NORPART – Call for proposals 2024

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HK-Dir has once again announced the NORPART program for the period 2024-2028. For this period, there will be 35 million NOK available for partnership projects per year. The NORPART program provides support for educational collaboration in 40 countries for a period of five years. The typical grant size is 5 million NOK per project. The application deadline is June 3, 2024.

With the application, a signed Declaration of Participation by the administrative responsible for the project must be uploaded. This can be signed at the institute, center, or faculty level. The application support team at SA offers administrative support to interested academic environments/departments and invites to a webinar about the program and its further follow-up at UiB on April 10th from 09:00 to 10:30.  Registartion

For those seeking application support, the deadline for submitting the Concept note (1 page) to SA is April 22nd, and for submitting the project description to SA, the deadline is May 21st.

Reference is also made to SA’s resource pages NORPART | Ansattsider | UiB (only in Norwegian)

The announcement and information about the program can be found here: NORPART – Call for proposals 2024 | HK-dir (hkdir.no).

Interested parties can also contact helge.bjorlo@uib.no.

Nordic Developmental Biology Societies & Michael Sars Symposium Joint Meeting

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We would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming Nordic Developmental Biology Societies & Michael Sars Symposium Joint Meeting, for which we have invited an exciting list of speakers.

The event will kick off on May 28 with a joint keynote lecture by Prof. Mike Levine in the evening, followed by the Michael Sars Symposium on May 29 and the Developmental Biology Societies conference until May 31.

More information as well as the registration link can be found on our website:www.tinyurl.com/NDEVMSS24

Project grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation calls for applications within basic and clinical research within the endocrine system and metabolism relating to cellular energy homeostasis. The objective is to promote Nordic research at the highest international level to carry out research projects of 1-3 years duration.

Amount: Up to DKK 3 million per grant
Location: Nordic region
Research area focus: Endocrinology and Metabolism
Call closes: 28 May

https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-in-endocrinology-and-metabolism-nordic-region-2/

Successful seminar for PhD supervisors at Eitri Medical Incubator.

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Foto: Havjin Jacob

The Faculty of Medicine (PhD Administration -MED) recently held a seminar for PhD supervisors at Eitri Medical Incubator.  Associate Professor of University Pedagogy (UPED) in the Department of Education, Robert Morris Gray Jr.was invited to give his professional insight on “How to give written feedback to PhD candidates”, a topic of great importance in the academic journey of a PhD student. A PhD candidate, MD Gard Johanson was also invited to share experiences and challenges in receiving feedback from a PhD candidate’s viewpoint.
The seminar was engaging and packed with research-based presentation about among other, principles of effective feedback, what PhD supervisors should avoid when giving feedback, and much more. One of the unique aspects of this seminar was the opportunity for PhD supervisors to bring along sample texts on which they had struggled to provide feedback. During the seminar, they could work on these text samples and receive constructive advice from their colleagues.
This topic was a request from the supervisors themselves, something they had mentioned in previous seminars we have held. Even experienced PhD supervisors found the seminar beneficial, which speaks volume about the quality and relevance of the content presented. Unfortunately, the turnout was lower than expected, with only 17 supervisors in attendance out of 31 registered. However, the feedback from those who attended was strongly positive, indicating that the seminar was indeed a success. We hope to see more supervisors at future seminar, benefiting from informative sessions.

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Dear all!

The institute’s day will be held on April 30 in “Storsalen”, Nygårdsgaten 5, and I hope as many as possible have the opportunity to participate. This is a great way to get to know each other. The program with focus on AI can be found here, and registration is already open here 😊 Deadline to sign up is 12 April.

Even in these financially difficult times we will allocate small research funds. The intention is that the funds should be given to research groups that have not received large grants so that they can start new projects. It can be applied to cover expenses for travel, seminars, courses, materials, technical-administrative assistance and other operating costs.

Requirements for application and criteria for allocation:

– The funds go to researchers who do not have large operating funds already.
– The size of the individual grants is between 15 000-75 000 NOK.
– The funds must be used by 2023 and cannot be transferred to 2024.
– Recipients must be active researchers in a permanent scientific position at K2, Prof. II or 1.am. II.
– Recipients must have applied for external funds in recent years.

All permanent scientific employees (including scientific employees in 10-50% position) at K2 can apply. It is done via this link. Deadline is 8.4.2024.

I also remind everybody that the Faculty day will be held Wednesday April 17 from 9:00-12:00 in the auditorium of the AHH and I hope to see many of you there..

Have a nice weekend!

Global Challenges (GSU) announces collaboration funds

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Global Challenges (GSU) has allocated funds to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration – application deadline April 30, 2024.

GSC aims to stimulate academic meeting points and collaboration across faculties and announces seed funding for this purpose. A minimum of two faculties should be involved in the collaboration, and activities should be linked to the highlighted themes for the period 2023-2025: democracy and human rights, global health, migration, diversity, resources.

The total budget for the 2024 call is NOK 400,000. Maximum funding of NOK 100,000 per project will be granted.Application link (in Norwegian): Søknad om støtte til samarbeidsaktiviteter innen Globale samfunnsutfordringer 2024 (uib.no)

More information (in Norwegian) can be found here: Midler til samarbeidsprosjekt og faglige møteplasser innen globale samfunnsutfordringer 2024 | Globale samfunnsutfordringer | UiB

Submission of SFF-VI initiative – deadline May 15th

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The faculty is now starting to mobilize for the next call for Centers of Excellence (SFF-VI), which will be published in the spring of 2025, with the application deadline for stage 1 at the end of 2025, while the application deadline for stage 2 is planned for spring 2026. At the previous round of applications (SFF-V) sent UiB 25 applications. Of these, seven initiatives were invited to send an application to round two. Two centers at UiB were funded. The faculty sent six applications, three progressed to round two and one was funded. The central research and innovation department has coordination responsibility for the process. Separate teams will be established for this application round with resources from both the central level and the faculties, which together will provide administrative assistance to the individual initiatives

It is important to map out already now who is planning an SFF application so that we can rig the process forward in the best possible way, and link the initiatives from MED up to the FIA’s support apparatus. In the first instance, we want information about who is thinking of applying. We have prepared a form where the researchers are asked to describe the theme of the initiative and which partners are thought of as part of the centre. You can find the form in this link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vCSKZI2pJUCcYEjBmhQgaXS_5A9Ue55KnuFolWZvEklURFo3UTlLVFFCOTBTRjVJSFU3STFMMTdaVS4u

We will link the initiatives to the FIA’s process, but also invite to local meetings.

The deadline for registering initiatives is  May 15th 2024. UiB will earmark stimulus funds that will be distributed in two rounds, the first round being spring 2024.

Disputation: Åslaug Anfinsen – April 5th 2024

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Trial lecture: Friday, April 05, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Auditorium, Glasblokkene, Haukelandsbakken 15
Topic: “The value of multi-omics data for personalized nutrition”

 

Disputation: Friday, April 05, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.
Location: Auditorium, Glasblokkene, Haukelandsbakken 15
Thesis title: “The dynamics of nutritional-related blood biomarker and metabolite concentrations during the postprandial and fasting states. And the implications when using nutritional-related biomarkers and metabolites in clinical care and research settings”

  1. Opponent: Professor Emerita Hannelore Daniel, Technical University of Munich, Germany
  2. Opponent: Professor Kjetil Retterstøl, University of Oslo
  3. Committee member: Researcher Bergithe Oftedal, University of Bergen

The disputation will be chaired by Professor Valeriya Lyssenko.

Open to all interested parties.

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Disputation: Cedric Davidsen – 22.03.2024

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Trial lecture: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen’s House, Haukelandsveien 28
Topic: “Radiation, a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool in Medicine for over a Century”

Foto/ill.: Cedric Davidsen (Taken with configurated shutter release)

Disputation: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen’s House, Haukelandsveien 28
Thesis title: “Operator radiation exposure in cardiac catheterization”

Opponent: PhD Margaret McEntegart, Columbia University Medical Center, USA Opponent: PhD Magnus Settergren, Karolinska Institute, Sweden Committee member: Associate Professor Dana Cramariuc, University of Bergen

The disputation will be chaired by Professor Silke Appel.

Open to all interested parties.

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Lauritz Meltzer´s Research Awards to Ellen Christine Rørvik and Nina Langeland at K2

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Lauritz Meltzer, a prominent businessman, generously left his wealth to establish the Meltzer Research Fund at the UiB. The fund’s primary objective is to advance scientific endeavors within UiB and provide support to exceptionally talented students. Each year, on Lauritz Meltzer´s birthday (March 8th), three recipients are honored with an award that includes NOK 200,000 from the fund.

The Value and Impact of Research Prizes and Awards in Medicine

What are the value and importance of research prizes and awards? I think these accolades serve as beacons, illuminating the path toward scientific excellence and inspiring the next generation of researchers. Let us delve into the significance of the 2024 honors, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our esteemed colleagues.

Recognizing Excellence: Ellen Røyrvik, PhD

Dr. Ellen Christine Røyrvik, recipient of the Award for Young Researchers, embodies the spirit of curiosity and innovation. Her work in genetics and population history has been nothing short of groundbreaking. Dr. Røyrvik’s interdisciplinary background—spanning genetics, molecular biology, archaeology, and linguistics—has allowed her to explore fundamental questions about Norwegian and European population history. But her impact extends beyond historical inquiries. By shedding new light on the biology of clinically important diseases, she bridges the gap between scientific discovery and patient care. Her prolific publication record showcases both breadth and depth, underscoring her dedication to advancing medical knowledge.

Pioneering Infection Research: Professor Nina Langeland, MD, PhD

Professor Nina Langeland stands as a beacon of excellence in infection research. Her pioneering efforts, particularly during the corona pandemic, have saved lives and shaped our understanding of infectious diseases. What sets her apart is not just her scientific acumen but also her unwavering commitment to patients. With over 25 years of experience as a senior physician at Haukeland University Hospital, Professor Langeland’s research is deeply rooted in the realities of patient care. She listens to their stories, observes their struggles, and translates these insights into meaningful scientific investigations.

Translational Research: Bridging Disciplines

Professor Langeland’s approach exemplifies the essence of translational research. By seamlessly integrating clinical experience with advanced laboratory methods, she unravels the complexities of diseases. Her work transcends disciplinary boundaries, collaborating with experts across institutions. Through this interdisciplinary synergy, she not only solves clinical puzzles but also contributes to the broader scientific community.

A Call to Celebrate

Research prizes and awards are more than mere accolades; they symbolize dedication, perseverance, and collaboration. As we honor Dr. Røyrvik and Professor Langeland, we celebrate the spirit of inquiry—the driving force that propels medicine forward. Let us continue to champion our many very good researchers, encourage curiosity, and foster an environment where excellence thrives.

Congratulations to our distinguished awardees, and may their passion continue to illuminate the path toward better health and a brighter future.

Reidun Lisbet Kjome appointed Bergen Ambassadør

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The head of the Center for Pharmacy, associate professor Reidun Lisbet Kjome, was appointed official Bergen Ambassadør on March 11, 2024 for her efforts in organizing the yearly conference of the European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy in Bergen. This year’s conference topic is Optimizing pharmacy workforce: Relevance, Active and Lifelong Learning (https://eafponline.eu/annual-conference/)

At the official ceremony in Håkonshallen Reidun got a diploma by Bergen mayor Marit Warncke. Congratulations!

Professor Jutta Dierkes from the Department of Clinical Medicine was awarded for her organization of the Nordic Nutrition Conference in Bergen (https://www.nnc2024.org/), congratulations!

Project Management for Academics

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Are you curious about the intricacies of project management and how it is applied in academia? This course will delve into the nuances of project management within academic settings and explore how it differs from other sectors. While examining the unique characteristics of research projects, we will also consider whether external perspectives and strategies could be beneficial in improving project management in academia.

30.05.2024 – 09.00–11.30

Nygårdsgaten 5 (NG5) – Meeting room 301 (“Sydneshaugen”)

Registration

https://www.uib.no/en/ferd/169040/project-management-academics

Transfers of personal data outside of EEA; What is the status today?

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Foto/ill.: Mongta Studio

04.04.2024 – 14.15–16.00

Auditorium in JUSSII

Ane Rode will be giving a guest lecture on transfers of personal data outside of EEA as part of the courses JUS2303 and JUS3503 Privacy and data protection – GDPR.

Transfers of personal data outside of EEA; What is the status today?

In principle, transfer of personal data to a third country is prohibited. However, there are some exceptions from this rule. A transfer can take place if the conditions laid down in the provisions of the GDPR relating to the transfer of personal data to third countries are complied with by the controller or the processor. The GDPR provides different transfer mechanisms for transfers of personal data from the EEA to a third country. In the Schrems II judgement handed down by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 16 July 2020 , the CJEU declared that the transfer mechanism Privacy Shield for transfers between the EEA and the U.S was no longer lawful.

https://www.uib.no/fg/konkurranse/169177/transfers-personal-data-outside-eea-what-status-today

Seminar series Centre for Nutrition

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The  Centre for nutrition is pleased to invite you to a new seminar in our seminar series this spring. The series addresses key challenges in nutrition and health.

Inge Tetens from the Department of Nutrition and Exercise, University of Copenhagen, will present his research to us.

Time: Thursday April 11th  2024 kl. 14.30-15.30

Place: Aud. 2, BB-bygget

Professor Inge Tetens from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. Her primary goal is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the scientific basis for optimal health and well-being through healthy diets.

One of her research areas is healthy aging. Her research in this area focuses on identifying dietary and lifestyle factors that can help older adults maintain independence, and quality of life, and prevent age-related health problems. Her current research activities relate to bone and muscle health during aging, with a focus on dietary intake of calcium, protein quantity, and quality.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Welcome!

Show off your science in Nature’s photo competition

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The 2024 Working Scientist photo competition is open for entries. Capture your science on camera for a chance to appear in Nature.

Nature’s 2024 photo competition is now live, providing a chance to celebrate the diverse, interesting, challenging, striking and colourful work that scientists do around the world.

Conditions for the competition

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00688-3

Interdisciplinary Conference: Music, Quality of Life, and Social Participation

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Based on the knowledge cluster Polyfon, and using music and music therapy as an example, this interdisciplinary conference aims to illuminate opportunities for cross-faculty collaboration. It also explores the University of Bergen’s potential to become a leading international institution in the field of Arts and Health research.

The invitation to the conference goes out to researches at HF, KMD, MEDFAK, PSYKFAK and SV.

Time and place: Nygårdsgaten 5.    3/4 -24 kl. 11.00-14.50. Deadline for registration March 14th, register here:  Tverrfakultær konferanse: Musikk, livskvalitet og samfunnsdeltaking | Polyfon kunnskapsklynge for musikkterapi | UiB (Website only in Norweigan)

Joint meeting with the Computational Biology Unity (CBU)

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Many of you have asked for it and we are pleased to announce that we will have a joint MED-CBU seminar on the 21st of March at 11:15. Like last time the seminar aims to foster interaction between researchers at MED and CBU and will be followed by a mingling lunch. The seminar will take place in the ‘blåbær’ room at CBU, 5th floor of the Datablokk at Høyteknologisenteret. If you need help with directions, please let me know.
If you are interested in joining this event please contact Marc (marc.vaudel@uib.no) or Silje (Silje.Skrede@uib.no) to ensure that enough food is ordered. Also, if you have suggestion of activities, workshop, or want to help with the organization – please let us know!

Disputas: Marianne Catharina Astor – 19.03.2024

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Lecture Trial: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium 4, BB Building, Jonas Lies vei 91 Assigned
Topic: “Effects of Vitamin D on Bone and Muscles”

Foto/ill.: Ingrid Hagerup

Dissertation Defense: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 12:15 PM
Location: Auditorium 4, BB Building, Jonas Lies vei 91 Dissertation
Title: “Hypoparathyroidism in Norway”

  1. Opponent: Professor Lars Rejnmark, Aarhus University
  2. Opponent: Professor Kerstin Landin-Wilhelmsen, University of Gothenburg
  3. Committee Member: Associate Professor Hildegunn Aarsetøy, University of Bergen

The defense will be chaired by Professor Tomas Eagan.

Open to all interested parties

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Disputation: Erlend Eriksen – 15.03.2024

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Lecture Trial: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium, Glass Blocks, Haukelandsbakken 15 Assigned
Topic: “Mechanical Circulatory Support – Beneficial or Harmful?”

Photo/Illustration: Tina Vaksdal

Dissertation Defense: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 12:15 PM
Location: Auditorium, Glass Blocks, Haukelandsbakken 15 Dissertation
Title: “Multimodality Imaging in the Immediate and Long-Term Evaluation of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction”

  1. Opponent: Associate Professor Matthias Götberg, Lund University, Sweden
  2. Opponent: Ph.D. Kristin Angel, Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital
  3. Committee Member: Associate Professor Venny Lise Kvalheim, University of Bergen

The defense will be chaired by Associate Professor Dana Cramariuc.

Open to all interested parties

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Disputation: Arleen Aune 15.03.2024

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Lecture Trial: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen Building, Haukelandsveien 28 Assigned
Topic: “Necessity for Sex-Specific Classification and Treatment Targets in Arterial Hypertension”

Photo/Illustration: Elise Aasebø

Dissertation Defense: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 12:15 PM
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen Building, Haukelandsveien 28 Dissertation
Title: “Cardiac Organ Damage in Systemic Hypertension: Impact of Gender, Etiology, and Comorbidities”

  1. Opponent: Professor Maria Lorenza Muiesan, University of Brescia, Italy
  2. Opponent: Professor Emeritus Michel Burnier, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
  3. Committee Member: Professor Hans-Peter Marti, University of Bergen

The defense will be chaired by Professor Emerita Birgitta Åsjø.

Open to all interested parties

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Disputation: Hilde Kristin Vindenes – 08.03.2024

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Lecture trial: Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen Building, Haukelandsveien 28
Assigned topic: “Treatment of Hand Eczema”

Photo/ill.: Private

Dissertation defense: Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansen Building, Haukelandsveien 28
Dissertation title: “Occupational and Environmental Exposures: Impact on Skin and Associations with Skin Microbiome”

  1. Opponent: Associate Professor Åke Svensson, Lund University, Sweden
  2. Opponent: Ph.D. Merete Åse Eggesbø, Norwegian Institute of Public Health Committee
  3. member: Associate Professor Bjørn Blomberg, University of Bergen

The defense will be chaired by Professor Silke Appel.

Open to all interested parties

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