Doctoral student from our Institute awarded by the Committee on Organismal Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the best scientific debut

We are pleased to announce that our doctoral student, MSc Anna Janiczek, has been awarded the Main Prize and the Prof. Benedykt Dybowski Medal in the competition for the best scientific debut in organismal biology.

The award, granted by the Committee on Organismal Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, recognizes young researchers for a scientific publication marking the beginning of their academic achievements. Its aim is to promote outstanding scientific debuts and disseminate knowledge in the fields of the biology of microorganisms, plants, fungi, animals and humans, as well as research on interactions among organisms and their relationships with the abiotic, biotic and social environment.

Awarded publication:

Janiczek A., Suchan T., Paul W., IntraBioDiv Consortium, Ronikier M. 2025. Spatial discontinuity of mountain systems and genetic structure of alpine plants: The Alps–Carpathians disjunction in a comparative phylogeographical context. Journal of Biogeography 52: e15122. DOI

was recognized for its innovative character, comprehensive approach, and broad scope of research, as well as for the Laureate’s leading role at all stages of the project and publication preparation.

We warmly congratulate the Laureate on this achievement.

Anna Janiczek on her way to the research site.
Photo: Michał Ronikier.