Over 80 international researchers applied for the IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral research programme. The first 11 positions were available at the University of Turku or Åbo Akademi University for immunology-related postdoctoral…
Newly discovered gut microbial molecules in infancy may influence the risk of type 1 diabetes
An international research team has uncovered compelling evidence that gut-microbe-derived molecules may play an important role in shaping the developing immune system during early childhood. The findings provide a…
Young Investigator Award in immunology to Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo
InFLAMES group leader, Docent Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo, has received the Young Investigator Award from the Scandinavian Society for Immunology. The award was announced at the European Congress of Immunology…
New and crucial role discovered for a protein in the body’s immunity against cancer
Researchers at the University of Turku have found a new function for an existing protein. They discovered that TIMP-1, a protein traditionally known to prevent damage to the body’s…
InFLAMES scientists discover a novel modulator of human regulatory T cells
The research group of Professor Riitta Lahesmaa have discovered a novel modulator for human regulatory T cells. This novel regulator can strengthen or dampen immune response and provides a…
ECCB2024 brings breakthroughs in biology and computing to Turku
Discoveries made when biology meets computational sciences are revolutionising the landscape of life sciences and healthcare. Computational biology and bioinformatics are driving this transformation, helping researchers analyse vast amounts…