Projects

ARIS

Development and implementation of novel approaches to solve purity and quality challenges of therapeutic viruses

Project coordinator:
doc.dr. David Dobnik

Code: L4-3180

Duration: 1.10.2021-30.9.2025

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Development of early warning system for detecting the impact of military activities on groundwater

Project coordinator:
dr. Anja Koroša

Coordinator for NIB:
dr. Denis Kutnjak

Code: V1-2367

Duration: 1.10.2023 - 30.9.2025

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Development of novel multifunctional metal-oxide-based nanozymes and their toxicological characterisation (NaNoZymSafe)

Project coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J1-4395

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

ARIS

Discovery and water-linked epidemiology of emergent tobamoviruses infecting crops

Project coordinator:
Asist. prof. dr. Nataša Mehle

Code: L4-3179

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024.

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Dynamical model of a type II DNA topoisomerase biological nanomachine and design of catalytic inhibitors

Project coordinator:
dr. Andrej Perdih, National Institute of Chemistry

Coordinator for NIB:
for NIB: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J1-4402

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

ARIS

Dynamics of virome composition across the expanding invasion range: a comparative study of invasive and native crayfish

Project coordinator:
dr. Katarina Bačnik

Code: Z1-50017

Duration: 1.11.2024 - 31.10.202

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Early detection and management of important grapevine diseases (RESENS-VITIS)

Project coordinator:
dr. Saša Širca

Coordinator for NIB:
dr. Nataša Mehle

Code: L7-50153

Duration: 1.10.2023 - 30.9.2026

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Elucidating and improving the anti-Campylobacter effect of the potential probiotic Bacillus subtilis PS-216

Project coordinator:
dr. Katarina Šimunović

Coordinator for NIB:
dr. Špela Baebler

Code: J4-50134

Duration: 1.10.2023 - 30.9.2026

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Estimating risks associated with the presence and survival of plant viruses and viroids in compost and other organic waste fertilisers

Project coordinator:
Assoc. prof. dr. Nataša Mehle

Code: L4-60158

Duration: 1.1.2025 - 31.12.2027

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Evolutionary history of African hermit spiders: Biogeographic imprints of natural versus anthropogenic transoceanic dispersal

Project coordinator:
Matjaž Kuntner, PhD

Code: J1-60005

Duration: 1.1.2025-31.12.2027

Department of Organisms and Ecosystems Research

ARIS

Exploring non-coding RNA Interactions Across Three Kingdoms of Life to Enhance Crop Health (EnRICH)

Project coordinator:
Marko Petek

Code: J4-70165

Duration: 1.3.2026-28.2.2029

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Exploring potato microbiota potential for modulating its immunity and growth

Project coordinator:
prof. dr. Kristina Gruden

Code: J4-3089

Duration: 1.10.2021-30.9.2025

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Exploring spider web viromes for surveillance of virus diversity in ecosystems

Project coordinator:
Anja Pecman

Code: Z1-70011

Duration: 1.3.2026-28.2.2028

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Exploring the theranostic potential of aegerolysin-based protein complexes in combating bladder cancer

Project coordinator:
Kristina Sepčić, PhD, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty

Coordinator for NIB:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Žegura

Code: J4-50147

Duration: 1.10.2023 - 30.9.2026

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

ARIS

Friends or foes: How potato stress signalling network discerns between the organisms it encounters in different environments

Project coordinator:
prof. dr. Kristina Gruden

Code: J4-60073

Duration: 1.1.2025-31.12.2027

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

FungiMET Metrology for Biofilm Identification in Extreme Environments: a case study of solar panel inhabiting fungi

Project coordinator:
doc. dr. Mojca Milavec

Code: J2-50088

Duration: 1.10.2023 – 30.9.2026

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Generation, uptake, and impact of micro- and nanoPLASTics in grapeVINE (PLASTVINE)

Project coordinator:
Janja Vidmar - IJS

Coordinator for NIB:
Maruša Pompe Novak

Code: J1-70041

Duration: 1.3.2026-28.2.2029

Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology

ARIS

Green solutions for sustainable multi-use management of eutrophic waters

Project coordinator:
Tina Eleršek, PhD

Code: J2-4428

Duration: 1.10.2022 - 30.9.2025

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

ARIS

Hierarchical DNA assembly for advanced applications in biopharmaceuticals production and cell therapy

Project coordinator:
Marko Dolinar, PhD, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

Coordinator for NIB:
Anže Smole, PhD

Code: L4-3181

Duration: 1.10.2021 - 30.9.2024

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology

ARIS

Identification of gamma delta T cell fitness determinants for cancer immunotherapy by their immunoprofiling in patients with immune-mediated diseases

Project coordinator:
Anže Smole, PhD

Code: J3-50109

Duration: 1.10.2023 - 30.9.2026

Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology