Thematic schools

The 2026 Spring Thematic School was held from May 25 to 28, 2026. The event, inaugurated by an excellent lecture from Prof. Tuomas Kilpeläinen, focused on innovations in biotechnology and nutrition data science. The program featured expert lectures, laboratory workshops, and a public review session for SMM PhD students, attended by the SMM Scientific Council. The school provided a valuable platform for showcasing the achievements of young researchers, honing scientific skills, and fostering international collaboration.

The event agenda showcased an impressive breadth of topics, combining fundamental research, translational projects, and cutting-edge technologies used in molecular medicine. The program included presentations on, among others, dendritic-cell metabolism in the context of susceptibility to viral infections in individuals with diabetes; the role of mixed-lineage kinases in tumor microenvironment interactions and chemoresistance; the use of iPSCs, induced neurons, and organoids in the study of brain diseases; new concepts for enhancing mRNA vaccine efficacy; and even aspects of historical genomics that help us understand past populations. This broad scope allowed PhD candidates to view molecular medicine from a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective.

Between 14–17 May 2025, the second edition of the Thematic School took place in Poznań. Held under the theme “Molecular and Translational Research in Oncology”, the event focused on modern technologies in molecular oncology. The program included lectures, workshops, and a reporting session for PhD students. Participants deepened their knowledge in areas such as cytometry, proteogenomics, and epigenetics.

Between 18–20 November 2024, the first thematic school for PhD students of the Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine took place at the BRaIn Laboratories in Łódź. The event included lectures, workshops, and discussion panels led by experts, focusing on targeted therapies, gene therapies, and personalized medicine. It was not only an opportunity to gain knowledge, but also to establish valuable scientific contacts. The event was organized by the Medical University of Łódź, together with SMM Partners.