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8 collaborative projects awarded funding to support and promote scientific interactions between researchers from different organizations and disciplines ↓ The national Program for Academic leaders in Life Science (PALS) is a network for SciLifeLab Fellows, SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) Fellows & Wallenberg Centres for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) Fellows, representing researchers from ten Swedish universities and the Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet). “At SciLifeLab, we believe that bringing researchers together is the key to breaking new ground in science” says Disa Hammarlöf in the video. PALS offers excellent opportunities for experimental and computational scientists to meet in order to establish multi-disciplinary collaborations. The program is anticipated to contribute to strong national networks that could last for years to come and that will broadly enrich opportunities for excellence in life science. The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse) co-funds the program. Learn more about the PALS program and see the list of awarded projects at: https://lnkd.in/dxDsnZGY

When was the last time you hugged your closest colleague? Today? Then it is time to think about your well-being, because here in the north we don’t do that- we like our 3 meter safety zone 😉 So join us for a webinar on mental health and get some tips on how to survive the cold and dark winters.

Looking back, I do think doing a PhD was actually a lot of fun. But while memories do tend to grow sweeter with time, I still remember the hard times as well. The days when I questioned my life choices and wondered what on earth had I done with my life. The days when it would have been nice to have had some good advice on how to deal with the rejections, the feeling of being totally inadequate, and the overall uncertainty of life in academia. But luckily, you don't need to fall into the same spiral of negative thoughts! Join our webinar on Monday 2nd December for some tips on how to survive life as an early career researcher without losing your mind!

if you didn't yet, it is time to register to the Young Researcher's Symposium on Life Science! In this interview we share why we think you should not miss it:

This year marks a significant milestone for Lithuania: five years as a proud member of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)! Why does this matter? EMBL is a global leader in molecular biology research, fostering groundbreaking science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to cutting-edge technologies. For Lithuanian researchers, it’s an opportunity to contribute to addressing critical challenges like public health and climate change while advancing our nation’s scientific potential. On December 2, Vilnius will host a special event celebrating EMBL's 50th anniversary and Lithuania's 5th year as a member. The event will feature EMBL Director General Prof. Edith Heard, distinguished scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders. Attendees will also experience an inspiring exhibition where science and art converge. Curious about how EMBL membership is shaping Lithuania’s scientific future? Find out more in the article: https ://shorturl.at/bPhvs #LifeSciencesCenter #VilniusUniversity #EMBL5 #ScienceForFuture #ResearchInnovation #LithuaniaInScience #GlobalCollaboration #MolecularBiology

Exciting news from UCL! As of Monday 24 June, UCL’s institutional repository, UCL Discovery, has reached an incredible milestone of 50 million downloads! 🔦 UCL Discovery serves as our open access repository, showcasing a diverse range of research outputs across all disciplines. Currently hosting over 178,500 open access publications, the platform includes a variety of resources such as doctoral theses, research master’s works, and books published by UCL Press. This rich collection underscores our commitment to advancing knowledge, openness and accessibility in academia. 💡 The 50 millionth download was of the paper "Replenishing IRAK-M expression in retinal pigment epithelium attenuates outer retinal degeneration," published in Science Translational Medicine. This research highlights how increasing a key protein's levels could potentially protect against age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. 🚀 Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this remarkable milestone! Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of open access and research dissemination at UCL. Read more about this achievement in our latest Open@UCL blog: https://lnkd.in/eRRkrRx3 #UCLDiscovery #OpenAccess

Congratulations to Victor Ambrose (Medicine) & David Baker + Demis Hassabis & John Jumper (Chemistry) for winning The Nobel Prize. That said, the Prize has become a double-edged sword for Sweden. It’s arguably our most important gift to the world. But it’s increasingly a laurel for our scientific community to rest on. Stockholm just hasn’t lived up to its scientific R&D potential lately. Despite the fact that we have: 🏫 One of the world’s best medical schools (Karolinska Institutet) ⚖️ The world’s most friendly IP laws for scientists (professor’s privilege) 🪙 The Nobel Prize committee We are barely a top 10 European science cluster. Let’s focus on biotech: BioSpace calls Sweden the #10 European cluster [1]. Startup Genome calls Stockholm the 23rd-ranked cluster worldwide [2].  In 2021, McKinsey & Company said Sweden’s biotech market was “decelerating” [3]. At least three sources don’t even mention Sweden in their top biotech cluster lists [4], [5], [6].  PIMCO put it most succinctly: in terms of investments, Stockholm is a tech city, but not a biotech city [7]. We can’t keep resting on our laurels. Let's do more to live up to our potential. 🧬 We're trying at Nordic Science Capital. If you want to help us, reach out.

Scientific excellence at Goethe University: Six researchers are among the best in the world! 🌍 According to the current “Highly Cited Researchers” ranking by Clarivate, six researchers at our university are among the most cited researchers worldwide. This is an important indicator of the relevance and quality of their scientific work - and proof of the excellent research taking place at our university. The ranking includes around 6600 researchers from all over the world who are among the 1% most frequently cited in their respective subject area or interdisciplinary field. The high citation frequency shows that their publications are not only recognized internationally, but are also used and further developed by colleagues in the long term. → The evaluation is based on the “Web of Science” database and includes articles from the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, social sciences and economics that have been published in the last ten years. It only takes into account scientific journal articles - i.e. results that have been published accurately and peer-reviewed. The “Highly Cited Researchers” of our university at a glance: 🔬 Prof. Dr. Ivan Đikić - Institute of Biochemistry II (IBC2), expert in molecular cell biochemistry in the categories “Biology and Biochemistry” and “Molecular Biology and Genetics” ❤️ Prof. Dr. Stefanie Dimmeler - Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), awarded for her interdisciplinary research (“Cross Field”) 🧬 Prof. Dr. Florian Greten - tumor biologist and director of the Georg-Speyer-Haus, also listed in the “Cross Field” category 🧪 Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hummer - Institute of Biophysics, Director at the Max Planck Institute, “Cross Field” category apl. Prof. Dr. med. Sibylle Loibl - GBG Forschungs GmbH, outstanding in “Clinical Medicine” Prof. Dr. Stefan Offermanns - Center for Molecular Medicine, represented in the “Cross Field” category We are proud of this success and congratulate our “Highly Cited Researchers”! 🎉 🔗 Further information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ezk9TyAK. #GoetheUni #Science #HighlyCitedResearchers #Research #Excellence #Researchers #Ranking #Clarivate #WebOfScience

TNQ Inspiring Science Awards Honouring the best published paper in the life sciences from India TNQ Inspiring Science Awards aims to recognise and reward quality science, inspire scholarship, and support researchers to pursue their passion by selecting the best published paper in the Life Sciences by a student from India each year. TNQ Inspiring Science Awards medal, an Apple laptop, a citation, and a travel fellowship to a conference of their choosing anywhere in the world. Eligibility This Award is exclusively for published research papers in the Life Sciences. The Award is open to scientists who are registered for a PhD, up to scientists in the 4th year of their post-doctorate programme. The paper should have already been accepted and published online in a journal either as an accepted manuscript publication or a corrected proof publication. Only full length research papers are eligible to apply. Other article types such as Editorial, Review, etc. are not eligible. The scientist must have been affiliated to a research institution or university based in India, where the research must have been conducted. Papers with co-authors (Indian or international) are also eligible for consideration. However, the Award will be given only to the submitting author. In cases where the paper has multiple authors, all other co-authors are required to submit a no-objection declaration to isa@tnq.co.in. The paper must be uploaded as an attachment with your entry, supported by a proof of publication link. Entries as links to sites that are behind paywalls or firewalls are not acceptable. Details at https://lnkd.in/e8epxfnw Apply by 15th October 2024

Five #ERC Starting Grants for #HelmholtzMunich 🚀 We are proud: 5 researchers have been granted prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC)!   💡These grants will support groundbreaking projects in areas like #PhageTherapy and #epigenetics, reinforcing Helmholtz Munich's position as a top research hub in Europe.   💬 “Granted with five prestigious ERC Starting Grants highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our early-career scientists. At Helmholtz Munich we are proud to cultivate such a dynamic and high-performing environment where innovative ideas naturally flourish. I am convinced, this is fundamental for driving groundbreaking discoveries.” – Prof. Matthias Tschöp, CEO at Helmholtz Munich.   🏆With 60 ERC Grants in total, Helmholtz Munich stands out as a leading #ResearchCenter in  Europe for scientific innovation.   👉Learn more in our news & watch the videos of the scientist: https://lnkd.in/dsuMh3D7 Carolin Charlotte Wendling Peter Zeller Isis E Fernandez Soni Deshwal Bastian Grossenbacher-Rieck Matthias H. Tschöp #EuropeanResearchCouncil #StartingGrants #ResearchExcellence #EU