We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposium on October 3, 2024. This seminar series offers a fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with fellow young scientists. We look forward to vibrant and insightful discussions, as always.

We are honored to have Randi Hovland, the leader of the Cancer Genomics unit at Haukeland University Hospital, as our keynote speaker. She will share how her department utilizes advanced technology for molecular cancer diagnostics. Additionally, Hanan Ashrafi and Pouda Panahandeh will present their research on how IFN-gamma and the IRX3 Homeobox protein effect sensitivity to estrogen receptor (ER) inhibition. Lucrezia Berton from the Mohn Cancer Research Laboratory will discuss genetic features that predict neoadjuvant treatment outcomes in breast cancer. Lastly, Lorena Larios Salazar will present how nanodiamonds may enhance oral cancer treatment.

We hope to see you there for an enriching and inspiring experience! Please register within September 30th at 11.00.

When: October 3, 2024, at 09.15-13.00

Where: Møterom, HBE, Glasblokkene, Blokk 8, U1etg, U364, Auditorium, campus Haukeland, Bergen

Registration: on this link

Open to both junior and senior researchers as well as students. The symposium series is open, but also part of the CCBIO Research School under the code CCBIO901.

Program:

09.15-09.30: Introduction
09.30-10.15: “Introduction to genetic diagnostics of cancer” Keynote lecture by Randi Hovland
 10.15-10.25: Coffee break

10.25-10.50: “IFN-gamma modulates NAD metabolism in breast cancer cells and enhances sensitivity to estrogen receptor antagonists” by Hanan Ashrafi

10.50-11.15: “Genetic features predicting effect of neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment” by Lucrezia Berton

11.15-12:00 Lunch (free of charge, register within September 30th at 11.00)
12:00-12:25: “Novel double functionalized nanodiamonds for targeted treatment to prevent oral cancer recurrence” by Lorena Larios Salazar

12:25-12:50: “The role of IRX3 Homeobox protein in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer and response to endocrine therapy” by Pouda Panahandeh

12:50-13:00: Concluding remarks

Mari Kyllesø Halle and Vladan Milosevic are coordinators of the junior seminars and are planning and chairing these meetings. Any questions can be addressed to them.

Read more about the CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposia here.

Welcome!