On February 3, a ceremonial opening of a state-of-the-art biomedical research laboratory equipped with high-tech instrumentation took place at the IFMC.
The establishment of this unit is the result of consistent teamwork by our scientists and partners.
The laboratory is outfitted with modern equipment that enables testing of cutting-edge antimicrobial agents, conducting molecular genetic studies—including gene expression analysis, genome sequencing and decoding—as well as investigating genes associated with antibiotic resistance. Its technical capabilities open broad opportunities for microbiological and molecular genetic research comparable to leading scientific centers worldwide.
The laboratory’s researchers are already carrying out complex microbiological and molecular genetic studies at a high professional level. The team’s active participation in international research projects and grant programs confirms the demand for and competitiveness of this line of research.
The opening of the laboratory significantly strengthens the research potential and creates new opportunities for comprehensive interdisciplinary work aimed at developing effective antimicrobial drugs and modern methods of molecular genetic diagnostics.
The ceremonial event was attended by heads and scientists of leading research institutions and higher education establishments in the biomedical field, as well as representatives of business and the manufacturing sector. Among them were the Acting Director of the I. Mechnikov Institute of Microbiology and Immunology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine (NAMSU), Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Valerii Minukhin; Rector of the National University of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Oleksandr Kukhtenko; Rector of Kharkiv National Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Valerii Miasoiedov; Director of the Institute of Dermatology and Venereology of the NAMSU, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Yanina Kutasevych; representatives of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, as well as other scientists and administrators. Following the opening, prospects for further cooperation between science, education, and business were discussed.
The Director General of the State Scientific Institution “Institute for Single Crystals” of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine Volodymyr Semynozhenko, noted:
“Even in an extremely challenging time for Ukraine, our team continues to work consistently on developing new areas of scientific research and upgrading the research infrastructure. The establishment of this ultra-modern laboratory opens new opportunities for researchers of the Institution to work in areas closely related to modern pharmaceutical technologies, which is especially relevant in the context of the recently established Kharkiv Pharmaceutical Cluster.”
The Director of the Institute of Functional Materials Chemistry and Deputy Director General of the State Scientific Institution “Institute for Single Crystals” of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine Valentyn Chebanov, emphasized that the new laboratory significantly expands opportunities for interdisciplinary research and the development of applied scientific areas focused on the creation and implementation of new domestic medicinal products.
The unique modern equipment of the biomedical research laboratory is a clear example of how effective cooperation between the state, the scientific community, and business contributes to the development of national science and opens new prospects for researchers.