On May 10, 2025, scientists from the Nencki Institute PAS participated in the Science Picnic organized by Polish Radio and the Copernicus Science Centre, held annually at the National Stadium. This is one of the most significant science popularization events in Europe.

We prepared six interactive stations introducing topics related to neuroscience, cell biology, and brain research. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the structure and functions of brains across different species, observe simulations of behavioral experiments with rodents, and become familiar with brain research methods such as EEG and fMRI. In addition, participants could listen to a presentation on brain gliomas and new possibilities in cancer therapy, as well as participate in creative workshops by making models and “brain caps.”

Our booth attracted tremendous interest. Hundreds of visitors stopped by, and the conversations, questions, and fascinating discussions continued.

Thank you to everyone involved in organizing this year’s Nencki Institute booth and all who visited us and actively participated in the event. Your engagement motivates us to continue promoting science!

Workshop team: Marzena Stefaniuk, Magdalena Sobień, Kinga Kosyl-Dzik, Beniamin Kaszlikowski, Daria Gospodarek, Kinga Szydłowska, Julia Sepielak-Świderska, Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Paulina Szadkowska, Szymon Lipiec, Maciej Florczyk, Katarzyna Leszczyńska, Magdalena Wit, Anna Banaszkiewicz, Teresa Jastrzębska, Wiktoria Mrożek, Joanna Rubczyńska, Ania Banaszkiewicz, Hania Borek, Karolina Zielińska,  Martyna Nowak, Igor Zaprzałek, Maja Niedzielska, Anna Szukało, Hanna Górecka, Paulina Domek, Ewa Pawlak, Zuzia Krzyżanowska, Karolina Jakubiak, Karmen Kobielak, Antonina Guz.