Institute of Biotechnology (BI)

Our mission is to advance fundamental discoveries in biosciences to benefit people and the environment @HiLIFE_helsinki @helsinkiuni

[Institute of Biotechnology (BI) @BIOTECH_UH]

Our cryo-EM core facility is looking to recruit a core facility engineer/specialist (staff scientist).

https://t.co/z1Vs3P2stx

[Juha Huiskonen @JuhaHuiskonen]

In our latest preprint on bioRxiv, we present the in situ structure of the human gap junction at 14 Å resolution using cryo-ET.

The structure provides a blueprint for investigating how connexin regulation shapes intercellular communication in health and disease.

[MetaStem @MetaStem_Center]

A new study from our CoE finds that stem cells can control whether they self-renew or differentiate by localizing certain metabolic reactions differently https://t.co/b69w1zlRac @SuomenAkatemia @helsinkiuni @KatajistoLab @BIOTECH_UH @MIBS_Helsinki @_HienBui @PekkaKatajisto

[Katajisto Lab @KatajistoLab]

Happy to present Hien’s paper on age-selective apportioning of peroxisomes as a fate determinant in adult stem cells https://t.co/t5VakQxRwC @MetaStem_Center @helsinkiuni @karolinskainst @BIOTECH_UH @MIBS_Helsinki @SuomenAkatemia out now in @NatureComms Congrats @_HienBui et al!

[BioEnvHelsinki @BioEnvHelsinki]

Researchers discovered that a gene, vgll3, acts as a master regulator, controlling thousands of other genes involved in various aspects of salmon sexual maturation 🐟🧬
@jpverta @FishConGen @helsinkiuni @BIOTECH_UH
https://t.co/eEMx43QXtZ

[MetaStem @MetaStem_Center]

Excited to have @HKilpinen and special guest @ChristianGoritz opening the Stem Cell Seminars of 2025 with focus on neurodevelopment, regeneration and fibrotic scarring in the CNS. Jan 23rd 9 am, welcome! @MIBS_Helsinki @BIOTECH_UH @LifeSciHelsinki @HelsinkiUniMed

[MetaStem @MetaStem_Center]

Welcome @ChristianGoritz on Jan 23rd. Excited to hear about your research on perivascular fibroblasts, scarring and regeneration of the central nervous system. The seminar is part of the Stem Cell Seminar series and open to all @LifeSciHelsinki @HelsinkiUniMed @HiLIFE_helsinki

[Jette Lengefeld @JetteLeng]

💥Technician position open for highly motivated enthusiast of hematopoietic stem cells at Helsinki University @BIOTECH_UH @HiLIFE_helsinki
in the happiest country of the world: Finland! 🇫🇮Link here: https://t.co/gTEDPTxCi6 Please RT 😃

[JohannaIEnglund @JohannaIEnglund]

Finishing the year with 1st preprint from the lab! Together with @KatajistoLab and @ValerioIzzi we investigated the role of basement membrane protein Lama5 and found it is critical for luminal breast cancer initiation and growth

https://t.co/YOvK0IMtYx

[Institute of Biotechnology (BI) @BIOTECH_UH]

Our Research Director, Prof. Mart Saarma pursues a breakthrough in the treatment of #Parkinson’s disease with Estonian and French businesses https://t.co/wudEWExTxz

[Di-Poi Nicolas @NicolasDiPoi]

New snake renderings from CT scan data, created @BIOTECH_UH using our recently published SmARTR photorealistic pipeline! 🐍 Our manuscript is now in its final published form: https://t.co/dcsHTT8TjJ

[Di-Poi Nicolas @NicolasDiPoi]

Do you use 3D imaging like CT or MRI for research, teaching, outreach, or art? Check out our new article in @iScience_CP featuring a detailed workflow for producing 3D cinematic renderings with stunning realism! https://t.co/dcsHTT8TjJ @BIOTECH_UH @HiLIFE_helsinki @helsinkiuni

[Institute of Biotechnology (BI) @BIOTECH_UH]

@Rafabolism @FIMM_UH @HiLIFE_helsinki Congratulations Rafa! 🥂

[Ville Paavilainen 🇫🇮🇺🇦 @v_paavilainen]

I have PhD and postdoc positions available in our lab to explore mechanisms of ER protein biogenesis and homeostasis and small molecular modulation, please RT. Expertise in biochemistry, chemical biology and structural biology (especially cryo-EM and cryo-ET) beneficial!

[Institute of Biotechnology (BI) @BIOTECH_UH]

Congratulations Jette! 💙

[FEBS @FEBSnews]

Congratulations to Jette Lengefeld of Helsinki Institute of Life Science, Finland on being awarded a FEBS Excellence Award, which provides €100,000 in research funding @jetteleng @HiLIFE_helsinki @BIOTECH_UH #FEBSExcellenceAwards https://t.co/JrLegChz98

[Structure @Structure_CP]

Online now! Structural insight into rabies virus neutralization revealed by an engineered antibody scaffold https://t.co/t1LDDPjGny

[Life Sciences University of Helsinki @LifeSciHelsinki]

Warm congratulations to @BIOTECH_UH Alexander Mühleip for receiving the prestigious ERC Starting Grant by @ERC_Research 🥂
#ERCStG @helsinkiuni

https://t.co/swQccMP0Jp

[Institute of Biotechnology (BI) @BIOTECH_UH]

Congratulations to all ERC Starting Grant recipients, including our Group Leader, Alex Mühleip! 🥳

[University of Helsinki @helsinkiuni]

Eight of our researchers have been awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant by @ERC_Research 🤩

Congrats to
🔷@Maxime_Grandin
🔷@KamilMamak
🔷Alexander Mühleip
🔷@MNakonechnyi
🔷Jonathan Valk
🔷@VirveMarionneau
🔷Nanna Myllys
🔷@lettipitko

https://t.co/COaQwz1jEq

#ERCStG

[HiLIFE_Helsinki @HiLIFE_helsinki]

One month gone, but no worries - there is still plenty of time to apply!☺️Read more about the positions and application process: https://t.co/di2aKU5DWl. We are also pleased to receive any questions, so do not hesitate to get in touch (contact details on the linked page)!

[HiLIFE_Helsinki @HiLIFE_helsinki]

Exciting news - the fourth HiLIFE Tenure Track call has just opened! Would you be one of our new assistant / associate professors? Check out the offering and requirements at HiLIFE Careers page, and apply by September 30! https://t.co/di2aKU5DWl