We last participated in the Researchers' Night program the year before last, as last year's event clashed with KOKI DAYS. It is true that, as we have experienced on previous occasions, only half of those who registered for the programs actually attended, but those who were there left with a wealth of experiences.

Our three winners are László Biró, Márton Rózsa, and Richárd Sinkó. Their achievements to date are recognized and rewarded with scholarships, for which we offer our heartfelt congratulations.

On July 12, Dezső Szabó, professor emeritus at our institute, celebrated his 100th birthday. This anniversary is impressive in itself, but Dezső deserves much more respect than that! An exceptional birthday for an exceptional person.

Intellectual property protection was the topic of the lectures held on June 16 in our institute's lecture hall. Researchers from HUN-REN Center and KOKI and the patent attorney of the EGIS pharmaceutical company presented practical examples of patent criteria and the steps involved in the process, and also shared their experiences gained during patent proceedings.