Projects

Research programs ARRS

Ecotoxicology, Toxicogenomics and Carcinogenesis

Project coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: P1-0245

Duration: 1. 1. 2019 - 31. 12. 2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Advanced 3D cell models: Bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo experimental systems (hep3DGenTox)

Project coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J1-2465

Duration: 1.9.2020 - 31.8.2023

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Bisphenol A and its analogs: Are BPA analogs dangerous to human health?

Project coordinator:
Martina Štampar, PhD

Code: Z1-3191

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2023

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Computational and experimental investigation of senescent cells modulation as a new tool to combat age-related diseases

Project coordinator:
Jure Borišek, PhD, National Institute of Chemistry

Coordinator for NIB:
Bojana Žegura, PhD

Code: J1-3019

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Development of novel multifunctional metal-oxide-based nanozymes and their toxicological characterisation (NaNoZymSafe)

Project coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J1-4395

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Dynamical model of a type II DNA topoisomerase biological nanomachine and design of catalytic inhibitors

Project coordinator:
dr. Andrej Perdih, National Institute of Chemistry

Coordinator for NIB:
for NIB: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J1-4402

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

EDIAQI - Evidence Driven Indoor Air Quality Improvement

Project coordinator:
Lisbon Council

Coordinator for NIB:
for NIB: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Green solutions for sustainable multi-use management of eutrophic waters

Project coordinator:
Tina Eleršek, PhD

Code: J2-4428

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Hierarchical DNA assembly for advanced applications in biopharmaceuticals production and cell therapy

Project coordinator:
Marko Dolinar, PhD, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

Coordinator for NIB:
Anže Smole, PhD

Code: L4-3181

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Inducible Programming of CAR T Cell Intrinsic Properties for Cancer Immunotherapy

Project coordinator:
Anže Smole, PhD

Code: J3-3084

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Mechanisms of toxicity and genotoxicity of cannabidol: relevance for the public health risk assessment

Project coordinator:
Metka Filipič, PhD

Code: L3-3177

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

MitoCan - Preclinical development of new Mitochondrial ion channel inhibitors for Cancer therapy

Project coordinator:
prof. dr. Lucija Peterlin Mašič, University of Ljubljana, Faculty Of Pharmacy

Coordinator for NIB:
for NIB: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J7-4635

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Neoantigens in non small cell lung cancer

Project coordinator:
asist. dr. Julij Šelb, dr. med., spec., University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik

Coordinator for NIB:
for NIB: dr. Anže Smole

Code: J3-4516

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

The Role and Potential Application of Immunomodulatory Mesenchymal Stem Cells in COVID-19 Disease

Project coordinator:
Janja Zupan, PhD, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Pharmacy

Coordinator for NIB:
Tamara Lah Turnšek, PhD

Code: L3-3176

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Research projects ARRS

Uncovering the glioblastoma microenvironment to enhance the therapy

Project coordinator:
dr. Metka Novak

Code: J3-4504

Duration: 1.10.2022―30.09.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

International Projects

Bilateral project Slovenia-France (CEA): Innovative Probes and Inhibition of Metalloproteases for Targeting Glioblastoma Stem Cells in Tumour Microenvironment

Project coordinator:
dr. Barbara Breznik

Code: NC-0023 (D)

Duration: 1.2.2022 - 31.1.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

International Projects

Bilateral scientific cooperation project SLO – USA: The Role of MAGE Proteins in Glioblastoma Stem Cells and Therapy Resitance: Can Stem Cell Biology Help Better Treat Therapy-Resistant Brain Cancer?...

Project coordinator:
Barbara Breznik, PhD

Code: Bl-US/22-24-007

Duration: 1.7.2022 - 30.6.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

International Projects

European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC)

Project coordinator:
French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)

Coordinator for NIB:
Bojana Žegura, PhD

Duration: 1.5.2022 – 30.4.2029

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

International Projects

European project: CutCancer - TWINNING FOR EXCELLENCE TO STRATEGICAL ADVANCE RESEARCH IN CARCINOGENESIS IN CANCER

Project coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: HORIZON-WIDERA -2021- ACCESS -03 (Twinning), 101079113

Duration: 1.1.2023 - 31.12.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Applied and Developmental Research

MORS - Expert Advising and Action in Case of an Attack by Weapons of Mass Destruction and by Classical Means

Project coordinator:
Tina Eleršek, PhD

Duration: 1.1.2020 - 31.12.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology