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 From: fbmm-bounces@lists.oulu.fi fbmm-bounces@lists.oulu.fi On Behalf Of Pirkko Huhtala Sent: torstai 3. huhtikuuta 2025 9.11 To: fbmm fbmm@lists.oulu.fi; LTK ltk-staff@oulu.fi; hbsdp@lists.oulu.fi; mrcouluohjaajat@lists.oulu.fi; crc@lists.oulu.fi 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 recommendationshttps://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/thesis-requirements-and-studies/study-requirements#accordion-control-recommendations-of-credits-for-different-activities- (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.fimailto: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.

April 3, 15.15-16 F202 Ian Mills Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, UK Reflections on prostate cancer research April 10, Leena Palotie Hall, 101A 8.30-16 Biocenter Day Mode the Code – Innovations in Gene Therapy Separate programme, see below 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

May 12, 15.15-16 F202 Bora Garipcan Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey Mimicking nature to design biomaterials 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.fimailto: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 www.oulu.fi/biocenterhttp://www.oulu.fi/biocenter