proudly invite you to

If you are young, open-minded scientist, curious about the world, who likes meeting people and
knowing about other cultures – this city is just for you! Come to Wrocław and experience its
wonderful history and youthfulness at the same time. While attending the conference
II International Student Conference of Biotechnology you have a great opportunity to discover this
treasure of the Eastern Europe.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the Conference ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Summary format – instructions for the authors ................................................................................................................. 3

Example Summary & submission pattern ....................................................................................................................... 4

Wrocław – The Flower of Europe ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Location .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

University of Wrocław ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

History............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

People ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Accommodation ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Getting Around ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Public transport .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

from airport to city center .............................................................................................................................................. 9

The places you have to see ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Culture .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Capitol Musical Theatre ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Opera ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Wroclaw Philharmonic Concert Hall ............................................................................................................................. 13

Discover Wrocław's Nightlife!........................................................................................................................................... 14

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WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE

XII OASSB is the Polish shortcut for the XII National Academic Seminar of Biotechnology Students. The previous
conferences were held in Polish. Last year, for the first time, the conference opened to an international audience with
the introduction of an international event – the first International Student Conference of Biotechnology. This year -
the II International Student Conference of Biotechnology – has been merged with the Seminar and for the first time in
12 years, both the Conference and the Seminar will be held in English. They will take place on 19-21 November 2010 in
Wrocław.

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31 October  4th November
Application deadline Deadline for abstracts for oral presentations
(extended) and poster

To register please fill in the registration form at
http://www.assb.pl.
The conference fee for all seminar participants is 12,5
euro (50 PLN) gross. Data for transfer details are included
in the registration form.
Details of the abstracts formatting you can find on the
next page. Participants are asked to chose between oral
or poster presentations (mutually exclusive due to time
constraints). Time for oral presentations is 10 minutes,
plus additional 5 minutes for discussion.

Further information about the conference venue will be submitted at the beginning of October. If you need any
other information please write to: xiioassb@gmail.com.

SUMMARY FORMAT – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AUTHORS

Language English

Font Times New Roman

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work
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Names of authors 11, bold italic

Name and address of school 9, italic

Enter e-mail address for 9, italic

correspondence

Text of the paper 10, regular

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EXAMPLE SUMMARY & SUBMISSION PATTERN

The dynamics of accumulation of oxidized proteins in mitochondria

Agnieszka Drozd, Justyna Kalinowska

Scientific Association of Biotechnology Students ‘Przybysz’

University of Wroclaw, Faculty of Biotechnology,

ul. Przybyszewskiego 63, 51-148 Wroclaw

Abstract

Introduction

Aims

Materials and methods

(If study has not been completed yet, please indicate the purpose of research and describe materials and methods)

Results and discussion

WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RULES, AS THE SUMMARY WILL NOT BE EDITED!

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WROCŁAW – THE FLOWER OF EUROPE

The fountain on the Market Square. Source:

http://turystyka.pkt.pl/opisy_miast,Wrocław

The city of Wrocław boasts fascinating architecture, many rivers and bridges, and a lively metropolitan cultural scene.
It is a city with a past, having seen much violence and devastation, and it was almost completely destroyed during the
Second World War. However, it has been restored and now is one of the highlights of Poland, and the entire central
European region.

Wrocław in its essence is like a bridge, linking generations of different cultures and histories – connecting their efforts
into one unity, and it does so without losing the fascinating diversity. The overall atmosphere of Wrocław is that of a
modern metropolis with historic roots, rich in cultural and academic life.

What particularly makes Wrocław special is its young population, which consists of over 135 000 students amongst its
640 000 permanent inhabitants. Students play a very active role in the cultural life of the city and they frequently
volunteer in the events and initiatives organized in the city (for example, the Expo bid, the European Summit of
Regions and Cities, International Business Forum – Futurallia).

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LOCATION

Source: http://www.convention.wroclaw.pl/index.php?id=64&L=1

WROCŁAW, the capital of Lower Silesia, is situated in southwest Poland on the Odra River. It is the fourth
largest city in Poland with approximately 640,000 inhabitants. With its central location in the heart of Europe,
Wrocław is easily accessible by road, rail, air and even by water.

The Copernicus International Airport Wrocław is located ten kilometers away from the city center. The airport
has grown significantly over the last decade, and continues to expand its services for business and tourist travellers. At
present the airport handles scheduled and chartered flights. It also offers professional ground and VIP services. For
more information please visit www.airport.wroclaw.pl/en/index.php

DISTANCE BETWEEN WROCŁAW AND SELECTED CITIES:

Prague 280 km Frankfurt Main 720 km Rome 1440 km Budapest 550 km Paris 1290 km

Berlin 350 km Amsterdam 970 km Kiev 1060 km Bratislava 390 km London 1350 km

Moscow 1600 km Copenhagen 730 km Vilnius 790 km Vienna 390 km Brussels 1050 km

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UNIVERSITY OF WROCŁAW

Wrocław is the third largest educational centre of Poland, with 135,000 students enrolled in 30 universities and higher
education facilities. The University of Wrocław is the largest university in the region with over 100,000 students and
around 1,300 Ph.D. students enrolled in 10 different Faculties. The students of the Faculty of Biotechnology from this
University are proud to invite you to this conference!

University Of Wrocław, The Main Building.

Source: http://wroclawski.blog-ogrodniczy.pl/2008/12/02/uniwersytet-wroclawski/

HISTORY

The University of Wrocław has a rich history of more than three centuries. Founded by Leopold I Habsburg the
university evolved from a modest school run by Jesuits into one of the biggest academic institutions in Poland.

PEOPLE

Since early 20th century, the University of Wrocław produced 9 Nobel Prize winners, namely Theodor Mommsen,
Philipp Lenard, Eduard Buchner, Paul Ehrlich, Fritz Haber, Friedrich Bergius, Erwin Schrödinger, Otto Stern and Max
Born.

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ACCOMMODATION

You can find affordable and comfortable accommodation close to the city centre in the following hostels:

Available
Name Address Web Page Contact
rooms

Home Phone: +48 71 341-07-38

Avantgarde ul. Kościuszki 55 Cell phone: +48 667-717-171
www.avantgardehostel.pl 50
Hostel 50-011 Wrocław Skype: avantgardehostel
E-mail: biuro@avantgardehostel.pl

Home Phone: +48 71 344-12-06

ul. Kołłątaja 16/3
Babel Hostel www.babelhostel.pl Cell phone: +48 71 342-02-50 30
50-007 Wrocław
E-mail: rezerwacja@babelhostel.pl

ul. Piłsudskiego 98
Home Phone: +48 71 343 00 33
DW Piast 50-017 Wrocław http://www.dwpiast.pl/ 100
E-mail: recepcja@dwpiast.pl

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GETTING AROUND

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Wrocław Trams. Source:

http://www.psmkms.krakow.pl/tramwaje/polska/wroclaw.htm

In Wrocław, there are no separate tickets for trams and buses. However, there are two kinds of tickets and they differ
in the price. For the first type, a single adult ticket costs 2.40 PLN for a single ride and allows you to use both buses
AND trams. The second type of ticket, which costs 2.80 PLN, is used if you are travelling at night (buses only) or using a
special bus (they have letters instead of numbers and are faster).

If you plan to ride the public transport more often, it’s best to buy a daily travel card. They cost only 10 PLN and allows
you unlimited travel by all means of public transport in Wroclaw. Keep in mind they are valid only until 12 o'clock at
night. They can be purchased at a ticket machine or from local newsagents.

FROM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

At the airport, bus 406 operates from the terminal building to central Wrocław between 5am and 11pm. There is also
a night bus 249. The night bus will take approximately one hour to get to the city center (it will have a short break in
the Jarnołtów district). If you are not sure how to get to your final destination in Wroclaw by public transport, it might
be useful to use the journey planner - http://wroclaw.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en.

There are two cab stops at the airport. First just in front of the terminal building, with the cabs from a corporation
having a contract with terminal authorities. They offer higher quality at a higher price. Second at a distance about 100
meters from the exit of the terminal along the road to the town (on the left side). This stop is available for all cabs. The
prices should be listed on the car, they differ slightly between corporations. The price for reaching the city center
should be about 30PLN during the day.

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THE PLACES YOU HAVE TO SEE

THE OLD TOWN AND CITY CENTRE AREA (STARE MIASTO) –

while in Wroclaw, it is highly

recommended to see the Market Square
with its brilliantly painted buildings and
the eye-catching Gothic Town Hall. The
Market Square dates back to the 13th
century. The other tourist attraction not
to be missed is the impressive complex of
religious architecture on Cathedral Island.

The Market Square. Source

http://www.mmwroclaw.pl/5799/2009/9/9/wroclaw-za-
mazurami-krakowem-i-gdanskiem?category=news

OSTRÓW TUMSKI
("CATHEDRAL ISLAND")

is the oldest part of the city of

Wrocław in south-western Poland. It
was formerly an island (Ostrów in old
Polish) between branches of the
Oder River.

Ostrów Tumski. Source:

http://www.um.wroc.pl/m6975/p7690.100.0.aspx

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SZCZYTNICKI PARK

dating from the 18th century. It cointains

over 370 species of trees and shrubs and a
Japanese garden.

Japanese Garden. Source:

http://miastodzieci.pl/wycieczki/12:/103:ogrod-japonski-
we-wroclawiu

BOTANIC GARDEN

(ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 23, tel: +48 71 322 59

57) is a great place to take a walk with their beautiful flowers and Alpine gardens, green house and the biggest cactus

house in Poland. If you have a soul of an artist, you will be mesmerised by the reverie of colors and scents there.

HALA STULECIA (THE CENTENNIAL HALL)

is one of the thirteen historical monuments of Poland registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This
monumental 20th century reinforced concrete structure designed by Max Berg, major architect of the city, has been
on the UNESCO List since July 13th, 2006. With its enormous central space and the dome (23 m high), the Centennial
Hall is a landmark in the history of architecture.

PANORAMA RACLAWICKA (PANORAMA OF THE BATTLE OF RACLAWICE)

(ul. Purkyniego 11, Web: www.panoramaraclawicka.pl) is the 114 meters long painting (for people using imperial

measurement system it is exactly that…very long) and depicts the famous Battle of Raclawice where Kosciuszko led
Poles in an uprising against Russian army. The battle scene is captured in this spectacular painting. It is really a
stunning piece of artwork, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in Europe (or maybe even in the world).

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 MUZEUM
UNIWERSYTETU
WROCŁAWSKIEGO

(pl. Uniwersytecki 1)

The museum comprises of:

• Aulum Leopoldinum
(Aula Leopoldina )

• Oratorium Marianum

• The Mathematical
Tower (Wieża
matematyczna)

• Exhibition - 300 Years of

the Wrocław University Aula Leopoldina. Source: http://july2007.ii.uni.wroc.pl/aula.html

Its main staircase is a masterpiece covered with F.A.Scheffler’s frescoes. On the ground floor there is the Oratorium
Marianum. Once a chapel, now the Musical Room famous for hosting outstanding musicians such as Liszt, Paganini
and Wieniawski, etc. On the first floor there is the Aula Leopoldina (Leopoldina Hall) constituting the
most representative university hall. Its Baroque interior comprises illusionist frescoes made by J. Ch. Handke, stucco
works by I.A. Provisore and impressive sculptures by F.J. Mangoldt. You can also climb the stairs and visit the
Mathematicians' Tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

STOP FOR A WHILE AND LISTEN CAREFULLY…

This quiet patter doesn’t belong to rats nor to pigeons. These are dwarfs
– the tiniest residents of Wrocław. Human realm crosses with dwarf
realm in Wrocław – those two realities coexist here in peace and
harmony since ages. You can find them on the streets of Wrocław. The
number of Dwarfs are still increasing. For hints on where to find them
visit: http://www.krasnale.pl

"Wroclovek". Source:
http://lokter.pl/places/19884-krasnal-
milosnik-wroclovek

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CULTURE

Visitors coming to Wroclaw remember the city mainly as a cultural centre.

Its theatres, including the Opera, Musical

Theatre and Philharmonic Hall; various
clubs, museums and galleries provide a
continuous series of artistic events.
Internationally acknowledged musical
festivals have become the city’s cultural
landmark. The biggest of them is
International Festival WRATISLAVIA
CANTANS - Music and Fine Arts. Other
festivals which take place in Wroclaw
include Jazz on the Odra, Old Masters'
Music Days, One-Actor Theatre
Performances and Festival of Actor Songs.

CAPITOL MUSICAL THEATRE

The origins of the theatre go back to 1945 when operetta artists coming from the pre-war territories formed an
artistic group and started performing in then-existing Popular Theatre. Fifty years later the Theatre was established
and specialized in the classical operetta repertoire. Over the years its name changed from the Musical Theatre to the
Wroclaw Operetta. Finally, in 1991 the City Council of Wroclaw passed a resolution changing its name to the CAPITOL
Musical Theatre in honour of the pre-war Capitol cinema-theatre which was situated here. For the current repertoire
and more info see: http://www.teatr-muzyczny.pl

OPERA

The Opera of Wroclaw plays an important role in the cultural life of Wroclaw and Lower Silesia. It has very long
operatic traditions. Since the first half of the 17th century the opera and theatre ensembles have performed here.
More info: http://www.opera.wroclaw.pl

WROCLAW PHILHARMONIC CONCERT HALL

Wroclaw Philharmonic Concert Hall, named after Witold Lutoslawski, great Polish composer of the 20th century, was
founded in 1954. Since then it has been an important musical centre not only in the city of Wroclaw, but in the Lower
Silesia region as well. Its Philharmonic Orchestra has a versatile repertoire consisting of both monumental works
composed by Mahler or Wagner and classical pieces ranging from baroque to contemporary music.

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 The ensemble is often invited to play at the most prestigious European festivals. They have been on a lot of
international tours and performed at the most famous venues in Europe and in the USA. Wroclaw Philharmonic
Orchestra performs about 120 programs each season. For the current repertoire and more info see:
www.filharmonia.wroclaw.pl
DISCOVER WROCŁAW'S NIGHTLIFE!
It's difficult to talk about Wrocław
without mentioning its nightlife in the
same breath. The city is quickly
enhancing its already solid reputation
as a party town and easily has enough
pubs and clubs to cater to a city twice
its size. Here are a few of the many
worth mentioning...
Location: ul. Ruska 51, Wroclaw
Tel: +48 71 792 80 48
URL: www.bezsennosc.wroclaw.pl
Bezsennosc means “insomnia” and
if you ever suffered one, you might
as well come here. One thing is for
sure this place never sleeps. Parties
Bezsennosc Club
Czeski Film Pub
here have the tendency to last till
the break of dawn. Bezsennosc
stands apart from other clubs in
respect that it is more than just an
average nightclub.
Location: ul. Kielbasnicza 2
Tel: +48 71 342 25 49
This pub gets its name from a funny
Polish expression ’Czeski Film”,
meaning something that simply
doesn’t make sense, just like “a
movie made in Czech Republic”,
Firlej
Fortunately, the pub does make
sense and is really worth visiting.
On the ground floor you will find
café, where you can try some
delicious cakes, fruit cocktails, tea
and coffee. Downstairs from this
store is the pub where alcohol is
served and is a pub lover’s delight.
You can drink some of the best
beers in the world and listen to
some hard rock music. Usually the
pub is full of young people, who are
really friendly and even if you are a
foreigner you will find good
company of the locals.
Location: Grabiszynska 56
Tel: +48 71 795 66 67
URL: www.firlej.wroc.pl
Firlej is a unique club for the truly
artistic souls. It is very different
from typical night clubs in Wroclaw.
It plays alternative music from all
varieties of genres – jazz, rock,
industrial and more. If you are an
artist or just tired of the pop-
culture, Firlej is the place to be. You
are likely to find similarly minded
people, listing to some truly
“alternative” concerts held there
quite often.
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 Location: pl. Orląt Lwowskich 20a Location: ul. Sw. Antoniego 15 Location: ul. Sw. Mikolaja 8-11
Tel. +48 71 341 29 48 Tel: +48 71 344 34 45 Tel: +48 71 341 04 88
URL: www.wagonclub.com Its small size does not make it a Slightly hard to find, as it is located
A night club / pub made from old crowded place, but rather creates a at the back of the high street, pub
carriages of a train located in the friendly home-like atmosphere as “7 Kotow” is a fantastic place for a
heart of the former train station. It if you knew everyone there. DJs quiet and friendly chat. It can hold
looks like a train and feels like a play various music with a lot of Hip around 120 people, with a
Wagon Club

7 Kotow
Za Szybą
train – with all the industrial props Hop and R’n’B in the mix. However, designated non-smoking area. Very
and paintings that gives the you might sometimes hear some nice ambiance with colourful walls
impression of being in a mixture of old hits from Michael Jackson or and shaded lights make you feel
Thomas the Tank Engine and Aliens. Madonna. A very nice experience to almost at home. There are plenty of
It is divided into three parts – the enjoy. drinks to choose from, but don’t
basement (looking quite “usual”), forget to try some delicious non-
the beer garden outside and finally alcoholic beverages such
two carriages converted into a club.
The music is also unique -
dominating styles like breakcore,
hardtek, acid techno and minimal -
just to mention a few. Professional
service and affordable prices make
up for its “off the market square”
location. A definitely “must-go”
place in Wroclaw!

Location: ul. Ruska 51 | Tel: +48 Location: ul. Krupnicza 15 | Tel. Location: Rynek 10 | Tel: +48 71
71 343 13 73 | URL: +48 71 796 30 76 | URL: 342 55 26 | URL:
www.metropolis.wroc.pl www.odzmierzchudoswitu.pl www.prl.wroc.pl
Two-in-one is the best way to Do you remember the club from This place takes you back to the
describe this place. There is this the movie “From Dusk Till days of Communism. If you
ultra-hyper-futuristic night club Down” by Robert Rodriquez? have ever wondered what it
with all the flashy lights, lasers, This club will remind you of that looked like in those days, PRL

PRL
Metropolis

Od Zmierzchu Do Switu

stroboscopic lights, ultraviolet club, just without the vampires.
lights... There is a lot of space, Big rock club where you can
and it is LOUD - two levels of a enjoy a pint of beer listing to
trance, house, trip-hop and some good, old rock. Very often
drum’n’bass music for the hard music is played live by some
core clubber in you. This place upcoming rock bands. Fantastic
also offers a pretty quiet pub atmosphere to meet friendly
located on the underground people and relax. There is a
level where you can just sit back dance floor just by the stage,
and relax, listen to soothing where you can dance to the
music and ignore all the music being played. This is a
madness upstairs. place for rock-lovers, and has
the vibe of old-school style
rock-n-roll.
would give you an glimpse of
that era. You might get a faint
idea from club’s name about
what to expect inside (PRL
stands for Polish People’s
Republic). When you enter the
place, immediately you are
taken back in time to 1970s,
with all the propaganda posters
and socialistic décor that create
a unique atmosphere. Two level
club with underground part for
dancing and the ground floor
for a pint of beer and maybe
some karaoke singing.

SEE YOU IN WROCŁAW!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS – DO NOT HESITATE TO WRITE TO
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