Scientists from the UniLodz Take Part in the CERIS Disaster Resilience Days Group Event in Brussels

Representatives of the Biohazard Prevention Centre (Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz) – Prof. Michał Bijak and Wojciech Zajączkowski – took part in the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS) – Disaster Resilience Days event on 19-21 May 2025, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME) in Brussels.

Opublikowano: 22 May 2025

The event brought together experts from across Europe to share knowledge and best practices in preparing for and responding to various types of disasters, both those natural and man-made. One of the key topics was preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Discussions covered, among other things:

  • increasing the interoperability of early warning systems,
  • development of modern detection technologies,
  • strengthening cooperation between scientific institutions and first responder services.

During the event, th team from the Centre also had the opportunity to present and promote its latest research project – UNICOPS, which is a part of the efforts to increase Europe’s resilience to crisis risks.

Participation in the event was an important step towards strengthening the role of the University of Lodz in the European security research space and building international partnerships in the field of innovative solutions for the protection of society.

 

Source and photos: Biohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz 

Edit: Kamila Knol-Michałowska, Promotion Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz

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