News and updates
BME Innovations in Space
Our group leader, Associate Professor Dr. Diána Balogh-Weiser, representing the Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology as well as BME’s innovation partner, Spinsplit Ltd., presented several major achievements from the past year’s most significant research and development results at BME on September 16. Among the highlights of the lecture was the introduction of an ophthalmic insert in its still drug-free form, which is intended to address one of the most critical health issues related to space travel.
2025.09.17
From Research to Innovation
We are proud of Tamás Stummer, PhD student, who has advanced to the final round of InnOTDK, to be held in October, with his career video and work. You can watch Tamás’s work in the attached video, in which he presents an innovative nanofiber technology that could help in the treatment of histamine intolerance in the future. We wish Tamás the best of luck in the final.
2025.08.08
The Beginning of a New Industrial Collaboration!
We are pleased to announce that our PhD student, Tamás Stummer, has been awarded the Cooperative Doctoral Program (EKÖP-KDP) scholarship. With this achievement, he becomes the second member of our research group, after Noémi Péli, to participate in this prestigious program. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC, which plays an active role as an industrial partner, thereby establishing a direct link between academia and industry. This program provides Tamás with the opportunity to pursue his doctoral research at a high level, strengthened by strong industrial support. Congratulations on this achievement, and we wish him continued success in the years to come!
2025.07.21
Scholarship Successes in Our Research Group!
We are delighted to share that Balázs Kenéz, PhD student, has been awarded the Doctoral Excellence Scholarship Program (DKÖP), while Dániel Gergő Tóth, doctoral candidate, has successfully received funding under the University Researcher Scholarship Program (EKÖP). Both scholarships are prestigious recognitions that highlight the high quality of their scientific work. During the supported period, the activities of Balázs and Gergő will further contribute to the advancement of our group’s scientific endeavors. Congratulations to both of them, and we wish them continued success in their research!
2025.07.21
Our Research Group at the CPBCI 2025 Conference!
We are delighted to share that PhD students Noémi Péli and Tamás Stummer participated in this year’s Chemistry, Physics and Biology of Colloids and Interfaces 2025conference held in Eger. During the event, both presented posters. Tamás’s topic, “Engineered Magnetic Nanoparticles as Advanced Carrier Materials for Enzyme Catalyst”, and Noémi’s “Enzyme Replacement Therapy via Silica-Immobilized Human Tyrosine Hydroxylase” attracted well-deserved attention. We are proud of them!
More information: https://cpbci2025.hu/
2025.06.19
Our Ophthalmic Treatments Are Becoming Simpler
Following the Space Experiment of Tibor Kapu and His Team
At the current stage of the research, this ophthalmic insert is a sterile, polymer-based, nanofiber formulation without any active pharmaceutical ingredient. The revolutionary technology was developed by researchers of Spinsplit Ltd. at BME, under the leadership of Diána Balogh-Weiser (Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology) and Ferenc Ender (Department of Electron Devices), in close collaboration with the institutes of Semmelweis University (Department of Ophthalmology and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with the professional guidance of Professors Zsolt Zoltán Nagy and György Tibor Balogh). The research and development is being carried out as part of the END-SANS project of the HUNOR Hungarian Astronaut Program.
Read more: https://www.bme.hu/hirek/250613/kapu-tibor-urutazas-kiserlet-szemeszeti-inzert-bme-kutatok
2025.08.21
Research in Low Earth Orbit!
Our research group has been given a prominent role within the well-known HUNOR Space Research Program. In collaboration with BME, Semmelweis University, SpinSplit Ltd., and Hungarotrial Ltd., we are contributing to the treatment of one of the most common syndromes affecting astronauts — SANS (Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ophthalmic Syndrome) — through a modern nanotechnology-based solution. The solid nanofiber ocular insert we have developed will be tested aboard the International Space Station, approximately 400 kilometers above Earth. The studies conducted within the framework of the HUNOR project will provide the foundation for further development of both the formulation and the manufacturing technology.
We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to take part in such an exciting and prestigious project, and we would also like to thank all our collaborators who have contributed to making it possible! Further details will be shared later.
2025.04.25
Conference Participation!
We are proud to share that PhD student Gergő Dániel Tóth gave a presentation at this year’s Drug Delivery through the Physiological Barriers conference. In his talk, titled “Nanofibrous Carriers for Advanced Enzyme Replacement Therapies”, he presented some of the most exciting results from his doctoral research.
More information: https://itk.ppke.hu/beszamolok/drug-delivery-through-the-physiological-barriers-2
2025.04.26
OTDK Results in Our Group!
We are delighted to announce that Tamás Stummer achieved first place in the Health Sciences Division of the Technical Sciences Section at the 2025 OTDK (National Scientific Students’ Associations Conference). His outstanding performance not only demonstrates his own scientific preparedness and dedication but also reflects the effectiveness of our research group’s collaborative work. This achievement serves as an inspiring example for our students and further strengthens our group’s professional reputation within the scientific community. Congratulations to Tamás on this fantastic result, and we wish him much success in his future research and academic career!
2025.04.25
New Publications in Our Research Group!
We are very pleased to share that PhD student Gergő Dániel Tóth’s latest publication has been accepted and published. His article appeared in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering under the title “Advances in the Preparation and Applications in Separation Processes of Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Materials.” Congratulations to him, and we wish him continued success in his future work!
2025.04.30
Our Research Group at the Novel Enzymes 2025 Conference!
We are delighted to share that PhD students Noémi Péli and Balázs Kenéz participated in this year’s Novel Enzymes 2025 conference, held in Budapest. The event provided an excellent opportunity for them to build professional connections and gain insight into the latest research findings. At the conference, Noémi Péli presented her research results in the form of a poster, which generated lively professional interest. Their participation contributed to the professional development of our students and also strengthened the international presence of our research group.
More information: https://novelenzymes2025.mke.org.hu/index.php/welcome
2025.03.28
Another Milestone on the Way to the PhD Degree!
We are pleased to report that PhD student Gergő Dániel Tóth, under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Diána Balogh, has successfully completed the internal dissertation defense at the BME VBK Oláh György Doctoral School. This marks an important step in his doctoral studies, as successful completion of the internal defense is a prerequisite for obtaining the PhD degree. The public defense is expected to take place in September. The title of his dissertation is “Nanoformulating Lipases for Therapeutic Use: A Novel Approach Using Electrospun Nanofibers”, which closely aligns with the scientific focus of our research group and contributes new findings to the field. The successful internal defense not only demonstrates Gergő’s preparedness but also highlights the value of the joint work of his supervisor and our research group. Congratulations on this excellent achievement, and best wishes for the September defense!
2025.03.18
Scholarship Success!
We are pleased to announce that PhD candidate Gergő Dániel Tóth has been awarded the Pungor Ernő Doctoral Scholarship. This prestigious recognition provides him with the opportunity to further advance his doctoral research at an even higher level. Congratulations on this achievement, and we wish him continued success in his work!
2025.02.13
New Publications in Our Research Group!
We are very pleased to share that the latest works of students Gergő Dániel Tóth and Balázs Kenéz have been accepted and published. Gergő’s article appeared in ChemCatChem under the title “How Could the Physical Properties of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Influence Enzymatic Activity? A Detailed Study on Nanofibrous Catalysts Incorporating a Lipase from Burkholderia Cepacia.” Balázs’s publication was published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry with the title “Development of a Novel Human Serum Albumin-Based Tool for Effective Drug Discovery: The Investigation of Protein Quality and Immobilization.” Congratulations to both of them on this achievement, and we wish them continued success with their upcoming publications!
Gergő’s article is available here, and Balázs’s article is available here.