HUN-REN BRC, Institute of Genetics
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At the event titled “The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century,” organized by the local Genetics Working Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, teachers and researchers presented, followed by a round-table discussion led by Gábor Csordás.
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
At the event titled “The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century,” organized by the local Genetics Working Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, teachers and researchers presented, followed by a round-table discussion led by Gábor Csordás.
The traditional mulled-wine end-of-year gathering of the institute. Józsi Mihály bid farewell to our director, Miklós, who is retiring. He thanked Miklós for his years of dedication, wisdom, and positive attitude, and wished him warm regards for his future adventures and well-deserved relaxation.
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The traditional mulled-wine end-of-year gathering of the institute. Józsi Mihály bid farewell to our director, Miklós, who is retiring. He thanked Miklós for his years of dedication, wisdom, and positive attitude, and wished him warm regards for his future adventures and well-deserved relaxation.
In addition to personal gifts, Santa Claus brought the Drosophilists good cheer and good treats again this year!
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In addition to personal gifts, Santa Claus brought the Drosophilists good cheer and good treats again this year!
Another successful PhD defense at the institute, this time online. Abdullah Khaldoon Sadiq Ahmed completed his PhD work under the supervision of Lajos Mátés. We warmly congratulate Khaldoon on the successful defense!
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Another successful PhD defense at the institute, this time online. Abdullah Khaldoon Sadiq Ahmed completed his PhD work under the supervision of Lajos Mátés. We warmly congratulate Khaldoon on the successful defense!
The season of PhD defenses has not ended at the institute! On Friday, Erda Qorri successfully defended her PhD thesis, and we congratulate her on this! We wish her much success in her postdoc life!
November 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The season of PhD defenses has not ended at the institute! On Friday, Erda Qorri successfully defended her PhD thesis, and we congratulate her on this! We wish her much success in her postdoc life!
Congratulations to Péter Görög on the successful defense of his PhD thesis yesterday! Under the professional supervision of József Mihály, he conducted his research on muscle sarcomere growth. We wish Péter success in his future endeavors.
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations to Péter Görög on the successful defense of his PhD thesis yesterday! Under the professional supervision of József Mihály, he conducted his research on muscle sarcomere growth. We wish Péter success in his future endeavors.
We sincerely congratulate Mihály Mérey on the successful defense of his PhD thesis (TARG1 affects EGFR signaling through the regulation of RNA metabolism)! Mihály completed his PhD work in the laboratory of Gyula Timinszky.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We sincerely congratulate Mihály Mérey on the successful defense of his PhD thesis (TARG1 affects EGFR signaling through the regulation of RNA metabolism)! Mihály completed his PhD work in the laboratory of Gyula Timinszky.
The Genetics Institute’s participation in this year’s Science Expo was once again a great success. At the joint booth with the SZTE Department of Genetics, visitors lined up with great interest. The program’s title was “The Fruit Fly in the Service of Medicine.”
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The Genetics Institute’s participation in this year’s Science Expo was once again a great success. At the joint booth with the SZTE Department of Genetics, visitors lined up with great interest. The program’s title was “The Fruit Fly in the Service of Medicine.”
millenaris.hu/esemeny/scie...
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We warmly welcome the new PhD students of the BRC Genetics! We wish them all the best and great success in their PhD journey.
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We warmly welcome the new PhD students of the BRC Genetics! We wish them all the best and great success in their PhD journey.
The results of the Czimmerer laboratory's collaborative work on the toxicological risks of a pesticide have been published.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The results of the Czimmerer laboratory's collaborative work on the toxicological risks of a pesticide have been published.
doi.org/10.1016/j.cb...
doi.org/10.1016/j.cb...
There was great interest again this year at the Researchers' Night!
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
There was great interest again this year at the Researchers' Night!
We sincerely congratulate Réka Karkas on the successful defense of her PhD thesis! Réka completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Lajos Mátés.
June 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We sincerely congratulate Réka Karkas on the successful defense of her PhD thesis! Réka completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Lajos Mátés.
On the Genetics Institute's usual June excursion this year, the destination was Szarvas. The arboretum, dragon boat racing, Mini Hungary Model Park, buffet lunch, heat, and good vibes.
June 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On the Genetics Institute's usual June excursion this year, the destination was Szarvas. The arboretum, dragon boat racing, Mini Hungary Model Park, buffet lunch, heat, and good vibes.
The PhD students of the Genetics Institute went on a three-day excursion to the Mecsek Mountains. They visited the Abaliget Cave, Orfű, the Bat Museum, and hiked in the mountains. Thanks to Helga Ézsiás and Viktor Honti for organizing it!
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The PhD students of the Genetics Institute went on a three-day excursion to the Mecsek Mountains. They visited the Abaliget Cave, Orfű, the Bat Museum, and hiked in the mountains. Thanks to Helga Ézsiás and Viktor Honti for organizing it!
Growth magazine also reported on our performance on Science Expo.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Growth magazine also reported on our performance on Science Expo.
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Two researchers, Zsolt Czimmerer and Gyula Timinszky from our Institute have been awarded the NKFIH Excellence grant. The aim of the application is to provide a preparation opportunity for successful participation in programs of the European Research Council. Congratulations!
January 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Two researchers, Zsolt Czimmerer and Gyula Timinszky from our Institute have been awarded the NKFIH Excellence grant. The aim of the application is to provide a preparation opportunity for successful participation in programs of the European Research Council. Congratulations!
Just before Christmas, at the Genetics Institute's get-together, as is tradition, after the Director's annual report, we chatted over fingerfood and mulled wine.
December 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Just before Christmas, at the Genetics Institute's get-together, as is tradition, after the Director's annual report, we chatted over fingerfood and mulled wine.
Santa Claus visited the Drosophilists again this year!
December 11, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Santa Claus visited the Drosophilists again this year!
Congratulations to our undergraduate students and their supervisors for achieving first (Kitti Vecsernyés, Eszter Kemény) and second (Katinka Szalmási and Emese Bélai) places with their scientific results in the local competition of the 37th National Student Research Conference (#OTDK)!
December 4, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations to our undergraduate students and their supervisors for achieving first (Kitti Vecsernyés, Eszter Kemény) and second (Katinka Szalmási and Emese Bélai) places with their scientific results in the local competition of the 37th National Student Research Conference (#OTDK)!
Announcement - Actin Assembly For Intracellular Functions Conference at the HUN-REN BRC! Organizers: Tina Tootle (University of Iowa, USA), Robert Grosse (University of Freiburg, Germany), and Peter Vilmos (HUN-REN BRC Hungary). The conference website (aaif2025-szeged.hu) will be launched soon.
November 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Announcement - Actin Assembly For Intracellular Functions Conference at the HUN-REN BRC! Organizers: Tina Tootle (University of Iowa, USA), Robert Grosse (University of Freiburg, Germany), and Peter Vilmos (HUN-REN BRC Hungary). The conference website (aaif2025-szeged.hu) will be launched soon.
Congratulations to Dalma Feil-Börcsök on the successful defense of her PhD thesis (Investigation of the role of the Sorting nexin 25 homolog Snazarus in the endosomal system in fruit fly garland nephrocytes)! Dalma completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Gábor Juhász.
November 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations to Dalma Feil-Börcsök on the successful defense of her PhD thesis (Investigation of the role of the Sorting nexin 25 homolog Snazarus in the endosomal system in fruit fly garland nephrocytes)! Dalma completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Gábor Juhász.
Yesterday, HUN-REN BRC was represented by Viktor Honti, Erika Gábor, Gábor Csordás and Dóra Balogh of the Institute of Genetics, at the #ScienceExpo. The fruit fly, used as a humanized disease model, was presented to the audience in a live microscopic, interactive presentation.
November 22, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Yesterday, HUN-REN BRC was represented by Viktor Honti, Erika Gábor, Gábor Csordás and Dóra Balogh of the Institute of Genetics, at the #ScienceExpo. The fruit fly, used as a humanized disease model, was presented to the audience in a live microscopic, interactive presentation.
On November 18, the annual Celebration of Hungarian Science was held at the headquarters of the Szeged Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, where our institute was represented by Erika Gábor and Péter Vilmos with their presentations.
November 22, 2024 at 12:39 PM
On November 18, the annual Celebration of Hungarian Science was held at the headquarters of the Szeged Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, where our institute was represented by Erika Gábor and Péter Vilmos with their presentations.