Topic: research

Doctoral defence: Vlad-Julian Piljukov “Biochemical characterization of Irc3 helicase”
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).
06. September 2023 research
Two University of Tartu researchers received prestigious European research grants to tackle major bottlenecks in healthcare
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
06. September 2023 research
University of Tartu researcher receives prestigious ERC Starting Grant to study the arms race between bacteria and viruses
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.
05. September 2023 research
European research grant helps to map behavioural causes of weight change variability with genetic lottery
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.
05. September 2023 research
Doctoral students’ self-analysis
Self-assessment of competences is a tool for doctoral students to self-assess throughout their doctoral studies.
15. September 2023 studiesresearch
Doctoral defence: Andra Annuka-Loik "Laughter and smile voice in Estonian spoken interaction"
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.
01. September 2023 research
Latest Research from CRISPR Technology to Microbiome Presented at Gene Forum 2023
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.
29. August 2023 internationalresearch
Doctoral defence: Viktors Dāboliņš “The Rise of the Riga Schillings (1582–1621)“
Doctoral defence: Viktors Dāboliņš “The Rise of the Riga Schillings (1582–1621)“
29. August 2023 researchfor society
­­­­­­­­From doctoral student to doctoral student: why and how to summarise your research in three minutes?
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
28. August 2023 research