Ilona Klejbor

Jan Kochanowski University, Poland

Topic of the lecture:

“Golden Age or Autumn of Life? The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Brain Aging”

About the speaker:

Prof. Ilona Klejbor is a Polish neuroscientist and academic researcher specializing in anatomy and neurobiology. She is a professor at Jan Kochanowski University, where she conducts research in biomedical sciences with a focus on the structure and function of the nervous system, including molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying brain physiology and neural processes.

Expertise:

• specialist in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and cellular mechanisms of brain function
• research on neuronal signaling, neuroplasticity, and neurodegenerative pathways
• extensive experience with molecular, histological, and imaging methods in neuroscience
• author and co‑author of numerous peer‑reviewed publications in international journals
• over one thousand citations in major scientific databases

Professional milestones:

• professor at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
• long‑standing research activity in neurobiology and CNS anatomy
• Vice‑President of the Polish Anatomical Society (since 2024)
• organizer of the XXXV Convention of the Polish Anatomical Society (2025)

Professional activities:

• active member of the Polish Anatomical Society
• supporter of educational and scientific development in anatomical sciences
• involvement in outreach activities promoting neuroscience among young people
• co‑organizer of the Polish edition of the international “Brain Bee” neuroscience competition

Current research:

Prof. Klejbor’s current work focuses on neurobiological mechanisms of brain aging, neuronal signaling pathways, and processes of neural plasticity. Her research also explores molecular mechanisms associated with neurodegeneration. In her lecture, she will discuss the role of the endocannabinoid system in age‑related changes in the brain.

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