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ERC Starting Grant awarded to a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics of FORTH for her research on supermassive black holes
06.09.2023
ERC Starting Grant awarded to a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics of FORTH for her research on supermassive black holes
Astrophysics, ERC, Grant, Observatory

It is worth mentioning that FORTH hosts the largest number of ERC Grants (40) in Greece.

Major new funding from the European Research Council to the Institute For Mediterranean Studies of FORTH
22.08.2023
Major new funding from the European Research Council to the Institute For Mediterranean Studies of FORTH
Award, ERC, Grant, Society

Elena Anagnostopoulou, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Crete and Collaborating Faculty Member of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), has been selected for funding from the competitive European funding program ERC Advanced Grant 2022.

New study reveals the mechanisms that drive neural tumour progression to malignancy
08.08.2023
New study reveals the mechanisms that drive neural tumour progression to malignancy
Biology & Biotechnology, Biosciences, Brain, Cancer, Cells, Health, Publication

A new research study FORTH-IMBB, published in the international peer reviewed science journal PNAS, reveals how cancer cell intrinsic mechanisms and interactions with the microenvironment shape brain tumour growth and progression to malignancy.

Dual academic distinction for Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis
31.07.2023
Dual academic distinction for Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis
Aging, Biology & Biotechnology, Biosciences, Neurobiology, Parkinson's Disease

These significant distinctions are bestowed as recognition of the scientific quality and the highly competitive research conducted at FORTH and the University of Crete.

New study reveals a key role of mRNA metabolism determinants in ageing and disease, through the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and function
12.07.2023
New study reveals a key role of mRNA metabolism determinants in ageing and disease, through the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and function
Aging, Biology & Biotechnology, Biosciences, Cells, Health, Proteins, Publication

The new findings highlight the importance of mRNA storage and degradation, near mitochondria, as a mechanism for maintaining cellular and organismal homeostasis

FORTH researcher, Prof. Electra Gizeli, new elected member of the European Organization for Molecular Biology (EMBO)
04.07.2023
FORTH researcher, Prof. Electra Gizeli, new elected member of the European Organization for Molecular Biology (EMBO)
Biology & Biotechnology

This international distinction is awarded based on outstanding contribution to science and advancement of life sciences, through high-level innovative research and achievements.

New scientific data show the way to unraveling the creation of the Universe, with the participation of the Institute of Astrophysics of FORTH
29.06.2023
New scientific data show the way to unraveling the creation of the Universe, with the participation of the Institute of Astrophysics of FORTH
Astrophysics, Observatory, Publication

The European Pulsar Timing Array joins teams worldwide in announcing compelling evidence for gravitational wave signals of Cosmological origin.

Polarized light helps scientists understand what follows a sudden star death
15.05.2023
Polarized light helps scientists understand what follows a sudden star death
Astrophysics, Observatory, Publication

"Polarization of light can provide unique information about the underlying processes in astrophysical systems” said Yannis Liodakis, lead author of the study, astronomer at FINCA and alumnus of the University of Crete.

Prestigious HFSP Research Grant awarded to FORTH Researcher Dr. Anastasios Pavlopoulos
04.05.2023
Prestigious HFSP Research Grant awarded to FORTH Researcher Dr. Anastasios Pavlopoulos
Biology & Biotechnology, Biosciences, Cells, Grant

Anastasios Pavlopoulos, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (IMBB-FORTH) is awarded a Research Grant from the 2023 Human Frontiers Science Program. HFSP promotes international collaboration in basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living organisms.

FORTH coordinates the Hellenic Molecular Oncology Network with 2.0 RRP funding
12.04.2023
FORTH coordinates the Hellenic Molecular Oncology Network with 2.0 RRP funding
Biology & Biotechnology, Collaboration, Disease

The Hellenic Molecular Oncology Network (EDIMO) received funding of approximately 4 million euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0”.

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