Crc November 2023

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND Data4Healthcare PostDoc programme - Executive summary
by Mirja Peltola 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

Dear all, Additional information about the Cofund MSCA Data4Healthcare programme is now available. Please find attached the Executive summary of the Data4Healthcare programme containing key facts for participants and for those interested in the programme. Best wishes, Mirja ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mirja Peltola, PhD, BSc (Tech.) Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Cofund MSCA Data4Healthcare Programme Programme Manager Tel. +358 294 48 5447 PO Box 5000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO (Aapistie 5A, Room 476B) www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto> [cid:image001.jpg@01DA163B.F776CAD0][cid:image002.png@01DA163B.F776CAD0] From: Mirja Peltola Subject: Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND Data4Healthcare PostDoc program - Info session slides available Dear all, Biocenter has secured funding for Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND PostDoc program with the theme "From big data to new science and practical solutions", Data4Healthcare, that includes 25 3-year Postoc positions. The theme covers all aspects of big data related to heath including applications, analyses, transfer, storage etc. We will open a call for 15 positions 1.1.2024, and 10 positions 1.1.2025. Info session of the programme was held on this Wednesday (November 1st at 13:00, lecture hall F202, Aapistie 5B, Kontinkangas). Session slides and a template for research topics description are now available in: https://www.oulu.fi/en/data4healthcare-msca-cofund-project-train-health-dat… Best wishes, Mirja ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mirja Peltola, PhD, BSc (Tech.) Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Cofund MSCA Data4Healthcare Programme Programme Manager Tel. 0294 48 5447 PO Box 5000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO (Aapistie 5A, Room 476B) www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto>

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Kontinkangas jäähdytyksen käyttökatko
by Antti Haapalainen 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

Hei, Pitäkää huomenna tiistaina 379B pakastinhuoneen ovi auki jäähdytyksen käyttökatkon ajan. "LTK 2 päärakennuksen 401VJK:n jäähdytysverkkoon asennetaan konehuoneen tekniseen tilaan jäähdytyksen energiamittari 14.11.2023, jonka seurauksena jäähdytysverkko joudutaan sulkemaan. Käyttökatkolle varattu aika 14.11.2023 klo 07.00-16.00." Tomorrow, Tuesday, please keep the door of freezer room 379B open during the cooling shutdown. "On November 14, 2023, a cooling energy meter will be installed in the cooling pipe of LTK2 Main building 401VJK in the technical space of the engine room, as a result of which the cooling pipe will have to be closed. The time reserved for the outage is 14 November 2023 from 07:00 to 16:00." Terv. Antti

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FW: Fin3R webinar Nov 14 - One sex fits all? - Sex inclusive in vivo research
by Mirja Peltola 10 Nov '23

10 Nov '23

Dear laboratory animal researchers The use of both sexes in laboratory animal experiments has been increasingly advocated during the recent years. The Finnish 3R centre arranges a webinar on Tuesday, 14 November, with biostatistician Natasha Karp talking about sex-inclusive in vivo research. Those of you who attended our own 3R seminar in 2019 in Oulu might remember that Natasha gave talks on sex bias in research and the use of controlled variation in study design. Below you can find more information and registration link for the next Tuesday's webinar. Best regards Sakari Sakari Laaksonen Designated veterinarian Oulu Laboratory Animal Centre (OULAC) University of Oulu, Finland Postal address: PO Box 5000, 90014 University of Oulu, Finland Tel: +358 294 48 5097 Fin3R Center webinar in Zoom November 14, 2023 at 14:00 (Helsinki, East-European Time) TOPIC: One sex fits all? The current thinking on sex inclusive in vivo research In recent years, there has been a strong drive to improve the inclusion of animals of both sex during in vivo research, driven by a need to improve sex representation in fundamental biology and drug development. This has resulted in inclusion mandates by a variety of funding bodies (e.g., NIH and MRC) and journals. This talk will dispel the common misconceptions that are no longer appropriate justification for studying only one sex. We then explore, how to build an appropriate justification to study only one sex at a case-by-case level. Finally, I will touch upon the impact of including both sexes on data analysis. SPEAKER: Dr. Natasha Karp (AstraZeneca, UK) Natasha is a Director of Statistics within AstraZeneca leading a team of statisticians supporting preclinical research. In addition, Natasha is an active researcher publishing papers with a focus on the challenges within preclinical research with a particular interest in improving replicability, reproducibility, and generalizability of the studies. More recently, Natasha has published meta-research articles around the process of research. This has included qualitative research into blinding in in vivo studies, blockers to the engagement with sex inclusive research and the impact of sex inclusive research on statistical power. Register in advance for this meeting: https://helsinki.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Uuf-msqDgiEtXgOZO7QiXKv4YuXGSa2… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Ref: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.30021… https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.14539 _________________________________________ Vootele Voikar, MD, PhD Neuroscience Center / Laboratory Animal Center Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) P.O. Box 29 (Mustialankatu 1G) FI-00014 University of Helsinki Finland Phone: +358 2941 57658 Mobile: +358 50 416 0466 E-mail: vootele.voikar(a)helsinki.fi<mailto:vootele.voikar@helsinki.fi> https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-neuroscience-center https://www.fingmice.fi/mbpf/ e-mail: mbpf(a)helsinki.fi<mailto:mbpf@helsinki.fi>

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Horizon Europe Staff Exchanges (info session)
by Mirko Maksimainen 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/horizon-europe-staff-exchanges-info-ses… Horizon Europe Staff Exchanges (info session) The call of the Horizon Europe Staff Exchanges action is open for new proposal applications until 28 February 2024 (Funding & tender opportunities<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…>). We thought you may be interested to learn about the new action. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to join our online info session<https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-staff-exchan…> <https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-staff-exchan…> on 8 December 2023<https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-staff-exchan…> and learn more about MSCA Staff Exchanges. The info session will be the occasion to know more about this innovative programme, which offers unique opportunities for public/private organisations and their staff in terms of R&I, transferable skills and competences, as well as intersectoral/international exposure. You will hear from European Research Executive Agency and European Commission staff together with testimonials from Professor Alzhan BAIMENOV (Nazarbayev University), Professor Breandán KENNEDY (UCD) and Head of Research & Development department at the company MONOLITHOS Ms Anastasia-Maria MOSCHOVI. You will receive some key insights on how to apply, consortium composition and funding availability. The info session will be in English. Participation is free. Agenda<https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/3a6e8dc6-419a-4d8b-b9c2-12212e059d3f/lib…>. Webstreaming link<https://webcast.ec.europa.eu/horizon-msca-se-2023-info-session> To better tailor the info session to your needs, please fill in this survey<https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/SEInfoSession2023>, and ask your questions in advance or live via Slido!<https://app.sli.do/event/2GkP9mh9yJ9JyJnE778rrX/live/questions> (Event code #SE2023) Best regards, MSCA Staff Exchanges communication team

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Info event regarding upcoming call of proposals by NATO Science for Peace and Security -program - Online in Teams, Friday 24.11.2023 at 14:00 - 15:00
by Mirko Maksimainen 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear all, There will be an online info event regarding applying funding from NATO SPS -program. Please see more information about the program of the event with a Teams link in Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/info-session-regarding-applying-funding-nat…>. A short key info on NATO SPS below NATO Science for Peace and Security -program supports civil science cooperation and innovation. Its key priorities are the following: * Counter-Terrorism * Energy Security * Cyber Defence * Defence against CBRN Agents * Environmental Security * Security-related Advanced Technology * Border and Port Security * Human and Social Aspects of Security Typically applied funding is 150 000 - 350 000 € (can also be higher). An application is made jointly by a NATO country Co-Director (NPD) and a Partner country Co-Director (PPD). •led by a co-director who is a national of, resident and employed in a NATO member country, and a co-director who is a national of, resident and employed in a partner nation; •NATO countries: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, the Republic of North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States. •NATO partners: Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Malta, Mauritania, the Republic of Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, Sweden (the Invitee), Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan. The funding is meant for a government, academic, or other non-profit institutions (For-profit private companies are not eligible for NATO SPS funding). More information about NATO SPS can be found here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/78209.htm Best wishes, Mirko ______________________________________________ Mirko Maksimainen, FT | PhD. Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Tutkimus- ja Projektipalvelut | Research and Project Services Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 29 448 5414 Mobile +358 50 479 2506

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Grant opportunities by Novo Nordisk foundation
by Mirko Maksimainen 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear Researchers, For your information the following grant opportunities by Novo Nordisk foundation: Emerging Investigator grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology 2024 – Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/emerging-investigator-grants-for-rese…> Emerging Investigator grants for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology 2024 - Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/emerging-investigator-grants-for-rese…> Ascending Investigator grants for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology 2024 – Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/ascending-investigator-grants-for-res…> Ascending Investigator Grant within Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/ascending-investigator-grant-within-e…> Distinguished Investigator Grant within Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/distinguished-investigator-grant-with…> Excellence Emerging Investigator Grant within Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/excellence-emerging-investigator-gran…> The calls have opened in November 2023 and will close in early January 2024. Best wishes, Mirko ______________________________________________ Mirko Maksimainen, FT | PhD. Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Tutkimus- ja Projektipalvelut | Research and Project Services Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 29 448 5414 Mobile +358 50 479 2506

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Reduced DWA service on Thu and Fri
by Virpi Glumoff 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear all There will be reduced DWA services on Thursday and Friday. DWA service is available: Thursday 9.11. only in Kieppi Friday 10.11. only in FBMM BR virpi ............................................................................. Virpi Glumoff FT, dos., laboratoriopäällikkö Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta, Oulun yliopisto PL 5000 (Aapistie 5A) 90014 Oulun yliopisto PhD, Adjunct Professor, Laboratory Manager Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu PO BOX 5000 (Aapistie 5A) FI-90014 UNIVERSITY OF OULU virpi.glumoff(a)oulu.fi<mailto:virpi.glumoff@oulu.fi> tel: +358 294 485890 .............................................................................

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Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP) Course Funding
by Emmi Alakärppä 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Dear all, This is an internal call for proposals for field specific courses and other doctoral training activities. Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP) will allocate funding to be used during the year 2024 to organize doctoral training courses or other training activities within the following Doctoral Degree Programmes: Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Health Sciences and Dentistry. The proposed doctoral training activities may comprise field-specific courses, symposia, workshops or alike targeted mainly to doctoral researchers. Please visit the website<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/organisation-and-contact-in…> for more information and submit your proposal here<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/AB2AC61EA14D303C>. If you have any questions, please contact me. I have started as a coordinator of the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme this week. Ystävällisin terveisin – Kind regards Emmi Alakärppä, PhD Koordinaattori | Coordinator Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme Biocenter Oulu Street address: Room 476B, Aapistie 5A, FI-90220 Oulu Mailing adress: PO Box 5000, FI-90014 University of Oulu Tel. +35829 448 7424 email: emmi.alakarppa(a)oulu.fi<mailto:emmi.alakarppa@oulu.fi> Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme<https://www.oulu.fi/en/science-arctic-attitude/graduate-school/organisation…>

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Blog: 20 years of science – back to the future
by Meri Rova 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Hello all! Please take a look at the latest blog post compiled by Pirjo Åström and Virpi Harila. The blog post is related to the Science Day of the Kontinkangas Campus happening tomorrow. Enjoy your reading! Blog: 20 years of science – back to the future<https://www.oulu.fi/en/blogs/science-arctic-attitude/20-years-science-back-…> Best wishes, Meri Rova Communications Specialist, PhD University Communications, University of Oulu Mobile phone +358-(0)50 464 3361 E-mail: meri.rova(at)oulu.fi Street address: Aapistie 5A, FI-90220 Oulu, Finland

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soluviljelijät/cell culture meeting Mon 30.10.23
by Reetta Hinttala 06 Nov '23

06 Nov '23

Hello, tässä lyhyt yhteenveto soluviljelykokouksesta viime maanantailta. Here, short summary of the cell culture meeting last week. Best regards, Reetta CRC:n soluviljelijät kokouksen yhteenveto 1. Soluviljelylaminaarien huolto on suoritettu 3.-5.10.2023. Tällä hetkellä käynnissä oleva ilmanvaihtokoneiston huolto voi aiheuttaa hajuhaittoja lähinnä viikonloppuisin. 1. Hiilidioksidipullojen, jotka syöttävät kaasua 341B & 342B tilojen inkubaattoreihin, vaihtoväli on edelleen normaalia tiheämpi viitaten mahdolliseen vuotoon. Laboratorioiden huoneilman hiilidioksidimäärää on seurattu viikon aikana ja määrä pysyy normaalin raja-arvoissa. Seuraavaksi tekniset palvelut jatkavat vian selvittämistä tarkistamalla inkubaattoreiden toiminnan. Viikolla 1 eli ma 2.1. testataan 342B tilan molemmat kaapit jolloin ne tulee olla tyhjillään soluista. 341B tilan kaappien tarkistus tehdään tarvittaessa yksi kerrallaan myöhemmin sovittuna ajankohtana. 1. Joululoma lähestyy, kaasupullojen vaihto kohonneen kulutuksen vuoksi kannattaa ajoittaa juuri ennen lomaa, sekä yhteisten kulutustarvikkeiden tilaukset huolehditaan Antin kautta hyvissä ajoin. Huomioikaa myös inkubaattoreiden hyllyjen ja vesikaukaloiden porrastettu pesu välinehuollossa. 1. Keskusteltiin mahdollisista tulevista laitehankintatarpeista: mikroskooppi ja kuvantamisohjelma, sekä imusysteemi nousivat esille. Keskusteltiin myös pienemmistä, lähinnä laminaarien toiminnallisuuteen liittyvistä pienhankinnoista kuten roskiksista. 1. Anja tekee mykoplasmatestin joulukuussa. Näytteet voi toimittaa hänelle viimeistään ma 18.12. aamulla ennen klo 9. 1. Yleiset soluviljelyn toimintaohjeet (ks. liite) kaipaavat päivitystä. Tällä hetkellä ohjeet löytyvät jokaisesta soluviljelylabrasta printattuna sekä sähköisenä ja niihin tulisi tutustua ennen soluviljelytöiden aloittamista: S:\KLIIN\CRC\Soluviljely Cell culture\Instructions Käydään läpi päivitettävät tiedot joulukuun kokouksessa. 1. Seuraava kokous pe 15.12. klo 9.00 CRC cell culture meeting summary 1. Maintenance of the cell culture laminars has been carried out on 3-5 October 2023. The maintenance of the ventilation system, which is currently underway, can cause bad air quality mainly on weekends. 2. The carbon dioxide bottles that supply gas to the incubators in facilities 341B & 342B are emptying faster than normal, indicating a possible leak. The amount of carbon dioxide in the room air of the laboratories has been monitored during the week and it has remained within normal limits. Next, the technical services continue to solve the problem by checking the operation of the incubators. In week 1, i.e. Monday 2.1. they will test both incubators in room 342B, so they must be empty of cells. If necessary, the incubators in room 341B will be checked one at a time at a later agreed time. 3. The Christmas holiday is approaching, we need to take care that the CO2 bottles are exchanged just before the holiday, the orders for common consumables should be taken care of through Antti well in advance. Also note the coordinated cleaning of incubator shelves and water baths together with DWA unit. 4. Equipment investment needs were discussed: a microscope and an imaging program, as well as a suction system were mentioned. We also discussed smaller purchases, mostly related to the functionality of the laminars, such as garbage containers. 5. Anja will run a mycoplasma test in December. The samples can be delivered to her no later than Monday 18.12. in the morning before 9 o'clock. 6. The general operating instructions for cell culture (see appendix) need updating. The instructions can be found in every cell culture lab in print and electronically and should be provided to everyone who starts working in cell culture: S:\KLIIN\CRC\Cell culture Cell culture\Instructions We will review the information to be updated at the December meeting. 7. Next meeting Fri 15.12. at 9:00 a.m Reetta Hinttala Associate Professor (tenure track), PhD Research Unit of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Coordinator of Transgenic and Tissue Phenotyping Core Facility Biocenter Oulu, INFRAFRONTIER (ESFRI) University of Oulu Finland [cid:image001.png@01DA10C7.D8C311D0]

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