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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Upcoming FIMM dissertation! 📢 MSc Yevhen Akimov from Tero Aittokallio's group will defend the doctoral dissertation "High-resolution profiling of cancer cell phenotypes via statistical analysis of DNA barcode data" @helsinki.fi on 2 Oct at 12:00. Welcome! 🔗 tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional poster for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The design features a turquoise background with a large circular portrait of Yevhen Akimov centered on the page. Above the portrait, her name appears in large white capital letters. A black top hat graphic labeled “FIMM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION” is placed at an angle in the upper left corner.
Below the portrait, the dissertation title reads: “High-resolution profiling of cancer cell phenotypes via statistical analysis of DNA barcode data.” The defense date and time,“2 October 2026 at 12:00,” are displayed prominently in bold white text. At the bottom, a dark teal rounded rectangle contains the text: “Opponent: Rolf I. Skotheim, University of Oslo, Norway.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our July Young Investigator of the Month is Aino Aaltonen, a doctoral researcher in Eero Vuoksimaa's group. She studies early identification of Alzheimer’s disease using a multidisciplinary approach across psychology, neurosciences and epidemiology. Congratulations! www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-he...

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Suomen Tiedeakatemiat - Council of Finnish Academies @finacademies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ensi kesänä Saksan Lindaussa pidettävään perinteiseen Nobel-palkittujen tapaamiseen etsitään nuoria tutkijoita ja opiskelijoita, aloina #fysiologia ja #lääketiede. Hae 4.10. mennessä! Hakemukset osoitetaan Suomen Tiedeakatemioille, joka suorittaa Suomen esikarsinnan👇 academies.fi/uutiset/haku....

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's a two-dissertation Friday at FIMM! Best of luck to Aino Heikkinen (Group Ollikainen) and Joseph Saad (Group Heckman) as they defend their doctoral theses this Friday!🍀 Aino's event page: tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6... Joseph's event page: tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional poster for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The design features a turquoise background with a large circular portrait of Aino Heikkinen centered on the page. Above the portrait, her name appears in large white capital letters. A black top hat graphic labeled “FIMM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION” is placed at an angle in the upper left corner.

Below the portrait, the dissertation title reads:“DNA methylation links mitochondrial biogenesis to obesity and aging.” The defense date and time,“25 September 2026 at 12:00,” are displayed prominently in bold white text. At the bottom, a dark teal rounded rectangle contains the text:“Opponent: Assistant Professor Ida Karlsson, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.

Promotional poster for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The design features a turquoise background with a large circular portrait of Joseph Saad centered on the page. Above the portrait, his name appears in large white capital letters. A black top hat graphic labeled “FIMM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION” is placed at an angle in the upper left corner.
Below the portrait, the dissertation title reads: “Identifying Therapeutic Vulnerabilities in Patients with High-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia”. The defense date and time, “25 September 2026 at 12:00,” are displayed prominently in bold white text. At the bottom, a dark teal rounded rectangle contains the text: “Opponent: Professor Raphaël Itzykson, Université Paris Cité, France.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Geenit, ympäristö vai yksilön valinnat? 📆 22.9. klo 17–18.30 📍 Tiedekulma (Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki) tai livestriimi Tutkijat Samuli Ripatti @sripatti.bsky.social, Miina Ollikainen & Antti Latvala tarjoavat kolme näkökulmaa aiheeseen. 🔗 www.helsinki.fi/fi/tiedekulm...

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week, FIMM researchers have taken part in the annual meeting of the @nordicembl.bsky.social, hosted by @mimsumea.bsky.social. Many thanks to our Swedish colleagues for the warm hospitality! We also had the opportunity to meet the new @embl.org DG Anthony Hyman, whose keynote opened the meeting.

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Anthony Hyman stands on a stage presenting a slide titled “Partnerships are central to EMBL’s mission” at the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine meeting. The slide shows a timeline highlighting research collaborations and partnership activities from 2023 to the present, including a large group photo of participants.

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EU-LIFE @eu-life.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 5️⃣ #ERCStG awardees from EU-LIFE member institutes! Through these grants, @erc.europa.eu supports early-career researchers launching independent frontier research. A strong recognition of emerging talent across our community! #FrontierResearch #ExcellentResearch

Five ERC Starting Grants awarded to researchers at EU-LIFE member institutes!

Zuzana Hofmanová (CEITEC, Czech Republic)
Lara Kruger (Institut Curie, France)
Mikko Myllymäki (FIMM, Finland)
Simone Rubinacci (FIMM, Finland)
Wouter Saelens (VIB-UGent, Belgium)

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎉 Two new ERC Starting Grant holders at FIMM! Our warmest congratulations to FIMM-EMBL Group Leaders Mikko Myllymäki and Simone Rubinacci @srubinacci.bsky.social on this significant achievement! Read more about their projects here: www.helsinki.fi/en/news/heal... @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social

Graphic congratulating FIMM-EMBL Group Leaders Simone Rubinacci and Mikko Myllymäki on receiving ERC Starting Grants 2026. Includes portraits of both researchers, University of Helsinki and FIMM logos, and the text “ERC Starting Grant Recipients 2026 – Warm Congratulations!”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re catching up on some well-deserved Young Investigator of the Month recognitions from the summer: 💡Théo Schneider, a Doctoral Researcher with @srubinacci.bsky.social 💡Lea Urpa, a Postdoc with @hannaollila.bsky.social Both Théo and Lea received awards for their ESHG 2026 presentations. Congrats!

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

FIMM dissertation 📢 MSc Sadiksha Adhikari (Group Heckman) will defend the doctoral thesis "Refining Characterization of Hematological Malignancies Using Emerging Sequencing Technologies" @helsinki.fi on 28 August. Opponent: Dr. Jessica Nordlund. Welcome! 🔗 tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional poster for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The design features a turquoise background with a large circular portrait of Sadiksha Adhikari centered on the page. Above the portrait, her name,appears in large white capital letters. A black top hat graphic labeled “FIMM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION” is placed at an angle in the upper left corner.
Below the portrait, the dissertation title reads: “Refining Characterization of Hematological Malignancies Using Emerging Sequencing Technologies”. The defense date and time, “28 August 2026 at 13:00,” are displayed prominently in bold white text. At the bottom, a dark teal rounded rectangle contains the text: “Opponent: Jessica Nordlund, Uppsala University.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Naisten sairauksia on tutkittu vähemmän. Näin ollen naisten sairauksia tunnetaan, diagnosoidaan ja hoidetaan heikommin. YLE:n kanavissa tätä ajankohtaista aihetta kommentoi tutkimusjohtajamme Elisabeth Widén. 🔗 yle.fi/a/74-20233646 🎥 areena.yle.fi/1-76564682

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Lääkäri piti Alisa Nirmanin sairautta ”ahdistuneiden nuorten naisten” vaivana ja nauroi päälle

Naisten sairauksia tunnetaan, diagnosoidaan ja hoidetaan heikommin. Nirmanin sairaus todettiin vasta, kun oireet olivat jatkuneet jo vuosikymmeniä.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Postdoc opportunity in multimodal AI for population health! 📢 Tuomo Hartonen's team at FIMM is seeking a postdoc with a computational/ML background. In this position, you get to work with multimodal nationwide Finnish health data from 7 million individuals. Apply ⬇️ jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

University of Helsinki recruitment poster for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimodal AI for Population Health. A large blue, chromosome-like scientific illustration with textured cellular details dominates the left side. On the right, bold black text announces the position, alongside the logos of the University of Helsinki, FIMM (Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland), and the HiLIFE Unit. The poster ends with the application deadline: “Apply by 16 Aug.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Polygenic risk scores can predict both the lifetime risk of glaucoma and the likelihood of more severe disease progression, a new @finngen.bsky.social based study shows. The findings could support more targeted screening and earlier diagnosis in the future. 👇 www.helsinki.fi/en/news/gene...

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Genetic information helps predict the onset and progression of glaucoma | University of Helsinki

Polygenic risk scores can identify individuals at substantially increased risk of developing glaucoma and those whose disease is likely to progress more rapidly. A new screening model based on these f...

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our final Young Investigator of the Month announcement before the summer celebrates: 💡Pu Chen, a Doctoral Researcher in Saarela Janna' group and a visiting researcher at @ncmbm.bsky.social 💡Joar von Bahr, a doctoral researcher in the Digital Diagnostics Group led by Johan Lundin Congratulations!

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Job opportunity! 📢 The Faculty of Science and FIMM @helsinki.fi are recruiting a Research Fellow / University Researcher in AI for Population Health and Genomics for a fixed-term appointment of maximum 4 years. Apply by July 31: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki... @andganna.bsky.social

Promotional graphic for a Research Fellow (University Researcher) position in AI for population health and genomics at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE Unit, University of Helsinki. The left side features the FIMM and University of Helsinki logos alongside a large blue, chromosome-like 3D illustration. On the right, bold black text announces the position title, followed by the subtitle "In AI for Population Health and Genomics." At the bottom, bold text states: "Apply by 31 July."

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ELLIS Institute Finland @ellisinstitute.fi · 02/07/2026

#Hiring a Project Manager for FINe-Health Foundry, a national effort to transform healthcare data use. If you have experience coordinating multiple stakeholders at the intersection of AI, healthtech, research & innovation, apply by August 17! ➡️ www.aalto.fi/en/open-posi... @csaalto.bsky.social

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Project Manager, ELLIS Institute Finland / Aalto University | Aalto University

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Uusi tutkimus osoittaa, että geenitieto auttaa ennustamaan glaukooman alkamista ja etenemistä. Useiden geenien yhteisvaikutusta mittaava riskisumma auttaa tunnistamaan korkean riskin henkilöt. Uuden seulontamallin tehokkuutta aletaan pian testata Etelä-Suomessa. www.helsinki.fi/fi/uutiset/g...

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Geenitieto auttaa ennustamaan vakavan silmäsairauden alkamista ja etenemistä | Helsingin yliopisto

Useiden geenien yhteisvaikutusta mittaava riskisumma auttaa tunnistamaan henkilöt, joilla on huomattavasti kohonnut riski sairastua glaukoomaan tai joiden tauti etenee nopeammin. Uuden seulontamallin ...

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tutkimusjohtajamme Elisabeth Widén piti Porin SuomiAreena-viikolla naisten terveyteen liittyviä tärkeitä teemoja aktiivisesti esillä. Mikäli @helsinki.fi Tiedeaamu-lähetys jäi katsomatta, ei hätää - tallenteen löydät MTVkatsomosta: www.mtv.fi/video/588170...

Elisabeth Widen ja haastattelija istuvat pyöreän pöydän ympärillä keskustelemassa. Pöydällä on Tiedekulman kahvimukeja ja taustalla on SuomiAreenan visuaalisella ilmeellä varustettu kangas ja iso näyttö.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

HaikaLab Immuno-oncology Research Group is seeking a curiosity-driven computational immunologist, computational biologist, or cancer immunologist with strong data analytical skills to study tumor-immune interactions and therapy resistance mechanisms in lung cancer: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Computational and Statistical Genomics Group led by @srubinacci.bsky.social at FIMM, together with @finngen.bsky.social project, is looking for a Genomics Data Analyst with skills to ensure that our WGS and WES data are harmonized & analysis-ready. Apply here: 🔗 jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ensi keskiviikkona Porin SuomiAreenassa/verkossa tarjolla tutkittua tietoa naisten terveydestä! 💡Tutkimusjohtajamme Elisabeth Widén kertoo, miksi naisiin sovellettava lääketiede on tällä hetkellä vähemmän näyttöön perustuvaa ja mitä asialle pitäisi tehdä. 🔗 www.helsinki.fi/fi/tiedekulm...

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Esa Pitkänen @epitkanen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Really happy to see this one out! Great work by @lalangohr.bsky.social, Ilse Kaaja and the whole team. 🩸🧬 @mlbiomed.bsky.social @fimm-uh.bsky.social

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Congratulations to all FIMM-affiliated researchers on their success in the Research Council of Finland funding decisions! Fellowships: 🔵@srubinacci.bsky.social 🔵Zhiyu Yang Projects: 🔵Tero Aittokallio 🔵@afarkkila.bsky.social 🔵Matti Pirinen We wish the researchers every success with their projects!

Blue and silver star-shaped confetti scattered around the edges on a light grey background. At the top are the FIMM and University of Helsinki logos. Large turquoise text in the centre reads: “Warm congratulations to all FIMM-affiliated researchers awarded Research Council of Finland funding in 2026!” Below, large gold numbers highlight the funding outcomes: “2” Academy Research Fellowships and “3” Academy Projects.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

MSc Nemo Ikonen (Group Heckman) will defend the doctoral thesis "Targeting epigenetic and metabolic vulnerabilities in high-risk acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes" @helsinki.fi on 18 June. Opponent: Dr. Cristina Tognon. Welcome! 🔗 tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional graphic for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The image features a portrait of Nemo Ikonen centered inside a circular frame against a turquoise background. A black top hat graphic in the upper left corner contains the text “FIMM Doctoral Dissertation.” The title of the thesis, “Targeting epigenetic and metabolic vulnerabilities in high-risk acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes,” is displayed below the portrait. The dissertation will take place on 18 June 2026 at 12:00. The opponent is Cristina Tognon from Oregon Health & Science University. The name “Nemo Ikonen” appears prominently at the top of the image.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

That's a wrap on the FIMM Retreat 2026! 🎉 A big thank you to the organising committee and all participants who contributed to two fantastic days of cutting-edge science, lively discussions, and new connections across the FIMM community, and to our sponsors for their generous support.

Conference slide with the title “Integrating Discovery & Impact” and “FIMM Scientific Retreat 4.–5.6.2026.” Sponsor logos (including Nightingale Health, 10x Genomics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent, BD, Olink, Revvity, and Twist Bioscience) appear on the right side.

Exhibition area at a scientific event with attendees standing and discussing around vendor booths and posters. Tables display equipment, brochures, and a coffee refreshment station with cups and pitchers in the foreground.

Presentation slide titled “FIMM Retreat Organizing Committee 2026” showing headshots of committee members.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to the FIMM Retreat 2026 Best Poster Award winners Anna Nylund and Outi Rahikkala and Best Short Talk Award winners Yrjö Koski and Jonas Burian — well deserved recognition for excellent research and presentation skills! 👏

Presentation slide at the FIMM Retreat 2026 announcing the People's Favorite Poster awards. The winners are Outi Rahikkala (Ollikainen Group) for "Healthy Weight Management Index Development and Associations with Biological Aging" and Anna Nylund (Paavolainen Group) for "A High-Content Workflow for 3D Single-Cell Morphological Profiling of Tumor Spheroids."

Presentation slide at the FIMM Retreat 2026 announcing the Best Oral Presentation awards. The winners are Jonas Burian (Group Ganna) for "Building a Health Foundation Model for Finland" and Yrjö Koski (Group Pitkänen) for "Novelty-Based Detection of DNA Adducts in Nanopore Sequencing Signals."

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Session 5 completed! Thanks to Hele and Eero for their talks on the genetics of dermatophytosis skin infection and alcohol-related diseases. To conclude, we were honored to have Augustine Kong deliver a keynote on the special properties of genetic data. See you all next year! #FIMMRetreat2026

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Session 3 completed! Thanks to Nour, Alexey and Tolga for their inspiring talks on neuronal single-cell atlas, spatial data analysis in lung cancer, and metabolic heterogeneity in colorectal cancer. And a great invited talk from Eliisa Kekäläinen on the pathology of myasthenia gravis!

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Lunch and Session 2 completed! Thanks to Jonas and Yrjö for their inspiring talks on building a health foundation model in Finland and novelty-based detection of DNA adducts.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Session 1 completed! Thanks to Cindy, Max and Gabin for their inspiring talks spanning proteomics for Alzheimer's detection, breast cancer, and the role of metabolomics in disease onset. Mikko Myllymäki rounded it off with fascinating insights on clonal hematopoiesis. Stay tuned for more!

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

FIMM Retreat 2026 is officially open! Kicked off with a warm welcome from our director Samuli Ripatti, and followed by the new grand challenges shaping FIMM's future. We then were honored to have Ewan Birney keynote on technologies transforming biological and clinical research. Stay tuned!

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ELLIS Institute Finland @ellisinstitute.fi · 02/06/2026

Building the world's first nationwide AI model for healthcare, with high-quality registry data + next-gen machine learning. ELLIS Institute Finland's health moonshot is lifting off, with a boost from Business Finland's funding. Read more: www.ellisinstitute.fi/a-world-firs... 🤝 @fimm-uh.bsky.social

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A world-first nationwide AI model will boost decision-making in healthcare | ELLIS Institute Finland

FINe-Health Foundry will use Finland’s national health databases as part of a ‘Swiss Army knife’ AI model for healthcare.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Michaela Feodoroff will defend her doctoral dissertation "Integrating Oncolytic Adenoviruses for the Treatment of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Combination Strategies with Targeted Agents and Immunomodulatory Approaches" @helsinki.fi on 3 June at 12:00. 🔗 tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional poster for a FIMM doctoral dissertation. The design features a turquoise background with a large circular portrait of Michaela Feodoroff centered on the page. Above the portrait, her name, “MICHAELA FEODOROFF,” appears in large white capital letters. A black top hat graphic labeled “FIMM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION” is placed at an angle in the upper left corner.
Below the portrait, the dissertation title reads: “Integrating Oncolytic Adenoviruses for the Treatment of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma – Combination Strategies with Targeted Agents and Immunomodulatory Approaches.” The defense date and time, “3 June 2026 at 12:00,” are displayed prominently in bold white text. At the bottom, a dark teal rounded rectangle contains the text: “Opponent: Neil Carragher, University of Edinburgh.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A FIMM delegation is enjoying the inspiring discussions, lively interactions, and engaging working group meetings at the @eu-life.bsky.social Community Meeting 2026 in Amsterdam. Warm thanks to the EU-LIFE office and our hosts at @nkinl.bsky.social for taking such great care of us!

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The FinnGen team at FIMM is looking for a Project Coordinator responsible of the financial management of this ambitious public-private partnership research project! @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social, @nordicembl.bsky.social

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

MSc Lisa Eick from @andganna.bsky.social's group will defend her doctoral dissertation "Improving Cross-Biobank Genetics Through Phenotype Refinement and Machine Learning" @helsinki.fi on 29 May at 13:00. Opponent: Associate Prof Sandra Sanchez-Roige (UCSD) 🔗 tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...

Promotional graphic for a doctoral dissertation defense featuring a portrait of a young woman with red hair on the right side inside a circular frame. On the left, large white text reads “LISA EICK” with the dissertation title below: “Improving Cross-Biobank Genetics Through Phenotype Refinement and Machine Learning.” The event details list “29 May 2026 at 13.00” and “Biomedicum 1, Lecture Hall 3.” A dark banner at the bottom names the opponent as Sandra Sanchez-Roige from the University of California San Diego. The top-left corner includes a diagonal ribbon labeled “Doctoral Dissertation” with a trophy icon. Logos for the University of Helsinki and Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland appear at the bottom.

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The FIMM Young Investigator of the month for March 2026 is Tianyu Zhu from Ollikainen & Cristofari groups. Warm congratulations for her recent first-author publication "EpiSmokEr2: a robust epigenetic classifier for smoking status inference using Illumina EPIC methylation data" in Epigenomics!🎉

Portrait-style promotional graphic featuring a smiling woman with long black hair, centered inside a light blue circular backdrop. Behind her are translucent, abstract chromosome-like structures in turquoise tones. Text at the bottom reads: “FIMM YOUNG INVESTIGATOR OF THE MONTH” followed by “Tianyu Zhu” and “Postdoctoral Researcher / Tutkijatohtori.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Today, the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters announced its 36 newly elected members for 2026, including our Director, Samuli Ripatti @sripatti.bsky.social. Warm congratulations to him and to all the new members! Read more: acadsci.fi/en/members-c... @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’re hiring! Join Mikko Myllymäki's research group at FIMM as a Research Technician / Laboratory Manager in Hematology Research to work at the intersection of genomics, immunology & cancer in a collaborative, international environment. 📍 Helsinki 📅 Apply by 8 May 👉 jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

Promotional graphic for a Research Technician/Laboratory Manager position in hematology research at FIMM, University of Helsinki, featuring a stylized blue chromosome and the text “Apply by 8 May.”

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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) @fimm-uh.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The FIMM Young Investigator of the month for February 2026 is Ida Vänttinen. Warm congratulations to her for her recent first-author publication "Drivers of clinical resistance to venetoclax and hypomethylating agents in acute myeloid leukemia and strategies for improving efficacy" in HemaSphere. 🎉

Portrait of a young woman with long light brown hair wearing a black top, smiling gently at the camera. Her photo is framed inside a teal circular border, overlaid on a stylized background featuring a large turquoise chromosome-like structure. Below the image, text reads: “FIMM Young Investigator of the Month – Ida Vänttinen, Doctoral Researcher / Väitöskirjatutkija.”

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EU-LIFE @eu-life.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are highlighting voices from EU-LIFE member institutes that embody the alliance's priorities. Today, we showcase #Mission with Elisabeth Widén, Vice Director of @fimm-uh.bsky.social in #Helsinki ➡️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #WeAreEULIFE

Elisabeth Widén, Vice Director of the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

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