The University of Gdańsk continues to strengthen its position as a hub of innovative research for the benefit of society and the economy. During the 5th meeting of the Economic Convention at the Daniel Fahrenheit Association of Universities, held on 19 September at the Faculty of Biology, Tri-City entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn about research conducted at the university.
Among the highlights was a presentation by Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, PhD, Director of the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS). She presented the Center’s pioneering work on personalized cell therapy for lung cancer. Over the past four years, the ICCVS has filed nine patent applications and collaborated with world-renowned institutions. “We are currently conducting research on animals using the PDX model, where we transplant tumors from patients into animals, allowing us to test the efficacy of therapeutic cells,” Prof. Marek-Trzonkowska explained.
The event highlighted a diverse range of innovative initiatives from quantum cryptography to Arctic research. UG Rector and Chairman of the Fahrenheit Universities, Prof. Piotr Stepnowski, PhD, emphasized the university’s growing role in connecting science with business. “Our university builds its reputation not only through education but also by working closely with the business sector. This synergy creates new paths for scientific research and helps shape the modern knowledge economy,” he said.
The convention reinforced the University of Gdańsk’s commitment to fostering collaborations that drive scientific developments with real-world applications.
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