Biocenter Finland’s Director, Olli Silvennoinen, will conclude his term following its completion. We would like to express our warmest thanks to Olli for his dedicated and inspiring leadership during his tenure. It has been a pleasure to work with him. Under his guidance, collaboration between Finnish universities has been further strengthened and the activities of Biocenter Finland have continued to …
FinE Electrophysiology Course Brings Together Researchers from Across Finland
The Finnish Electrophysiology Platform (FinE) organized its second national training course at Tampere University on 8–9 June 2026. The event attracted 65 participants from universities, research institutes, and industry across Finland and abroad, highlighting the growing interest in advanced electrophysiological methods and technologies. Participants of the FinE course in the lecture room on the second day of the course. Photo: …
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. …
