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Uniwersytet JagiellońskiFounded in 1364, Jagiellonian University (JU) is one of Europe’s oldest universities and one of Poland’s leading research-intensive institutions. Its life science ecosystem includes the Jagiellonian University Medical College, the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, the Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (JCET), and the National Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research SOLARIS. The University conducts research in biotechnology, biomedicine, molecular biology, genomics, drug discovery, and translational medicine.

The University brings together multidisciplinary teams of scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to address major health and societal challenges. Research activities cover areas including molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, cancer biology, regenerative medicine, computational biology, bioinformatics, omics technologies, precision medicine, antimicrobial resistance, and biotechnology applications in healthcare and industry.

Jagiellonian University offers access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including advanced omics platforms, structural biology facilities, synchrotron-based analytical technologies, bioinformatics resources, and specialized biomedical laboratories. The University actively participates in European and international research programs and maintains extensive collaborations with academic institutions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology enterprises, and innovation ecosystems worldwide.

Through the Technology Transfer Centre CITTRU, JU supports the commercialization of research results, intellectual property protection, industry-academia partnerships, licensing activities, and the development of innovative technologies with market potential.
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