31. 07. 2025
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In July, our neuroscientists from the Department of Cellular Neurophysiology participated in the prestigious XVII European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease (open in a new window), which took place in Marseille, France. This important event, held every two years, brings together leading experts in glial cell research. This year, nearly 1,500 scientists from around the world gathered in the capital of Provence.
The conference offered seven plenary lectures, three dozen expert symposia, and a number of workshops. Representatives from the IEM CAS actively participated in the programme by presenting posters. The topics of their presentations included:
- Tomáš Knotek – Wnt signaling affects NG2 glia heterogeneity, plasticity, and function after focal cerebral ischemia
- Alice Foltýnová – Reprogramming of glial cells into interneurons using synthetic mRNA
- Valeria Marchetti – Deletion of TRPV4 channel in NG2 glia affects the formation of glial scar after cerebral ischemia
- Natália Sirotová – mTOR signaling modulation in glial cells following focal cerebral ischemia
- Monika Kubísková – The effect of fecal microbiota transplantation on the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Zuzana Heřmanová – Astrocyte TRPV4 channels in ischemic brain injury and cerebral edema development
- Ondřej Vaňátko – Horizontal transfer of mitochondria in vivo in a mouse model of glioblastoma
The strong representation of the IEM CAS confirms its key role in European research on glial cells. The participation also provided new initiatives and opportunities for international cooperation.
The conference programme was enhanced by the attractive location of Marseille, a cosmopolitan city with a unique Mediterranean atmosphere, where participants could continue their discussions in an informal setting after the official sessions.
We would like to thank our colleagues for another excellent representation of the IEM CAS on the international stage.