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International Scientific Conference Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the Institute of Morphology On October 28–29, 2026, an international scientific conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Institute will be held at the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Founded in 1946, the Institute of Morphology […]

Scientific results obtained in the field of organ machine perfusion at the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology have laid the foundation for a new international research collaboration. In 2025, the Institute, in partnership with the University Medical Center Groningen and the University Hospital of Seville, developed and submitted an international Twinning project under the Horizon

The Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology is conducting research on the structural and molecular mechanisms of neurotoxicity induced by chemotherapeutic agents. In 2024, the study evaluated the dose-dependent effects of doxorubicin on the structure of the blood–brain barrier, including its effects on Purkinje cells in the cerebellar cortex. In 2025, the research was extended to

Between 2024 and 2026, the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology significantly expanded its international scientific cooperation. The Institute’s international partners include the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands, the University of Seville in Spain, the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom, the University of Bologna in Italy, the Universities of Göttingen and Magdeburg

Between 2024 and 2026, the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology significantly strengthened its technological infrastructure for modern biomedical research. During this period, a major upgrade of the research infrastructure was completed, new laboratories were established, and a Molecular Pathology Research Center was created. In parallel, the use of advanced biomedical technologies was expanded across both

A study conducted within the Gerontology and Palliative Medicine research area of the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology examines the symptoms and needs of palliative oncology patients in Georgia. The 2024 pilot study revealed the presence of multiple co-occurring symptoms, with fatigue, loss of appetite, and pain identified among the most frequent and severe problems.

Researchers from the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology actively participated in international scientific and professional events throughout 2025. During the year, representatives of the Institute took part in a range of international events, including the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care in Helsinki, the international multidisciplinary school-conference BIOME-D2025 in Batumi, the

The Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology is conducting research in the field of molecular pathology of cancer, with a particular focus on identifying tumor-associated circulating DNA, RNA, and microRNAs in tissue and plasma and evaluating their potential as biomarkers. Studies conducted in 2024–2025 investigated the biomarker potential of Gankyrin (PSMD10) and miRNA-122, miRNA-130, miRNA-15, miRNA-152,

Representatives of the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology are actively involved in the activities of the Georgian Reproducibility Network (GeoRN). The network promotes the development and adoption of modern principles and practices aimed at improving research quality, transparency, and reproducibility. The Institute is represented in these activities by Dimitri Kordzaia, Lika Svanadze, and Ketevan Tsomaia.

A significant milestone has been achieved within the ongoing organ regeneration and transplantation research at the Alexander Natishvili Institute of Morphology. In 2024–2025, the research team developed a platform, methodology, and corresponding protocols for prolonged ex situ machine perfusion. The experiments successfully achieved 24-hour ex situ machine perfusion of the liver, while maintaining the organ