Warsaw Society of Biotechnology 'Symbioza'

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Welcome to our habitat!

Warsaw Society of Biotechnology ‘Symbioza’ is a Polish NGO created in 2013 by young biotechnologists –students and alumni of the most important Warsaw universities. Since then, our goal has been to connect: students and researchers from divergent scientific fields and from different generations, biotech communities of varying geographic locations and mindsets, academia with industry, scientists with society.

We organise scientific conferences for early-career researchers, training camps developing soft skills useful in science-based activities, events for the youth biotech community as well as for the general public, and take part in numerous science-popularization activities.

WSB ‘Symbioza’ is a member of the Young European Biotech Network.

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Our Projects

International Biotechnology Symposium ‘Symbioza’

Scientific symposium exploring current topics in biotechnology organised annually since 2012. It is primarily addressed at students and early-career researchers to give them an opportunity to interact with invited world-famous scientists, representatives of leading life science companies, and like-minded peers.

OAK: Attractive Conventicles Camp

Learn how to speak publicly, present (not only) scientific data and interact with your audience during a half-week-log stay in a scenic location. The OAK camp has a rich history of 30+ editions organised or co-organised by several academic institutions and NGOs throughout Poland.

Feel the Flow

A series of meetings organised throughout the year outside of the academic walls. We invite scientists, researchers, and experts to share their knowledge and personal views in a friendly, informal atmosphere in the form of a casual conversation.

Symbiocast

SymbioCast is a podcast created for everyone curious about the world of science. In each episode, we talk about biotechnology in everyday life, the latest discoveries, and the hottest debates in the scientific world. We also cover topics important for students, offering support and inspiration along the way.

Mikoryza

The youngest Symbioza project, still in development – a common virtual space where we gather key information about current events, grants calls, and personal development opportunities for biotech students and professionals

Symbiosis of Minds

A country-wide interdisciplinary biotechnology competition addressed to high school students. It aims to boost creativity while developing the rigour of scientific way of thinking.

Science Popularization Activities

We take part in numerous science popularising activities addressed to the general public. From experiment stands to outdoor games – we share our passion to science with all generations!

People of ‘Symbioza’

Who we are

The Society is formed by its ca. 100 members aged 19–37: students and graduates in biotechnology, but also specialising in molecular biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, and nanotechnology. Most of us are associated with Warsaw’s most important universities or scientific institutes, however some of the members reside in Kraków, Gdańsk, Białystok or even abroad.

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