SPbSU Science Park Nanotechnology and Materials Science Biomedicine and Human Health 10 Resource Centers 6 Resource Centers Resource Center Ecology and Environmental Management 3 Resource Centers Information Systems and Technologies 2 Resource Centers Resource Centers Direction "Nanotechnology and Materials Science": 1. Magnetic Resonance Research Methods, 2 X-ray diffraction research methods, 3. Methods for analyzing the composition of matter, 4. Optical and laser methods for studying matter, 5. Physical methods for studying surfaces, 6. Thermogravimetric and calorimetric research methods, 7. Nano-design of photoactive materials, 8. Innovative technologies of composite nanomaterials, 9 Interdisciplinary Resource Center "Nanotechnology", 10. Educational Resource Center for Physics. Direction "Biomedicine and Human Health": 1. Diagnostics of functional materials for medicine, pharmacology and nanoelectronics, 2. Development of molecular and cellular technologies, 3. Cultivation of microorganisms, 4. Center for Collective Use "Chromas", 5. Center for Microscopy and Microanalysis, 6. Educational resource center for chemistry. Direction "Ecology and rational use of natural resources": 1. Observatory of ecological safety, 2. Space and geoinformation technologies, 3. Geomodel. Direction "Information Systems and Technologies": 1. Computing Center of St. Petersburg State University, 2. Center for Sociological and Internet Research. Interests of MSTU Main directions of scientific cooperation between MSTU and the SPbSU Science Park: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chemistry. Physics. Biology. Technology of metals and alloys. Ecology. Sociology. Earth sciences. Resource Center "Center for Sociological and Internet Research" Methods used: Quantitative: ● Internet survey using a self-administered online questionnaire. ● Telephone survey with automatic call switching and the use of a self-administering online questionnaire. Qualitative: ● Monitoring of social media content. ● Personal focused interview. ● Group focused interview. There is a call center for 25 operators with the possibility of expanding to 100 operators. Possibilities of the Resource Center "Center for Sociological and Internet Research" Computer Assisted Web Interviewing) - a system for conducting surveys over the Internet CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) - a system for conducting telephone interviews Studio equipment for conducting personal focused interviews with respondents Studio equipment for conducting group focused interviews with respondents Software for monitoring the content of social networks Consultations of specialists in the field of qualitative and quantitative sociological research nanotechnology Resource Center Morphology, elemental composition, crystal structure, defects, nanolithography: Scanning electron microscopy (6-1000K) and lithography X-ray microanalysis Scanning helium-ion microscopy and lithography Transmission electron microscopy in the temperature range -180 - 1000 ° С Cathodoluminescence (0. 3-2.2 μm) in the temperature range 6 - 30 ° С Micro-spectroscopy of characteristic electron losses Precision sample preparation Instrument systems used: Scanning electron microscopes: Supra 40, Merlin Helium ion microscope Orion + Electron-ion nanolithograph Auriga Transmission electron microscope Libra 200 V MGTU can of interest for the Department of Metals and Ship Repair Technology Results obtained at the Resource Center Map of stress distribution after shock loading of copper Map of grains of low-carbon steel Map of cathodoluminescence of a cross-section of gallium nitride New photocatalysts based on complex layered perovskite-like titanates Resource center "Optical results and laser methods of research conducted research: Obtaining: absorption, transmission spectra, 1. Nicolet IR-Fourier reflectance spectrometer, 8700 IR spectra, 2. Raman spectrometer of Raman spectra, research class spectra luminescence, excitation T64000 luminescence, measurements of quantum yield 3.Femtosecond laser and luminescence lifetime; complex based on two synchronized Mira lasers for optical microscopy images; polarizing microscope images; Optima 900-D 4.Spectrophotometer Lambda 1050 Studies of the distribution of nanoparticles by 5.Spectrofluorimeter Fluorolog-3 sizes and measurements of the potential of the diffuse layer; Film thickness measurements. Instrument systems used: Results obtained at the Center Surface-enhanced Raman scattering on metal nanoparticles IR spectra of biological molecules (DNA) Luminescent properties of new materials Resource Center "Development of molecular and cellular technologies" Equipment blocks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Electron microscopy Optical microscopy Laser microdissection Flow cytometry Work with cell cultures Isolation, purification and concentration of proteins and nucleic acids 7. Analysis of biomolecular interactions 8. Sequencing, PCR 9. Chromatography mass spectrometry (liquid, gas, MALDI) 10. Specialized equipment for proteomics. The resource center works in 3 main areas: 1) Biomedicine and human health CD2 5+ 2.13% 9.19% peptide (322/15112) (1138/12389) 3.28% (406/12373) 1.67% ( 346/20698) 3h 0h 6h 12h Development of prototypes of medicinal substances based on antimicrobial peptides of insects for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. 24h Ecological biomarking of the aquatic environment according to the state of the life support organs of marine and freshwater bryozoans. 3) Nanotechnology and materials science Layered composite materials: study of molecular and ultrastructural features of the structure of primary cell walls. Resource center "Methods of analysis of the composition of matter" The resource center conducts research in 8 areas: 1. Gas and liquid chromatography and chromatomass spectrometry; 2. MALDI-TOF and ESI-QTOF mass spectrometry; 3. Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry; 4. Small and wide angle scattering; 5. UV-Vis-IR spectrometry, spectrofluorimetry, Raman spectroscopy; 6. X-ray fluorescence analysis, including analysis in air defense geometry; 7. Elemental analysis of organic compounds; 8. Particle size analysis. The resource center conducts research on the qualitative and quantitative composition of a wide range of samples: Analysis of the size of dust particles in the snow cover about. Spitsbergen in order to study its radiation properties. Determination of the steroid profile for early diagnosis by GC-MS. Androsterone Analysis of the content of nanodiamonds in polymer films using small-angle X-ray scattering. Resource center "X-ray diffraction research methods" Services and methods: X-ray diffraction analysis Qualitative and quantitative X-ray phase analysis Thermal X-ray diffraction in the temperature range -180 - 1600 ° C High-resolution X-ray diffraction. Instrument complexes: 1. Research complexes Rigaku "R-AXIS RAPID", Bruker "Kappa APEX DUO", Agilent Technologies (Oxford Diffraction) "Xcalibur" and "Supernova" 2. Research complex with low and high temperature attachments. 3. Research complex for high-resolution radiography. 4. Educational and scientific complexes based on six benchtop diffractometers. Results - the structures of more than 200 new compounds and 11 new minerals were investigated and deciphered: Rauchit Ramzeite Gereroite The first natural fluorooxochloride with a structure typical of layered lead oxochlorides Gold (I) -copper (I) complexes for biomedical diagnostics and luminescent sensors New catalysts based on Imine -isocyanide complexes of palladium Resource center "Magnetic resonance research methods" Using the capabilities of magnetic resonance techniques, experiments are carried out in the following areas: 1. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of liquids and solutions 2. NMR spectroscopy of solids 3. Study of diffusion and self-diffusion by NMR methods 4. Nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy 5. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy 6. Magnetic resonance imaging Results obtained at the Resource Center Org. Biomol. Chem., 2013, 11, 5535 A new type of reaction for the formation of a 1,2,3-triazole ring from blocks of the form (N-N) and (C-C-N). Organometallics 2013, 32 (15), 4061. New compounds - triphosphine clusters of copper and gold atoms - with unusual luminescence properties have been characterized. Dalton Trans. 2013, 42, 10394 Organometallics 2013, 32, 1979 The reactions of formation of a whole series of new palladium compounds are investigated. The structure of the studied complexes was described using NMR and XRD. New organometallic palladium compounds are described. The spin-spin constants were measured for the first time. between an isocyanide group and an aromatic heterocycle through a metal atom. Resource Center "Observatory of Environmental Safety" The observatory is part of the European Aerosol Research Lidar Network EARLINET - European Aerosol Research Lidar Network The stationary lidar complex of St. Petersburg State University is used in the research. The mobile lidar complex Complexes is a synthesis of the best domestic developments. Field of Activities: Study of the distribution of pollutants in the atmosphere. Assessment of transboundary transport. The question of the restoration of the station in Yaniskoski. Integration of real-time data into GIS. Resource Center "Observatory of Environmental Safety" The Observatory is engaged in the study of healthy ecosystems and stress impacts. Automated aquarium complexes are used that simulate the northern, temperate and tropical zones. It is planned to study the effects of pollutants on crustaceans and molluscs. Interests of MSTU 1. Sending graduate students and young candidates for complex experiments and obtaining material that meets the requirements for publications in journals of international citation systems. 2. Organization of subject training courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, preferably in 2 stages: Distance theoretical study of the subject, incl. With the involvement of professors and specialists from St. Petersburg State University, Short-term (1-2 weeks) intensive practical work in the laboratories of the Science Park of St. Petersburg State University. 3. Organization for undergraduates and postgraduates of training courses on the methodology of research in the selected field, combined with research on the basis of the Science Park of St. Petersburg State University. 4. Involvement of the Science Park of St. as
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Rector of St. Petersburg State University Nikolay Kropachev
The formation of a science park has been completed at St. Petersburg State University, which includes 21 resource centers.
“In terms of equipment composition and technological capabilities, this park is unique in Russia, and in a number of areas - in the world,” said Nikolai Kropachev, Rector of St. Petersburg State University. - High-tech equipment becomes obsolete at a high rate, so it is important to provide access to it for as many scientists as possible in a short period of time. Therefore, the SPbU Science Park is open to all research groups, both from the university and from other Russian and foreign universities. Its availability is ensured by both a staff of 250 highly qualified engineers and 100% funding from the university of consumables. SPbU has introduced a system of electronic filing and control over the implementation of research applications. That is, the entire work of resource centers is transparent. It is no less important that our researchers are provided with access to almost all modern information resources that are now in the world. "
The work of the SPbU Science Park is focused on providing five priority areas: biomedicine and human health, information systems and technologies, nanotechnology and materials science, ecology and environmental management, management personnel and technologies. One of the last to open was the Resource Center "Development of Molecular and Cellular Technologies". The most modern and super-powerful equipment for research in various fields of molecular and cellular biology is concentrated here, which has brought the work of St. Petersburg scientists to a fundamentally new level.
“An important advantage of the park is the availability of all the necessary equipment, which is geographically located in one place,” explains Pavel Zykin, director of the resource center. “This makes it possible to carry out complex experiments with a minimum investment of time. Our main projects are aimed at key problems of modern biology and medicine. Among them, one can single out the determination of the patterns and mechanisms of immune reactions, the development of the foundations of regenerative medicine, the biology of malignant neoplasms and the development of new substances with antimicrobial activity. "
Roman Kostyuchenko, associate professor of St. Petersburg State University, uses the center's capabilities to study regeneration. That is, the body's ability to re-form tissues and even body parts lost after an operation or an accident. It sounds incredible so far. However, since there are examples of successful regeneration in the animal world, it means that there must be an opportunity to trigger this mechanism in humans, the scientist is sure.
“It is known that a person can grow a fingertip, which means, in principle, such resources exist in our body. It's just that they are very scarce compared to what animals have. By the way, speaking of regeneration, we mean the restoration of not only organs, but also functions. For example, vision, - says Roman Kostyuchenko. - The successes of regenerative medicine are significant, although they are still far from a breakthrough. It is necessary to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of regeneration in invertebrates and understand how they are applicable to humans. With the help of new equipment, we can understand which genes start to work when the regeneration mechanism starts, monitor the behavior of cells and even keep a record of what is happening. Nowadays, successful work requires not only a head and hands, but also modern technical capabilities. The Resource Center provides them to us. Well, we have people. "
“The creation of a system of resource centers began at our university back in 2010. Over four billion rubles were spent on this, - says Igor Gorlinsky, First Vice-Rector for Academic and Scientific Work of St. Petersburg State University. - Investments would not make sense if the principle of shared access to work in resource centers had not been implemented. The key to our success lies in the fact that we rely on existing scientific schools at the university, on world-famous researchers and on young people who are just starting their way into big science. "
By the way.
At the end of November, a solemn ceremony of awarding academic degrees from St. Petersburg State University took place at the St. Petersburg State University. They were received by five young researchers at once, who underwent a complex defense procedure: strict requirements were imposed on the materials of dissertations, and the level of results achieved and scientific publications on research topics had to meet the highest international standards.
Anton Nizhnikov was one of the first in the modern history of the university to receive a PhD degree from St. Petersburg State University for his dissertation in the field of molecular biology. “I am studying amyloids - a specific group of proteins that form ordered aggregates,” the scientist explained. - They cause the development of dozens of different incurable human ailments - Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, diabetes and others. The identification of each new amyloid is a notable event in the scientific world. Research of this level has become possible in many respects thanks to the creation of a unique science park at St. Petersburg State University. "
The young researcher is confident that the development of a high-quality technical base, an open system of work in the ultra-modern laboratories of St. Petersburg State University will also reduce the outflow of scientists abroad. “Now we need to make every effort to prevent the outflow of our graduates abroad,” says Anton Nizhnikov. - The system of mega-grants, the development of resource centers can certainly help this. People plus advanced technologies - these are the conditions for a breakthrough in science. "
Presentation Transcript
Nanotechnology and Materials Science 10 Resource Centers Biomedicine and Human Health 6 Resource Centers Resource Center Ecology and Environmental Management 3 Resource Centers Information Systems and Technologies 2 Resource Centers
Direction "Nanotechnology and materials science": Magnetic resonance research methods, X-ray diffraction research methods, Methods for analyzing the composition of matter, Optical and laser methods for studying matter, Physical methods for surface research, Thermogravimetric and calorimetric research methods, Nanodesign of photoactive materials, Innovative technologies of composite nanomaterials, Interdisciplinary resource center "Nanotechnology", Educational resource center for physics. Direction "Biomedicine and Human Health": Diagnostics of functional materials for medicine, pharmacology and nanoelectronics, Development of molecular and cellular technologies, Cultivation of microorganisms, Center for Collective Use "Chromas", Center for Microscopy and Microanalysis, Educational Resource Center in the field of chemistry. Direction "Ecology and rational nature management": Observatory of ecological safety, Space and geoinformation technologies, Geomodel. Direction "Information Systems and Technologies": Computing Center of St. Petersburg State University, Center for Sociological and Internet Research.
The main directions of scientific cooperation between MSTU and the SPbSU Science Park: Chemistry. Physics. Biology. Technology of metals and alloys. Ecology. Sociology. Earth sciences.
Sociological and Internet research ”Methods used: Quantitative: ● Internet survey using a self-administered online questionnaire. ● Telephone survey with automatic call switching and the use of a self-administering online questionnaire. Qualitative: ● Monitoring of social media content. ● Personal focused interview. ● Group focused interview. There is a call center for 25 operators, expandable to 100 operators
"Center for Sociological and Internet Research" In the implementation of the projects of the Resource Center, the widest range of modern software, hardware and human resources at various levels of execution are involved, in particular: CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interviewing) - a system for conducting surveys via the Internet CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) - a system for conducting telephone interviews Studio equipment for conducting personal focused interviews with respondents Studio equipment for conducting group focused interviews with respondents Software for monitoring the content of social networks Consulting specialists in the field of qualitative and quantitative sociological research It is useful for MSTU to order a study of motivations applicants when choosing a direction to correct the content and forms of vocational guidance work
"Nanotechnology" Morphology, elemental composition, crystal structure, defects, nanolithography: Scanning electron microscopy (6-1000K) and lithography X-ray microanalysis Scanning helium-ion microscopy and lithography Transmission electron microscopy in the temperature range -180 - 1000 ° C Cathodoluminescence (0.3- 2.2 μm) in the temperature range 6 - 30 ° С Micro-spectroscopy of characteristic electron losses Precision sample preparation Instrument systems used: Scanning electron microscopes: Supra 40, Merlin Helium ion microscope Orion + Electron-ion nanolithograph Auriga Transmission electron microscope Libra 200 V MGTU may be of interest for the Department of Technology of Metals and Ship Repair
Resource Center Map of stress distribution after shock loading of copper Map of grains of low-carbon steel Map of cathodoluminescence of a cross-section of gallium nitride New photocatalysts based on complex layered perovskite-like titanates
Laser methods for studying matter »The instrumental systems used: Nicolet 8700 FT-IR spectrometer Research-grade T64000 Raman spectrometer Femtosecond laser complex based on two synchronized MiraOptima 900-D lasers Spectrophotometer Lambda 1050 Spectrofluorimeter Fluorolog-3 , IR spectra, Raman spectra, luminescence spectra, luminescence excitation, measurements of quantum yield and luminescence lifetime; optical microscopy images; polarizing microscope images; Investigation of the size distribution of nanoparticles and measurements of the potential of the diffuse layer; Film thickness measurements.
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering on metal nanoparticles IR spectra of biological molecules (DNA) Luminescence properties of new materials
Molecular and cell technologies »Equipment blocks: Electron microscopy Optical microscopy Laser microdissection Flow cytometry Work with cell cultures Isolation, purification and concentration of proteins and nucleic acids 7. Analysis of biomolecular interactions 8. Sequencing, PCR 9. Chromatography mass spectrometry (liquid, gas, MALDI) 10. Specialized equipment for proteomics.
The main directions: 1) Biomedicine and human health Development of prototypes of medicinal substances based on antimicrobial peptides of insects for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. 2.13% 9.19% 3.28% 1.67% (322/15112) (1138/12389) (406/12373) (346/20698) peptide 2) Ecology and environmental management CD25 + Ecological biomarking of the aquatic environment as life support organs of marine and freshwater bryozoans. 3h 3) Nanotechnology and materials science 0h 6h 12h 24h Laminated composite materials: study of molecular and ultrastructural features of the structure of primary cell walls.
Composition of matter ”The resource center conducts research in 8 areas: Gas and liquid chromatography and chromatomass spectrometry; MALDI-TOF and ESI-QTOF mass spectrometry; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry; Small and wide angle scattering; UV-Vis-IR spectrometry, spectrofluorimetry, Raman spectroscopy; X-ray fluorescence analysis, including analysis in air defense geometry; Elemental analysis of organic compounds; Particle size analysis.
Investigations of the qualitative and quantitative composition of a wide range of samples: Analysis of the size of dust particles of the snow cover about. Spitsbergen in order to study its radiation properties. Determination of the steroid profile for early diagnosis by GC-MS. Androsterone Analysis of the content of nanodiamonds in polymer films using small-angle X-ray scattering.
"X-ray diffraction research methods" Services and methods: X-ray diffraction analysis Qualitative and quantitative X-ray phase analysis Thermal X-ray diffraction in the temperature range -180 - 1600 ° C High-resolution X-ray diffraction. Instrument complexes: 1. Research complexes Rigaku "R-AXIS RAPID", Bruker "Kappa APEX DUO", Agilent Technologies (Oxford Diffraction) "Xcalibur" and "Supernova" 2. Research complex with low and high temperature attachments. 3. Research complex for high-resolution radiography. 4. Educational and scientific complexes based on six benchtop diffractometers.
The structures of more than 200 new compounds and 11 new minerals have been deciphered: Rauchite Gereroite Ramseite The first natural fluoro-oxochloride with a structure typical of layered lead oxochlorides New catalysts based on imine-isocyanide complexes of palladium Gold (I) -copper (I) complexes for biomedical sensors and luminescence
"Magnetic resonance research methods" Using the capabilities of magnetic resonance techniques, experiments are carried out in the following areas: Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of liquids and solutions NMR spectroscopy of solids Research of diffusion and self-diffusion by NMR methods Nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy Magnetic resonance imaging
Resource Center Org. Biomol. Chem., 2013, 11, 5535 Organometallics 2013, 32 (15), 4061. A new type of reaction for the formation of a 1,2,3-triazole ring from (N-N) and (C-C-N) blocks. New compounds - triphosphine clusters of copper and gold atoms - with unusual luminescence properties have been characterized. Dalton Trans. 2013, 42, 10394 Organometallics 2013, 32, 1979 The reactions of formation of a whole series of new palladium compounds are investigated. The structure of the studied complexes was described using NMR and XRD. New organo-metallic palladium compounds are described. The spin-spin constants were measured for the first time. between an isocyanide group and an aromatic heterocycle through a metal atom.
Environmental Safety ”The observatory is part of the European Aerosol Research Lidar Network EARLINET - European Aerosol Research Lidar Network The stationary lidar complex of St. Petersburg State University is used in the research. The mobile lidar complex Complexes is a synthesis of the best domestic developments. Field of Activities: Study of the distribution of pollutants in the atmosphere. Assessment of transboundary transport. The question of the restoration of the station in Yaniskoski. Integration of real-time data into GIS.
Environmental Safety ”The Observatory studies healthy ecosystems and stress impacts. Automated aquarium complexes are used that simulate the northern, temperate and tropical zones. It is planned to study the effects of pollutants on crustaceans and molluscs.
1. Sending graduate students and young candidates to conduct complex experiments and obtain material that meets the requirements for publication in journals of international citation systems. 2. Organization of subject training courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, preferably in 2 stages: Distance theoretical study of the subject, incl. With the involvement of professors and specialists from St. Petersburg State University, Short-term (1-2 weeks) intensive practical work in the laboratories of the Science Park of St. Petersburg State University. 3. Organization for undergraduates and postgraduates of training courses on the methodology of research in the selected field, combined with research on the basis of the Science Park of St. Petersburg State University. 4. Involvement of the Science Park of St. Petersburg State University and / or MSTU as a co-executor of grants, GBNIR and contractual works.
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Four billion rubles invested in the creation of the SPbU Science Park
The formation of a science park has been completed at St. Petersburg State University, which includes 21 resource centers.
“In terms of equipment composition and technological capabilities, this park is unique in Russia, and in a number of areas - in the world,” says Nikolai Kropachev, Rector of St. Petersburg State University. - High-tech equipment becomes obsolete at a high rate, so it is important to provide access to it for as many scientists as possible in a short period of time. Therefore, the SPbU Science Park is open to all research groups both from the university and from other Russian and foreign universities.
Its availability is ensured by both a staff of 250 highly qualified engineers and 100% funding from the university of consumables. SPbU has introduced a system of electronic filing and control over the implementation of research applications. That is, the entire work of resource centers is transparent. It is no less important that our researchers are provided with access to almost all modern information resources that are now in the world space.
The work of the SPbSU Science Park is focused on providing five priority areas: biomedicine and human health, information systems and technologies, nanotechnology and materials science, ecology and environmental management, management personnel and technologies. One of the last to open was the Resource Center "Development of Molecular and Cellular Technologies". The most modern and super-powerful equipment for research in various fields of molecular and cellular biology is concentrated here, which has brought the work of St. Petersburg scientists to a fundamentally new level.
“An important advantage of the park is the availability of all the necessary equipment, which is geographically located in one place,” explains Pavel Zykin, director of the resource center. “This makes it possible to carry out complex experiments with a minimum amount of time. Our main projects are aimed at key problems of modern biology and medicine. Among them, one can single out the determination of the patterns and mechanisms of immune reactions, the development of the foundations of regenerative medicine, the biology of malignant neoplasms and the development of new substances with antimicrobial activity.
Roman Kostyuchenko, associate professor of St. Petersburg State University, uses the center's capabilities to study regeneration. That is, the body's ability to re-form tissues and even body parts lost after an operation or an accident. It sounds incredible so far. However, since there are examples of successful regeneration in the animal world, it means that there must be an opportunity to trigger this mechanism in humans, the scientist is sure.
- It is known that a person can grow a fingertip, which means, in principle, such resources exist in our body. It's just that they are very scarce compared to what animals have. By the way, speaking of regeneration, we mean the restoration of not only organs, but also functions. For example, vision, - says Roman Kostyuchenko. - The successes of regenerative medicine are significant, although they are still far from a breakthrough. It is necessary to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of regeneration in invertebrates and understand how they are applicable to humans. With the help of new equipment, we can understand which genes start to work when the regeneration mechanism starts, monitor the behavior of cells and even keep a record of what is happening. Nowadays, successful work requires not only a head and hands, but also modern technical capabilities. The Resource Center provides them to us. Well, we have people.
- The creation of a system of resource centers began at our university back in 2010. Over four billion rubles were spent on this, - says Igor Gorlinsky, First Vice-Rector for Academic and Scientific Work of St. Petersburg State University. - Investments would not make sense if the principle of shared access to work in resource centers had not been implemented. The key to our success lies in the fact that we rely on scientific schools existing at the university, on world-famous researchers and on young people who are just starting their way into big science.
by the way
At the end of November, a solemn ceremony of awarding academic degrees from St. Petersburg State University took place at the St. Petersburg State University. They were received by five young researchers at once, who underwent a complex defense procedure: strict requirements were imposed on the materials of dissertations, and the level of results achieved and scientific publications on research topics had to meet the highest international standards.
Anton Nizhnikov was one of the first in the modern history of the university to receive a PhD degree from St. Petersburg State University for his dissertation in the field of molecular biology.
“I study amyloids - a specific group of proteins that form ordered aggregates,” the scientist explained. - They cause the development of dozens of different incurable human ailments - Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, diabetes and others. The identification of each new amyloid is a notable event in the scientific world. Research of this level has become possible in many respects thanks to the creation of a unique science park at St. Petersburg State University. "
The young researcher is confident that the development of a high-quality technical base, an open system of work in the ultra-modern laboratories of St. Petersburg State University will also reduce the outflow of scientists abroad.
“Now we need to make every effort to prevent the outflow of our graduates abroad,” says Anton Nizhnikov. - The system of mega-grants and the development of resource centers can certainly help this. People plus advanced technologies - these are the conditions for a breakthrough in science. "
