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• Russian Scientists Develop Dual-Action Approach for Liver Failure Treatment and Regeneration

  Scientists from Privolzhsky Research Medical University and ITMO University have devised an efficient therapeutic approach based on nanoparticles and loaded MicroRNA-200a for treating acute and chronic liver pathologies. In rats, the method proved to successfully prevent liver damage and significantly reduce the amount of collagen in its tissues, qualitatively improving its condition. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study have been published in Biomaterials.

  15.05.2026

• ITMO Researchers Develop First Drug Delivery System for Selective Melanoma Treatment

  Scientists from ITMO University and Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University have developed a polymer-based delivery system for therapeutic agents and demonstrated its efficiency against cancer cells and non-toxicity to healthy cells, i.e. keratinocytes. The researchers opted for curcumin and usnic acid as therapeutic agents and loaded this mixture into a polymer hyaluronic acid-based matrix. The developed system may be used for regional chemotherapy or as a post-surgery wound bandage. The findings of the study are published in Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark.

  14.05.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #103

  Smart algorithms, academic and career opportunities, and Hollywood science – what do all these things share? They're all part of today's ITMO NEWS digest! Here are some of the top stories from the past two weeks.

  04.05.2026

• 49 ITMO Projects Supported by Russian Science Foundation in 2025

  Recently, the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) has published its 2025 report, which placed ITMO sixth in Russia and second in St. Petersburg by the amount of grants received for fundamental and applied research. Moreover, one of the projects developed at ITMO made it to the list of top 10 RSF-supported projects of 2025.

  30.04.2026

• How To Become a PhD Intern and Get Into ITMO

  Applicants who have already settled on a supervisor and a thesis topic have higher chances of being admitted into a PhD program on a tuition-free basis. But how can a Master’s student get experience in research and meet these requirements? One way is by becoming a PhD intern at ITMO. Before their enrollment, interns get to work on different projects by the university’s partners or the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and thus not only start their academic career but also secure additional points when applying to a PhD program. Want to know how to do that? Here’s your step-by-step guide, plus firsthand insights from one of the initiative’s participants.

  29.04.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #102

  It’s that time again: every other week, we look at discoveries, announcements, and accomplishments in research, education, and pop-science both at ITMO and beyond. In today’s digest: digital flavors, financial opportunities for PhD students, and the technology that shook up the gaming world.

  20.04.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #101

  Advanced materials and new findings in medical research, an AI hackathon, and enhanced stipends for accomplished students – all in today's digest of the top science news from the past couple weeks.

  07.04.2026

• New ITMO-Developed Method for Silver Nanostructure Synthesis to Accelerate Drug Development

  Researchers at ITMO University have developed a new way to produce nanostructures sensitive to light polarization. Polarization is a process in which waves (such as light) oscillate in a set direction. By employing a laser, the scientists sensitized the atoms of silver films to a polarization of their choice. The developed structures may pave the way for next-gen medications; they will be able to identify “therapeutic” molecules based on their interaction with polarized light. It can also be used to produce photodetectors. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in ACS Nano.

  02.04.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #100

  In today’s centennial installment of our regular science digest, we dig into high-tech computing, AI scientists, and opportunities for students and lecturers alike!

  23.03.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #99

  Secrets of the universe, medical breakthroughs, and success stories from upstart students – all in our latest roundup of all things science and tech at ITMO.

  09.03.2026