The inventors developed a cell based system for rapid detection and quantification of genotoxicity, which exploits changes in expression of p21 as the indicator of genotoxic insult. Therefore the system enables distinction between genotoxic and non-genotoxic carcinogens. This is particularly important for classification and regulation of carcinogens. A high throughput screening design enables use in pharmaceutical industry of testing drugs and cosmetic products food additives and pesticides as well as in the environmental monitoring for pollution with genotoxic contaminants.
F.06 Development of a new product
COBISS.SI-ID: 2328399In the public science journal Quark we have published the article, describing the state of the art in the field of stem cells application in medicine. The research and development, carried out under this programme, was presented in a lay manner, emphasising the possibilities of its applications. These do not only contribute to improve health introducing new generations of cell therapies, but also represent a new business opportunities. Thereby we again emphasised the need to establish the Center of Excellence for Stem Cells, expressed previously in Parliament (Znanje Žanje) last November.
D.04 Initiative to set up a new research area in Slovenia
COBISS.SI-ID: 2208591Distinguished researchers from Brazilian universities and institutes, that are active in fields of interest for NIB, visited and the scientists for both countries presented their research and discussed the exchange of the students and professors. They also planned joint doctoral programmes between Rio de Janeiro University and NIB. The conference was supported by The Embassy of the Republic Brazil in Slovenia.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
COBISS.SI-ID: 27090393The new artistic documentary film about the importance of biology and the contribution of our work to solving the environmental and health problems. The film also tries to respond to other existential questions of the modern world and society, caught between technological development and the preservation of life balance.
D.11 Other
COBISS.SI-ID: 28223705Co-organisation of the sixth International Conference on Experimental and Translational Oncology – CETO and co-editor of Proceedings: In 2010 the Conference CETO was organised wuth greatest international participation and younger scientists from Slovenia so far with over 150 scientists from EU and USA.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
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