PIONIER.TV “Hot science: the first Polish coronavirus test”

2020-05-18

PIONIER.TV "Hot science: the first Polish coronavirus test"

Scientists from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznan developed the first Polish test detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Recently, the Institute organized a press conference in the PSNC tv studio regarding the test and issues related to its production. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the PIONIER.TV team prepared several episodes of the popular scientific series entitled: “Hot Science”.

“What kind of test do we need now?” The answer to this question was crucial for the scientists from the IBCH PAS before the start of their work. The Director of the Institute, Professor Marek Figlerowicz will explain us the exact application of the first Polish test for coronavirus SARS-COVID-2 and its effectiveness based, among others, on a unique factor that was used in it.

In the next episode, Professor Figlerowicz raises two important issues: financing and interest in the Polish test around the world. The Director of IBCH reveals how many millions of zlotys were allocated for this purpose; what amount was intended for further development research and how much for test production.
Professor Agnieszka Fiszer from the IBCH PAS Viral Support Group explains how the test for SARS-COV-2 coronavirus is used and how it works.
In the latest video mateiral, Dr Luiza Handschuh – coordinator of the “Viral Support Group”, who heads the Genomics Laboratory of the IBCH PAS on a daily basis – introduces two leading theories about how SARS-COV-2 overcame the interspecies barrier. We will also learn how it differs from others – better known viruses such as SARS, MERS, EBOLA or influenza virus.

More materials are available on the Pionier.TV platform.

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  • The image displays the word "LUMEN" in a stylized, outlined font, with different letters connected by lines and arrows to various academic disciplines. The letters "L" and "U" on the left are linked to "Mathematics [Maths]" and "Social Sciences and Humanities [SSH]," while the letters "M," "E," and "N" on the right are associated with "Earth System Science [ESS]" and "Molecular Dynamics [MD]." The overall design suggests an interconnectedness of these fields, potentially illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of something represented by "LUMEN".

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  • The image is divided into two contrasting blue sections. The left side features a cartoon-style illustration of two people interacting with a large smartphone displaying multiple horizontal bars, suggesting data or options. A speech bubble with a rising graph icon appears above one person, while a heart icon is near the top of the phone. The right side presents the text "3D-4CH Call 4 Action" in a clear, sans-serif white font, accompanied by the "PCSS" logo at the top.

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  • The image shows a conference with a large screen displaying "CARPATHIAN STARTUP FEST" and "AI made in POLAND". Several men are seated on stage, seemingly participating in a panel discussion. The left side of the image features a blue overlay with the text "PCSS," "Robert Pękal," and "Carpathian Startup Fest 2025," suggesting this is a promotional or informative graphic related to the event and the speaker.

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    On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.

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  • The image shows two young men standing on the roof of the PSNC headquarters in Poznań. The man on the left – David Siera – has long hair and glasses; he is wearing a dark jacket. The man on the right – Nat Cartier – is holding a microphone and wearing a grey t-shirt that reads "no network, no date". In the background there is a large PCSS logo (which is the Polish equivalent of PSNC), Poznań Malta lake, an artificial ski slope and a lot of trees and grass.

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  • There is a large group of people gathered outdoors in front of a modern building. They are clearly posing for a photo. The group appears diverse in age and gender, with most individuals dressed in casual attire. A sign with the acronym "PCSS" and "POZNAŃSKIE CENTRUM SUPERKOMPUTEROWO-SIECIOWE" is visible on the right, suggesting the location is the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center.

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  • The photograph captures a formal setting where two individuals are seated at a table, seemingly in the process of signing documents. A man on the left, who represents WARP, is wearing glasses and a suit; he is looking down at the papers with a slight smile as he holds a pen. A woman on the right, who is the Deputy Director of PSNC – Urszula Grygier-Soboń, is dressed in a bright pink blazer and blue top; she is also focused on the documents in front of her, with her hands positioned above the papers. The backdrop features a blue wall with two QR codes and a partial view of another person standing behind the table on the far right.

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  • The image shows a presentation or meeting related to the KMD4EOSC Project. Norbert Meyer, dressed in a suit, is speaking at a podium on the left side of the frame, with a screen behind him displaying the "Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo Sieciowe" (Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center) logo. The right side of the screen is blue with text that reads "The First Meeting of the KMD4EOSC Project," along with "#Fundus" repeated twice and what appears to be "Czas realizacji" (Implementation time) and "Numer wniosku" (Application number) at the top. The bottom of the image features logos for "Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki" (European Funds for a Modern Economy), "Rzeczpospolita Polska" (Republic of Poland), and "Dofinansowane przez Unię Europejską" (Co-financed by the European Union), indicating European Union funding.

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  • International Media on PSNC

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    2024-09-03

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    2024-04-19

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  • The image is split into two distinct areas, a light blue illustration on the left and a solid blue text block on the right. The left side depicts a cartoon woman with orange hair standing next to a partially open blue cabinet filled with electronic equipment and wires. She gestures towards the cabinet with her right hand, as if presenting or explaining its contents. In the upper left corner, a red and blue shield-shaped logo with the letters "4S" and circuit board imagery is visible. The right side features the white text "Join the Parallel Quest! Play Online" vertically stacked, along with the "PCSS" logo at the top.

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    2025-04-14

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  • The picture shows a group of sixteen adults standing outdoors in front of the PSNC headquarters in Poznań. They appear to be posing for a photograph. Most of the individuals are looking towards the camera and some are smiling. The group is diverse in terms of clothing styles. Some individuals are wearing casual attire like sweaters and jeans, while others are dressed more formally in suits or blazers. At the bottom of the image, there are logos and text in Polish. From left to right, there is a logo with text that reads "Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki" (European Funds for a Modern Economy). Next to it, there is the Polish flag and the text "Rzeczpospolita Polska" (the Republic of Poland). On the right side, there is text that says "Dofinansowane przez Unię Europejską" (Co-financed by the European Union) along with the European Union flag. These indicate that the project or event is likely funded by the European Union and related to Poland's modern economy. The background shows a well-lit exterior with some greenery visible. The overall impression is that this is a photograph taken at a project-related gathering.

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    2025-05-16

    On 14 May 2025 PSNC headquarters hosted a kick-off meeting of the ŚWIATOWID project – a national research infrastructure for the development of GNSS/ADS-B systems with particular emphasis on automatic threat detection. The project is financed under Measure 2.4 in the European Funds for a Modern Economy program.

  • Experiments using the largest IBM Q quantum computers

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    2024-04-14

    The Polish Quantum Computing Node established at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center - IBM Quantum Innovation Center - focused its activities in 2023 on expanding partnerships with leading centers and teams dealing with the development of quantum algorithms and their potential applications.

  • The image is divided into two distinct sections. The left side features the acronym "E-RIHS ERIC" in red, surrounded by colorful rectangular blocks arranged in a grid-like pattern. The right side is a solid bright blue with the white "PCSS" logo in the upper right corner.

    E-RIHS Becomes ERIC

    2025-04-12

    The European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS) was transformed into the European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). This new status strengthens the institution’s position as one of the world’s key players in the field of heritage science.

  • The image shows the Minister of Finance visiting the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC). Urszula Grygier – the Deputy Director of PSNC, Andrzej Domański – the Polish Minister of Finances, Robert Pękal – the Director of PSNC and Artur Binczewski – the Director of Network Technologies Division at PSNC are standing next to the PROXIMA SUPERCOMPUTER. The image's caption is "The Minister of Finance Visits PSNC".

    The Minister of Finance Visits PSNC

    2025-05-14

    The Polish Minister of Finances Andrzej Domański paid a visit to the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center’s headquarters. His meeting with the PSNC management focused on scientific research activities of the Poznań Center, which are related to the Polish Presidency of the EU Council.

  • Aviation investment in Kąkolewo

    Aviation investment in Kąkolewo

    2024-04-12

    The construction of the hangar with laboratory and research facilities and its equipment is carried out as part of the "AEROSFERA" project. “The airport of things”. The main objective of the project is to provide Kąkolewo Airport with scientific and research infrastructure for conducting research and development work in the fields of air transport, utility operations, logistics, monitoring, surveillance and neutralisation of incidents and disasters.