On 4 November 2026, we welcomed a delegation of Argentine journalists visiting the Pomeranian region. The visit was organised by the Pomerania Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Pomorza S.A.) on the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Buenos Aires.
The delegation included Silvia Naishtat – Economic Editor at Clarín, Sofía Terrile – journalist at TN, and Agustina Ribó – camera operator and photographer at TN. The meeting was also attended by Katarzyna Laskowska – Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Department at the Pomerania Development Agency, and representatives of the Polish media.
During the visit, Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, Director of ICCVS, presented the Centre’s research activities, ongoing projects and work on innovative approaches to cancer immunotherapy and diagnostics.
The guests also visited the Centre’s laboratories, explored its research infrastructure and met members of the ICCVS team. They learned about the research methods and technologies used at the Centre, including flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, protein purification and bioinformatics. Researchers Dr Katarzyna Dziubek, Dr hab. Wojciech Siwek, Dr hab. Monikaben Padariya, Dr Anna Biernacka and MSc Eng. Martyna Siewiera also presented their work.
One of the key areas presented was our work on personalised cell-based immunotherapy, in which selected cells of the immune system are developed as potential therapeutic tools. This research is also reflected in our ongoing SWIFT project (Science for Welfare, Innovations and Forceful Therapies), focused on developing cell therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The SWIFT project is funded under the International Research Agendas (IRAP) programme of the Foundation for Polish Science FNP, with support from the European Funds for a Smart Economy 2021–2027 (FENG), Priority FENG.02 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure FENG.02.01 International Research Agendas.
The visit to ICCVS was part of a broader programme showcasing the scientific, technological and economic potential of the Pomeranian region. The delegation also visited CRIST Shipyard, the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia, including technology company WiRan, and the European Solidarity Centre.
The meeting provided an opportunity to present the research conducted at ICCVS to an international audience and highlight the contribution of scientific research and international collaboration to the development of the region.
For more information about the visit and its broader context, read the full article on the University of Gdańsk website: link
