The Impact of Chronic Radiation on Biota in the Exclusion Zone

2026-05-28T14:14:57Z

Kateryna Lystvan:

'''Forty Years After Chernobyl: Lessons from the Past for the Future'''

From 20 to 21 May, the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine hosted a seminar entitled '''«The impact of chronic radiation on biota in the Exclusion zone»'''. The seminar was organised by the Radiobiological Society of Ukraine, the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

Leading Ukrainian radiobiologists and radioecologists, known as internationally renowned experts, attended the seminar. It was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident. Current issues in modern radiobiology related to the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on living organisms were discussed. Long-term studies investigating the consequences of radionuclide contamination following the Chernobyl accident were discussed, including those resulting from Russia's occupation of the exclusion zone in 2022.

Particular attention was paid to analysing the consequences of a potential nuclear power plant disaster in Ukraine and the use of nuclear weapons in light of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Lively discussions took place during the seminar on the fundamental and applied tasks of radiobiological science, directions for further research, issues of radiobiological education and staff training, and the participation of radiobiologists in developing the principles and standards of state policy in the field of radiation protection and safety. Overall, the event confirmed the growing importance and relevance of radiobiological research to society, given the military and political challenges in Ukraine and the global situation.

Link to the Abstract Book from the seminar: [[Media: 1 2.pdf |Abstract Book]].

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RAPB 2026

2025-11-04T12:14:16Z

Kateryna Lystvan:

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== Abstract Book! ==

[[Media:RAPB 2026 Abstract Book.pdf|Abstract Book]]

==RAPB 2026 in numbers:==

'''More than 100 participants from over 20 countries'''; 6,700 website visits; 38 great talks, and more than 20 poster presentations (both virtual and offline).

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible:

*• Our speakers, who generously shared their knowledge and inspiration with us. We are incredibly grateful to '''Yuri Gleba, Julian Ma, Mykola Borysiuk, Felix Krujatz, Goetz Hensel, Etienne Bucher, Paul Fraser, Ülo Niinemets, Vassilis Fotopoulos, K. C. Bansal, Diego Orzaez''', and others.
*• Our participants, whose interest and high engagement are very rewarding.
*• The '''International Society for Plant Molecular Farming''' and the '''Recrop COST Action''' for their invaluable support, without which this would have been much more difficult.
*• The Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose unwavering protection makes not only this Conference but our very lives possible.

We are full of optimism and hope to see all of our participants (and new ones as well!) in two years in person - at RAPB 2028 - in a peaceful, beautiful, and scientifically inspiring Kyiv!

== We are excited to share our impressive list of Keynote Speakers with you ==

*Prof. Yuri Gleba (Germany\Ukraine). Plant Biotechnology platform for manufacturing novel products for food and feed’
* Dr. Etienne Bucher (Switzerland). Novel breeding technologies for a more resilient and sustainable agriculture
*Dr. Mohsen Hesami (Canada). Application of Artificial Intelligence in Plant Tissue Culture and Plant Biotechnology
* Dr. Diego Orzaez (Spain). Targeted engineering of plant-made volatiles for sustainable crop protection
* Dr. Kathleen Hefferon (USA). Biofortification of crops
*Prof. Heribert Warzecha (Germany). The real green chemistry –how plants make specialized metabolites and what we can learn from them
* Dr. Goetz Hensel (Germany). CRISPRing barley for a sustainable beer production
* Dr. Mykola Borisyuk (Ukraine). Duckweed: applications in academic research and biotechnology
* Prof. K C Bansal (India). Gene Discovery and Crop Engineering to Enhance Climate Resilience and Nutritional Quality
* Dr.ing. Felix Krujatz (Germany). Microalgae as production host of biomolecules

==The RAPB 2026 website is now live!==

'''Dear colleagues''',

We are excited to share wonderful Christmas news - the RAPB 2026 Meeting website is now live!

Please, stay with us on https://www.rapb-2026.com.ua
and on the page [[RAPB 2026]]

We warmly wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with inspiration, fresh ideas, fruitful collaborations, and exciting scientific discoveries. May the coming year bring you success, creativity, and many new scientific achievements!

Stay tuned!

==The RAPB 2026 Dates and Topics!==
'''Dear colleagues''',

We are excited to announce the '''final dates''' of our upcoming RAPB 2026 Meeting - '''June 2-3, 2026'''!

This year, the Meeting will feature three main scientific topics:

· ''' Molecular Farming of Pharmaceutical Proteins'''

· ''' Genetic Engineering of Plants for Improving Crop Yield and Quality'''

· ''' Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Biodiversity'''

We are also delighted to inform you that our '''satellite workshop - “Biotechnology for Plant Stress Mechanisms and Adaptation'''” - will be organized within the framework of the '''RECROP COST Action'''.

The conference website will be launched very soon, and we will share all updates, registration details, and the call for abstracts.

Stay tuned!

'''Scientific Committee'''

*Gleba Yuri, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine/Germany
*Blume Yaroslav, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine
*Borisyuk Mykola, PhD, Ukraine
*Giritch Anatolii, PhD, Germany
*Klimyuk Victor, PhD, Germany
*Kravets Olexandra, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine
*Kuchuk Mykola, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine
*Kunakh Viktor, Dr. Sci. Professor, Ukraine
*Morgun Bogdan, Dr.Sci, Ukraine
*Mustafayev Islam, Dr. Sci., Professor, Azerbaijan
*Parii Myroslav, PhD, Ukraine
*Rashydov Namik, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine
*Toker Cengiz, Dr. Sci., Professor, Turkey
*Yemets Alla, Dr. Sci., Professor, Ukraine

'''Organizing committee'''

*[[Kateryna Lystvan]], PhD (Head)
*[[Natalia Shcherbak]], PhD
*[[Olga Bulko]]
*[[Olha Lakhneko]], PhD
*[[Sergii Litvinov]], PhD
*[[Olga Ovcharenko]], PhD
*[[Liudmyla Lyoshyna]], PhD
*[[Iryna Nitovska]], PhD
*Lyudmyla Makovetska, PhD

==The RAPB 2026 has been announced!==

Dear Colleagues

We are pleased to announce that the 11th International Meeting on Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology (RAPB 2026) will take place in June, 2026, in a hybrid format – both on-site in Kyiv, Ukraine and online.

The conference will focus on recent developments and emerging trends in the fields of plant biotechnology, genetic engineering of plants, and related disciplines. It will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, scientific discussions, and collaboration among researchers and professionals from around the world.

Please save the date – more information regarding the exact dates, thematic areas, and registration information will be shared in due course.

We look forward to staying in touch.

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