Each year, the faculties of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) honor scholars for outstanding achievements and innovative research. During the plenary meeting of the Faculty of Biological and Agricultural Sciences PAS (Faculty II), held on November 21, 2024, a resolution was adopted to present the Faculty II awards and distinctions for 2024. A research team from our Institute, consisting of:

• Prof. Marek Figlerowicz
• Ireneusz Stolarek, PhD
• Michał Zeńczak, MSc, Eng.
• Luiza Handschuh, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.
• Małgorzata Marcinkowska-Swojak, PhD, Eng.
• Łukasz Ciecierski, MSc

was recognized for their outstanding scientific contribution titled “Research on the Genetic History of the Society of the Piast State”.

Sincere congratulations!