Biolaitos April 2024

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Navigating health and social services in Oulu
by Marjut Saastamoinen 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

In collaboration with the City of Oulu and Pohde, the university is organizing an info session on navigating health and social services in Oulu. We got feedback from the 2023 Survey for international employees that the healthcare system was confusing and there was a need for more information in English and better guidance. Therefore, we have organized this event open to all. * Patio EN<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/navigating-health-and-social-services-oulu-…> FI<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/terveys-ja-sosiaalipalvelut-maahanmuutt…> * Oulu.fi EN<https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/navigating-health-and-social-services-oulu> FI<https://www.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/terveys-ja-sosiaalipalvelut-maahanmuuttaj…> [cid:image001.png@01DA899C.55F14670] Ystävällisin terveisin - Kind regards Marjut Saastamoinen Executive Assistant Faculty of Science Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 50 4700 675 PL 4500, 90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto>

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Invitation to thesis defence
by Nga Nguyen 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Hello everyone, I would like to invite you all to the public defence of my doctoral thesis this Friday, the 12th of April, at auditorium IT115, at 12 noon. Please see the attachments (in English & Finnish) for more information about the defence and a summary of my work. The link for the electronic version of my thesis is here: https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202403062121 Best, Nga

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Maisteriseminaari 10. huhtikuuta / Master seminar 10th April
by Veli-Matti Pakanen 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Heippa kaikille, Seuraava maisteriseminaari on keskiviikkona 10. huhtikuuta. Muistakaa kirjautua zoomiin omalla nimellä. Suoritusta ei voida kirjata muuten. Hello everyone, The next master’s seminar will be on Wednesday 10th of April. Remember to use your name in zoom. https://oulu.zoom.us/j/64668752013 Time Speaker Title Opponent Plan/ Result Professor Supervisors 14:15 Hanna Molina Autoantibodies; the gap between the bench and the bedside Anniina Turunen Results Heikki Helanterä Natasa Isailovic ja Lumi Viljakainen 15:00 Lauri Kylmänen Taigapunkkien isännänetsintäkorkeus ja mahdollinen yhteys Borreliaan Karen Karppinen Plan Timo Muotka Veli-Matti Pakanen 15:20 Karen Karppinen Taigapunkkien ja niiden kantamien tautien esiintyminen eri sukkessiovaiheiden habitaateissa Perämeren rannikolla Lauri Kylmänen Plan Timo Muotka Veli-Matti Pakanen

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A big thanks to everyone!
by Namrata Baruah 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Hello everyone, Sometimes, I forget to thank the people who make my life happy in so many ways. Sometimes I forget to tell them how much I do appreciate them for being an important part of my life. So, thank you all for just being there for me. Thank you for all the support you have provided during my PhD journey and on my defense on Friday. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank you all for the amazing gifts. I was really touched and overwhelmed by the amount of love and kindness you have shown to me. A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kind regards, Namrata

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Fwd: [EOU Members] 100 years of Vogelwarte: celebrating bird science
by Ekaterina Karabanina 05 Apr '24

05 Apr '24

________________________________ From: 'Dan Chamberlain' via EOU Members <member-group(a)eounion.org> Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2024 3:09:23 PM To: member-group(a)eounion.org <member-group(a)eounion.org> Subject: [EOU Members] 100 years of Vogelwarte: celebrating bird science [logo.jpg] Dear colleagues and bird enthusiasts, As part of the 100-year celebrations of the Swiss Ornithological Institute (Vogelwarte), it’s our pleasure to announce a 2-day Scientific Symposium entitled: “100 years of Vogelwarte: celebrating bird science” This symposium will be held on June 21st and 22nd in Sempach, Switzerland. Our list of invited speakers and the scientific program can be found on our website: https://www.vogelwarte.ch/en/100-years/centennial-symposium/ There is no registration fee, but we kindly ask you to register early using our website, since we are limited to 350 participants, and places are going quickly. The deadline for registration is April 30th. The aim of this symposium is to bring together researchers on ornithology to discuss current perspectives covering a wide range of topics, from bird monitoring and population modelling to migration, ecological research and applied conservation. Each topic will be addressed by invited international experts, followed by presentations from researchers at the Swiss Ornithological Institute to celebrate the wide range of scientific research and achievements carried out at our Institute. We hope that this symposium will provide an opportunity to identify the important and urgent issues that the scientific community needs to address, and that it will kick-start new collaborations. Sempach is located in central Switzerland, around 20 minutes from the beautiful city of Lucerne. Sempach is easily accessible by public transport from Zurich (1h30), Basel (1h50) or Geneva (3h30). Please, do not hesitate to spread the word to colleagues or students. On behalf of the organizing committee, we look forward to welcoming you in Sempach, Barbara Helm, Pierre Bize and Reto Burri [https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-oran…]<https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Privo di virus.www.avast.com<https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "EOU Members" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to member-group+unsubscribe(a)eounion.org<mailto:member-group+unsubscribe@eounion.org>. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/a/eounion.org/d/msgid/member-group/CAJhNJ92nvyFys…<https://groups.google.com/a/eounion.org/d/msgid/member-group/CAJhNJ92nvyFys…>.

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I4WORLD Imaging and characterisation methods, theoretical principles and applications
by Maria Khan 05 Apr '24

05 Apr '24

Hi, Please see a new I4WORLD Intensive course below: I4WORLD Intensive course: Imaging and characterisation methods, theoretical principles and applications University of Oulu, May 27-31, 2024 Postgraduate course, 1 ECTS (+1 ECTS if conducting learning diary) Registration in Peppi or via Tuudo (course code: DP00AN67-3001), dl. May 17, 2024 Open for all doctoral researchers at the University of Oulu and mandatory for doctoral researchers selected to the I4WORLD programme. Course Information<https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/imaging-and-characterisation-methods-theoretica…> [A close-up of a tube with liquid Description automatically generated] The main goal of the course is to increase the awareness of the principles, requirements, limitations and possibilities of different imaging and characterisation methods. Content: Understanding principles of electromagnetic radiation interaction with matter, principles of electronic, vibrational, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies, the use of imaging (e.g. MRI, X-Ray, optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopies), the principles of diffraction methods, possibilities of different methods and the latest developments. Imaging and characterisation methods in applied sciences: combining methods. Practical limitations. Requirements for on-line measurements. Requirements for medical measurement and imaging. Computational interpretation of experimental results. Please read more about I4WORLD<https://www.oulu.fi/i4world> [Logo of the I4WORLD programme and statement about EU co-funding.] Best Regards, Maria Khan Doctoral Researcher, I4World<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/i4world> Ecology and Genetics Research Unit<https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-science/ecolo…> University of Oulu

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Remember to register: Biology curriculum development workshop
by Lumi Viljakainen 05 Apr '24

05 Apr '24

Remember to register by Sunday (link below)! Welcome to the Biology curriculum development workshop on April 15th from 12-15 at Tellus Backstage! Organizer: The Degree Programme in Biology Language: English Who is invited: Everybody in the Ecology and Genetics Research Unit interested in developing bachelor's and master's level biology education What to expect: Delicious lunch followed by a presentation of the results of an alum questionnaire and a summary of a working-life representatives' workshop. After this, brainstorming in small groups and joint discussion! Last day to register: Sunday 7.4.2024 Register here!<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/9C124A46B4395627> Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about this event. Best wishes, Lumi Viljakainen Director of the Degree Programme in Biology -- Lumi Viljakainen, Ph.D. University Lecturer Ecology and Genetics Research Unit P.O. Box 3000 90014 University of Oulu tel: +358 29 448 1530 https://www.oulu.fi/en/researchers/lumi-viljakainen

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No unit meeting today / ei yksikköpalaveria
by Heikki Helanterä 05 Apr '24

05 Apr '24

Instead - remember to attend Namrata's thesis defence: https://www.oulu.fi/en/theses/molecular-mechanisms-methylorubrum-extorquens… Cheers, Heikki LähetettyOutlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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Biology Thursday seminar 4th Apr Fred Asiegbu: Forest Tree Microbiome: Friends or Foes
by Heikki Helanterä 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Dear colleagues, Biology Thursday seminar continues on the 4th April, at 12:15 on site in room MA335 with Prof. Fred O. Asiegbu, University of Helsinki, Dept. of Forest Sciences, on Forest Tree Microbiome: Friends or Foes (abstract below) More on Dr. Asiegbu's research at: https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/fred-asiegbu and https://blogs.helsinki.fi/forestpathology/ Please also note that on Friday 5th April Prof. Asiegbu will be the opponent in Namrata's PhD thesis defense: https://www.oulu.fi/en/theses/molecular-mechanisms-methylorubrum-extorquens… See you on Thursday, cheers, Heikki Forest Tree Microbiome: Friends or Foes All macro-organisms (e.g., forest trees, plants, and animals) live in close association with a diverse range of microbial symbionts. The term microbiota has been used to describe this ecological community of archaea, bacteria, fungi, and protists associated with a given organisms, its organs and tissues. Microbiome refers to the entire assemblage of all microbial genomes of the microbial community (microbiota) associated with certain environment or organism. The inherent features of this close association between microbes and their hosts can be commensalism, parasitism, mutualism or endophytic. Research on microbiome of forest biomes has attracted much attention in recent years but still lags far behind comparable knowledge on human and agricultural crop microbiomes. Many of the microbiota inhabiting forest trees could have a potential impact on the health of, and disease progression in, forest biomes. Despite a significant progress achieved in our understanding of microbiome, very little is known about the beneficial effects of endophytes particularly for the least studied forest trees. There are several ways by which endophytic microorganisms can have beneficial roles in promoting forest tree health including protecting their tree hosts against pathogens. Endophytes can enhance plant resistance by triggering and priming host defensive reactions. Endophytes can promote plant growth by producing beneficial secondary metabolites (e.g. phytohormones) or providing nutrients (e.g. phosphorus). Endophytes can compete with pathogens by colonization of shared niche to restrict pathogen invasion or can produce antagonistic metabolites. Endophytes could provide several opportunities for application in integrated pest management (IPM) to gain sustainable forestry practices. However, at the other extreme are microbial phytopathogens of forest trees that use effectors to modulate host defenses and cause disease. Using the root and stem rot pathogen (Heterobasidion annosum) as a model, I would highlight our concerted efforts to identify and functionally characterize the pathogenicity factors of this conifer pathogen.

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Invitation to my public defense, remote connection link and coffee and cake afterwards
by Namrata Baruah 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello everyone, I would like to invite you all to the public defense of my doctoral thesis this Friday, the 5th of April, at auditorium IT115 starting at 12pm and coffee and cake afterwards at restaurant Foobar. The electronic form of my thesis is here: https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202402131727 Please refer to the link below to follow it online: https://oulu.zoom.us/j/69675398535 Please see the attachment for more information about the defense. Regards, Namrata

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