A Groundbreaking Perspective on the Role of Cholesterol
Although cholesterol is most commonly associated with adverse health effects, this project has demonstrated an entirely new facet of its potential. The researchers harnessed its biological activity to support vascularisation and modulate the immune response during bone formation, opening new opportunities in regenerative medicine.
We would like to offer our congratulations to the entire team of inventors:
dr hab. Agnieszka Krupa, Associate Professor at the University of Lodz (Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology), dr hab. Przemysław Płociński, Associate Professor at the University of Lodz (Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology), Dr Aleksandra Szwed-Georgiou (Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology), Dr Marcin Włodarczyk (Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology), Dr Paulina Rusek-Wala, Monika Biernat, Anna Woźniak, Paulina Tymowicz-Grzyb and Joanna Pagacz!
We would also like to thank Monika Szcześniak from the Technology Transfer Office of the University of Lodz and Piotr Godlewski from the FGGHIP law firm for their support throughout the invention protection process.
The research was carried out as part of the project "Wielofunkcyjne kompozyty aktywne biologicznie do zastosowań w medycynie regeneracyjnej układu kostnego” [Multifunctional Biologically Active Composites for Applications in Regenerative Medicine of the Skeletal System] (TEAM-NET programme, Foundation for Polish Science, financed by EU funds from the European Regional Development Fund).
Edit: Mateusz Kowalski (Promotion Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz)
Photos: Dr Karolina Rudnicka, Associate Professor at the University of Lodz (Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz)
