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When Beetles Become Doctors, Brussels ''Listens'': European Commissioner Zaharieva Visited the RBI Team at the Science Fair

Mar 20th 2026

European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva visited the Croatian team from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) at this year’s  Science is Wonderful! fair, organised by the European Commission. At the RBI stand, she met with Dr Barbara Milutinović, Dr Marko Košiček, Nina Randić and Wouter Bouwmeester.

When a Chromosome Gets Stuck in a Blind Spot, the Cell Has a Rescue Plan

Mar 17th 2026

During cell division, errors in chromosome separation can lead to cells receiving too much or too little genetic material. Over time, this increases genetic instability, which is common in cancer and can contribute to further disease progression. A team led by Prof. Iva Tolić at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) has uncovered an important mechanism that helps the cell prevent errors in chromosome distribution.

Parkinson’s disease is linked to changes in immune cells in the blood

Mar 13th 2026

A team of scientists, doctors and clinicians from Zagreb University Hospital Centre and the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, the Ruđer Bošković Institute, RBI, and the Dr Fran Mihaljević University Hospital for Infectious Diseases has shown that Parkinson’s disease is associated with measurable changes in specific immune cells in the blood.

Less is more, Ruđer scientists accelerated a photochemical reaction in a ball mill

Mar 12th 2026

Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, RBI, are the first to show that an important photochemical reaction can be carried out efficiently in a ball mill, a closed vessel in which powdered substances are continuously mixed and ground by the impact of a milling ball. 

VirusHunter, a diagnostic test that detects any virus

Mar 11th 2026

When a patient arrives with a high fever and symptoms pointing to a viral infection, the doctor will usually order a test for the most likely cause.

Personalised cancer medicine, from “one therapy for all” to therapy based on the tumour profile

Mar 4th 2026

That very question is at the heart of the European project Joint Action on Personalised Cancer Medicine (JA PCM), funded through the EU4Health programme. The project includes a team from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), participating as an associated partner of the Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Centre (UHC Sestre milosrdnice).

Amino acids that shape peptides, a new tool for designing drugs and functional materials

Mar 3rd 2026

A scientific team from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) has developed a new strategy for precisely “programming” the shape of peptides, molecules that play a key role in biology, medicine, and the development of new materials.

IRB develops a new generation of protective textiles with flame-retardant, antimicrobial, and UV-protective coatings

Feb 24th 2026

A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by female scientists from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), within the SAFEGUARD project, is developing a new generation of protective textiles with innovative coatings that simultaneously provide flame resistance, antimicrobial protection against bacteria and fungi, and enhanced UV protection.

David M. Smith confirmed for a third term as Director General of IRB

Feb 16th 2026

At a session held on 16 February 2026, the Board of Governors of the Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB), following consideration of the positive opinion of the Selection Committee and the unanimous decision of the IRB Scientific Council, confirmed a new four-year term for Dr. David M. Smith as Director General of IRB. This confirms continuity in the Institute’s leadership during a period of intensive infrastructure modernisation, strengthened international partnerships, and further connection of science with the needs of the economy and society.

Donation from the Terry Fox Run presented to the Ruđer Bošković Institute

Feb 10th 2026

As part of the Terry Fox Run charity race held last autumn at Jarun in Zagreb, €15,000 was raised and presented to the Ruđer Bošković Institute to support research into new prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for lobular breast cancer.