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SUMMARY:Advanced Methods in Cancer Research Summer School
DESCRIPTION:ADVANCED METHODS IN CANCER RESEARCH 20.-21.8.2026COURSE PROGRAM (tentative)Kuopio campus\, Snellmania SN201 \n\n\n\nDay 1 Thursday 20.8.2026OPENING OF THE COURSE9.00–9.30 Registration\, poster set up9.30–9.40 Opening of the course \n\n\n\nSession 1: In vivo models for cancer research09.40–10.20 Arafath Kaja Najumudeen (University of Helsinki): Genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) in cancer research10.20–10.50 Ahmed Al-Samadi/Henriikka Hakomäki (University of Eastern Finland): Zebrafish xenograft models to study chemotherapy response10.50–11.20 Jussi Rytkönen (IQVIA Laboratories Finland Oy) Patient-derived xenografts and translational imaging in rodent models of cancer11.20–11.50 Student presentations (will be selected from abstracts)11.50–12.40 Lunch (at own expense) \n\n\n\nSession 2: Advanced in vitro models to study cancer \n\n\n\n12.40–13.10 Yafei Wang (University of Helsinki) Modeling High-Grade Serous Carcinoma with Patient-Derived Organoids13.10–13.40 Caroline Heckman (University of Helsinki) Harnessing Patient-Derived Models to Predict and Overcome Drug Resistance13.40–14.10 Juha Rantala (Misvik Biology Oy): Utilizing patient derived tumor models in drug development \n\n\n\n14.10–14.25 Student presentations (will be selected from abstracts)14.25 – 15.15 Coffee break and posters \n\n\n\nSession 3: Single cell and spatial technologies in cancer research15.15–15.45 Anna Vähärautio (University of Helsinki) Tracing back primed resistance in cancer via sister cells15.45–16.15 Minna Kaikkonen-Määttä (University of Eastern Finland): Spatial transcriptomics and single cell genomics techniques at UEF16.15–16.45 Mikko Gynther (University of Eastern Finland): Quantitative proteomics in cancer research and drug development16.45–17.15 Student presentations (will be selected from abstracts)19.00 Evening program \n\n\n\nDay 2 Friday 21.8.2026 \n\n\n\nSession 4: Computational systems medicine and AI approaches in cancer research9.00–9.30 Tero Aittokallio (University of Helsinki): Predictive modelling of drug combination responses using single-cell data9.30–10.00 Mariike Kuijjer (University of Helsinki/University of Oslo): Multi-omic data analysis and integration for precision medicine10.00–10.30 Vittorio Fortino (University of Eastern Finland): Artificial Intelligence for molecular patient stratification and precision therapeutics10.30–11.00 Coffee break and postersSession 5: Biobanks enabling translational cancer research11.00–11.30 Juha Väyrynen (University of Oulu): Multiplex immunofluorescence for tumor immune biomarker discovery11.30–12.00 TBA FinnGen as a resource in genetic research12.00–12.30 Piia Mikkonen (Finnish Biobanks FINBB): Transforming Cancer Research with Biobanks and Industry12.30–13.00 Student presentations (will be selected from abstracts)13.00- 13.10 Closing remarks \n\n\n\nPlease see further information and programme: https://www.uef.fi/en/event/cancer-research-summer-school-2026Registration deadline 11 August 2026! The abstract submission deadline 5 August 2026!
URL:https://fican.fi/en/events/advanced-methods-in-cancer-research-summer-school/
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SUMMARY:FICAN science webinar ”Single-cell spatial tumor ecosystems in ovarian cancer”
DESCRIPTION:Time: ti 15.9. klo 15-16  \n\n\n\nTopic: Single-cell spatial tumor ecosystems in ovarian cancer \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Anniina Färkkilä\, MD PhD\, Principal investigator\, Tenure track Professor in Translational Gynecologic Oncology\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of Helsinki and HUS\, Comprehensive Cancer Center \n\n\n\nThis time the webinar is organised by FICAN South. More information and webinar link will be updated on this page 2 weeks before the event.
URL:https://fican.fi/en/events/fican-science-webinar-single-cell-spatial-tumor-ecosystems-in-ovarian-cancer/
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SUMMARY:Finnish Cancer Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Time: Tuesday\, 10 November 2026\, afternoon (approximately 12:00–16:00) \n\n\n\nVenue: Epicenter\, Mikonkatu 7\, Helsinki\, and Microsoft Teams (hybrid event) \n\n\n\nRegistration: Further details will be available closer to the event. \n\n\n\nThe Finnish Cancer Forum will once again be held on 10 November 2026 at Epicenter\, Mikonkatu 7\, Helsinki\, with the option to participate online via Microsoft Teams. The event is open to all professionals working in the field of cancer as well as members of the public with an interest in the topic. Registration\, the detailed programme\, and the final schedule will be published closer to the event. \n\n\n\nWe warmly welcome you to join us! \n\n\n\nFurther information: \n\n\n\nIisa AntolaPlanning OfficerFinnish Cancer Center (FICAN) \n\n\n\nfirstname.lastname@hus.fi
URL:https://fican.fi/en/events/finnish-cancer-forum-2026/
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