Events MIMS

Events MIMShttps://www.umu.se/MIMS kalenderevenemangen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 20:04:10 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/60-years-of-molecular-biology-at-umea-university--symposium_12181040/60 Years of Molecular Biology at Umeå University – SymposiumThe symposium will highlight decades of scientific achievement, innovation, and academic collaboration.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200The programme will bring together distinguished national and international speakers who have been part of the Department of Molecular Biology and its predecessor disciplines, including microbiology, applied cell and molecular biology, genetics, and integrative organism physiology.The symposium will highlight decades of scientific achievement, innovation, and academic collaboration, while looking ahead to the future of molecular life sciences.(full programme and schedule to follow)Hosted by the current PhD students of the Department of Molecular Biology. Aula Biologica (BIO.E.203), Biologihuset, Umeå UniversitySymposiumhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/60-years-of-molecular-biology-at-umea-university--symposium_12181040/2026-08-28T08:45:00+02:002026-08-28T16:30:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-qiuwei-abdullah-pan_12180636/SSIBS seminar: Qiuwei Abdullah PanQiuwei Abdullah Pan, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Organoids as translational platforms for emerging viral diseases</h2>Speaker: Qiuwei Abdullah Pan, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, NetherlandsHost: Aftab Nadeem, Department of Molecular Biology, UCMR<h2>About the seminar:</h2>Emerging viral diseases pose major public health, economic and societal challenges. To advance our understanding of the pathophysiology and develop effective interventions, experimental models are required that closely mimic human biology. In particular, organoid platforms have begun to address key limitations of 2D cell line cultures and animal models in infectious disease research. In this talk, Dr. Pan will present the diverse applications of human organoids in investigating organ-specific infections and disease manifestations across major physiological systems, as well as the applications for antiviral drug discovery. This talk will focus on representative pathogens, including hepatitis E virus, monkeypox virus, Oropouche virus and measles virus. Finally, Dr. Pan will further discuss the innovation of immune-augmented organoids for modelling complex virus-host interactions, better understanding pathophysiology, and developing multi-target therapeutics.About IBBS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-qiuwei-abdullah-pan_12180636/2026-09-04T14:00:00+02:002026-09-04T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-bo-dong_12180842/SSIBS seminar: Bo DongBo Dong from Ocean University of China, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Identification of endogenous TH synthesis precursor and environmentally chemical attractant molecule for marine ascidian larvae settlement and metamorphosis</h2>Speaker: Bo Dong, Ocean University of China, ChinaHost: Sun Nyunt Wai, Department of Molecular Biology, UCMR<h2>About the lecture:</h2>Marine ascidians belong to the tunicates and sit at a key evolutionary node between invertebrates and vertebrates, making them as living fossils for studying evolutionary developmental biology. The tadpole larvae of ascidian show distinct vertebrate-like morphological features, however, they lose important vertebrate organs like the brain, CNS, and notochord after metamorphosis. In this talk, I will introduce our recent findings on identification of the protein precursor for thyroid hormone synthesis in ascidian. This protein is a first-identified TH precursor outside vertebrates, playing essential roles on larvae metamorphosis. Except this endogenous regulatory molecule, we also identified an external environmental factor that trigger marine ascidian larvae settlement and metamorphogesis. I will discuss the implications of our studies in the emerging field of marine Eco-Evo-Devo research by establishing a model system for understanding developmental mechanisms in the context of marine ecosystems and aquaculture. Of interest is the potential development of antifouling strategies by targeting specific chemosensation.About IBSS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-bo-dong_12180842/2026-09-18T14:00:00+02:002026-09-18T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-shohei-hori_12180846/SSIBS seminar: Shohei HoriShohei Hori, Tokyo University in Japan, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Control of regulatory T cell development and function by the transcription factor Foxp3</h2>Speaker: Shohei Hori, Tokyo University, JapanHost: Ryo Morimoto, Department of Molecular Biology, MIMS<h2>About the lecture:</h2>Regulatory T (Treg) cells are central guardians of immune tolerance and tissue homeostasis. This notion is firmly supported by the finding that defective Treg development and function, caused by mutations in the Foxp3 gene, lead to devastating autoimmune diseases in both mice and humans. However, the molecular mechanisms that establish the epigenetic, transcriptional, and functional identity of Treg cells remain incompletely understood. Although Foxp3 has long been regarded as the master transcription factor of Treg cells, earlier studies suggested that its role in shaping their heterogeneous epigenetic and transcriptional landscapes might be limited or indirect. Our recent findings challenge this view. Using complementary gain- and loss-of-function approaches, we demonstrate that Foxp3 plays a more fundamental and direct role than previously appreciated, integrating cell-intrinsic states and environmental contexts to drive epigenetic and transcriptional programs that define Treg cell identity and function. Acting as a master yet context-dependent regulator, Foxp3 cooperates with signal-dependent transcription factors, including BATF, to coordinate the epigenetic and transcriptional programs underlying Treg cell identity and function.About IBSSIntegrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major grooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-shohei-hori_12180846/2026-09-25T14:00:00+02:002026-09-25T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/basic-course-em-september-2026_12179287/Basic Course EM September 2026The course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of Electron Microscopy in the biological scienceMon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200This course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of electron microscopy in biological science. The contents include principles of electron microscopy, specimen preparation, cryo-electron microscopy, correlative light-electron microscopy, and 3D EM methods. The course also covers an introduction to popular software used during EM work.Registration deadline: 19 September 2026More information and the registration link are on the <a href="/link/323364d8a6674d759890987ec079a25d.aspx?epslanguage=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">course homepage</a>.Organiser: <a href="/link/fb48be8ddb6347308d7622d64012b103.aspx">Umeå Centre for Electron Microscopy (UCEM)</a>Glasburen and UCEM, KBC and EM buildingsCoursehttps://www.umu.se/en/events/basic-course-em-september-2026_12179287/2026-09-28T09:00:00+02:002026-09-30T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ibss-seminar-conceicao-bettencour_12180850/SSIBS seminar: Conceicao BettencourConceicao Bettencourt from the University College London, UK, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Could dysregulation of oligodendrocyte and myelin-related genes be an early sign of neurodegenerative diseases?</h2>Speaker: Conceicao Bettencourt, University College London, UK    Host: Vivien Horváth, WCMM<h2>About the lecture:</h2>Much research into the aetiology of neurodegenerative diseases has focused on neuronal dysfunction, while studies on the contribution of glial cells, particularly oligodendrocytes, which produce the myelin sheath insulating neuronal axons, are only starting to emerge. Altered DNA methylation, an epigenetic modification that regulates gene expression, is well documented in Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in ageing. Yet, investigations on the contributions of DNA methylation to dysregulation of specific brain cell types remain limited. In recent years, the Bettencourt lab has been investigating the role of DNA methylation on the dysregulation of oligodendrocyte and myelin-related genes across neurodegenerative diseases, and how these changes may impact gene expression. Our DNA methylomic studies cover a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementias, Parkinson’s disease and multiples system atrophy. Our findings suggest that oligodendrocyte-associated DNA methylation changes occur early across neurodegenerative diseases.About IBSS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ibss-seminar-conceicao-bettencour_12180850/2026-10-02T14:00:00+02:002026-10-02T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ibbs-seminar-hjm-harmsen-_12180854/SSIBS seminar: HJM HarmsenHJM Harmsen (Hermie) from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200Titel: TBAHost: Chinmay Dwibedi, Department of Clinical microbiology, MIMSAbout the lecture:TBAAbout IBBS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ibbs-seminar-hjm-harmsen-_12180854/2026-10-09T14:00:00+02:002026-10-09T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-karin-forsberg-_12180856/SSIBS seminar: Karin Forsberg NilssonKarin Forsberg Nilsson, Uppsala University, Sweden, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Leveraging non-coding mutations with evolutionary constraint to discover novel driver genes in solid tumors</h2>Speaker: Karin Forsberg Nilsson, Uppsala University, Sweden                   Host:  Silvia Remeseiro, WCMM<h2>About the lecture:</h2>TBAAbout IBBS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-karin-forsberg-_12180856/2026-10-23T14:00:00+02:002026-10-23T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-mirjam-munch_12180857/SSIBS seminar: Mirjam MünchMirjam Münch, Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel, Switzerland, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0100<h2>What do we know about the effects of light on human health?</h2>Speaker: Mirjam Münch, Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel, SwitzerlandHost: Katharina Wulff, Department of Molecular Biology<h2>About the lecture:</h2>There is growing evidence that light is essential for human health and well-being. Beyond vision, light influences a wide range of physiological and behavioural processes through non-visual pathways via the eye, including sleep–wake regulation, circadian rhythms, cognitive performance, mood, and metabolic function. However, many fundamental questions remain unanswered. We still do not know the optimal dose, timing, duration, or spectral composition of light exposure required to promote different health outcomes, nor do we fully understand the mechanisms linking acute and chronic light exposure to physical and mental health beyond circadian regulation. A major challenge is to account for the substantial inter-individual variability in responses to light. Factors such as age, sex, chronotype, genetics, skin pigmentation, pre-existing health conditions, occupation, and geographical location all influence how individuals respond to light exposure. This presentation will summarize some aspects of the current state of knowledge, highlight key research gaps, and provide examples of how emerging evidence is being translated into practical applications.About IBSSIntegrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-mirjam-munch_12180857/2026-11-13T14:00:00+01:002026-11-13T15:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-marco-marcia_12180861/SSIBS seminar: Marco MarciaMarco Marcia, Uppsala University, Sweden, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 20 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0100Title: TBAHost: Xisca, Department of Molecular Biology<h2>About the lecture:</h2>TBAAbout IBBS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-marco-marcia_12180861/2026-11-20T14:00:00+01:002026-11-20T15:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-shahriar-mobashery_12180862/SSIBS seminar: Shahriar MobasheryShahriar Mobashery, Notre Damme University, US, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 27 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0100<h2>Repair Mechanism of Damaged Cell Wall as Target in Antibacterial Strategies</h2> Speaker: Shahriar Mobashery, Notre Damme University, US Host: Felipe Cava, Department of Molecular Biology, MIMS<h2>About the lecture:</h2>TBA About IBSS:Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars is a broad, open seminar series within life science.Major GrooveSeminarhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ssibs-seminar-shahriar-mobashery_12180862/2026-11-27T14:00:00+01:002026-11-27T15:00:00+01:00