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Welcome to the web site of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (IMBB-FORTH). IMBB is one of the most prominent life science research institutions in Greece, with an outstanding record of scientific achievements, state of the art infrastructure and a broad range of research, innovation and educational activities. IMBB’s main mission is to pursue cutting-edge research and promote scientific excellence.

 

40 years of IMBB – FORTH celebration

Highlights

Remote control of autophagy and metabolism in the liver

Remote control of autophagy and metabolism in the liver

In a Preview article published in Cell Metabolism, Prof. Nektarios Tavernarakis discusses a study that delineates a signaling cascade that is mobilized by neurons in the hypothalamus to modulate autophagy and metabolism in the liver.

Revealing the structure and function of a cytoskeletal actin in malaria parasites

Revealing the structure and function of a cytoskeletal actin in malaria parasites

Malaria parasites cause malaria, a devastating disease in many poor countries. A study by researchers from IMBB and University of Bergen investigated a parasite specific actin to understand its structure and function. The findings have implications for strategies to control the disease.

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ΙΜΒΒ scientists uncovered the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of the neurodegenerative disorder Wolfram Syndrome

ΙΜΒΒ scientists uncovered the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of the neurodegenerative disorder Wolfram Syndrome

Recent study at IMBB, published in Cell Death and Disease revealed that CISD-1, an iron sulfur cluster binding protein implicated in the pathogenesis of the neurodegenerative disorder Wolfram Syndrome type 2, modulates longevity and proteostasis by engaging autophagy and the mitochondrial intrinsic apoptosis pathway.

Age-dependent nuclear lipid droplet accumulation is a cellular hallmark of ageing.

Age-dependent nuclear lipid droplet accumulation is a cellular hallmark of ageing

Interdisciplinary scientific collaboration between the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB, FORTH), the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL, FORTH) and the Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), sheds light into the molecular mechanisms that regulate nuclear lipid droplets accumulation during ageing.

Events

June 2nd @ 13:00
IMBB COLLOQUIUM
“Defects in lipid and glucose metabolism in mice with liver-specific ablation of the Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4α (Hnf4α) gene”
Speaker: Effie THYMIAKOU (PostDoctoral Researcher, Kardassis Lab)
Location: “Seminar Room 1”, FORTH’s bldg
June 6th, 2023 @ 15:30
IMBB SEMINAR
“Miniscope Imaging during free behavior with the INSCOPIX Platform”
Speaker: Nicolas BONNEAU, PhD (Sales Representative Greece, Inscopix)
Location: “Seminar Room 1”, FORTH’s bldg
Files: Biosketch | Poster

News

May 31. 2023
40 χρόνια ΙΤΕ - Ανοιχτή Εκδήλωση για το ευρύ κοινό από το Ινστιτούτο Μοριακής Βιολογίας και Βιοτεχνολογίας : «Η Ιατρική Ακριβείας στη σύγχρονη ζωή» 9/6/2023 (Επιμελητήριο Ηρακλείου) [Event Brochure] [More]
May 04. 2023
Prestigious HFSP Research Grant awarded to FORTH Researcher Dr. Anastasios Pavlopoulos. [More]
May 03. 2023
In a Preview article published in Cell Metabolism, Prof. Nektarios Tavernarakis discusses a study that delineates a signaling cascade that is mobilized by neurons in the hypothalamus to modulate autophagy and metabolism in the liver. [More]
April 27. 2023
40 years of IMBB – FORTH celebration
IMBB is organizing an Alumni Reunion event for the celebration of the 40 years of IMBB. The celebration will take place at FORTH premises in Heraklion on Friday October 20, 2023. [More]
 

Partnership

 UoC - Biology department UoC - School of Medicine  EU Life 

Precision Medicine

Digenia website  EDIMO website