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• ITMO’s New Compound Disables Disease-Producing Genes 17 Times Faster Than Counterparts

  Scientists from ITMO University have created a new compound – bivalent DNAzymes: these are short, connected therapeutic DNA chains. The compound has four “arms” and two cores that enable it to find the target sequence even in the complex twisted messenger RNA of a gene, then bind with this site, and cleave it. Among the solution’s possible applications are new treatments for viral, oncological, and hereditary diseases at early stages. The DNAzyme was described in a paper published in Nucleic Acids Research.

  11.06.2024

• How To Get Your First Offer in Infosec

  Companies are experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals. One-third of Russian businesses are searching for specialists in this field. Employers are often on the lookout for mid-level experts, however nearly half of those surveyed are also lacking interns. How can you increase your chances of a job offer? Where should you seek work experience if you don’t have any? And what should and shouldn’t you include in your CV? Anastasiia Krasnova, an IT recruiter at Avito, tackled all these questions at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  10.06.2024

• Russian Folk Dress: Fashion Items From Centuries Ago

  Today’s fashion is pretty much universal and people wear similar outfits in many places all over the world. But what was it like before mass-produced clothing was a thing? What did Russians in particular wear on a daily basis hundreds of years ago? Let’s find out.

  10.06.2024

• ITMO Highpark – Future Center for Robotics Development in Russia

  Residents of ITMO Highpark will collaborate with Robotics Consortium to create novel technologies in the field of robotics. The agreement was signed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024. ITMO Highpark will provide venues for the development of scientific, industrial, economic, social, and cultural infrastructure.

  07.06.2024

• ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev at SPIEF: Natural Intelligence Is Key to Artificial Intelligence

  The system for training of AI specialists must be built upon new role models rooted in applied competencies. This, in turn, can be achieved through the collaboration of businesses and top universities – commented ITMO University Rector Vladimir Vasilyev at today’s session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The discussion featured the Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko, as well as representatives of top Russian universities and tech companies.

  06.06.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 6-12, 2024

  We might never know what the weather has in store for us, but rest assured: your next week is fully packed with the city’s best events – exhibitions, concerts, and even a fun festival. Let’s dive in!

  05.06.2024

• ITMO IT Graduates' Salaries Continue to Increase

  According to the latest ranking of Russian universities based on the salaries earned by graduates in the IT industry, conducted by the research center SuperJob, the average salary of ITMO graduates working in IT has grown by 11% since last year. In 2024, an IT graduate’s average salary equals 260,000 rubles per month, making it the highest among graduates of St. Petersburg universities and second-highest in Russia.

  05.06.2024

• Come Rain or Shine: Best Summertime Activities in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg certainly has a reputation for its unpredictable weather, but locals and visitors would all agree: no matter the forecast, there are always places to go, sights to admire, and activities to try in the city. Want to stay prepared for any scenario? Heed our team's best picks for things to do in St. Petersburg on sunny and rainy days alike.

  04.06.2024

• Phygital Sports Facility To Appear at ITMO Highpark

  Education officials, authorities, athletes, experts in medicine, rehabilitation, and phygital environments, as well as AR/VR developers met for a strategy session to discuss the construction of a phygital sports complex at ITMO Highpark. The facility, which will be a part of the to-be techno valley, will include an esports arena, a concert and exhibition venue, and a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities. The initiative will be funded by private entrepreneurs.

  03.06.2024

• New by ITMO Scientists: Digital Service to Facilitate Artificial Enzymes for Industry and Medicine

  Researchers from ITMO University have developed a web platform that is capable of predicting a nanozyme’s (artificial enzyme) capability to accelerate chemical reactions – with high accuracy and in mere seconds. Apart from being free, the platform is user-friendly, as it’s equipped with a ChatGPT-based assistant. Among its applications is the development of new cancer treatments and sensors of hazardous materials. The platform was described in a paper published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.

  31.05.2024