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🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Innovators! 🌟 Are you passionate about using AI technology to solve real-world problems? We’re inviting tech enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, and AI experts to join the 2nd AI4HEALTH.CRO Innovation Competition powered by AI4Health.Cro - European Digital Innovation Hub 🎯 Challenge: Enhance breast cancer detection using the power of AI. This year, we’re focusing on developing solutions that improve the efficiency of mammographic image classification. 👥 Why Participate? Impact: Your innovation could help in upgrading early breast cancer detection. Network: Connect with leading experts and peers in healthcare and technology. Prizes: Win up to €5,000 and get your solution recognised among experts in the field, potential investors and employers. 📅 Mark Your Calendars! Application Deadline: January 14, 2025 Competition Starts: January 28, 2025 Demo Day: April 8, 2025 📍 Location: ZICER, Zagreb or participate online! Interested? Click below to apply and be the change you wish to see in healthcare. Let’s innovate together and make a lasting impact! 👇 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDM26PmG #AI4HealthCro #innovation #Healthcare #DigitalEurope #ai4healthcroinnovationchallenge #breastcancer #ai4good

🎻 Orchestrating a new approach to correcting errors in cancer cells 🎻 Our researchers have discovered how the ‘musicians’ of a cell—tiny structures called microtubules—move during cell division. In cancer cells, these microtubules move too fast, leading to mistakes in how genetic material is distributed, which helps cancer grow and spread. Using advanced “speckle” microscopy, dr. sc. Iva Tolić, together with her team—dr. sc. Patrik Risteski, dr. sc. Jelena Martincic, PhD, Dr. Mihaela Jagric, Ana Petelinec (all PhD candidates at the time), and graduate student Erna T.—uncovered the mechanism behind this movement. These researchers were the true conductors of this discovery, revealing how microtubule speed could potentially be adjusted to correct errors in cancer cells. This fundamental research is an essential first step to understanding cancer’s inner workings, opening new possibilities for targeted treatments in the future—because, just like in music, slowing down the tempo can sometimes uncover the solutions we need. #RuđerBoškovićInstitute #CancerResearch #FundamentalScience #ScienceForTheFuture

Something big is coming to our science hill! A groundbreaking event that will transform how you experience science.  Introducing #scihill, coming to Zagreb for the first time. Save the date: May 16th, 2025, and stay tuned for more... #Science #Zagreb #SCIHILL 

The Science Nomad is coming to FER! The Science Nomad – Stuart Kohlhagen – is renowned for his passion for science, creative teaching methods, and ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to all generations. Sign up for the interactive lecture and workshop Brain-Hacks and learn how to use your mind and body to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills – all infused with creativity and innovation. 📅 When: December 16, 2024 📍 Where: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) Participation is free, but spots are limited, so hurry and register! 📝 Workshop at 10:00 AM: Register here -> https://lnkd.in/dyDNKrJ7 📝 Lecture at 5:30 PM: Register here ->https://lnkd.in/d5MrRDWc This event is organized in collaboration with FER, the Australian Embassy, and the Ruđer Bošković Institute. If you thought nomads were just people with suitcases, get ready for The Science Nomad to teleport you into a world of interdisciplinary science, problem-solving, and cryptographic puzzles (yes, really 🤯). #ScienceNomad #FER #RuđerBoškovićInstitute

We proudly celebrate 10 years of CERIC-ERIC consortium, a prestigious European scientific network connecting top-tier research institutions. CERIC-ERIC is an infrastructure consortium providing scientists with access to cutting-edge equipment for materials research, drug development, and environmental protection. We're particularly proud that Croatia leads in engagement - boasting the highest per capita participation rate among all consortium members. Croatia joined as a full member in 2017, through Ruđer Bošković Institute by contributing our unique accelerator system. Our infrastructure has already supported 50 international research projects, with CERIC-ERIC recognizing our potential through a €400,000 investment in new equipment and funding for two doctoral positions. The future brings even more excitement - by the end of 2025, our accelerator system will move to a new facility, part of the €72 million O-ZIP project. This new infrastructure will enable more advanced experiments and strengthen Croatian science's position in Europe.

🔬 Advancing Prostate Cancer Research 🔬 We're proud to announce that the Ruđer Bošković Institute has received a €13,193 grant from dm-drogerie markt Hrvatska for groundbreaking prostate cancer research. This marks the ninth consecutive year of our partnership, with cumulative support exceeding €80,000. Our research focuses on identifying novel protein markers in prostate cancer cells cultured in specialized 3D environments. This innovative approach aims to enhance early detection and monitoring capabilities - crucial factors in improving treatment outcomes. Key Research Highlights: * Analysis of 160 clinical prostate cancer samples and 65 healthy prostate tissue samples * Development of advanced diagnostic markers * Implementation of cutting-edge 3D cell culture techniques With prostate cancer mortality rates in Croatia among the highest in Europe, this continued support enables our Laboratory for Hereditary Cancer to pioneer new approaches in cancer research and treatment strategies. We extend our gratitude to dm and their partners Kazalište Kerempuh for their commitment to advancing scientific research and public health. #CancerResearch #BiomedicineInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #HealthcareInnovation #ProstateCancer

"Ants are ideal for studying long-term climate change effects because their colonies remain in one location for decades, making them excellent bioindicators." said Dr. Jelena Bujan in an interview for Zaposlena, časopis za uspješnu ženu After earning her Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma and conducting postdoctoral research in Panama and Switzerland, Dr. Bujan returned to Croatia to launch the IGNITE project, securing €1.5 million in funding through the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. Her research focuses on the adaptations of ants to extreme conditions on Mediterranean islands. The findings are crucial for understanding the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and exploring the potential of microclimates in mitigating global warming. Learn more about Jelena’s research and career at: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQEEEbXn #ClimateChange #ERCGrant #Bioindicators #WomenInScience #IRB

What is the next step for Croatia in CERN? Since becoming an Associate Member of CERN in 2019, Croatia has emerged as a dynamic force in both scientific research and industrial innovation. Our scientists are making vital contributions to groundbreaking experiments like ALICE and CMS, while Croatian companies consistently excel in securing CERN tenders. But this is just the beginning. As CERN embarks on its ambitious Future Circular Collider (FCC) project, Croatia stands ready to amplify its role. In this exclusive conversation, we bring together Christoph Schafer, CERN and our general director David Smith to explore Croatia's transformative journey as a CERN Associate Member. #CERN #Croatia #ParticlePhysics #Innovation #FutureCircularCollider #ScienceAndTechnology

🔬 What Does it Mean to be Part of the World's Largest Particle Physics Laboratory? For five years, #Croatia has reaped significant benefits as a CERN Associate Member - from #employment opportunities for our scientists to educational programs and #economic partnerships with industry. But what new horizons would full membership open for our scientific community? Join us at the CERN Info Day to hear from Dr. Vuko Brigljević, who brings unique insights as both the Head of the Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics at Ruđer Bošković Institute and Croatia's National Coordinator for CERN activities. As we celebrate CERN's 70th anniversary and Croatia's 5-year membership milestone, Dr. Brigljević will share his expert perspective on this crucial scientific partnership.

Have you registered for the CERN Info Day yet? Join us tomorrow to celebrate two remarkable milestones: 70 years of CERN and 5 years of Croatian associate membership at this world-leading science laboratory. 🗓️ When? Wednesday, December 4, 2024 🕒 What time? 17:00 📍 Where? P1 Hall, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Horvatovac 102a Be part of an exceptional event featuring distinguished researchers Dr. Vuko Brigljević, Dr. Christoph Schaefer, Dr. Toni Sculac, Prof. Mirko Planinic, and Marko Husar. Register now at https://bit.ly/CERNInfoDay to discover CERN's groundbreaking journey and explore the opportunities that Croatian associate membership brings. #CERN70 #InspiringtheFuture #infoday