BIOOPEN – 10TH INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL
STUDENTS' CONFERENCE IN LIFE SCIENCES

The official language of the conference is English. All presentations, lectures, and conference materials will be conducted in English.

10th International PhD Conference in Life Sciences BIOOPEN:  May 15-16, 2025

• Participant Registration via Online Form: January 31, 2025
• Registration Deadline: March 31, 2025
• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
• Scientific Committees' Decision on Abstract Acceptance: April 15, 2025
• Conference Program Publication: May 1, 2025
• Multimedia Presentation Submission Deadline: May 8, 2025

The 10th International PhD Conference in Life Sciences BIOOPEN will take place at:

📍University of Łódź
📍Pomorska 141/143 Street
📍 90-236, Łódź, Poland

This session will delve into a wide range of topics related to microbiology in diverse contexts — general, clinical, veterinary, industrial, and environmental. In the biotechnology segment, participants will explore advancements across various branches, including genetic engineering, from fundamental research to practical applications. The immunology section will focus on the immune system’s mechanisms, its interactions with microorganisms, and its applications in diagnostics, therapy, and epidemiology. Additionally, infectious immunology, immunotherapy, and innovative vaccine research strategies will be discussed.

The Scientific Committee:

• Sylwia Różalska, PhD, Assoc. Prof.

• Magdalena Kowalewicz-Kulbat, PhD, Asst. Prof.

• Wiktoria Wierzbińska, MSc

• Zuzanna Miodek, MSc

• Jarema Wódka, MSc

• Magdalena Jurczak, MSc

This session will explore the fundamental mechanisms that drive the functioning of cells, organelles, and biomolecules. Participants will also dive into the molecular underpinnings of disease development, discussing their mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and emerging treatments. With its interdisciplinary focus, this session welcomes contributions from researchers across molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, neurobiology, and cytophysiology.

The Scientific Committee:

• Barbara Klajnert-Maculewicz, Prof.

• Anna Krześlak, PhD, Assoc. Prof.

• Karolina Michaś, MSc

• Agata Margielewska, MSc

• Kamil Płuciennik, MSc

This session will be devoted to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, and engineering. Novel technologies and approaches in biomedical engineering will be presented, including the design and application of biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and biosensors. Special attention will be given to technologies supporting diagnostics, therapy, and tissue regeneration. The molecular medicine section will address key aspects of molecular mechanisms of diseases, targeted therapies, genetic engineering, and emerging therapeutic strategies, including gene and cell therapies.

The Scientific Committee:

• Joanna Brzeszczyńska, PhD, Assoc. Prof.

• Paulina Wigner-Jeziorska, PhD, Asst. Prof.

• Karolina Gronkowska, MSc

• Sebastian Kalenik, MSc

This session will focus on the interactions between organisms and their environment, with particular emphasis on the impact of human activities and environmental protection opportunities. The topics covered in this session may take a comprehensive approach, ranging from the molecular level to population-level studies. We encourage participation from researchers in fields addressing ecology, environmental protection, biodiversity, environmental changes, and bioremediation.

The Scientific Committee:

• Ali Serhan Tarkan, PhD, Assoc. Prof.

• Aamir Hamid Khan, PhD, Asst. Prof.

• Emma Palacios Thei, PhD, Asst. Prof.

• Inez Masiarek, MSc

• Konrad Budziński, MSc

• Dominika Matuszewska, MSc

1. The participation fee is 400 PLN (approx. 100 EUR) and covers:
   • organizational costs,
   • Conference materials,
   • access to all scientific sessions,
   • lunches,
   • coffee breaks,
   • gala dinner.
      
2. Students and doctoral candidates of the University of Lodz are entitled to a 25% discount on the registration fee.
    
3. The conference fee must be paid to the designated bank account no later than April 15, 2025.
    
4. Payment details:
   • Bank account number: 09 1240 3028 1111 0011 4821 7884
   • Transfer title: Name, Last Name, University Affiliation
      
5. Failure to make the payment within the specified deadline may result in the cancellation of the participant’s registration.

• Funding is available through the “We are UNIC!” project for Participants affiliated with institutions that are members of the UNIC alliance. The funding amount is 2000 PLN (approx. 500 EUR) and is designated to cover travel expenses.
   
• Eligibility criteria for funding are as follows:
  a) Active participation in the Conference, such as through an oral or poster presentation;
  b) Status as a Master's degree student, PhD candidate, or early-career researcher in biological, natural, medical, chemical, or related fields, with affiliation to a UNIC Alliance member institution;
  c) Submission of a Curriculum Vitae (Appendix 1 of the Terms and Conditions) by March 31, 2025, via email to bioopen@uni.lodz.pl
   
• Selected participants from UNIC-affiliated institutions will also be exempt from the Conference registration fee.
   
• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to allocate funding based on internal evaluation criteria. The number of available grants is limited.
   
• The evaluation process for funding applications will consider the following factors:
  a) Quality of the submitted abstract;
  b) Relevance of the topic to the Conference's thematic areas;
  c) Level of scientific activity demonstrated by the applicant.
   
• The documents must be submitted by March 31, 2025.

Scientific Supervisor:
Katarzyna Miłowska, PhD, Assoc. Prof.

Chair of the Organizing Committee:
Beata Bielska, MSc

Vice-Chair of the Organizing Committee:
Izabela Kaczmarska, MSc

Members of the Organizing Committee:
Wiktoria Bębenek, MSc
Jarema Wódka, MSc
Wiktoria Wierzbińska, MSc
Aleksandra Tończyk, MSc
Natalia Sławińska, MSc
Betty Nyayal, MSc
Marlena Kapuściak, MSc
Michalina Rachubik, MSc
Weronika Pietrzak, MSc
Zuzanna Miodek, MSc
Anastasiia Kulbachko, MSc
Karolina Górecka, MSc
Agata Margielewska, MSc
Kinga Grzybowska, MSc
Sebastian Kalenik, MSc
Karina Maciak, MSc