Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that Professor Ian Mills, the esteemed John Black Professor of Prostate Cancer and Deputy Head of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences at the University
of Oxford, will be delivering a lecture at our University this afternoon at
3.15pm in F202. Professor Mills is renowned for his groundbreaking
research into the biological mechanisms driving prostate cancer progression and treatment resistance.
With a distinguished academic journey that includes a Master of Biochemistry from
Oxford University and a PhD in Molecular Physiology from the University of
Liverpool, Professor Mills has held pivotal research and leadership roles at institutions such as the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in
Cambridge, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oslo, and Queen’s University
Belfast. His extensive work has significantly advanced our understanding of prostate cancer biology, particularly in areas like metabolic pathways, stress response signaling, and the tumor microenvironment. Notably, his research has led to the identification
of biomarkers now being developed in collaboration with industry partners.
Currently leading the Oxford Prostate Cancer Biology Group, Professor Mills focuses on metabolic pathways, spatial clonal biology, and developing multiplexed models to better understand
prostate cancer lethality. His collaborative efforts span multiple disciplines and have been instrumental in refining pre-clinical models and targeting key pathways in prostate cancer research.
We would love to invite all faculty, researchers, and students with an interest in oncology, molecular biology, and translational research to attend this insightful lecture. Professor
Mills's extensive expertise and innovative approach promise to provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and advancements in prostate cancer research.
We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an enlightening and engaging afternoon session.
Best regards,
Gonghong & Aki
BCO/FBMM, UO
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Subject: Re: [Fbmm] Kontinkangas Research Seminar April 3, 15.15 - in F202
Today on Thursday. Note additional seminar on May 12, and updated programme for Biocenter Day on April 10.
Subject: Kontinkangas
Research Seminar April 3, 15.15 - in F202
Dear all,
Next Thursday April3, 15.15-16 in F202 there will be a seminar by
Professor Ian Mills, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. The title of the seminar is: “Reflections on prostate cancer research”.
More information about his research
https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/team/ian-mills
Welcome everybody! No registration required.
Coffee is served during networking session 20 min before the presentation time.
Field specific credits can be earned according to
UniOGS recommendations
(attendance at scientific seminars for 10 hours: 0,5ECTS)
If you would like to have separate discussions with the speaker, please contact
Teija.luoto@oulu.fi who will set up the meeting time.
Organized by Biocenter Oulu, Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme and PROFI6 Fibrobesity.
See updated Biocenter Day Programme below.
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April 3, 15.15-16 F202 |
Ian Mills Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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Reflections on prostate cancer research |
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April 10, Leena Palotie Hall, 101A 8.30-16 |
Biocenter Day |
Mode the Code – Innovations in Gene Therapy
Separate programme, see below |
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May 8, 15.15-16 F202 |
Juha Väyrynen Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu |
Insights into colorectal cancer classification: morphology meets molecular biology |
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May 12, 15.15-16 F202 |
Bora Garipcan Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey |
Mimicking nature to design biomaterials |
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June 4-6, Linnanmaa |
47th Association for Interdisciplinary Studies Conference (AIS2025)
Shaping the Future in the Era of Polycrisis |
https://app.eventos.fi/ais-conference-2025/website/496, registration required, Separate programme |
BIOCENTER OULU DAY 2025
Mode the code – innovations in gene therapy
Time: Thursday April 10, 2025 at 8.30-16.00
Place: Leena Palotie Auditorium, Main Building of Kontinkangas Campus, Aapistie 5A,
University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Chairpersons: Ruwandi Abeysekara, Saurabh Singh Dhakar, Johanna Helenius
PROGRAMME
8.30-8.40 Opening remarks
Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, Biocenter Oulu
8.40-8.50 Welcome
Prof. Johannes Kettunen, Director of Biocenter Oulu
8.50-9.30 “Gene therapy - from basic research to clinical applications”. KEYNOTE,
Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, UEF, Finland
9.30-10.20 Coffee at the exhibition area
Session 1: Gene editing
10.20-10.50 "Cancer-safe cell and gene therapy platform"
Kirmo Wartiovaara, University of Helsinki, Finland
10.50-11.20 “Balancing efficacy and safety in lentiviral vector-mediated hematopoietic stem
cell gene therapy”. Eugenio Montini, SR-Tiget, Italy
11.20-13.00 Lunch break and exhibition
Session 2: Delivery
13.00-13.30 “Application of Nanofibrillated cellulose for future chronic wound treatment”.
Riina Harjumäki, University of Helsinki, Finland
13.30-14.00 “Folding of DNA and mRNA Origami for Controlled Translation and Viral
Vector Packaging”. Mauri Kostiainen, Aalto University, Finland
14.00-14.45 Coffee at the exhibition area
Session 3: From bench to bedside
14.45-15.15 “Cancer gene therapy with oncolytic viruses: a learning cycle between the
laboratory and patients”. Akseli Hemminki, University of Helsinki, Finland
15.15-15.45 “Matritools: a collection of open access methods to study the matrisome in the
omics era”. Valerio Izzi, University of Oulu, Finland
15.45-16.00 General discussion and concluding remarks
Pirkko Huhtala, PhD
Coordinator
Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu
e-mail:
pirkko.huhtala@oulu.fi
tel: +358-294 486101, + 358-40 1897467
Street address: Room 476B, Aapistie 5A, FIN-90220 Oulu
Mailing address: PO Box 5000, FIN-90014 University of Oulu, Finland