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The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) is an independent basic research institute in the field of life science.

The Mass Spectrometry Facility supports researchers in translating complex biological samples into high-quality molecular data. 👇🏻

Behind the Institute’s research and daily operations, the Public Procurement Unit led by Jakub Wielgus ensures that goods, services, and construction works are delivered on time and in compliance with procurement requirements. ⏰

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The Laboratory of Iron Homeostasis, led by Katarzyna Mleczko-Sanecka, PhD, aims to elucidate the mechanisms regulating iron across tissues and cell types. Learn more about the Lab’s research, future goals, and team.⬇️

Some of the biggest biological questions can be studied in a small vertebrate model. At the Zebrafish Core Facility, the IN-MOL-CELL infrastructure at the IIMCB supports life science research using Danio rerio as a model organism. More: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl

Often working behind the scenes, Laboratory Support Specialists at IIMCB, coordinated by Paula Kwapisz, serve as the Institute’s “circulatory system” - essential to the smooth and efficient operation of every laboratory. 👩‍💻

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🔬 RNA is one of biology’s most versatile molecules. It carries genetic information, helps regulate gene expression and takes part in key cellular processes. This makes RNA an attractive target for drug discovery.

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🔬 Science matters most when it reaches people. For over 20 years, BioCEN has connected research with education through hands-on bioscience workshops across Poland. Since 2015, IIMCB has been its strategic sponsor. 🧬🧪 Learn more ⬇️

DNA and RNA rarely work alone. In living cells, they often team up with proteins to form complexes that help control gene expression, antiviral defence and development. These complexes are central to biology, but they remain hard targets for drug discovery. 👇

Grigory Nikolaev, PhD, from the Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

Ready to begin your research career at IIMCB? 👩‍🔬 Explore available PhD projects in areas such as bacterial RNA biology, DNA replication, cellular proteostasis, mRNA-modifying enzymes, and RNA–small molecule ligand binding. 📅 Application period: July 24 – August 7, 2026 🎯 Learn more: warsaw4phd.eu

Bacterial gene regulation becomes especially critical when cells face stress or viral attack. 🦠 At IIMCB, the Laboratory of Prokaryotic Gene Regulation, led by Ewelina Małecka, PhD, investigates the molecular choreography of post-transcriptional gene regulation in bacteria. More in our carousel ⬇️

Behind every efficiently functioning research institute, there is a team that keeps key processes moving. 🎯 The Director’s Office, headed by Ewa Jack-Górska, supports the Institute’s daily operations and strategic development.

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Gene regulation shapes how cells acquire their identities and how organs form during development. 🫀 This topic is explored at IIMCB by the Laboratory of Zebrafish Developmental Genomics, led by Cecilia Lanny Winata, PhD, DSc Habil. Learn more about the Lab’s research and the people behind it.

The mission of the Grants Office at IIMCB is to guide researchers through grant opportunities and complex funding regulations ✍ This strategic unit supports the projects at all stages providing formal, financial, and strategic assistance.

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How do cells process and protect genetic information? This is one of the questions addressed by the Laboratory of Protein Structure at IIMCB, led by Prof. Marcin Nowotny. Swipe through our Inside IIMCB carousel to learn more about the Lab’s research and the people behind it.

IN-MOL-CELL is present at EUROBIOTECH 2026 in Kraków. The event is an opportunity to exchange knowledge, build connections, and discuss how shared expertise and advanced research infrastructure can help move scientific projects forward. Check out: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl

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2024-2025: two years of research, growth, and collaboration at IIMCB.🌿 The past two years have marked an important stage in the development of IIMCB – strengthening our research capacity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing international visibility. Read more: tinyurl.com/6tdzd93b

EMBO Council held its 91st meeting in Heidelberg in May 2026. Chaired by Prof. Marta Miączyńska, Director of IIMCB, the Council reviewed key EMBO programmes, discussed strategic directions, and approved priorities ahead of its next strategy-focused meeting. Read more: tinyurl.com/yhe9jtd3

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IIMCB's Technology Transfer Office supports researchers in identifying discoveries with translational potential and developing them into solutions that can benefit patients and society. We help academia, non-profits and industry build effective pathways for innovation. 💫

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Great research questions deserve technologies that can take them further. IN-MOL-CELL at IIMCB connects researchers with advanced infrastructure and expert support to turn ideas into reliable, publication-ready results. Learn more: inmolcell.iimcb.gov.pl