There is an agreement between the faculty and Helse Bergen about payment for use of the services of the Vivarium. Read more about this here (in Norwegian).
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Application Deadlines
Here you will find this week`s application deadlines. Continue reading
New Publications
Based on last week’s search for “Department of Clinical Science AND Bergen”. If you have publications which are not covered by this search, send the reference to elin.opheim@uib.no. Continue reading
Welcome back!
I hope you all had a nice summer, and that you have had the chance to recharge your batteries and are ready for new achievements this autumn.
The department has a new administration manager, Julie Stavnes. She used to work in the oil industry, and will be able to see the department administration with fresh eyes. A detailed presentation of her can be found elsewhere in this issue.
Eva Gerdts has resigned as program coordinator after putting in a huge effort over several years, and is replaced by Jone Trovik from the gyn / obs environment.
This autumn there are several important issues for the department. The current strategic plan for K2 expires this year. We need to evaluate to what extent we have reached the goals we set and, not least, prepare a new one. The K2 organization will be adjusted.
The implementation of the new curriculum in medicine is to be implemented.
The focus on applications for external projects must be encouraged.
And not least the tight economy is a theme.I report that K2’s economy is improving. I will come backk to these and other matters later.
Per
K2 paper in NEJM
Simon Dankel (pictured), Christine Haugen, Gunnar Mellgren and others at K2/the Hormon Laboratoy have participated in a study that was published in New England Journal of Medicine Wednesday evening.
The study describes how a common genetic obesity-variant in the FTO-gene region alters the energy metabolism directly in fat cells, and which genes and proteins that are involved in this new mechanism. Using the FTO-variant as an example, the study presents new comprehensive strategies to explore and understand the mechanisms of regulatory genetic variants in non-coding DNA, which gives hope of finding a number of new targets for personalized treatment of common diseases in the decades to come.
Photo: Jørgen Barth
Workshop for PhD supervisors in neuroscience and medical imaging: Trondheim 12-13 October
The Norwegian Research School in Neuroscience (NRSN) and the Norwegian Research School in Medical Imaging (MedIm) organize a workshop for PhD supervisors on 12-13 October 2015. Continue reading
PEK-funds, extended deadline
UiB has given an extended deadline to submit applications. The deadline for departments to deliver PEK applications to the faculty is changed from September 10 to September 23 . See attached letter for more information.
Template for report from PEK projects in 2015 can be found here, and the application form here.
Erasmus+ : Funding for project establishment
Here you will find information (in Norwegian) about the announcement of the funding for project establilshment from Erasmus+, and here you can read more about project establishment within Erasmus+ (also in Norwegian).
The announcement can be found here, and on this page you can find the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
WUN Research Development Fund 2015 – call for proposals for research collaboration
You find WUNs internet pages here.
Letter with information, application form and guidelines.
3rd Annual Congress European Society for Translational Medicine
1-4 September, Vienna, Austria Continue reading
Apply for funds for international educational cooperation
SIU announces funds for four programs for cooperation in graduate education with North America, The High North, Russia and Eurasia. Continue reading
Helse Vest research conference in Stavanger 29 and 30 October 2015
Helse Vests annual research conference will be held on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October 2015 in Stavanger (Sola Strand Hotel). Continue reading
NCMM Associate and Young Associate Investigators – open call
Letter with information on the calls to be found here.
Call for Associate Investigators.
Call for Young Associate Investigators.
Invitation to national ethics conference: “På god vei”, November 25-26 2015
Dear ethics-interested,
Centre for Medical Ethics would like to invite all interested parties to the national ethics conference “In progress” held 25.-26. November 2015 at the Bristol Hotel, Oslo. Continue reading
New Publications
Based on last 9 weeks’ search for “Department of Clinical Science AND Bergen”. If you have publications which are not covered by this search, send the reference to elin.opheim@uib.no. Continue reading
Happy summer!
Summer is approaching and this is the last K2Nytt before the holiday. It has been a hectic half-year. When it comes to research, it should be mentioned that K2 since 2014 is the department at UiB with most EU applications, the number is 24, out of which 5 have been granted, one of them a coordinator project, the only one at UiB. We are still awaiting results on 11 of the applications. This shows that EU applications are worthwhile.
When it comes to teaching, the work on the new curriculum in medicine has been central. There is still much work to be done. It should also be noted that the pharmacy study has worked towards beginning an education in galenic pharmacy, which will start this fall.
Economically things are tight, but we keep to the budget and there is a realistic plan to pay down our debt of approximately NOK 3 million within a few years.
Various important issues this fall are a new organization of K2, work on a new strategy for the department, and not least the new curriculum in addition to focusing on external funding. But now it’s a well-deserved vacation around the corner. Thank you all for your efforts, and have a Great Summer!
Per
New Publications
New Publications
Be good ambassadors of enthusiasm!
During my period at K2 I have yet to come across a colleague who is not great and dedicated, either they have been research fellows, post doctorates, scientists, technicians, administrative staff or professors.
There is a staggering amount of competence at our institute. The infrastructure is good, and eventually all the different departments will be able to move into new sites.
With the good conditions, it has been truly inspiring to see the first results of K2´s new structure. One of the measuring parameters especially interesting to me is the increase in applicants. In the planning process we thought we were ambitious in our estimates of contributors to increase by 30 %. The most recent calculations show an increase of 45%. This is a clear sign of the difference all of you make every day -you made it happen! You are a force to be reckoned with, in a competitive international arena.
It’s sad then, when the focus is on contribution margins, when we should be celebrating our results which are science and research led. Contribution margins are governed by politicians, and an important component of the financing of our institute. However, the decisions are led by politicians, while the institute management can focus on influencing (politicians), and argue in favour of full finance packets, in those arenas available to us.
Within the field of teaching K2 has shown its credentials, winning multiple prices and awards, we have dedicated teachers strategically placed in the new semester board, these are important premise providers of future education within the field of medicine.
Talk each other up! You’re only as good as the company you keep, therefore cheer your colleagues on. I find that the best reward is rather accolades from a colleague, than an acquaintance. Motivate each other, work is so much more fun smiling. If it doesn’t quite go to plan, make sure you have each others backs. The support you can give a colleague is invaluable for the work environment.
It’s a fact. All scientists have been rejected at some point, it helps up and coming scientist if you share your experience, help them along by not giving up.
A hope I know I share with many of you, is to recruit more women scientists. The female share is embarrassingly low, so here’s my cry of hope for the future: get more of those brilliant women here!
I wish you all the best of luck with all your exciting projects, the new study schedule within farmacy and medicine the coming years. It’s been a great joy to be a part of K2. New (and greener) pastures await me at the institute of Biology. I do hope we can find projects to work for both institutes in the future. You are all welcome to visit me at Marineholmen.
Enjoy your weekend,
Kindly,
Synnøve
Seminar: Every cell is unique – tell it’s story with single-cell biology, June 10
Sign up no later than June 5 by sending an email to Anne Sofie Velo at asv@ahdiagnostics.no.
Possible Career Path for Scientists
Custom study to become a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist. Read more (in Norwegian).
MedViz Conference 2015, June 15-16th
MedViz Conference 2015, June 15-16th. More information here. N.B.! Deadline for signing up: June 5th.
The Young Academy of Norway is seeking applicants
To Phd candidates and postdocs younger than 38 yrs. The Young Academy of Norway is seeking applicants. Read more here.
Workshop: Writing Successful ERC Proposals (August 20)
More information here.