On 19 September at 14:15 Vlad-Julian Piljukov will defend his doctoral thesis „Biochemical characterization of Irc3 helicase“ for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Molecular Biology).
Hedvig Tamman focuses in her research project on the arms race between bacteria and bacterial viruses, and Uku Vainik on identifying the links between obesity-related genetic and behavioural factors
The two-way defence mechanisms of bacteria and phages, viruses of the bacteria, can offer a solution to antibiotic resistance problems. Hedvig Tamman, Associate Professor of Genetics at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, received the Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to study the microbial arms race.
Uku Vainik, Associate Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the University of Tartu, has been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to study the behavioural and genetic links to obesity and to identify possible new interventions to combat obesity.
Doctoral defence: Andra Annuka-Loik „Naer ja naerev hääl eesti suulises suhtluses" ("Laughter and smile voice in Estonian spoken interaction") on 19 September 2023 at 14:15.
The 22nd Gene Forum took place, featuring presentations from 21 experts across Europe and the USA. Over the course of two days, they shared insights into their latest research, covering topics ranging from personalised medicine advancements to the genetics of mental health.
On 7 September Kertu Liis Krigul, Jürgen Karvak and Kristo Raun will explain why it is worthwhile for young researchers to participate in the competition