On 1 July 2025, the Institute of Molecular Biomedicine (IMBM) of the Comenius University Faculty of Medicine welcomed high school and university students to the Summer School of Biomedicine, which opens the door to the world of modern science to young talents for the fifth year in a row.
During the very first two days, the participants got acquainted with the rules of safe work in the laboratory and learned about the research topics that IMBM is dedicated to. The theoretical introduction also included the practical basics of statistical analysis of experimental data – essential equipment for every future scientist.
The students received a lecture on the basics of working with laboratory animals used for scientific purposes, while they also learned about the ethical and legal aspects of this work.
A special treat was the lecture by Associate Professor Pastorek, who introduced the participants to prestigious HORIZON EUROPE grant to the BEATsep consortium, focused on research into the long-term consequences of sepsis.
We wish all students a productive July full of new discoveries and may they enjoy science live!