We are delighted to bring together outstanding researchers who will discuss cutting-edge science and innovative methodologies. The keynote lecture will be delivered by Henriette Ertsås. She is a brilliant researcher and science communicator who integrates scientific expertise and theatre to communicate complex concepts to broad audiences. Her keynote “The Cancer Cell – a sociopath of the body” is an inspiration for outreach and will also discuss priorities in research. Following the keynote, a selection of talented junior scientists from our faculty will present their ongoing research projects: Anastasia Doumani will present the role of RAB4A in regulating extracellular vesicle secretion. Ghazal Lessan Toussi will discuss spatial characterization of the tumor microenvironment in breast cancer.
After lunch, Mikko Baur will discuss the genetics of infant development, and lastly, Daniela Pavlicenco will discuss the use of cellular barcoding technology for clonal tracking in endometrial cancer mouse models. We believe this symposium will inspire meaningful scientific discussions in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and offer a wonderful chance to meet and learn from researchers across diverse fields.
Please register by October 12 at 11.00. (Also possible later if you won’t be joining the lunch)
When: October 15, 2026, at 09.00-12.30
Where: The auditorium B302, Sentralblokken, Haukeland University Hospital, 3rd floor, 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:
09.00-09.15: Coffee, welcome, and introduction
09.15-10.00: “The Cancer Cell – a sociopath of the body” Keynote lecture by Henriette Christie Ertsås
10.00-10.15: Coffee break
10.15-10.40: “RAB4A acts as a negative feedback regulator of extracellular vesicle secretion during TGF-β signaling” by Anastasia Doumanin
10.40-11.05: “Spatial characterization of tumor-immune microenvironment in breast cancer” by Ghazal Lessan Toussi
11.05-11:35: Lunch (free of charge, register within 12th October at 11.00)
11.35-12.00: “The Genetics of Infant Development” by Mikko Baur
12.00-12.25: “Cellular Barcoding for Clonal Tracking in Endometrial Cancer” by Daniela Pavlicenco
12.25-12.30: Concluding remarks
Hege Fredriksen Berg and Manuel Carrasco Fernandez are coordinators of the junior seminars and are planning and chairing these meetings. Any questions can be addressed to them.
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Read more about the CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposia here.