Session I: 3D Imaging and analysis in complex systems Session II: High-content drug screening & phenotypic discoveries in disease Session III: Cell Painting Assay Technology and Integrative Omics Registration link: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/from_cells_to_systems_2026 Further inquiries: Vilja Pietiäinen, Adjunct Professor, PhD, Senior Scientist E-mail: vilja.pietiainen@helsinki.fi Mob.cell: +358-40-5102546 Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine Biomedicum Helsinki 2U (D302b) P.O.Box 20 (Tukholmankatu 8) FI-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
Katja Kivinen appointed as the new Director of Biocenter Finland – the new leader aims to drive innovation in life science research infrastructures
HELSINKI, Finland — Biocenter Finland is pleased to announce the appointment of Katja Kivinen as its new Director. Kivinen will begin her five-year term on April 1, 2026, succeeding Olli Silvennoinen, who will remain in his role until the end of June to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Kivinen joins Biocenter Finland from DeepScan Diagnostics, where she will continue to …
2026 Finnish Proteomics Symposium
The Finnish Proteomics Society warmly invites you to the upcoming 2026 Finnish Proteomics Symposium, taking place at Hotel Nuuksio in Espoo on March 12-13, 2026. This event brings together proteomics users and those interested in proteomics from Finland, the Nordic countries and beyond. We are proud to feature three distinguished keynote speakers who will share their cutting-edge research and innovative methods across …
New compound libraries at FIMM-HTB
The FIMM High Throughput Biomedicine unit (FIMM-HTB) has recently purchased 12 new compound libraries that will be available soon. The new collection includes both large diversity libraries suitable for discovering novel bioactive molecules, and focused libraries containing approved drugs, known bioactives, and experimental compounds. These targeted sets are particularly useful for drug repurposing studies and for functional phenotyping, where they …
Professor Hyman elected as New Director General for European Molecular Biology Laboratory
At its winter meeting, EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) Council nominated Anthony A. Hyman as EMBL’s next Director General. Professor Hyman is currently director of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany, and holds a Professorship of Molecular Biology at the Technische Universität Dresden. Hyman is known for his groundbreaking work on cell …
Open position: Director of Biocenter Finland (part-time, 2026–2031)
Biocenter Finland invites applications for the position of Director (part-time) for the period 1.4.2026–30.6.2031. This leadership role provides a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction and advancement of life science research infrastructures across Finland. About Biocenter Finland Biocenter Finland (BF) is a national organization, which develops and coordinates life science research infrastructures in Finland, including instruments, services, and databases. …
Biocenter Finland Day 2025 brought the Scientific Advisory Board and technology platforms together in Helsinki
On September 10th, 2025, Biocenter Finland and the University of Helsinki welcomed Biocenter Finland’s newly appointed international Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to Helsinki. The SAB, composed of leading experts from top European institutions, was invited to meet Biocenter Finland’s national technology platforms, learn about their work, and share insights from their own organizations. The day was designed as a two-way …
Biocenter Finland appoints new international Scientific Advisory Board
Biocenter Finland has appointed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to support the development of Finnish life science research infrastructures. The SAB brings together internationally recognized leaders across Europe with expertise spanning the entire life science field from genomics and proteomics to structural biology, imaging, and scientific infrastructures. The SAB’s role is to provide independent international evaluation of Biocenter Finland’s …
