profile miRNAs that can participate in the embryo-maternal communication at early stages of pregnancy. Next research tasks are focused on in vitro investigation of auto-/juxta-/paracrine functions of selected miRNAs in endometrial as well as trophoblast cells.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct research projects individually and in collaboration with other members of team.
  • Analyze and interpret research findings and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual progress reports and final report.
  • Produce high-quality research outputs for publication in monographs or recognized high-quality journals.
  • Develop research objectives and grant proposals for own or joint research, at acceptable levels.
  • Contribute to providing regular information on the research advancement and presentation of the research data in research group meetings and relevant symposia/conferences.
  • Maintenance of a laboratory notebook of a high standard, so as to allow publication of data.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with Dr. Monika M. Kaczmarek (m.kaczmarek@pan.olsztyn.pl) before application.

Project type: OPUS NCN – NZ9

Closing date for applications: December 31, 2015 (The institute reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission in the absence of candidates meeting above mentioned criteria)

Interviews will be held on: January 2016

Additional information:

Applicants should provide the following documents:

  • motivation letter incl. description of applicant’s’ scientific interests,
  • curriculum vitae incl. a list of publications and expertise,
  • a copy of Ph.D. diploma,
  • at least two reference letter from independent researchers (PIs),
  • contact details,
  • statement: I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in my job application for the needs of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29.08.1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2002 No 101, item 926 with further amendments).

Applications in English or in Polish should be sent to:

Joanna Papurzynska ( j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl)
Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności PAN,
ul. Tuwima 10
10-747 Olsztyn

Note: NCN – postdoc miRNA

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