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In Iltalehti 22.9.2025: Syöpärokotteen hätkähdyttävä toimintatapa: Elimistö ”parantaa itse itsensä”
In Vasabladet 21.9.2025 (behind pay wall): ÅA-studie: Herpesvirus kan bli nytt vapen mot cancer
In Österbottens Tidning 21.9.2025: ÅA-studie: Herpesvirus kan bli nytt vapen mot cancer
In MTV-uutiset19.9.2025: Voiko herpesvirukseen perustuva rokote parantaa tulevaisuudessa syövän?
In Borgåbladet 19.9.2025: Borgåbördig forskare utvecklade lovande behandling mot cancer
In Iltalehti 19.9.2025: (Leader) Pääkirjoitus: Syöpä on selätettävissä – Mutta ei ilmaiseksi
In Kemiamedia 19.9.2025: Herpesviruksesta rokote – voi tulevaisuudessa parantaa syövän ilman haittavaikutuksia
In Åbo Underrättelser 18.9.2025 (behind paywall): ÅA-forskning: Herpesvirus kan bli cancervaccin
In Suomenmaa 17.9.2025 (updated): Tutkimus: Uusi rokote voi tulevaisuudessa parantaa syövän ilman haittavaikutuksia
In Ilta-Sanomat 17.9.2025: Syöpään voi tulla uusi mullistava hoitomuoto
In Iltalehti 17.9.2025: Hurja läpimurto syövän parantamiseen julki
In terveyden asialla 16.9.2025: Voiko tämä herpekseen liittyvä asia auttaa parantamaan tulevaisuudessa syövän?
In Medicinsk Access/Min Medicin 16.9.2025: Nytt vaccin baserat på herpesvirus kan i framtiden bota cancer utan biverkningar
In Aamuset 16.9.2025: Uusi herpesvirukseen perustuva rokote voi tulevaisuudessa parantaa syövän ilman haittavaikutuksia
In Turun Sanomat 16.9.2025:Uusi herpesvirukseen perustuva rokote voi tulevaisuudessa parantaa syövän
In ÅAU news 11.9.2025: Forskare har kartlagt teorier om ensamhet – efterlyser mera forskning om samhällsnivåns betydelse
In ÅAU news 4.6.2025: Åbos immunologiska forskning stärks ytterligare med nästan 4 miljoner euro i EU-finansiering
In InFLAMES news 3.6.2025: Business Finland funding awarded for rapid DNA detection
In ÅAU news 26.3.2025: Sara Rosenberg är Åbo Akademis första doktor i farmaci
In Svenska Yle 7.3.2025: Nya mediciner hotar sänka sjukvården: ”Pengarna räcker inte till alla”
In Aamuset kaupunkimedia 28.1.2025: Solun ulkolaidalta geenien ilmentymisen sydämeen – tutkijat tekivät yllättävän havainnon
In ÅAU news 28.1.2025: Apotekspersonal i Sverige upplever sämre klimat kring patientsäkerhet
News 2024
In Kemia 9.9.2024: Upea cocktail tekoälyä, farmaseuttisia tieteitä ja NMR-spektroskopiaa Turussa
In Aamuset kaupunkimedia 24.8.2024: Uusi tutkimus paljastaa TLNRD1-proteiinin roolin CCM-aivosairaudessa
In Svenska YLE 23.8.2024: Det finns fungerande mediciner som vi inte kan föra in i hjärnan – Åbo Akademi styr EU-projekt som söker lösningar
In ÅAU news 16.8.2024: Forskare utvecklar nya verktyg för läkemedel mot sjukdomar i centrala nervsystemet
In ÅAU news 13.6.2024: Eleanor Coffey får en halv miljon för projekt om Parkinsons sjukdom
In ÅAU news 29.4.2024: Jessica Rosenholm får professor E.J. Nyströms pris
In Svenska Yle 28.4.2024: Professor Jessica Rosenholm fick Finska Vetenskaps-Societetens stora pris
News 2023
About Ulculous Colitis and Aravind Mohan’s and Diana Toivola’s research in Hufvudstadsbladet 30.11.2023 (behind paywall): När tarmen krampar blir vardagen svår – Linda vill minska skammen och tala om sin magplåga
In ÅAU news 8.11.2023: Nordiskt konsortium blir mera mobilt med hjälp av NordForsk
Professor Tiina Salminen and Professor Tapani Viitala interviewed in Åbo Underrättelser 5.10.2023 after the ceremonial installation (behind paywall): De drivs fortfarande av upptäckarglädjen – två av ÅA:s nyinstallerade professorer kan bidra till att utveckla nya smarta läkemedel
Tiina Salminen interviewed in Åbo Underrättelser 5.10.2023 (behind paywall): ÅA-forskare: Aidsvaccin kan utvecklas med coronavaccin som modell
Tapani Viitala interviewed in Åbo Underrättelser 5.10.2023 (behind paywall): Riktade läkemedel är smartare än traditionella läkemedel
In ÅAU news 15.8.2023: Projekt om 3D-printade läkemedel får finansiering av Business Finland
Jessica Rosenholm in ÅAU news 17.5.2023 about the demand for experts to employ in the pharmaceutical industry: Företagen inom läkemedels- och diagnostikindustrin i Åbo suktar efter kunnig arbetskraft
Linda Nyholm, Sara Rosenberg och Sören Andersson interviewed in the commersial Innovaatiot publication by Content House delivered toghether with Helsingin Sanomat 15.3.2023: Robotti voi antaa lääkeneuvontaa
News 2021-2022
FinPharma professor Tapani Viitala on his inaugurational speech at University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/drug-development/nanomedicines-will-revolutionise-specifically-targeted-drug-therapies His position is shared between UH and ÅAU within the FinPharma network formed within Profi5.
Julia Bergholm interviewed in ÅAU news 15.11.2022 on a deviant enzyme production that is frequent in finns and effects reactions on ordinary medicines: https://www.abo.fi/nyheter/avvikande-enzymproduktion-vanlig-bland-finlandare-paverkar-reaktion-pa-vardagliga-lakemedel/
Malin Andtfolk, Susanne Hägglund, Sara Rosenberg, Mattias Wingren, Sören Andersson, Prashani Jaysinga Arachchige and Linda Nyholm: Poster in ACM Digital Library 16 November 2022: The further implementation of robots in welfare: A co-created application for robot-assisted medication counselling
Guillaume Jacquemet in Åbo Underrättelser 24.10.2022: Åbo underrättelser: Överraskande resultat i forskningen av bröstcancer – ÅA kallar upptäckten för klibbiga cellfingrar (behind paywall)
Guillaume Jacquemet interviewed in Journal of Cell Science, Cell Scientists to Watch 30.9.2022: https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/135/19/jcs260555/276981/Cell-scientist-to-watch-Guillaume-Jacquemet
Cecilia Sahlgren and Diosángeles de Soto Véliz intervierd in ÅAU news 14.9 on reconstruction of human tissue at laboratory: https://www.abo.fi/nyheter/fran-sjukdom-till-halsa-till-i-laboratoriet/
Anne Filppula interviewed in ÅAU news 2.9.2022 on how pain killers work: https://www.abo.fi/nyheter/aj-ge-mig-en-varktablett/
Lea Sistonen interviewed in ÅAU news 23.6.2022 on cells’ capacity of adapting to different kinds of stress: https://www.abo.fi/nyheter/ny-studie-belyser-cellers-unika-formaga-att-anpassa-sig-till-olika-typer-av-stress/
Tapani Viitala intervied in Univeristy of Helsinki news, Working for FinPharma 22.10.2021: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-pharmacy/news/working-finpharma-professor-tapani-viitala
In ÅAU News
New Herpes Virus–Based Vaccine Could Cure Cancer in the Future Without Side Effects
The Herpes simplex virus is a widespread virus that often causes cold sores, and most people carry it. By removing a virulence gene, i.e. a
Researchers at Åbo Akademi University Discover a New Molecular Switch Regulating Breast Cancer Progression
A research group led by Professor Lea Sistonen at Åbo Akademi University has discovered a new mechanism that regulates breast cancer progression.
Prizes awarded from the fund of Harry Elving at the Opening Ceremony for the Academic Year 2025–2026 at Åbo Akademi University
Prizes and scholarships were awarded at the opening ceremony, from the fund of Harry Elving.
Guillaume Jacquemet appointed to the prestigious K. Albin Johansson Research Professorship
Guillaume Jacquemet, Associate Professor of Cell Biology at Åbo Akademi University and Academy of Finland Research Fellow, and member of the InFLAMES Flagship, has been
The InFLAMES Flagship welcomes two new visiting professors
The InFLAMES Flagship welcomes two new visiting professors Dr. Anna Bigas and Professor Ricardo Henriques will join the InFLAMES Flagship as visiting professors and lend
Breaking Boundaries: From the Cell’s Edge to the Heart of Gene Expression
Breaking Boundaries: From the Cell’s Edge to the Heart of Gene Expression Proteins are typically located in particular compartments within the cell, where they perform
New method for producing blood stem cells can revolutionize stem cell transplant therapy
New method for producing blood stem cells can revolutionize stem cell transplant therapy A new method for producing blood stem cells may in the future
Åbo Akademi University establishes double master’s programme with Thai university
At the end of August, Åbo Akademi University received a delegation from Kasetsart University, Thailand. During the visit the universities signed a memorandum of agreement
Sahlgren and Jusslin are awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University
Sahlgren and Jusslin are awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University Professor Cecilia Sahlgren and Senior Lecturer Sofia Jusslin both receive a prize
Åbo Akademi University and Bayer will tackle bottlenecks in drug development
Åbo Akademi University has received just over 195,000 euros in funding from The Finnish Research Impact Foundation for a project to develop small drug particles
New Study Reveals Potential Role of TLNRD1 in Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Disease
This study represents a significant step forward in understanding CCM disease identifying a new component of the CCM complex. It showcases the potential for targeted
New Tool Simplifies Cell Tracking Data Analysis
Scientists have introduced CellTracksColab, a tool that simplifies cell tracking data analysis.
New AI Platform Makes Advanced Microscopy Image Analysis Accessible to All
New AI Platform Makes Advanced Microscopy Image Analysis Accessible to All Researchers have developed a groundbreaking platform that empowers life scientists to harness cutting-edge, deep
Wood-derived 1D nanomaterials provide breakthrough in 3D printing technologies
Researchers at Åbo Akademi University and University of Turku recently announced that they have developed a highly functional bioink that will make it possible to
Hongbo Zhang, Taru Leppänen and Cecilia Nahnfeldt inaugurated as professors at Åbo Akademi University
Three new professors were inaugurated at Åbo Akademi University on 22 March 2024.
Researchers awarded major funding for development and commercialization of noninvasive diagnostic test for inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers awarded major funding for development and commercialization of noninvasive diagnostic test for inflammatory bowel disease Changes observed in the composition of intestinal cells may
The Per Brahe Prize 2023 is awarded to Silvia Gramolelli
The Per Brahe Prize 2023 is awarded to Silvia Gramolelli The Åbo Akademi University Foundation has awarded Associate Professor Silvia Gramolelli at the Faculty of
Three new professors inagurated at Åbo Akademi University
On Friday 29th of September, three new professors were inagurated at Åbo Akademi University in the Old Academy Building in Turku.
Sistonen, Xu and Wassholm are awarded the 2023 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University
Sistonen, Xu and Wassholm are awarded the 2023 Chancellor’s Prize at Åbo Akademi University Professor Lea Sistonen, Professor Chunlin Xu and Senior Lecturer Johanna Wassholm
Stiftelsen Eschnerska Frilasarettet sr Foundation enters into an agreement with Åbo Akademi University on doctoral positions
Åbo Akademi University and Stiftelsen Eschnerska Frilasarettet sr Foundation have signed an agreement on the funding of doctoral positions within the framework of the research
Effektiva och smärtfria cancerbehandlingar med hjälp av artificiell intelligens
Med hjälp av artificiell intelligens kommer vi i framtiden kunna behandla cancer med läkemedel som riktar sig direkt mot cancercellerna, med färre och mildare biverkningar.
Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumours contained
Researchers have identified that finger-like cellular extensions called filopodia contribute to building a barrier surrounding breast tumours. These results are very surprising as researchers previously
Strategic partnership between Åbo Akademi and Bayer – collaboration between universities and industry more important than ever
The goal is to strengthen the long-term research co-operation between Bayer and Åbo Akademi University and to increase the relevance of education to working life
Understanding cell movement is a step towards cancer treatments
One of the main reasons why cancer is so deadly is because cancer cells are able to escape the tumours where they originate from and
New AI solutions take on tracking
A new, free application helps scientists track objects in images. The tool relies on artificial intelligence solutions and will be a catalyst for new discoveries
Potentially ground breaking post-doctoral research on biomarkers receives 2.5 million euros from the ERC
Dr. Eleonora Macchia, researcher at the faculty of science and engineering at Åbo Akademi University, has received a prestigious ERC Starting Grant of close to
The InFLAMES Flagship welcomes three new visiting professors
The InFLAMES Flagship welcomes three new visiting professors Professor Hans Clevers, Professor Henning Walczak and Professor Christopher Chen will join the InFLAMES Flagship as visiting
New Research Data on the Regulation of Hormone-dependent Breast Cancer
The activities of distinct Notch family members are modified differently by phosphorylation. This can be used in the development of new cancer treatments, especially for