Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM)

Translational Immunology Program (TRIMM) at the University of Helsinki, headed by Professor Satu Mustjoki

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Last week, our research unit gathered for a scientific retreat at Tvärminne Zoological Station 🧬🌿
We shared our latest research, discovered nature with a trail walk, and competed in the TRIMM Olympics – six challenges blending brain and brawn!🏅 #TRIMMRetreat2025

[iCAN - Digital Precision Cancer Medicine @iCAN_Finland]

🩸The Finnish Hematology Association #SuomenHematologiyhdistys has opened the registration and call for abstracts (by April 9th) for #HelsinkiHematologyDays on May 8-9, 2025.

Registration ➡️
https://t.co/j7MCU93ah7

Program ➡️
https://t.co/pXbvehmjTN

#Hematology

[Kekäläinen Lab / Kekalainen Lab @KekalainenLab]

We had aspiring scientists making slime at the lab today! It was the national Bring your child to work day. Here some experts making slime at the Meilahti Vaccine Research Center. @HiLIFE_helsinki @TRIMMprogram @HelsinkiUniMed @helsinkiuni

[Heidi Haikala @science_yall]

Tomorrow I'll be discussing cancer research and the Pink Ribbon campaign on @huomentasuomi (10 AM, MTV3). Later in the evening, our lab will be featured on a special charity episode of Dancing with the Stars! Hoping for a big win for Finnish cancer research- patients deserve it🌸

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Big congratulations to our TRIMM PI and vice director Eliisa Kekäläinen who received the prestigious ERC starting grant! The whole TRIMM family is really proud and excited for this amazing achievement!

[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

[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

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Hi! We are looking for a project coordinator for HRUH and TRIMM to cover a maternity leave from September 2024 to May 2025! Come and join our big team! Check out the open position here: https://t.co/EmORcxemXX

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Unveiling the mechanism of genetic necrotizing fasciitis: https://t.co/SMvZ4TtiBX NFKB1truncations predispose carriers to excessive inflammation by disrupting two key immune pathways. Treatments targeting inflammasome and interferon signaling show therapeutic promise. Eklund lab

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Interested in finding novel treatment for rheumatic diseases? Here you go! Apply for the postdoc position in Kari Eklund's lab at TRIMM! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬
https://t.co/hQNVfUIrAH

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

We are looking for a bioinformatician to join our HRUH and HaikaLab! 🧪🧬

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Are you a skilled bioinformatician interested in finding novel treatments for cancers and auto-immune diseases? This joint position between our lab and HaikaLab may be your perfect fit! Apply here: https://t.co/TSYsX7FV5t

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Are you a skilled bioinformatician interested in finding novel treatments for cancers and auto-immune diseases? This joint position between our lab and HaikaLab may be your perfect fit! Apply here: https://t.co/TSYsX7FV5t

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

And in Finnish: https://t.co/CMEZ91PVLb

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Amazing news from TRIMM!🥳 A major EU funding was awarded to the ENDOTARGET consortium, led by TRIMM Prof. Kari Eklund, to study the role of systemic endotoxemia as driver of chronic inflammation in arthritis!
Read more here:
https://t.co/gy06SrKb6u

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Please check out our video related to @ERANET_PerMed @jakstattarget consortium aiming to discover personalized treatment options for rare T cell malignancies! Collaboration with @VetmeduniVienna @HelsinkiUniMed @UofT @UniCologne @iCAN_Finland
https://t.co/PZZrtACtME via @YouTube

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

New TRIMM article from Juha Grönholm's lab! Elina et al characterised the expanded gamma delta T cells in a patient with X-severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) in terms of function and phenotype! Check it out here: https://t.co/YPlVlXpP00!

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

New exciting opportunity for a graduate student to join another TRIMM group, please apply and be part of the TRIMM family!

The Helsinki Rheumatic diseases and Inflammation Group is seeking A DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
https://t.co/uDqYm6wQrG

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Great science alert! Still few days to apply to these 2 post-doc positions!!

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Post-doc positions open (wet-lab scientist and bioinformatician). Join our team to discover individual resistance and response mechanisms to immunotherapies https://t.co/OsMnczC2yb
https://t.co/JuVZw33pjC
@HelsinkiUniMed @iCAN_Finland @TRIMMprogram

[HRUH hematology @hruh_research]

Post-doc positions open (wet-lab scientist and bioinformatician). Join our team to discover individual resistance and response mechanisms to immunotherapies https://t.co/OsMnczC2yb
https://t.co/JuVZw33pjC
@HelsinkiUniMed @iCAN_Finland @TRIMMprogram

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

And finally here we have Juha from Seppo Meri's lab, teaching us more about the complement proteins in the immune-response

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Tuesday was an exciting day for TRIMM, as all the groups gathered together, finally face to face @ Hotel Rantapuisto, to share new research highlights in the field of immunology and enjoy a glass of wine with friends 😍🧑‍🔬🧪🍷#tiede #tuktimus

[Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) @TRIMMprogram]

Osma from Tienari's group described his research on C9orf72 hexanucleotide expansions