Връзки с обществеността – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Scientific achievements of IBIR in the field of single-cell transcriptomics

Scientists from the “Academician Kiril Bratanov” Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction (IBIR-BAS) presented their latest findings in single-cell biology during the “Beyond Gene Expression: Single–Cell Isoform–Resolved Biology” international webinar organised jointly by the biotechnology companies ArgenTag and Oxford Nanopore Technologies. As a guest speaker, the institute’s director Corresponding Member Prof. Dr Soren Hayrabedyan, presented practical experience in the application of long-read sequencing of single cells. The data reveal previously unexplored mechanisms through which tumour cells transition to a more aggressive phenotype and evade the immune response. The results and bioinformatic analysis, developed by the team of Prof. Krassimira Todorova, DSc, show that over half of the key genes undergo a switch in their transcript forms (isoforms) without any change in the overall level [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-10-01T09:47:13+03:0030 September 2026|Categories: Biomedicine and Quality of Life|

Scientists from across Europe call for urgent measures to protect small mammals at a forum in Sofia

Participants of the First European Small Mammal Conservation Conference, held from 21 to 25 September 2026 in Sofia, have officially submitted a joint position paper and declaration to the European Commission. In the document, leading European experts raise the alarm over serious monitoring gaps concerning species such as rodents, shrews, moles, dormice, and hedgehogs, which play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning and the survival of numerous protected predators. The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBER-BAS) organized the conference together with the Habitat Foundation, hosted by the Faculty of Biology at Sofia University. The most captivating part of the program was the presentation of results from the breeding and release of the Romanian hamster (Mesocricetus newtoni) - a [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-29T16:17:22+03:0029 September 2026|Categories: Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology, Selected|

The General Assembly conferred upon Academician Nikola Sabotinov the title of “Honorary Member of BAS”

Acad. Nikola Sabotinov, President of BAS (2008–2012), was awarded the title of “Honorary Member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences” during a ceremonial session of the 9th General Assembly of BAS which took place in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall on 28 September. He was awarded the title in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of Bulgarian science, his internationally recognised scientific and applied scientific achievements and his many years of dedicated service to BAS and the Bulgarian scientific community. The Chair of the General Assembly of BAS (GA), Prof. Vassil Kirov, presented him with the honour and read out the decision of GA which had been adopted at a meeting of the General Assembly held on 14 September. Prof. Kirov recalled that [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-29T14:37:41+03:0029 September 2026|Categories: General news|

Experts in Varna discuss security and safety in the Black Sea

A round-table discussion on “Security and Safety in the Black Sea” took place on 25 September in Varna. The event was organised by the Centre for National Security and Defence Research at BAS (CNSDR-BAS) in collaboration with the Institute of Oceanology and the Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics at BAS. The forum took place at the Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics and forms part of the initiatives under the “Security and Defence” National Scientific Programme. The main aim of the round table was to encourage dialogue and cooperation between the scientific community, the state administration and the business sector to enhance security, stability and sustainable development in the Black Sea region. The discussions focused on opportunities for integrating the scientific results obtained by BAS research [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-30T12:04:55+03:0029 September 2026|Categories: General news|

The ERA Chair in Bulgaria calls for project sustainability

The experience, strategic prospects and challenges facing three key projects of BAS were presented at an event held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Academy. The projects are funded under the ERA Chair scheme of the European Union’s “Horizon Europe” programme. Aimed at politicians, the media, decision-makers in the public sector and the research community, the event highlighted the sustainability of the modern research teams established, opportunities for future partnerships and the role of the ERA Chair instrument in the long-term development of scientific capacity in Bulgaria and the region. Their teams also put forward a joint position on the funding and sustainability of top-tier research groups in Bulgaria. The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, opened the event and said that [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-10-01T09:46:00+03:0029 September 2026|Categories: Selected|

The Cycle of Film Ideas

A round-table discussion on the theme “Bulgaria in Europe. The Cycle of Film Ideas: Past and Present” took place as part of the 44th edition of the “Golden Rose” Bulgarian Feature Film Festival, Varna 2026. The event was organised by the Institute of Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) as part of a project funded by the Bulgarian National Science Fund. Participants in the discussion included the director of the festival and of the National Film Centre (NFC), Peter Todorov; Assoc. Prof. Deyan Statulov; Prof. Alexander Donev; Prof. Petya Alexandrova; Prof. Wojciech Južwiak from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań; Prof. Bojidar Manov; Dr. Rosen Spasov; Kostadin Bonev, director of the “She Who Remains” film; Stefan Prohorov - the Euroimages Fund’s representative for [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-29T14:36:46+03:0028 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|