Researchers from the Jagiellonian University’s Malopolska Centre for Biotechnology (MCB UJ) will investigate the impact of hosting the European Games in Krakow, which will begin on 21 June 2023, on the broader health of Krakow residents.

As UJ points out, researchers from MCB UJ will investigate the impact of the short-term but significant migration during the 2023 European Games on the urban microbiome in Krakow, with a focus on novel and exotic viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as clusters of variants resistant to available drugs. 

The research aims to identify threats and develop plans for creating a safe macro-environment for the city, as well as taking proactive measures to minimise the impact of these threats.

A list of indicators and possible health risks that arise when hosting major events and the associated population flow will be developed. In perspective, this will help to develop methods for identifying epidemiological risks and complete the encyclopaedia of microorganisms found in the urban environment.