The research of the University of Szeged could save diamond mining millions of dollars
The research conducted at the Geology Department of the University of Szeged, particularly by Sahroz Khan, a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Geosciences, not only makes diamond extraction more cost-effective but also significantly reduces its environmental impact. Khan's work, which focuses on differentiating between barren and diamond-rich deposits, is a key aspect of this environmentally beneficial research.
Groundbreaking mRNA research at the University of Szeged: New research center to drive future mRNA innovations
The University of Szeged already boasts three research programs aiming to harness the mRNA technology pioneered by Katalin Karikó. Prof. Dr. Antal Nógrádi’s research group is developing mRNA-based treatments for spinal cord injuries; Prof. Dr. Attila Gácser and his team are working on therapies for inflammation caused by fungal infections; and Prof. Dr. Ildikó Csóka’s research group is investigating the targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients via nano-carriers, with researcher Dr. Gábor Katona exploring whether siRNAs that inhibit mRNA decoding can be delivered to tumor cells. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Márta Széll, Vice Rector for Strategic Affairs at the University of Szeged, has revealed that the University is setting up a new research center to advance its cutting-edge mRNA research, with the Pasteur Institute now recognizing the University as its partner.
New advances in mRNA research spark hope – one year after Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Prize win
What is mRNA good for? Just over a year after October 2, 2023, when Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were named winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the University of Szeged will host a conference showcasing the latest breakthroughs in mRNA research. At the press conference held to announce the event, Katalin Karikó, joining online, revealed that intensive research efforts have already led to the clinical testing of various mRNA-based drugs and treatments.
Ordinary days in the extraordinary life of a Nobel laureate: Katalin Karikó talks about a park bench in Philadelphia and mRNA researchers
Katalin Karikó used to start each day with a morning run. That’s just one of the many insights the Nobel laureate professor shared during a press conference hosted by the University of Szeged to announce an upcoming two-day conference on mRNA, often called the ‘Swiss army knife’ of medical science. In response to journalists’ questions, Karikó – who played a key role in bringing the conference to Szeged – discussed her research and explained why she invited a former fellow student from university and an old acquaintance from her hometown of Kisújszállás to deliver talks at the symposium.
One month to go: University of Szeged prepares to host illustrious scientific summit featuring Katalin Karikó
In early November 2024, people in Szeged might easily spot Nobel laureates in the city, thanks to the upcoming international conference at the University of Szeged. Staring on November 7, the event will bring together Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman, and other leading experts in mRNA technology.
