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Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J. ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis, a disease of the large arteries, is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. It is the underlying cause of about 50% of all deaths in westernized societies. Despite advances in our understanding of CVD, the established risk factors such … Read more

Janusz Skowron was born in Kolbuszowa, Poland (1958). He studied Fine Arts at the University of UMCS in Lublin and received a Masters Degree in Lithography in 1983. Since 1989 Mr. Skowron has been living and working in New York City. Mr. Skowron is a member of the international multimedia art group “Emotionalism”, “The Polish … Read more

Wykład przygotowany przez Annę Michaś-Bailey, konserwatora zabytków z papieru i skóry oraz konserwatora materiałów fotograficznych, autorki książki pt. „Real & Other Photos. Wstęp do identyfikacji i kolekcjonowania wczesnych fotograficznych kartek pocztowych”. Podczas wykładu można będzie zobaczyć i dotknąć fotografie wykonane w omawianych technikach!!! Zapraszamy!!! Wykład będzie wygłoszony w języku polskim.Godz. 6-9 wieczorem.Prelekcja nie krótka. Wstęp … Read more

You are cordially invited to attend a lecture by Professor Leszek BalcerowiczEurozone: Problems and Solutions on November 28 at 6:30pm,which will be held at the Polish Consulate Generallocated at 233 Madison Ave New York NY. Reception at the Consulate will immediately follow the lecture. Our sincere thanks go out to the Polish Consulate Generalfor donating … Read more

The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences invites you to a book talk with Anne Applebaum. She will present Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944–1953 a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award, and From a Polish Country House Kitchen “Anne Applebaum’s highly readable book is distinguished by its ability to describe and … Read more

Due to the strong possibility of inclement weather Prof. Horban’s November 7th lecture on the HIV epidemic in Poland at the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences is cancelled. Medical Director of the Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Warsaw,Chair of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Warsaw Medical University Dr. Andrzej Horban is a leading figure … Read more

Abstract of the presentation: In 1928 on San Miguel, a tiny island of Luzon, Philippines, a few coconut palms were slowly dying. By 1938, 50,000 palms on coconut plantations were dying or dead. No bacteria or fungi were found to be associated with the dying palms. The disease, believed to be caused by a virus, … Read more

On June 7 2012, Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences hosted his Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York. His eminence spoke about John Paul, II.

One of Czeslaw Czaplinski’s very first exhibits was held at PIASA some 30 years ago. Since that time, his works have been shown at various Institutes, Museums, National Galleries and other major venues around the world.