Tanja Dragun

Clara Jiang explores whether statins (widely used lipid-lowering drugs) can be repurposed for treating depression by comparing the gene expression changes induced by statins and antidepressants in human cells.

Growing geopolitical uncertainties and the threat of global trade conflicts are currently leading to louder calls for technological sovereignty. This creates severe tensions with our dominant economic model and our sense of international openness. Our analytical concept helps to determine the criticality of technologies and the nature and degree of…

How the use of optogenetics can restore vision to the visually impaired Seeing is not, as the proverb goes, merely believing, rather it is a literal window to the world. Losing our eye-sight means a major loss of personal freedom and, in most cases, implies an irreversible condition. While there…

Romanian Science Festival (RSF) is an initiative that aims to popularise STEM subjects among young people in Romania. We use sciences to set off their lifelong inquisitiveness and thrust for knowledge. That is why our motto is ‘Don’t get bored! Always be curious!’ We reach our goal firstly by providing…

ImmerseMe is virtually breaking the wall of miscommunication by teaching language and culture through breakthrough technology virtual reality. We’ve partnered with educators around the globe to design a fully interactive platform with 1,000s of authentic lessons across 9 languages. So far 75,000 students have test driven our technology and we’ve…

Based on an in-depth longitudinal case study of one inter-organizational relationship between two multinational companies, we present the counterintuitve idea that policical struggles within organizations can be a powerful driver of collaborative dynamics between organizations. We develop a process model, highlighting the need for a political perspective on inter-organizational relationships…

Meri Iskandaryan is tackling the global challenge of depleting energy reserves by proposing the use of fuel cell (FC) technology, specifically oxygen-tolerant Hydrogenases (Hyd) from non-pathogenic Ralstonia eutropha, for efficient conversion of chemical energy into electricity. Her innovative approach aims to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly energy systems, incorporating enzymatic…

How Quantum Physics Questions Our Perception of Reality Plato’s famous Parable of the Cave illustrates the idea that human beings will never be able to see the truth until they leave the cave in which they are held prisoners, forced to watch shadows on the dark walls, and seeing only…

Yara Marei’s project, Z-Enviroil, addresses the critical issue of oil spills, offering a comprehensive solution that not only instantly retrieves spills on both wet and dry surfaces but also aids companies in overcoming economic crises associated with fines, health rehabilitation, and tanker repairs. The innovative technology ensures the efficient recovery…

Lenovo’s VR Classroom 2 takes teaching with virtual reality to a new level, whether classes are online or in person. It gives schools the ability to easily control the content on a series of headsets from anywhere, whether students are immersed in chemistry lessons, exploring career options, or sharing 360…