New PhD awarded at ICCVS
Congratulations to Łukasz Arcimowicz to the completion of the PhD project and obtaining the well-deserved PhD title! We are proud [...]
Project CANVAS Final Conference
The CANVAS Project Final Conference, titled “Enhancing Cancer Vaccine Science for New Therapy Pathways”, took place on 10–11 March 2026 [...]
Director of ICCVS invited by the European Commission to debate Vaccination strategies for noncommunicable diseases
Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, Director of the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science, was invited by the European Commission to join [...]
Science, Biotech & Beyond: Seminar with Prof. Rafał Sądej
Another edition of the Science, Biotech & Beyond seminar series took place at ICCVS on 26 October 2025. Our guest […]
ICCVS at the Night of Biologists 2026
On 16 January 2026, researchers from our Centre dr Katarzyna Dziubek and dr Anna Biernacka participated in the Night of […]
Science, Biotech & Beyond: Seminar with dr hab. Andrea Lipińska
Our guest speaker was dr hab. Andrea Lipińska, Vice-Dean of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Gdańsk […]
New PhD awarded at ICCVS
ICCVS researcher Ashwin Kallor has been awarded a doctoral degree. On 10.12.2025, he successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Development of […]
Visit of the Mayor of Gdańsk to ICCVS
On Friday, 21 November 2025, the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) hosted the Mayor of Gdańsk, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, […]
Our Researcher Awarded NCN Miniatura Grant
We are pleased to announce that Justyna Topa, a researcher in our team, has received the Miniatura grant from the […]
ICCVS Director Receives the Rector’s Award of the University of Gdańsk
We are pleased to announce that prof. dr hab. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, Director of our Centre has been honoured with the […]
New PhD awarded at ICCVS
ICCVS PhD student Ines Papak has been awarded a doctoral degree. On 6 November 2025, she publicly defended her thesis […]
Start of the Academic Year and Rector’s Awards
October began with the re-start of ICCVS internal scientific meetings, this time with a presentation by Ines Papak, titled “NSCLC […]
ERA SHUTTLE Summer School 2025 at ICCVS – Advancing Careers in Research and Innovation
From 22 to 26 September 2025, the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS), University of Gdańsk, hosted the second […]
The most advanced GMP-Compliant Cell Sorter Installed at ICCVS – first in Poland
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science has proudly installed Poland’s first CGX10 Cell Isolation System – the most advanced […]
Medal of the University of Gdańsk awarded to ICCVS staff members
We are proud to announce that, on the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of the University of Gdańsk, the Rector […]
An inspiring and hands-on learning experience!
Over the past three days (3-5 March 2025), we were thrilled to host a comprehensive flow cytometry workshop at the […]
We Have Published!
NRF2 is a transcription factor that plays a key role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by activating genes involved in counteracting […]
We Have Published! – Poor tools in NRF2 research revealed! Reliable antibody validated!
NRF2 is a transcription factor that plays a key role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by activating genes involved in counteracting […]
CANVAS Workshop on Patent Writing and Commercialization successfully concluded
The CANVAS Workshop on Patent Writing & Intellectual Property Protection and the Commercialization Process successfully took place from 3rd to […]
Success in the call of the Medical Research Agency – 15 million PLN (3 500 000 €) for development of new methods for lung cancer diagnostics
Lung cancer is the most common cause of death of cancer patients of both genders, while non-small cell lung cancer […]
Biologists’ Night 2025
Join us on 10th January 2025, for Biologists’ Night! Come and meet our scientists during this interesting event. Biologists’ Night […]
Workshop – Cutting-edge research infrastructure and collaborative opportunities between CERIC & University of Gdańsk
On 11th of December 2024, the University of Gdańsk and the Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium (CERIC-ERIC) hosted an inspiring […]
University of Gdańsk delegation joined inspiring ERA SHUTTLE Study Visit in Berlin-Adlershof
From 2nd December 2024, delegates from across Europe and beyond set up in Technology Park Berlin Adlershof for an interactive […]
Exploring AI’s Role in Shaping Scientific Research
AI is transforming science by quickly revealing connections in large data sets, helping researchers speed up breakthroughs and gain deeper […]
ICCVS at Pomeranian Researchers’ Night 2024: Join Us for a Night of Science!
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) University of Gdańsk, in collaboration with the Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk […]
Funding for maintaining key research equipment
We’re excited to share that the Ministry of Science and Higher Education has awarded us PLN 1,367,729 to support the […]
Science, Biotech & Beyond- next episode is comming
The next talk at the Science, Biotech & Beyond seminar series is going to take place on the 8th of February (Thursday) at 10:00 AM in […]
Science, Biotech & Beyond, Episode 6
Prof. Krzysztof Liberek, will deliver a talk entitled: “Chaperones in protein disaggregation and refolding” in the frame of series the Science, […]
New PhD awarded in ICCVS
We are happy to report that the University of Gdańsk and International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) student Katarzyna […]
Katarzyna Dziubek has been awarded the Kosciuszko Foundation Grant.
We are happy to share that Katarzyna Dziubek, a PhD candidate at ICCVS, has been awarded the Kosciuszko Foundation Grant. […]
Next episode is coming- Science, Biotech & Beyond seminar
Marcin Krzykawski, PhD will deliver a talk entitled: “Application of advanced 3D cell cultures for testing drugs and modeling solid […]
PhD degree awarded to Mikołaj Kocikowski
We are happy to report that the ICCVS PhD student Mikołaj Kocikowski has been awarded a PhD degree. The public […]
Two newly habilitated doctors in ICCVS
We are pleased to report that Dr Monikaben Padariya and Dr Wojciech Siwek have received the degree of habilitated doctor […]
SCIENCE, BIOTECH and BEYOND, EPISODE 7
The next seminar from series Science, Biotech & Beyond is going to take place on the 29th of April 2024 […]
SCIENCE HELPS – HELP SCIENCE
Prof. Natalia Marek- Trzonkowska, Director of ICCVS: “ I have the pleasure to participate in the campaign of the Foundation […]
V4 Training for Research project Managers hosted representative of ICCVS
V4 Training is a training course designed for experienced research managers working in project departments (primarily international: H2020 and Horizon […]
Strategic Funding for ICCVS
The Foundation for Polish Science has announced the results of the IRA competition in call no. 2/2023. Out of 16 […]
New PhD awarded in the ICCVS
The University of Gdańsk and the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science is enriched by new PhD graduate. The ICCVS […]
Science, Biotech & Beyond, Episode 6
Prof. Krzysztof Liberek, will deliver a talk entitled: “Chaperones in protein disaggregation and refolding” in the frame of series the Science, […]
Join the workshop organized by the CANVAS project consortium in Gdańsk
You are invited to the Proteomics for Biomedical Research workshop, where a set of lectures will be provided by the […]
Cooperation with Technical University Dresden
ICCVS is aiming at advancing a novel approach for immunotherapy against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCL). Collaboration with Technical University […]
Science, Biotech & Beyond- next episode is coming.
The next talk at the Science, Biotech & Beyond seminar series is going to take place on the 8th of February (Thursday) at 10:00 AM in […]
UGrants were approved for ICCVS researchers!
Prof. Natalia Marek- Trzonkowska and dr. Jakub Faktor from the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science were granted financing in […]
The Night of Biologists- learn from us what epigenetics is
The Night of Biologists will take place on January 12, 2024, at the University of Gdansk for the 13th time. […]
Mobility fellowship to Brno for Łukasz Arcimowicz
Łukasz Arcimowicz, ICCVS PhD student, has been awarded the Visegrad Fellowship to conduct research at the Research Center for Applied […]
Prof. Matthias Bochtler with a talk: BIOCHEMISTRY OF CELL FATE MAINTENANCE AND CHANGE
During our next session of the Science, Biotech and Beyond seminar series we will host Prof. Matthias Bochtler with a […]
Future Scientist Award for prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska
Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, director of ICCVS, has been granted the Future Scientist Award 2023 in the category of Woman of […]
Dr Irena Dapić with habilitation
We are pleased to report that Dr Irena Dapić has received the degree of habilitated doctor in the discipline of […]
Habilitation for dr inż. Umesh Kalathiya
We are delighted to report that the Discipline Council for Biological Science of the University of Gdańsk officially confered the […]
PhD degree awarded to Georges Bedran
We are thrilled to report on the achievement of Georges Bedran, who has has been awarded his PhD degree. Georges’s […]
Anna Clunes, British Ambassador to Poland, visits ICCVS
The visit of Anna Clunes, British Ambassador to Poland, at ICCVS took place on 30 September 2023. Professor Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, […]
Cooperation with India
The Ambassador of India in Poland, Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick, visited the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science at the […]
Prof Seda Kizilel’s talk: “Multifunctional Materials for Molecule/Cargo Delivery”
Prof. Seda Kizilel, Koc University (Turkey) will give a lecture on “Multifunctional Materials for Molecule/Cargo Delivery” at ICCVS. The lecture […]
Dr Wojciech Siwek with new funding for research on novel mechanism of transcriptional memory
Gene expression memory is fundamental for multicellular life as it maintains cellular identity during growth and in adulthood and it […]
Experts’ debate: From the laboratory to the clinic
The experts’ debate: ‘From the laboratory to the clinic. How modern research is changing prevention, diagnosis and treatment’. The guests […]
Award of the Minister of Education and Science for outstanding achievements in implementation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice
Team prize for Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska and her PhD student dr Karolina Piekarska On 19 February 2023, during the Gala of […]
ERA_SHUTTLE – network for cross-sectoral talent circulation
A new project supporting career development for innovators and cross-sectoral collaboration recommended for EU funding from the Horizon Europe programme […]
About cancer vaccines and ICCVS on the Polish Radio
How do cancer vaccines work? What is the current focus of the scientific team at the International Centre for Cancer […]
Mobility funding for cooperation with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk has received mobility funding for a 3-months stay at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She is one […]
PhD degree awarded to Sara Mikac
We are happy to report that the ICCVS PhD student Sara Mikac has been awarded a PhD degree. The public defense […]
Funding for Katarzyna Dziubek’s research on osteosarcoma
Use of comparative oncology approach to dissect the PD-1 intrinsic signalling in osteosarcoma. Can dog be the key for next […]
Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska in the experts’ debate on anti-cancer vaccines
The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) has invited Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska to participate in the experts’ debate entitled “Anti-cancer vaccines […]
Miniatura 6 grant for dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk
Dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk from Cancer Immunology group at ICCVS was awarded a Miniatura 6 grant from the National Science Centre […]
PhD degree for Marcos Mayordomo
Marcos has been awarded a PhD degree from the University of Gdansk for his PhD project entitled: Integration as a […]
PhD degree awarded to Maria Camila Tovar Fernandez
Maria Camila Tovar Fernandez has received a PhD degree from the University of Gdańsk after successfully defending her thesis: Origin […]
PhD degree with distinction for Ewa Sroka
We are happy to announce that Ewa Sroka from the former Neoantigen Science Group at International Centre for Cancer Vaccine […]
CANVAS PROJECT KICK OFF MEETING AND 5TH BIRTHDAY OF THE ICCVS
“Enhancing Cancer Vaccine Science for New Therapy Pathways”, CANVAS for short, is a new project of the International Centre for […]
WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN ICCVS
The University of Gdansk is supporting the staff of the International Center for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) in achieving a […]
One million for research into anti-cancer therapies
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science at the UG has received more than one million PLN of additional funding […]
Ines Papak with ExCELLent Grant funding
We are happy to announce that VMD Ines Papak from Cancer Immunology group at International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science. […]
A NEW RESEARCH GROUP IN THE ICCVS
We are very pleased to announce that new research group – Clinical Peptidomics – has just been established in the […]
Marta Pobłocka with POLONEZ BIS project
Dr Marta Pobłocka from ICCVS was awarded PLN 1 093 492 from National Science Centre for the realisation of POLONEZ […]
SONATA funding for dr Alicja Sznarkowska
Dr Alicja Sznarkowska from ICCVS was awarded PLN 1.78 mln from National Science Centre for the realisation of SONATA project […]
CANVAS project to fast-track research on immune therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) will soon start the implementation of a new project “Enhancing Cancer Vaccine […]
Dr David Saliba – laureate of the UG Visiting Professors Program
The University of Gdańsk (UG) has announced the results of the second edition of the UG Visiting Professors Program. The […]
JunG awards to accelerate research at ICCVS
The University of Gdańsk has announced the winners of the first JunG Programme competition – The University of Gdańsk Programme […]
Łukasz Arcimowicz from ICCVS with UGrants – first 3
MSc Łukasz Arcimowicz from ICCVS has been awarded with UGrants – first 3 funding. Received grant will allow to perform additional […]
Keeping Women in STEM Careers – Fixing the Leaky Pipe Webinar
Together with RESBIOS partner Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) from Barcelona University of Gdansk is taking part in a […]
Study of researches from UG, MUG and MU published in Nature Communications – cells share what they have the best
Nature Communications published the paper “Mesenchymal stem cells transfer mitochondria to allogeneic Tregs in an HLA-dependent manner improving their immunosuppressive […]
Eight UGrants go to ICCVS
ICCVS staff has secured 178000,00 PLN funding from the UGrants – the UG Programme of Small Grants. In the second edition, UGrants-start […]
Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska will head the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS)
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science at the University of Gdansk (ICCVS) has new leadership. Rector of the University […]
INVESTIGATE THE ROLE OF THE ADAR1 PROTEIN IN CANCER
Dr Małgorzata Kurkowiak from the International Center for Cancer Vaccine Science, University of Gdańsk, received funding from the international Weave-UNISONO […]
Funding from British Society for Immunology for Mikołaj Kocikowski
Mikołaj Kocikowski (MRSB), PhD student in the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS), has received funding from the British […]
MINIATURA 5 FUNDING FOR DR MARIA GÓMEZ HERRANZ
Dr Maria Gómez Herranz from the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) was awarded with the MINIATURA 5 grant […]
Dr Jakub Faktor from ICCVS received MINIATURA 5 funding
Doctor Jakub Faktor from the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) received funding in the competition MINIATURA 5 for preliminary research in the […]
MINIATURA 5 funding for dr Małgorzata Lisowska
Doctor Małgorzata Lisowska from the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science received funding in the competition MINIATURA 5 for the project, which aims […]
Interview with dr David Saliba from the University of Malta
In September the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science hosted dr David Saliba from the University of Malta. Dr Saliba […]
Publications by ICCVS researchers awarded
Proud to announce that Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska and Dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk from ICCVS have received a Special Prize for excellent publications from […]
The impact of UPF1 ATP mimetics on the mutant immunopeptidome – a new OPUS project at ICCVS
A new project entitled “The impact of UPF1 ATP mimetics on the mutant immunopeptidome” will be launched at the University of Gdańsk […]
DR MAŁGORZATA LISOWSKA – LAUREATE OF UGRANTS-FIRST PROGRAM
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), constituting up to 40% of all […]
Dr Wioleta Domańska-Babul member of interuniversity team for reagent procurements
The Rectors of the Association of Fahrenheit Universities have established an interuniversity team to develop a joint statement on public […]
Katarzyna Dziubek from ICCVS – laureate of START 2021 competition
Foundation for Polish Science has announced the results of the START 2021 competition. 100 outstanding young scientists will receive prestigious […]
Scientists from ICCVS publish in Nature Methods
A recently published article in Nature Methods entitled „The emerging landscape of single-molecule protein sequencing technologies” jointly led by researchers […]
KATY in Pomorskie Region H2020 information campaign
Pomorskie Region has kicked-off an information campaign showing the involvement of universities and companies from our region in the implementation […]
Welcome to Brain Biology Club – Serial Workshop on Neurological Disorders
Feel welcome to join the second meeting of Brain Biology Club – serial workshop on neurological disorders organized by International […]
Cooperation between the University of Gdańsk and the University of Malta in the field of cancer immunotherapy
The cooperation between the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science, University of Gdańsk and the University of Malta was the main […]
Why ICCVS is a Great Place to Work?
ICCVS is an interdisciplinary place bringing together scientists from all over the world. The centre creates inspiring environment allowing professional […]
UG ABOUT ICCVS
Professor Krzysztof Bielawski, Vice-Rector for Innovation and Liaison with Business and the Community of the University of Gdańsk talks about […]
Online Seminar “Spring Proteomic Highlights”
We would like to invite you to the seminar “Spring Proteomics Highlights” on April 14 organized by Polish Proteomics Society […]
Meet Our Partners: Department of Medical Immunology
In the latest episode of our movie we would like to introduce another of our partners. ICCVS collaborates with Department […]
UGrants First funding for Dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk
Dr Zuzanna Urban-Wójciuk from ICCVS was awarded with UGrants First funding. The goal of UGrants First initiative is to increase the […]
Meet Our Partners: Tri-City Veterinary Clinic
Today we would like to introduce another institution with which we have established cooperation, Tri-City Veterinary Clinic. As part of […]
Meet Our Partners: IMMUNOLAB Ltd.
This week we are presenting another of our partners – IMMUNOLAB from Gdańsk. The main focus of our collaboration is […]
Meet Our Partners: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk
ICCVS establishes numerous scientific collaborations with Polish and international partners. Today we would like to introduce Department of Thoracic Surgery […]
Meet Our Team: Research Support Team
Meet our Resarch Support Team headed by Izabela Raszczyk. The team provides administrative support to our scientific groups in the […]
Meet Our Team: Computational Science Group
Meet our scientists from the Computational Science Group. The team has a central focus on streamlining the development of new immunotherapies […]
INDIVIDUAL MSCA GRANT FOR DR WOJCIECH SIWEK
The European Commission announced the results of the competition for individual grants in the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in the Horizon […]
Meet Our Team: Chemical Biology Group
Meet our scientists from the Chemical Biology Group. The team is investigating neoantigens and proteome from various biological samples (tissue, […]
Meet Our Team: Cancer Immunology Group
Meet our scientists from the Cancer Immunology Group led by professor Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska. The team has been working on new […]
AI-Empowered Personalised Medicine System to Improve Cancer Treatments: KATY Kicks Off Activities
9 February, Rome, Italy – The newly launched KATY project has set out to build a precise personalised medicine system […]
Meet our team: Neoantigen Science Group
Meet our scientists from the Neoantigen Science Group. The team investigates the mechanisms of production and presentation of antigens that […]
Meet Our Team: Human Cancer Models Group
Meet our team of scientists and see what they are currently working on within ICCVS. Our new series of movies […]
2020 Foundation for Polish Science Prizes ceremony
For the 29th time the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) has awarded the Foundation for Polish Science Prizes for eminent researchers for […]
Łukasz Arcimowicz in the Board of the Intercollegiate Doctoral School of Biotechnology
MSc Łukasz Arcimowicz from International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS), was appointed to the Board of the Intercollegiate Doctoral […]
A new AI-supported personalized medicine system for the treatment of kidney cancer. New project at UG
Can we use artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor your treatment? A new project being implemented at the University of Gdańsk […]
Artur Piróg from ICCVS – laureate of MINIATURA 4
Doctor Artur Piróg from the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) received funding in the competition MINIATURA 4 for preliminary research in […]
“SARS-CoV-2 co-infections, COVID-19 co-infections database” – new research project at the University of Gdańsk
Gdansk has a strong vaccine development arm through the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology and the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine […]
New equipment has arrived to ICCVS!
On 17th September 2020 InvivO2 dual hypoxia chamber and HypoxyCOOL media conditioning device arrived to ICCVS. The purchase was possible […]
International Forum of Biodiversity, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biosecurity (4BIO)
International meeting – International Forum of Biodiversity, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biosecurity (4BIO) – to open a new institute in China focused […]
David Goodlett from ICCVS appointed as a new research chair at the University of Victoria
David Goodlett from International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) has been appointed the Don and Eleanor Rix BC Leadership […]
Umesh Kalathiya from ICCVS – laureate of SONATINA 4
The National Science Center (NCN) has announced the results of the competition for research projects for young scientists SONATINA 4 […]
Happy to be part of H2020 MINDtheGEPs
We are pleased to announce that the H2020 project Modifying Institutions by Developing the Gender Equality Plans (MINDtheGEPs) has received […]
Mass spectrometer Exploris 480 at ICCVS!
Recently we have installed Orbitrap Exploris 480 in mass spectrometry lab at ICCVS. We are proud that we can work […]
Patent for invention of the leader of Cancer Immunology Group in ICCVS
Prof. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, leader of Cancer Immunology Group in the ICCVS patented a new method of regulatory T cell (Treg) […]
Cell sorter Aria Fusion joins ICCVS
Our fluorescence activated cell sorter Aria Fusion with laminar hood has arrived to our new laboratory at Kładki street. This […]
Irena Dapic talks with FNP about science and ICCVS
Irena Dapic, leader of the Chemical Biology group at the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS), recently gave an […]
Ted Hupp and Robin Fahraeus have been awarded with “Złoty OTIS 2020”
Ted Hupp and Robin Fahraeus have been awarded with International Trust Award “Złoty OTIS 2020” for their involvement in building […]
Workshop “Veterinary Science, Computational Mass Spectrometry and Therapeutics”
On January 13 the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) organized international workshop entitled Veterinary Science, Computational Mass Spectrometry […]
Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska awarded the title of professor
Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska has been awarded the title of professor by the Polish President Andrzej Duda. The ceremony of nominations was […]
ScanBalt Forum 2019 – report
On September 24-25 the international conference ScanBalt Forum 2019 was held in Gdańsk. Conference was co-organized by ScanBalt, International Centre […]
Join our team!
We are looking for new employees and phd students to join ICCVS. We offer an international programme for exceptional scientists […]
Registration for ScanBalt Forum 2019 is open!
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Molecular Biology and Immunology of Cancer – R&D […]
Save the date for ScanBalt Forum 2019
The conference Molecular Biology and Immunology of Cancer – R&D perspectives: ScanBalt Forum 2019 is organized by ScanBalt with the […]
Our team is growing!
Our team has continued to grow and grow. This year ICCVS has been joined by many new faces. During the […]
50 years of the UG
The University of Gdańsk on March 20 began celebration of the 50th anniversary of its establishment. For the next 12 […]