We are delighted to invite you to participate in the upcoming training workshop entitled “Folding and Misfolding of Soluble and Integral Membrane Proteins”, which will be held at the National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens, Greece from June 12 to June 14, 2024. This workshop is organized within the framework of the Twin4Promis project and…
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On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Prof. Michel Bouvier, an esteemed member of the Twin4Promis scientific board, will perform his institutional visit at the premises of the National Hellenic Research Foundation. In the framework of his visit, Prof. Bouvier will deliver a scientific seminar entitled “Pharmacological Chaperones for the treatment of GPCR misfolding diseases; Nephrogenic Diabetes…
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“In Dr. Sotirios Kampranis’ laboratory in Copenhagen, a remarkable alchemy unfolds, yielding fragrances uncharted by human senses, yeast imbued with taste and scent, and a groundbreaking process, where toxicity-free, anti-obesity substances are born. This magical synthesis defies convention, representing a frontier of discovery, where science transcends into imagination.” How does one get a useful substance…
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In the intricate world of molecular biology, understanding the folding of proteins has long been a puzzle that scientists have endeavored to solve. Among those at the forefront of this quest is Michele Vendruscolo, and his dedicated team from the Centre for Misfolding Diseases, University of Cambridge, whose relentless pursuit of knowledge has illuminated the…
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A delegation from the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), comprising members including Dr. Georgios Skretas, Principal Investigator and Coordinator of Twin4Promis; Mrs. Ioanna Petrohilou, NHRF Administrative Director; Mrs. Kleri Foniadaki, Head of NHRF Grants Office; Dr. Dimitra Zarafeta, Twin4Promis Project Manager; and Dr. Maria Chatzidaki, Twin4Promis Science Communication Officer, were hosted at the VIB Swift…
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Every March, organizations worldwide unite for the global Brain Awareness Week, aiming to educate the public about the incredible functionality of the brain and how advancements in research are shaping our lives. As part of this initiative, the Eugenides Foundation, in collaboration with Twin4Promis and other academic and scientific institutions, organizes a Neuroscience Festival. This…
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We are happy to announce that on Thursday 22 February, BSRC Alexander Fleming will host an EMBO Outreach Event where PhD students and postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity to find out more about EMBO Fellowships and other funding schemes supporting life scientists in Greece. An introduction to EMBO scientific publishing will also be given.…
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Interested in membrane proteins? The article entitled “Escherichia coli strains with precise domain deletions in the ribonuclease RNase E can achieve greatly enhanced levels of membrane protein production” has been recently published in Protein Science. Our young researcher Eleni Vasilopoulou and the team unveil SuptoxRNE22, an engineered E. coli strain with superior capabilities, which can…
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The Twin4Promis Training School at the University of Cambridge, held on January 17 and 18, 2024, was a captivating exploration of cutting-edge research and methodologies in the field of protein misfolding. The program, carefully curated by the organizer Michele Vendruscolo, promised an immersive experience for young scientists eager to delve into the field of neurodegenerative…
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The “TWIN2PIPSA & Twin4Promis Twinned Training Schools” at the Center for Protein Misfolding, University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK, is set to take place from January 15 to 18, 2024. This event is designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of young scientists in the field of protein misfolding. Save the Dates TWIN2PIPSA Training School:…
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