First 5 years of the CerVirVac: Symposium
Published on: 26. August 2022.
From September 2 – 3, 2022, a two-day symposium will be held at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine (hall 2), where the results of the first 5 years of the Scientific Center of Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines will be presented.
Workshop “Fighting COVID-19: Basic and translational research”
Published on: 16. March 2022.
Invitation to the workshop “Fighting COVID-19: Basic and translational research”
Open days of EU projects – ZCI during the pandemic
Published on: 17. November 2021.
The Center of Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines will hold an open day as part of the EU Project Days.
Job opportunity: PhD position in Chemistry
Published on: 26. June 2020.
Centre for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time PhD student who will perform research activities under WP 7: Vaccine production optimization and development of new research tools.
Application information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/535269
Deadline: 19/07/2020 16:00 – Europe/Athens
More information about the scope of work available at: http://zci-cervirvac.hr/en/work-packages/optimization-of-the-vaccine-production-process-and-development-of-new-research-tools/
Complete genomic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent of COVID-19) from clinical samples from six Croatian cities have been determined
Published on: 4. June 2020.
The global collecting of data regarding molecular evolution of SARS-CoV-2 is one of the prerequisites for design of new diagnostic tests and it directs scientific efforts in the research of antiviral medicines and development of vaccines efficacious against this pandemic disease.
Approved US patent for viral vaccine purification solution
Published on: 6. May 2020.
Croatian scientists in the development of the viral vaccine from the Center for research and knowledge transfer in biotechnology, University of Zagreb have achieved worldwide success.
Have we defeated corona virus?
Published on: 5. May 2020.
Do we have a reason to celebrate? How and when can we expect to be able to say it’s over?
Center of Excellence experts have took key roles in the fight against coronaviruses
Published on: 4. May 2020.
Experts from the Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines are combating coronavirus
How effective will the vaccine for corona virus be and will it be safe?
Published on: 4. May 2020.
Scientist dr. sc. Beata Halassy answers questions about the vaccine for the coronavirus
Science answers: About the Corona virus, protection and vaccine
Published on: 4. May 2020.
Expert from the Center of Excellence answer questions about the Corona Virus.
Opinion of renowned virologist prof. Jonjic regarding COVID-19
Published on: 4. May 2020.
Viral immunologist prof. dr. Stipan Jonjic explained to the media the status of the virus pandemic.
European patent for the invention of a new methodological principle in the purification of viral particles has been approved
Published on: 13. February 2020.
European patent for inventing a new methodological principle for the purification of viral particles has been approved to the scientists at the Center of Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines.
Clinic for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljevic” is developing diagnostic test for Coronavirus
Published on: 4. February 2020.
Clinic for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljevic” is developing own diagnostic test for Coronavirus.
Discoveries of our scientific team are among the most significant in 2019
Published on: 8. January 2020.
2019 was marked by the discoveries of 10 most successful Croatian scientists whose work has been published in the world’s top scientific journals. Among them is the CerVirVac scientific team led by Prof. dr. Stipan Jonjic
Open doors day 2019: Immunology in the Laboratory vol. 2
Published on: 3. December 2019.
We invite you to open door days of the Center for Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines.
Enter the world of immunology and cytology through set of demonstrations and microscopic observations of living cells.
EIT Health Workshop: Innovative Communities of Knowledge, Industry, People and Cities
Published on: 11. November 2019.
Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines will be presented as an example of a case study financed though national resources and structural funds on a EIT Health conference.
Invated lecture from Prof. Wayne M. Yokoyama, M.D.
Published on: 23. September 2019.
The Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka will be visited by prof. Wayne M. Yokoyama, M.D. from the University of Washington, University Medical Center. He will held a lecture on “Natural killer cells and missing-self”.
Success of our scientific team in new discoveries of cytomegalovirus
Published on: 7. June 2019.
“We discovered a brand new mechanism by which CMV manipulates tissue compatibility molecules.”
TV report on Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines
Published on: 19. March 2019.
University of Zagreb hosted prof. dr. sc. Stipan Jonjic, head of the Department of Histology and Embryology and head of Center for Proteomics at the Faculty of Medicine Rijeka. To view the whole broadcast click MORE.
Job opportunity: Postdoc position in Biochemistry
Published on: 1. March 2019.
Center for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time Postdoc student
SEMINAR “Viral neurovirulence research and new alternatives for in vivo testing”
Published on: 8. February 2019.
Dear colleagues, it is our pleasure to invite you to a scientific seminar with international participation “Investigation of Viral Neurovirulence and New In vivo Testing Alternatives” organized by the Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines (CERVirVac).
Open position announcement – Postdoctoral researcher (f/m)
Published on: 7. February 2019.
University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia is seeking a highly motivated person for the position of Postdoctoral researcher
Invitation to lecture and annual meeting of HMD Immunological Section
Published on: 24. January 2019.
We invite members of the Immunological Section of HMD and others interested in the Annual Meeting of the Section, which will be held on Wednesday, February 06, 2019 at the Lecturer at the Immunological Institute, Rockefeller’s 5, Zagreb, starting at 2 PM.
Open Door Days: Immunology in the Laboratory
Published on: 3. December 2018.
We invite you to open door days of the Center for Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines.
Enter the world of immunology and cytology through set of interesting lectures, demonstrations and microscopic observations of living cells.
Job opportunity: Postdoctoral researcher (2 persons – m/f)
Published on: 7. November 2018.
Center for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time Postdoc student who will perform research activities.
New ERC Proof of Concept grant for GLIOVACC project
Published on: 13. September 2018.
The European Research Council has recognized the potential of our vaccine vectors and will fund through this project research aimed at transferring knowledge from the mouse model to the clinic.
Job opportunity: PhD position in Chemistry
Published on: 3. August 2018.
Centre for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time PhD student who will perform research activities under WP 7: Vaccine production optimization and development of new research tools.
Deadline: 25/09/2018 09:00 – Europe/Brussels
Visit from Prof. Dr. Jörg Hacker to Center of excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines
Published on: 23. May 2018.
On 21st of May, 2018 Center of Excellence was visited by prof. Dr. Jörg Hacker, President of Leopold (German Academy of Sciences).
Job opportunity: PhD position in Chemistry
Published on: 18. May 2018.
Centre for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time PhD student. Deadline for application is 28.06.2018 21:00h – Europe/Athens .
Lecture of Prof. Dr. Jörg Hacker, President of Leopoldina
Published on: 10. May 2018.
It is our honor to announce the visit of Prof. Dr. Jörg Hacker, President of Leopoldina, German Academy of Sciences and the oldest science academy in the world, on May 21 2018 at the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka.
Invitation to lecture of Prof. Zvonimira Poljaka Dr. Vet. Med.
Published on: 24. April 2018.
We would like to invite you to the lecture of Prof. Zvonimir Poljak, Dr. Vet. Med. on the topic:
Machine learning and decision making in preventive medicine: overview and an example
The lecture will be held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljević “, Zagreb (hall Falisevac) at 1 pm.
Symposium: Smallpox epidemic – a threat to global bio security
Published on: 24. April 2018.
On May 5th, 2018 a symposium of international character will be held on the topic “The smallpox epidemic – a threat to global bio security” organized by the Croatian Society for Bio security and Bio safety.
Job opportunity: PhD position in Molecular Biology
Published on: 11. April 2018.
Clinic for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljević “, Zagreb, announces
JOB OPPORTUNITY
for the selection of PhD student / assistant position – one (1) performer (m / f) for work on a scientific project entitled:
“Strengthening the capacity of CerVirVac for research in viral Immunology and vaccinology” (MIS Code: KK.01.1.1.01.0006).
Workshop on validation of antibodies organized by EuroMAbNet
Published on: 30. March 2018.
Assistant professors Vanda Juranić Lisnić and Berislav Lisnić, team members of the Center for Proteomics, were invited to the 4th Antibody Validation Workshop organized by the European Network of Academic Producers of Antibodies (EuroMAbNet).
Job opportunity: PhD position in Biology
Published on: 23. March 2018.
Center for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb is looking for a full-time PhD student who will perform research activities under WP 4. Biology of mumps virus and design of save vaccines.
Deadline for application: 20.04.2018 16:00h (CEST UTC+2h)
Non-vaccination of children also condemned by the Center of Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines
Published on: 2. March 2018.
The decline in vaccination in children endangers the whole community and especially the population that can not be vaccinated for various medical reasons, such as e.g. immunodeficient adults and children, says prof. dr. Bojan Polić from the Center of Excellence for Viral Immunology and Vaccines.
Lecture “Fight for Life – how to defend ourselves from contagious diseases”
Published on: 7. February 2018.
A cycle of short free lectures by the University of Rijeka, in cooperation with City of Rijeka and City of Opatija, is being carried out as part of University project for elderly.
Guest lecturer in this program will be our colleague Dr. Sc. Vanda Juranić Lisnić presenting “The Fight for Life – how we defend ourselves from contagious diseases”. Lecture will be held at the Faculty of Philosophy (2nd floor, room 207) on February 7, at 17 o’clock .
Member of Centers’ Scientific Committee guest on national TV
Published on: 11. January 2018.
Prof. Dr. Alemka Markotić was invited as a guest on HRT’s series “Otvoreno” in the debate on vaccination and the return of forgotten diseases.
Presentation of project by Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines
Published on: 18. October 2017.
Centre for Research and Knowledge Transfer in Biotechnology of the University of Zagreb introduced a project by Center of Excellence in Virus Immunology and Vaccines.
Project worth 5 million EUR approved for funding
Published on: 29. September 2017.
Project submitted by the Center of Excellence for Virus Immunology and Vaccines got approved for funding.
New award for CerVirVac members
Published on: 26. August 2016.
CerVIrVac member awarded best poster award at the WHO European Regional Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network Meeting.
Members of CerVirVac participated in HAZU symposium on applied genomics in Croatia
Published on: 18. May 2016.
On 17th of May in Zagreb Croatian Academy of Sciences (HAZU) organized a one day symposium on applied genomics in Croatia. The symposium’s organizer was CerVirVac’s member prof.dr. Alemka Markotic. Prof.dr. Stipan Jonjic was one of the speakers while doc.dr. Vanda Juranic Lisnic participated in the round table. For more information please go to: http://info.hazu.hr/
Prof.dr.sc. Stipan Jonjić became a member of European academy of microbiology
Published on: 19. April 2016.
Professor Jonjić recently became a member of European academy of microbiology.
Vanda Juranić Lisnić won the Croatian microbiological society award
Published on: 27. January 2016.
Vanda Juranić Lisnić, a team member of the Scientific center of excellence for virus immunology and vaccines, received the award of the Croatian microbiological society for the best young scientist in 2015. Her valuable contributions in the fields of virology, microbial genetics and infectious immunology were given the highest rank by the Awards comittee of the Croatian microbiological society.
New center of excellence website
Published on: 10. January 2016.
Scientific Center of Excellence for Research in Viral Immunology and Development of New Vaccines has launched a new web site. Our aim was to enable seamless navigation and more efficient discovery of information related to the center’s activities to our visitors, all through a modern design and intuitive user interface. Please contact us if you require further information or have any questions.