Crc August 2023

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Next monday: HBS-DP research plan seminar August 28 - Online
by Mirja Peltola 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Next monday HEALTH AND BIOSCIENCES DOCTORAL PROGRAMME - RESEARCH PLAN SEMINARS<https://www.oulu.fi/en/science-arctic-attitude/graduate-school/organisation…> Time: Monday 28.8.2023, starting at 14:00 Place: online, zoom-link >>><https://oulu.zoom.us/j/66066770271> Research plan presentations by doctoral researchers: 14:00 - 14:20 Laura Lähteenoja Research Plan: Perinnöllisen verkkokalvorappeuman epidemiologia, kliiniset piirteet ja geneettiset taustatekijät Pohjois-Suomessa Research Unit: Clinical Medicine Supervisors: Elisa Rahikkala, Aura Falck 14:20 - 14:40 Egor Panfilov Research Plan: Magnetic resonance imaging-based biomarkers of osteoarthritis progression via multimodal deep learning Research Unit: Health Sciences and Technology Supervisor: Simo Saarakkala Additional presentation of latest research results 14:40 - 15:00 Jaakko Oikarainen Research topic: Magnetic resonance imaging findings of paediatric genetic white matter disorders in Northern Finland Research Unit: Health Sciences and Technology Supervisor: Maria Suo-Palosaari Best wishes, Mirja ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mirja Peltola, PhD, BSc (Tech.) Koordinaattori | Coordinator Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme Tel. 0294 48 5447 PO Box 5000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO (Aapistie 5A, Room 476B) www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto> www: Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme<https://www.oulu.fi/en/science-arctic-attitude/graduate-school/organisation…>

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Päivitetty rahoitusmahdollisuuslista - Updated funding opportunities list
by Jaana Liimatainen 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Hyvät tutkijat - Dear researchers, olen päivittänyt rahoitusmahdollisuuslistan, ja se löytyy Google Drivestä (Klick<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLABEx7_yjuJg-6MiKF3xGefAjUeztwZ/view?usp=…>). Huom! Lista päivittyy silloin tällöin myös sähköposti-ilmoitusten välillä. I have updated the link for Funding opportunities list today and it can be found in Google Drive (Klick<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLABEx7_yjuJg-6MiKF3xGefAjUeztwZ/view?usp=…>). Note! I update the list occasionally also between e-mail notifications. Terveisin - Cheers, Jaana Jaana O. Liimatainen, PhD Coordinator Faculty of Medicine Aapistie 5A FIN-90230 University of Oulu tel. +358 294 487 459 mobile +358 50 590 4561 Jaana.Liimatainen[at]oulu.fi

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Soluviljelykokous/Cell culture meeting
by Reetta Hinttala 15 Sep '23

15 Sep '23

Hei, alla yhteenveto tämän viikon maanantain soluviljelijöiden kokouksesta. Below is the summary of Monday's cell culture meeting. Have a nice weekend, Reetta CRC soluviljelijät kokous ma 29.5.2023 Yhteenveto 1. Huomioikaa, että kaikki soluviljelyyn tarvittavat/tilattavat materiaalit (vesi, viina, hanskat, sellu ja imupussit) jotka hankitaan Antin kautta tulee hoitaa ennen heinäkuun kesälomasesonkia. Antti on kesälomalla 3.-31.7. 2. Loma-ajan järjestelyjä: Nestetyppivuoro siirtyy Gynelle heinäkuun alussa, tarvittaessa apua on saatavilla myös muidenkin tutkimusryhmien työntekijöiden toimesta. Tekninen jaosto huolehtii inkubaattoreiden hiilidioksidipullojen vaihdon ja kaasun riittävyyden lomien aikana. Kantasolulaboratoriossa ei ole toimintaa kesällä ja sen vuoksi inkubaattorit sammutetaan. Muiden soluviljelylaboratorioiden puhtaudesta huolehditaan sopimalla ylläpidosta heinäkuussa töissä olevien kanssa. 3. Lomien jälkeen kaappien sterilointi kannattaa aikatauluttaa niin, että kaasumittaus voidaan tehdä samalla kertaa useammalle kaapille. 4. Corningin 10 ja 25 ml:n pipeteissä on huomattu valuvikaa. Hyvitystä varten viallinen pipetti tulisi ottaa talteen ja/tai kuvata. Laura on reklamoinut ongelmasta firmaan, häneen kannattaa olla yhteydessä jos viallisia pipettejä vielä ilmenee. 5. Keskusteltiin steriilistä työskentelystä ja siihen liittyvistä vaihtelevista käytänteistä. Todettiin, että laminaareissa kaikkien yleiseen käyttöön (pasteur pipettien noukkimiseen) tarkoitetut pinsetit eivät ole puhtausasteeltaan soveltuvia solujen kanssa suoraan kosketuksissa oleviin pintoihin. Esim. peitinlasien asetteluun maljalle kannattaa käyttää vain omaan käyttöön steriloituja pinsettejä. 6. Pipettien huollosta ja kantasolulaboratorion imusysteemistä keskusteltiin. Pipettien käyttöikä on rajallinen ja akkua vaihtamalla käyttöä voidaan jatkaa hetkellisesti kohtuullisin kuluin. Pipetit on myös hyvä lähettää huoltoon tarpeen vaatiessa. Pipettejä on huollettu viimeksi 2018 ja 2020. Jos tarvista, näitä pipettihuoltoja voisi aloittaa lomien jälkeen. 7. Anja tekee mykoplasmatestin ma 5.6. Kitin toimituksessa on ollut hankaluuksia ja viiveitä, toimittajaa vaihdetaan. Jatkossa kitti tilataan City-Labin kautta. 8. Työtakit viedään pesuun ti 27.6. joten tyhjentäkää takkienne taskut ennen sitä. 9. Seuraava kokous ma 4.9.23 klo 13.30 CRC:n kahvihuone. CRC culture meeting Mon 29 May 2023 Summary 1. Please note that all materials needed/ordered for cell culture (water, ethanol, gloves, tissue and bags) that are obtained through Anti must be taken care of before the July summer holiday season. Antti is on summer vacation from July 3-31. 2. Arrangements for vacation time: The liquid nitrogen shift will be transferred to Gyne at the beginning of July, if necessary, help is also available from other research groups. The technical department takes care of changing the incubators' carbon dioxide bottles and ensuring that there is enough gas during the holidays. The stem cell laboratory does not operate in the summer and therefore the incubators are turned off. The cleanliness of the other cell culture laboratories is taken care of by agreeing on maintenance in July with those working. 3. After the holidays, you should schedule the sterilization of the incubators so that the gas measurement can be done for several cases at the same time. 4. Problems has been noticed in Corning's 10 and 25 ml pipettes. For a refund, pipettes with flaws should be restored and/or photographed. Laura has complained about the problem to the company, you should contact her if problems still appear. 5. Sterile working and related varying practices were discussed. It was found that the tweezers intended for general use in laminars (for picking up Pasteur pipettes) are not sterile enough for surfaces in direct contact with cells. For example, to place the coverslips on the dish, please, use sterilized tweezers intended for your own use. 6. The maintenance of pipettes and the suction system of the stem cell laboratory were discussed. Pipettes have a limited lifespan, and by changing the battery, use can be temporarily continued at reasonable costs. Pipettes can be sent for maintenance if necessary, for example after the holidays. 7. Anja will do a mycoplasma test on Mon 5.6. There have been difficulties and delays in the delivery of the kit, the supplier is being changed. In the future, the kit will be ordered through City-Lab. 8. The lab coats will be taken to the wash on Tuesday 27.6. so empty the pockets before then. 9. Next meeting Mon 4.9.23 at 1:30 p.m. CRC coffee room. 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@01D99549.A72373D0]

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Kind reminder: Research impact lecture and workshop, 13.9.2023
by Riipinen Katja 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

Kind reminder Dear all, Please find below the information on the lecture and workshop on research impact. The speaker is research funding specialist Kirsi Ojutkangas. We are hoping for a good number of participants, so feel free to spread the word! Welcome! Research impact lecture and workshop, 13.9.2023 [A light bulb from above Description automatically generated] Targeted especially to researchers in clinical, biomedical, and related fields. Time: September 13 at 14-16:30 Place: Tellus Kontinkangas Stage, Aapistie 7A Registration: Sign up by September 7 via Webropol registration form<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/96C66B42A84205EB>. How to identify and describe the impact of your research? Research always has an impact on the surrounding society. We might recognize the various impacts our research contributes to, but how well can we describe the path from our expected research results to the possible long-term changes? In the Impact Helper lecture, we will find out all about impact: what it is, how it can be maximized, and if and how it can be measured. After the lecture, we will have a hands-on workshop where you will create an impact plan for your research. The plan can be utilized in research funding applications to various funders. Research funding specialist Kirsi Ojutkangas is a true expert on impact. She will guide the participants to better know-how. The training is organized in collaboration with the Profi6 Fibrobesity research programme, Medical Research Center Oulu, and Research Support Services of the University of Oulu. The lecture and workshop are open to all researchers. Please register no later than Thursday, September 7. There is no limit to the number of participants for the lecture and the workshop can accommodate the 25 fastest registrants. Programme 13.9.2023 14-14:45 Lecture 14:45-15 Coffee break 15-16:30 Workshop Up-to-date information is available at the event page<https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/research-impact-lecture-and-workshop>. Contact for inquiries: Fibrobesity coordinator Ritva Saastamoinen, ritva.saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi<mailto:ritva.saastamoinen@oulu.fi> MRC Oulu coordinator Katja Riipinen, katja.riipinen(a)pohde.fi<mailto:katja.riipinen@pohde.fi> Welcome! [cid:image005.png@01D9D5AF.28EAA640] [cid:image006.jpg@01D9D5AF.28EAA640] On behalf of the organizing team, Essi Erkkilä --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Essi Erkkilä Communications Specialist, Profi6 Fibrobesity Research Unit for Internal Medicine (Room S5 224) Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu tel. +358 50 521 5852 Twitter: FibroHealthOulu @FibroOulu FibroHealth - Combatting Fibrosis in Chronic Diseases | University of Oulu<https://www.oulu.fi/en/fibrohealth-combatting-fibrosis-chronic-diseases> [cid:image007.jpg@01D9D5AF.28EAA640]

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Support for Horizon Europe consortium project proposal (RIA/IA) coordinators available - apply now
by Mirko Maksimainen 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/support-horizon-europe-consortium-project-pro… Apply Now to Get Enhanced Support as Coordinator for your Horizon Europe RIA(IA) proposal. Pillar II funds top-down Research and Innovation activities of large consortia. Pillar II is organised in six clusters, which individually and together will promote interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy, cross-border and international cooperation: 1. Health; 2. Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies; 3. Civil Security for Society; 4. Digital, Industry & Space; 5. Climate, Energy and Mobility; and 6. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment. A consortium is comprised of at least 3 partners from 3 different countries. This includes partners coming from member states and/or associated countries. However, usually a larger consortium is expected. Research and project services offer enhanced support for researchers, who plan to coordinate a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) or an Innovation Action (IA) proposal in Horizon Europe calls (Clusters 1-6) with a deadline in spring 2024 (January-June). The support is intended for applicants, who have prior experience from the Horizon Framework programme or similar (e.g. having been a partner of a Horizon project or having been involved in proposal preparation) but have never coordinated a proposal before. The support consists of training, support in proposal writing (call analysis, impact and implementation, open science, DMP, gender), budgeting and graphic design. Also, a small salary fund for the PI or an assisting researcher is available and external services for proposal review can be provided (subject to the availability of strategic funds). All researchers planning to submit a proposal for the Horizon Europe RIA calls in spring 2024 (January-July) as coordinators can express their interest to be included in the support process by answering a short Webropol questionnaire<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/2766B2C7C2F6A7BF> by Friday 29.9.2023. All information provided will be kept confidential. The applicants selected for the support process commit themselves to participate in the support process for the proposal preparation and submit their final proposal to a call in 2024. Selected applicants will be invited to a kick-off meeting to go through the support process and schedule in October 2023. Selection will be made based on the availability of services and the readiness level of the proposal preparation. To see the work programme with all calls for 2023-2024 click here<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-t…>: Kirsi Ojutkangas Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija/ Research Funding Specialist Tutkimus- ja projektipalvelut/ Research and project services Oulun yliopisto/ University of Oulu Tel +358 (0) 294 48 2966 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO [cid:image002.jpg@01D9DC0C.B1B04DA0]<https://www.oulu.fi/en/impacthelper> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/unioulu/>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/unioulu/?hl=fi>, Linkedin<https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-oulu/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/unioulu>.

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Interreg NPA info 25.09.2023 regarding the upcoming funding call in October 2023
by Mirko Maksimainen 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

Dear Researchers, For your information, the Interreg NPA info regarding upcoming funding call will be organized 25.09.2023. More information and registration details to the event are available in Patio: https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/interreg-npa-info-25092023 Best wishes, Mirko ______________________________________________ Mirko Maksimainen, FT | PhD. Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Tutkimuksen tukipalvelut | Research Support Services Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 29 448 5414 Mobile +358 50 479 2506

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Renovation of the fire alarm system in Kontinkangas campus, Aapistie 5, 4-8 September 2023
by Antti Haapalainen 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

From: bco-kieppi-bounces(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:bco-kieppi-bounces@lists.oulu.fi> <bco-kieppi-bounces(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:bco-kieppi-bounces@lists.oulu.fi>> On Behalf Of Antti Viklund Sent: torstai 31. elokuuta 2023 9.44 To: bco-kieppi(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:bco-kieppi@lists.oulu.fi> Cc: bco(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:bco@lists.oulu.fi> Subject: [Bco-kieppi] Renovation of the fire alarm system in Kontinkangas campus, Aapistie 5, 4-8 September 2023 Hi all, FYI: https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/renovation-fire-alarm-system-kontinkangas-cam… https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/uutiset/kontinkankaan-aapistie-5-paloilmoitinjarje… Antti

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FW: Kutsu arvioitsijaksi Turun kliinisen tohtoriohjelman tohtorikoulutuspaikkahakemuksille
by Mirja Peltola 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

……......... Hyvä väitöskirjaohjaaja, Turun yliopiston kliinisessä tohtoriohjelmassa on haku auki palkallisille tohtorikoulutuspaikoille (väitöskirjatutkija) syyskuussa 2023. Lisää arvioitsijoita Turun hakemuksille toivotaan erityisesti Oulun yliopistosta. Olisiko Sinun mahdollista toimia näiden hakemusten arvioitsijana? Helsingin, Itä-Suomen, Oulun ja Turun yliopistojen kliiniset tohtoriohjelmat toimivat yhteistyössä Valtakunnallisessa kliinisessä tutkijakoulutusverkostossa (VKTK-verkosto). Kaikki ohjelmat järjestävät palkkapaikkahakuja vuorollaan. Tärkeä osa valintaprosessia on hakijoiden puolueeton ja läpinäkyvä arviointi. Tohtoriohjelmat ovat sitoutuneet arvioimaan palkkapaikkahakemuksia siten, että arvioinneissa käytetään pääosin oman yliopiston ulkopuolisia arvioitsijoita. Tavoitteemme on saada kaikista VKTK-verkoston yliopistoista mahdollisimman monta arvioitsijaa, jolloin jokaiselle tulisi arvioitavaksi enimmillään 20 hakemusta. Mitä useamman arvioitsijan saamme mukaan, sitä pienempi määrä hakemuksia tulee jokaiselle arvioitavaksi. Jääviydet ja muut esteet otetaan huomioon hakemuksia jaettaessa. Toive on saada arvioijia kattavasti eri tutkimusaloilta. Jos olet käytettävissä tässä tärkeässä tehtävässä, ilmoitathan sähköpostitse koordinaattorille (mirja.peltola(a)oulu.fi<mailto:mirja.peltola@oulu.fi>) yhteystietosi ja asiantuntijuusalasi mahdollisimman pian. Hakemukset ja tarkemmat arviointiohjeet lähetetään arvioitsijoille sähköisesti haun päättymisen jälkeen. Palkkiota ei tehtävästä makseta. Iso kiitos kaikille vapaaehtoisille jo etukäteen! ........... Ystävällisin terveisin Mirja ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mirja Peltola, PhD, BSc (Tech.) Koordinaattori | Coordinator Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme Tel. 0294 48 5447 PO Box 5000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO (Aapistie 5A, Room 476B) www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto> www: Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma | Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme<https://www.oulu.fi/en/science-arctic-attitude/graduate-school/organisation…>

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Final call: Fibrobesity NRI 2023/24
by Ritva Saastamoinen 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Kind reminder! Deadline to submit the Profi6 Fibrobesity New Research Initiative proposals is on Thursday this week (August 31). Fibrobesity NRI call 2023<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/fibrobesity-nri-call-2023> The total budget of the call is 120 000 euros. One project proposal can be awarded up to 40 000 euros to be spent on 2024. Apply by August 31, 2023! About Fibrobesity Fibrobesity - Preventing Fibrosis Related to Obesity - is one of the three multidisciplinary research themes supported by the Academy of Finland PROFI6 funding during 2021-2026. Fibrobesity links strongly with the strategy of the University of Oulu under a wider umbrella of FibroHealth - Combatting Fibrosis in Chronic Diseases. While FibroHealth at large addresses fibrosis, which is a risk factor in the etiology of complex chronic diseases and unhealthy ageing, Fibrobesity focuses on medical and societal challenges of obesity-related fibrotic pathologies. FibroHealth - Combatting Fibrosis in Chronic Diseases | University of Oulu<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/combatting-fibrosis-chronic-diseases> Our research draws on strong multidisciplinary expertise integrating biomedical sciences, ICT technologies and human sciences. Fibrobesity represents mainly the UO research focus area "Lifelong Health" and links with "Understanding humans in change" and "Digitalization and smart society", thus building bridges between researchers in several faculties. The pressing issues addressed by Fibrobesity relate to its three sub-themes. Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Significance of Fibrosis (Fibro1) strives to identify currently poorly known molecular pathways causative for obesity and fibrosis; Disease Modelling for Future Therapies (Fibro2) facilitates translational studies through development of novel in vitro and in vivo disease models; and Societal and Behavioral Perspectives (Fibro3) combines approaches at a broader range of disciplines to reveal lifelong behavioral determinants of obesity. Scope of the call and requirements In the New Research Initiative (NRI) call, we welcome innovative proposals that fulfill the following criteria: 1. Novelty: The proposal should be based on future visions and new ideas related to Fibrobesity. 2. Scientific relevance: The proposal should have high scientific potential and integrate to at least one of the Fibrobesity sub-themes Fibro1-3. 3. Collaboration: We expect multidisciplinary or cross-disciplinary proposals to advance co-operations across disciplines within the University of Oulu and/or with external partners and stakeholders. In addition, while the proposal must be feasible, we appreciate high-risk initiatives which may result in high-gain results in terms of ground-breaking innovations, high-ranking publications and/or potential to attract future funding from international sources e.g. Horizon Europe. The funding can be used for researchers' or assisting personnel's short-time salary costs and/or other research costs and actions (such as reagents and services) that promote Fibrobesity research. Length of the funding period is one year during 2024. A primary responsible Principal Investigator level researcher (PI) must be named whose Research Unit will receive the funding. One or more co-PIs can be included from UO, if funding is to be shared. The number of submitted proposals is restricted to one application per one PI. Collaborative role is accepted in several proposals. Who can apply? To be eligible in this call, the responsible PI and potential co-PIs who share the funding must hold a doctoral degree and be registered FibroHealth members at the time of submitting the proposal. If you are not yet a member, please fill in this simple FibroHealth registration form<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/4c6c14b3-af6e-4352-a5…>. In case you are not sure if you are a member, please check it with the Fibrobesity coordinator. How to apply? Application will include a project proposal of max 3 pages. It is to be submitted using this Fibrobesity NRI call form<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/FC2429BCCD088FE5>. Please attach your 3-page project proposal using this TEMPLATE<https://unioulu-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/rhh_univ_yo_oulu_fi/EUb5AB…> (download and save the template file into your folder). Deadline of the call is on Thursday, August 31, 2023 (by midnight). Evaluation and schedule The Fibrobesity Management Group will organize independent evaluation of the proposals. We aim at completing the selections by Mid-November, and the funding period will start on January 2024. More information Fibrobesity Coordinator Ritva Saastamoinen, ritva.saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi<mailto:ritva.saastamoinen@oulu.fi>, tel. 0294 48 5226, 050 592 3333 Best wishes, Ritva ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritva Saastamoinen PhD, Adjunct Professor (Docent) Coordinator, Profi6 Fibrobesity Research Unit of Biomedicine and Internal Medicine (Room S5 230 at University Hospital) Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu tel. +358 294 48 5226, +358 50 592 3333 X (Twitter): FibroHealthOulu @FibroOulu<https://twitter.com/FibroOulu> FibroHealth - Combatting Fibrosis in Chronic Diseases | University of Oulu<https://www.oulu.fi/en/fibrohealth-combatting-fibrosis-chronic-diseases> [cid:image001.png@01D9D9C2.A42792C0]

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-80C pakastimen laatikoiden sijainti/the -80C freezer, location of the boxes
by Salla Kangas 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Hei taas/Hi again, Liitteenä tietoa siirrettyjen räkkien ja laatikoiden sijainnista Kiepin kellarin varapakastimissa. Kaikki ei mahtunut yhteen varapakkaseen, vaan käytössä onkin kaksi pakastinta. Please find attached the location of the transferred racks and boxes in Kieppi cellar spare freezers. Everything did not fit in one freezer, so two spare freezers were used. Terveisin/Kind Regards, Salla Salla Kangas, Postdoctoral researcher Clinical Research Center (CRC) Pediatric Neurology team Research Unit of Clinical Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland -------------------------------------------- P.O. Box 5000 (Aapistie 5A) 90220 Oulu, Finland -------------------------------------------- Office 352B/Kieppi building

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