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HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science @helsinki.fi is a leading life science research institute in Nordics with @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social, @uhneuro.bsky.social and @fimm-uh.bsky.social as units | Helsinki, Finland helsinki.fi/hilife
ποΈAre you wondering what your next career step is and if academia is for you? Listen to this episode from the 2nd HiLIFE science days where we explore the world of research from the eyes of 3 researchers who talk about the challenges, triumphs, & pivotal moments that shaped their lives.
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Final call for the #Trainee #Scholarship applications! ππ₯Ό The form closes on Wed 29.10. at 23.59 EET.
@helsinki.fi BSc, MSc and Lic. students, be sure to use this opportunity!
#lifesciences #research #internships #labwork #practicalskills #support #futurecareer #HiLIFE
@helsinki.fi BSc, MSc, Lic. students - applications already in preparation?πIf not, keep the date 29.10. tightly secured in your calendars!
Our #scholarships offer financial support to join a research group for 3 months in 2026. Gain experience and learn new!π₯Όπ¬ #lifesciences #internship #career
It's time to open the HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarship call for 2026!π
@helsinki.fi BSc, MSc and Lic students, be sure to submit your application by Oct 29, 2025.
Read more: studies.helsinki.fi/instructions....
Info session is held already on Mon 6.10. at Viikki Campus. Come and meet us!π€
Excited to announce our Stem Cell Metabolism Symposium organized in Helsinki on November 12th. Fantastic invited speakers Marcia Haigis, Lydia Finley, Matthias Hebrok and Tom MacVicar. Sign up by Oct 22nd, free of charge, welcome! @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social @helsinki.fi @stemmprogram.bsky.social
@hkibrainmind.bsky.social
Haemme aluekoordinaattoria neurotieteen yhteistyâverkostoon! Haku pÀÀttyy 24.10.2025.
jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...
@hilife-helsinki.bsky.social @helsinki.fi
Welcome to the Stem Cell Seminar next week Friday Oct 3rd at 9-11, βοΈπͺ at 8:30. Exciting science on embryo development, ECM, cancer and stem cells by Juha Kere and @johannaienglund.bsky.social labs. See you there! @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social @stemmprogram.bsky.social
Finally, awarding the best of the best on the following categories: short talk, flash talk & poster ποΈπ¦ π¬π₯Ό Congratulations once more to Julia Koivula, Jonas Burmester & Shiv K Sah Teli πππ
#awards #poster #sciencetalk #lifesciences #helsinkiuni #HiLIFE #community
Nidal Karagic, PhD
Kicking off the "Careers Beyond Academia" session with short presentation by Anu Meerwaldt, SPARK Finland.
Time for Kahooting, hosted by organizing committee member Alexey Ryzhenkov.
Alumni panel discussion. From left: Karolina Punovuori, PhD; Mattia Cordioli, PhD; Khushbu Rauniyar, PhD.
One more snap from the "Emerging Scientific Leaders" session, followed by "Careers Beyond Academia" program activities.
Interesting discussion, thank you presenters and panelists for being part of the #HiLIFE #sciencedays!
#careerdevelopment #academia #industry #innovation @helsinki.fi
Heidi Haikala, PhD
Eliisa KekΓ€lΓ€inen, PhD
Veijo Salo, PhD
Heli MΓΆnttinen, PhD
New PI Spotlight: Emerging Scientific Leaders. Big thanks to the five fantastic speakers taking the stage today!
@fimm-uh.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social @uhneuro.bsky.social
#lifesciences #research #talent #community #cancer #therapy #virome #thymus #seipin #dna #rna #plasticity
Thank you, organizing committee! Aka Tania Vane-Tempest, Tristen Hewitt, Beata Kaczynska, Hanna Vesikukka, Soham Bharadwaj, Khujith Rajueni, Hao Li, Alexey Ryzhenkov, Takashi Namba, Alexander MΓΌhleip, Andreas Scherer & Arafath Kaja Najumudeen.
Friday flew by at #HiLIFE #sciencedays! Plenty of exciting sessions, varying from talks by emerging scientific leaders to an interactive panel discussion with #alumni in #industry.
Closing the event with prize ceremony, congrats to all winners π And KUDOS to the organizers! π€©
Podcast cover image for The Genetics Podcast Episode 204. The background is orange with faint letters A, C, T, G. On the right is a portrait of Samuli Ripatti wearing glasses and a suit. The title text reads: 'Bringing cardiovascular genetics and biobank discoveries into the clinic.' Below: 'With Samuli Ripatti of the University of Helsinki.' A label in the bottom right corner shows 'Ep 204'.
In the latest episode of #TheGeneticsPodcast, FIMM Director @sripatti.bsky.social dives into how cardiovascular genetics & polygenic risk scores are moving into the clinic, and what @finngen.bsky.social study is teaching us about drug discovery and patient risk.
Listen now:ποΈhttps://pod.fo/e/328c49
Wrapping up the first day with @sciencebasementpod.bsky.social podcast, posters, delicious food, creative art, groovy band and of course, fantastic company π² πΆπ
Perf.: "Hypoxia", Roberto Fusco. Band: Millie Jean.
#sciencedays @fimm-uh.bsky.social @uhneuro.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social
Flash talk by Caroline HΓΆgel-Starck, MSc.
Flash talk by Sadiksha Adhikari, MSc.
Last but not least, the final talks before socializing!
Flash talk by Aderemi Aladeokin, PhD.
Flash talk by Vasilii Shteinikov, MSc.
Flash talk by Jonas Burmeister, MSc.
Flash talk by Sergey Kuznetsov, PhD.
Moving on to flash talks...
Short talk by Yang Lili, MSc.
Short talk by Julia Koivula, MSc.
Short talk by Pau Puigdevall Costa, PhD.
Short talk by Sheng H. Wang, PhD.
More talks...
One of the hosts and the Science Days organizers Andreas Scherer, PhD.
Short talk by Laura HakanpÀÀ, PhD.
Short talk by Elham Gholizadeh, MSc.
Short talk by Meihui Zhu, MSc.
Our very own, talented HiLIFErs taking the spotlight ποΈπ‘π¬ Plenty of short & flash talks to listen to, reflecting the wide range of LS area expertise at our Institute!
#HiLIFE #sciencedays #lifesciences #research #community @fimm-uh.bsky.social @uhneuro.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social
The second keynote of the #HiLIFE #sciencedays provided the audience a compelling "Neuroscientist's Guide to Schizophrenia".
Such an inspiring start to the afternoon session by Dr Jens Hjerling-Leffler, @ki.se!
@fimm-uh.bsky.social @uhneuro.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social @helsinki.fi
The first keynote of the day by Dr Guillaume Jacquemet, @aboakademi.bsky.social.
Thank you for visiting us in Helsinki and sharing your insights on "how cancer cells sense, connect, and cross."
#2ndsciencedays @helsinki.fi @fimm-uh.bsky.social @uhneuro.bsky.social @helsinki-biotech.bsky.social
The 2nd #HiLIFE #Sciencedays have officially begun!
Thank you, org. committee coordinators Tania Vane-Tempest & Tristen Hewitt for running us through the amazing program!
We also heard LS area greetings from HiLIFE Director Jari Koistinaho. Good to continue the day from here!
New blog post alert: "What is that light beyond the mountains? β The beginning"
Access the link below to read more about our Trainee Anastasia's research project at Ana CatalΓ‘n lab, #LMU MΓΌnchen, involving the adorable small European #firefly π€π€
blogs.helsinki.fi/hilife-train...
Meet our Trainee Scholarship recipient Filippa, who has recently started research work at the Kauppi lab, FoM, @helsinki.fi.
The project digs deeper into mutations and gene amplification
in high-grade serous #ovarian #cancer (HGSC) #tumors.
Read more in IG: www.instagram.com/p/DOX1cAQAtx...
On Friday (5.9.), we had the pleasure of welcoming Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka for a discussion with young scientists. Hosted by NC and @hilife-helsinki.bsky.social, and moderated by @takashi-namba.bsky.social, the discussion was truly inspiring.
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