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Turku Bioscience is a joint department of University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, providing expertise and cutting-edge technologies. Visit our website: bioscience.fi

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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Spring greetings from our (old) new Group Leader @guijacquemet.bsky.social. Guillaume was our affiliated group leader for a long time and recently became a Group Leader and one of the new Heads of Microscopy Facility at our centre. Read about hsi work 👉 bioscience.fi/greetings-fr...
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Greetings from our (old) new Group Leader
Hello everyone, I recently started as a group leader at Turku Bioscience (TBC) and am one of the new heads of our microscopy facility, now called the Advanced Imaging Centre. While my role as group le...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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Turku BioImaging @turkubioimaging.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
📢FIMM High Content Imaging and Analysis unit is organizing symposium “From Cells to Systems: Advances in High-Content Imaging and 3D Image Analysis” 🗓️ 9:00-17:00, May 12, 2026 📍 Biomedicum 1, Helsinki, Finland ⏳ Registration deadline: May 5, 2026 🔗 www.lyyti.fi/reg/from_cel...
FIMM High Content Imaging and Analysis unit is organizing symposium poster
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Great funding news! Congratulations Jukka! bioscience.fi/the-jane-and... @westermarcklab.bsky.social
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The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has granted nearly €1 million to support research led by Professor Jukka Westermarck
993 000 € was granted to a research project led by our Group Leader Professor Jukka Westermarck titled “Small-molecule targeting and nuclear functions of CIP2A in triple-negative breast cancer.” The p...
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Johanna Ivaska @johannaivaska.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What music should we play to our cells? This was the start of an amazing journey from @ivaskalab.bsky.social at @turkubioscience.bsky.social with Jasmin Kaivola and collaborators @sarawickstrom.bsky.social and others to explore larynx cancer mechanosensitivity! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Restoring the tumour mechanophenotype of vocal fold cancer reverts its malignant properties - Nature Materials
Vocal fold cancer tumours lose some of their malignant traits when mechanically stimulated by physiological stretch or vibrations, mimicking the opening and closing of vocal folds and phonation.
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Iván Hidalgo-Cenalmor @ivanhcenalmor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
First of all, thanks to all the authors @marcelarivera.bsky.social, Bruno Saraiva, @henriqueslab.bsky.social, and @guijacquemet.bsky.social (@turkubioscience.bsky.social, @inflames-flagship.bsky.social, @itqbnova.bsky.social, @ucllifesciences.bsky.social)
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rantakarigroup.bsky.social @rantakarigroup.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We had a pleasure to have students visiting from Ivanov's lab @lp2mlab.bsky.social @univcotedazur.bsky.social in Turku @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi. What a week! Full of experiments and scientific discussions.
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Last week we stepped away from code for a development & recreation day✨ In the morning, we shared ideas to improve group’s collaboration. In the afternoon, we traded keyboards for clay at a pottery workshop. Great ideas and creative energy! @turkubioscience.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Interested in reproducible analysis of DIA mass spectrometry data with open‑source tools? Check out glaDIAtor‑nf, our recently published Nextflow pipeline. More details in Journal of Proteome Research: doi.org/10.1021/acs.... @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Complete Data Analysis Workflow for Quantitative DIA Mass Spectrometry Using Nextflow
Data-independent acquisition (DIA) mass spectrometry is a technique used in proteomics to identify and quantify proteins in complex biological samples. While this comprehensive approach yields more co...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Finnish Cultural Foundation Awards Funding to Turku Bioscience Researchers
We are pleased to announce recent funding from The Finnish Cultural Foundation: Congratulations to all recipients on their well-deserved success!
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Our group leader, Matej Oresic, participated yesterday in a panel discussion organized by Sugar Science. The topic of the discussion was what the earliest detection of type 1 diabetes might look like. You can watch the discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlMf...
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Panel: What would the earliest detection of Type 1 Diabetes look like?
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Turku Bioscience Genome Editing Core is organizing a workshop on generating knock-out and knock-in modification using CRISPR/Cas9 technology with in vitro ribonucleoprotein complex delivery. Read more & apply here: bioscience.fi/events/crisp... #geneediting #crispr #cas9
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rantakarigroup.bsky.social @rantakarigroup.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
My office view at @lp2mlab.bsky.social for a moment. Exited to work with talented people and cant wait to see what a amazing projects we can do together @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi @univcotedazur.bsky.social @sigridjuselius.bsky.social
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Ivaska Lab @ivaskalab.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Postdocs wanted - Please spread the word! We are looking for one bioinformatician and 1-2 cell biologists with different expertise! See the job ad below for more information and links to the job descriptions!
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg Foundation awarded grants to 28 researchers at the University of Turku, including €50,000 to our centre’s director, Riitta Lahesmaa and @lahesmaalab.bsky.social Congratulations Riitta! www.utu.fi/fi/ajankohta...
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Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlbergin säätiöltä apurahoja lasten, nuorten ja ikääntyneiden hyvinvointia edistävälle tutkimukselle
Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlbergin säätiö myönsi apurahan 28:lle Turun yliopiston tutkijalle. Säätiö myönsi lukumäärällisesti eniten apurahoja Turun yliopistoon.
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Big ideas need big talent. We have several open positions from Project Researcher to Head of Research. If you’re ready to lead, discover, and make impact—come work with us 👉 bioscience.fi/open-positio...
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Open Positions
Open Positions Other Opportunities Internship inquiries: Please send a motivation letter and CV directly to the group leader in your area of research interest. Explore our research page for more infor...
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
We are hiring! Are you interested in applying artificial intelligence and high-performance computing in medical research? Apply our open positions by Jan 26: ats.talentadore.com/apply/tutkij... @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A new interesting opening at our Microscopy Core Facility. There is still time to apply!
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
There is a permanent positon open at our centre. Read more & apply 👉 ats.talentadore.com/apply/erikoi...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
We proudly announce this year's Staff Children’s Christmas Card Competition winner! Season's Greetings & Happy 2026 from everyone at Turku Bioscience!
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation has awarded a four-year senior researcher grant of €700,000 to our affiliated group leader, Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo. Congratulations! bioscience.fi/the-sigrid-j...
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The Sigrid Jusélius senior researcher posts grant to Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo
The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation has awarded a four-year senior researcher grant of €700,000 to our affiliated group leader, Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo. The senior researcher grants are designed for adju...
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Guillaume Jacquemet @guijacquemet.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I'm honored to receive the 2025 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University. www.abo.fi/en/news/the-... This award goes to my lab and my lab members ❤️ Science is also possible only in the right environment and @aboakademi.bsky.social and @turkubioscience.bsky.social are amazing place to work
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Henrik Saxén and Guillaume Jacquemet are awarded the 2025 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University
Professor Henrik Saxén and Associate Professor Guillaume Jacquemet both receive a prize from Chancellor Marianne Stenius for their successful research at Åbo Akademi University.
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Medical association Duodecim selects each year persons that have been most influential in the field of medicine. This year´s list included two group leaders from Turku Bioscience Centre, Docent Sami Ventelä and Professor Jukka Westermarck. @westermarcklab.bsky.social bioscience.fi/sami-ventela...
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Sami Ventelä and Jukka Westermarck recognized by Medical Association Duodecim for their influential work.
Medical association Duodecim selects each year persons that have been most influential in the field of medicine. This year´s list included two group leaders from Turku Bioscience Centre, Docent Sami V...
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Guillaume Jacquemet @guijacquemet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Come and work with us, We are looking for a new group leader at Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social. Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed term position as Head of Research in Bioscience (Principle Investigator). abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Several of our researchers and groups got funding in December. Congratulations to all! bioscience.fi/new-funding-...
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New Funding for our Centre’s Researchers
Warm congratulations to all for their funding! Cancer Foundation Finland Project grants Travel grants The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters – The Väisälä Fund The Finnish Brain Foundation The Ori...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed term position as Head of Research in Bioscience with the task to establish a new research group at our centre. The employment can commence from 1 May, 2026 for a period of 5 years. Read more and apply here: abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_...
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Head of Research in Bioscience, 1.5.2026-30.4.2031
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Our affiliated group leader Arafath Najumudeen got the ERC Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) hashtag #ERCCoG! Congratulations 🥳 bioscience.fi/our-affiliat...
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Our affiliated Group Leader Rafa Najumudeen secures ERC Consolidator Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Consolidator Grant to our affiliated Group Leader, Rafa Najumudeen from FIMM, University of Helsinki, to investigate the metabolic landscape of intest...
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Journal of Cell Biology @jcb.org · 09/12/2025
Regulation of cell dynamics by rapid #integrin transport through the biosynthetic pathway. New study from Martina Lerche, Mathilde Mathieu, Johanna Ivaska @johannaivaska.bsky.social @ivaskalab.bsky.social @turkubioscience.bsky.social and colleagues: rupress.org/jcb/article/... #Adhesion #Cancer
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
What a week at #HUPO2025! Many ideas and new friends. The science is excellent, but the people make it special. @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi
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rantakarigroup.bsky.social @rantakarigroup.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Exciting to be in @lp2mlab.bsky.social making plans for the future visits and experiments related on macrophages together with Ivanov lab. @univcotedazur.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @turkubioscience.bsky.social
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The annual TBC Science Day is drawing to a close — just one final session to go! 🎉 With around 170 participants, the energy has been incredible all day. Inspiring talks, lively discussions, and exciting research presentations have filled the program.
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The Academy of Finland has awarded Academy Professor funding to our Group Leader Professor Johanna Ivaska for the period 2026–2031. Congratulations Johanna, and also Professor Jani Erola, for such a prestigious nomination! @johannaivaska.bsky.social @ivaskalab.bsky.social
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Theatre met science on the Turku City Theatre stage. From ancient pottery shards to AI ethics. #AkateeminenVartti @turkubioscience.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Microscopy Live: Imusolmuke lähikuvassa – tutustu kehon puolustuksen keskukseen, rakenteeseen, jossa immuniteetti saa alkunsa. Tule tutustumaan siihen, miten keho puolustautuu taudinaiheuttajia vastaan! Lisää tietoa tapahtumasta: bioscience.fi/events/micro...
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Microscopy Live: Imusolmuke lähikuvassa – Turku Bioscience Centre
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@Westermarcklab @westermarcklab.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Very exciting talk by Alberto Ballestin on acute impact of surgery on glioblastoma tissue @fibtra.bsky.social annual symposium in Turku.
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
There’s still time to apply! @lahesmaalab.bsky.social and @elolab.bsky.social are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study T-cell responses in cancer and autoimmunity. Join their teams and make an impact in immunology. 🧬 Read more & apply here: ats.talentadore.com/apply/tutkij...
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Postdoctoral researcher to study T-cell response in cancer and autoimmunity in Molecular Systems Immunology Group and Medical Bioinformatics Centre at Turku Bioscience
Our research groups led by Professor Riitta Lahesmaa (https://bioscience.fi/research/molecular-systems-immunology/profile/ ) and Professor Laura Elo (https://elolab.utu.fi/ ) are based at Turku Biosci...
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Finnish Society for Immunology @finnsocimm.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Congratulations, Jonna, for the Young Investigator Award of the Scandinavian Society for Immunology! @alankolab.bsky.social
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
We are proud to share that one of our Group Leaders, Academy Research Fellow, Jonna Alanko has received the Young Investigator Award of the Scandinavian Society for Immunology. Congratulations Jonna! bioscience.fi/jonna-alanko...
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Congratulations to Professor Riitta Lahesmaa on being awarded the Johnny Ludvigsson Prize for Outstanding Nordic Researcher! 👏 @lahesmaalab.bsky.social bioscience.fi/professor-ri...
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Turun yliopisto - University of Turku @utu.fi · 16/10/2025
Ruotsalainen Barndiabetesfonden on palkinnut professori Riitta Lahesmaan pohjoismaisella tunnustuspalkinnolla hänen ansioistaan tyypin 1 diabeteksen tutkimuksessa. Lahesmaan tavoitteena on tyypin 1 diabeteksen varhainen toteaminen ja taudin ehkäisy. Lämpimät onnittelut💐🎉! Lahesmaa Lab
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Professori Riitta Lahesmaalle Barndiabetesfondin tunnustuspalkinto
Turun yliopiston professorille Riitta Lahesmaalle on myönnetty ruotsalaisen Barndiabetesfonden-säätiön Johnny Ludvigsson -palkinto.
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Dive into our latest blog, The Role of Multimedia in Science. We explore, with examples, how well-crafted multimedia can make complex science more accessible, engaging, and understandable. 👉 bioscience.fi/the-role-of-...
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The Role of Multimedia in Science – Turku Bioscience Centre
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Retreat to unite! MBC joined academic retreat of Biocenter Finland. It was great to share experiences and practices between technology platforms nation-wide. @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
A moment worth remembering! Celebrating the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation prizes 2025. @utu.fi @turkubioscience.bsky.social
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Professor Laura Elo receives award for outstanding research from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation! Warmest congratulations! bioscience.fi/professor-la... @elolab.bsky.social
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Professor Laura Elo receives award for outstanding research from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation – Turku Bioscience Centre
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Finnish Society for Immunology @finnsocimm.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Thank you, Susanna Fagerholm, for very interesting talk on dendritic cell mechanical immune memory and the audience for very active participation! @turkubioscience.bsky.social @uniturku.bsky.social
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Open seminar on open science! MBC had the great pleasure to host Alexandru Mahmoud from the Bioconductor Core Team. Automatic workshop creation with BuildABiocWorkshop will surely accelerate teaching of bioinformatics. Thanks, Alex! @bioconductor.bsky.social @turkubioscience.bsky.social @utu.fi
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
A research group led by our our affiliated group leader Professor Lea Sistonen at Åbo Akademi University has discovered a new mechanism that regulates breast cancer progression! bioscience.fi/researchers-...
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Researchers at Åbo Akademi University Discover a New Molecular Switch Regulating Breast Cancer Progression – Turku Bioscience Centre
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Congratulations @westermarcklab.bsky.social and @ivaskalab.bsky.social ! www.utu.fi/en/news/pres...
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Elias Tillandz Prize awarded at the BioCity Symposium to scientific publications on breast cancer recurrence and cancer gene overactivation
The Elias Tillandz prize for the best scientific publication of 2024 was presented for two groundbreaking cancer studies.
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Elo Lab @elolab.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
MBC is represented at the 34th BioCity Symposium! Check out posters: #95: “Coralysis – sensitive integration of single-cell data” #5: "A Computational Framework for Phosphoproteome Analysis in Inborn Errors of Immunity" @turkubioscience.bsky.social @inflames-flagship.bsky.social @utu.fi #BioCity2025
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Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Excellent news from Westermarck lab and our affiliated research group led by Sami Ventelä.
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