Even though our days at the Department of Neurochemistry are usually defined by rigorous experiments, complex data analysis, and the constant pursuit of understanding pain mechanisms, we know how important it is to simply pause and appreciate the people behind the science. Last week, we stepped away from the pipettes and microscopes to gather for our annual Christmas Eve meeting, trading our lab coats for a much warmer and festive atmosphere.
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A lot has been happening lately, and it’s time to catch up on sharing some wonderful moments from the PTBUN (Polish Neuroscience Society) Meeting, held on 2–5 September 2025. Out research group had the pleasure of taking part in this inspiring event, which brought together neuroscientists from across Poland and abroad.
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Professor Katarzyna Starowicz, as President of International Cannabinoid Research Society and 2025 Chair of the Scientific Committee, had the privilege of welcoming the international cannabinoid research community to Bloomington, Indiana, for the 35th Annual Symposium on the Cannabinoids.
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We are pleased to share that during the 10th Mediterranean Neuroscience Society Conference (https://mns2025.org), our colleagues actively contributed to the scientific program:
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It was a true pleasure and honor to participate in SIPS 2025, held on June 15–18 in the beautiful city of Kraków. On Monday, June 16, professor Katarzyna Starowicz had the privilege of delivering a plenary lecture titled: “The role of cannabidiol in pain and mood disorders: evidence for a breakthrough or merely a placebo?”
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Congratulations to Nicolò Bittoni on successfully completing his Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Università degli Studi dell’Insubria! His thesis, entitled “The role of the striatum and inflammatory processes in chronic pain development in a rat model of osteoarthritis”, marks the culmination of an intensive and insightful research journey, part of which was conducted within our laboratory at the Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków, under the Erasmus+ programme.
The emotions have now settled a bit, and we are delighted to reflect on the recent 4th European Pain Federation Krakow Pain School on Translational Pain Research: From Lab to Clinic held in Krakow. The event was a tremendous success, characterized by a high scientific level and the active participation of wonderful lecturers. Both participants and faculty were extremely satisfied and impressed.
On April 24-27, the Neuronus Neuroscience Forum 2024 took place, featuring PhD students Maciej Degutis and Magdalena Rak, as well as our Master’s student Mateusz, who presented their posters. The Neuronus Neuroscience Forum is an international scientific conference organized by students and young scientists associated with the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. It is one of the most significant scientific events in Poland, focusing on neuroscience and related scientific areas.
By mid-April, we welcomed Nicolò Bittoni, a Master’s degree student from Italy currently studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Insubria in Busto Arsizio (Italy). Nicolò started his internship at the IF PAN Maj Institute in Krakow and will remain a valuable contributor to our research projects until the end of January 2025.
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