Dr Anna Jesionek, Department of Pharmacognosy of the Pharmaceutical Faculty of the Medical University of Gdańsk received the award of the Gdańsk Scientific Society (GTN) and the Mayor of Gdańsk for young scientists for 2020.

Dr Jesionek was awarded for the dissertation “Obtaining essential oil with predicted biological activity in in vitro cultures of Rhododendron tomentosum (Ledum palustre)”. The aim of the researcher was to obtain a stable plant system independent of environmental conditions in vitro, capable of continuous production of essential oil with anti-inflammatory activity, which could be used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

GTN awards are granted to people who are under 35 by the end of each year. Candidates for the awards are nominated by members of GTN or persons holding managerial positions at universities or scientific institutions located in the city of Gdańsk.

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