Autumn 2024. Cancer Research Events

Christmas Seminar “Cancer Research in Companies”

Turku Cancer Research Society invites all cancer researchers to our Christmas Seminar on 3 December 2024 at Alhopuro Auditorium (MedC). Everyone is welcome, from students, researchers and medical doctors. This year there will be several interesting talks by cancer researchers working in different Finnish companies. The winner of the Best Cancer Research Thesis Award will also present his/her thesis (award sponsored by Sirpa and the Markku Jalkanen foundation).
As is tradition, we will have a Christmas dinner for the society members, thanks to our sponsors “ThermoFisher and BioNordika”

Please register using this link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/328D0BAFADACB277(deadline 22.11.2024)

Cancer Researchers After Work

Under the motto ‘get out of your office and meet your research community’, the Turku Cancer Research Society will hold an after work event on September 10th from 15.00 to 18.00 to promote networking between basic and clinic researchers. During the event, you will have the change to interact with other researchers in an informal environment, while enjoying some snacks and drinks You can arrive at your convenient time after work. Welcome!

Autumn 2023. Cancer Research Events

Cancer Researchers After Work

Under the motto ‘get out of your office and meet your research community’, the Turku Cancer Research Society will hold an after work event on September 19th from 15.00 to 18.00 to promote networking between basic and clinic researchers. During the event, you will have the change to interact with other researchers in an informal environment, while enjoying some snacks and drinks sponsored by Immuno-diagnostics, Qiagen and Novogene. You can arrive at your convenient time after work. Welcome!

Date: Tuesday 19.9.2023 at 15:00-18:00
Place: Medisiina D, Tiedonkolu
Program: 

15.00 Opening words on behalf of Turku Cancer Society: Pilvi Riihilä
15.05-15.35 New Principal Investigators on campus:

Saara Hämälistö: Deciphering the roles of lysosomes and extracellular vesicles in regulating B cell lymphoma activation (Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku)
Silvia Gramolelli: Welcome to the viral oncogenesis lab, linking molecular biology and translational research (Faculty of Science and Engineering,  Åbo Akademi)

15.35-15.50 New platforms for cancer research: 
Ilkka Paatero (PhD, Turku Bioscience Centre, Biocity)

 15.50-18:00 Sponsors, discussion, games and networking

Please, save the date and register here https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/332D8A690BA4B870 by Tuesday September 12, 2023.

Spring 2023. Cancer Research Series

Cancer Research Seminar series arranged by TCRS and FICAN West. WELCOME!

Autumn 2022. Cancer Research Seminar Series

Cancer Research Seminar series arranged by TCRS and FICAN West will return on site or as hybrid form during the Autumn 2022. WELCOME!

03.05.22 Special Cancer Seminar “New Cutting-Edge Methods and Tools for Cancer Research”

Hybrid seminar, on-site at Alhopuro hall (Medissina D) and online via Zoom https://utu.zoom.us/j/66586666315 Passcode: 010040

PROGRAM:

14.00 Tapio Lönnberg "Single-cell and spatially resolved sequencing approaches to explore tissue composition"
14.20 Pia Rantakari “Spatial image analysis with Imagine mass cytometry”
14.40 Pekka Ruusuvuori "Quantitative analysis of multiplex stained tissue"
15.00 Coffee Break
15.15 Johanna Lilja “Multiplex Immunofluorescence Imaging to explore tissue spatial organization”
15.35 Emilia Peuhu “Spatial tissue engineering with 3D bioprinting”
15.55 Otto Kauko “Mass spectrometry-based proteomics in cancer research”

REGISTRATION

Only for those attending on-site at Alhopuro hall:

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/EA289CC2172B96F2

Spring 2022. Cancer Research Seminar Series

Cancer Research Seminar series arranged by TCRS and FICAN West will continue remotely via Zoom (or hybrid form) in Spring 2022, until further notice. WELCOME!

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30.11.2021. Turku Cancer Research Society Christmas Seminar “Cancer Drug Discovery”

Welcome to the already traditional Christmas seminar of the Turku Cancer Research Society on Tuesday, 30^th of November at 14.00. Place: Alhopuro lecture hall, Medisiina D/hybrid.

Together, the Turku Cancer Research Society and Western Cancer Centre FICAN West, have assembled several interesting and inspiring talks related to the “Cancer Drug Discovery” process. The event is part of this year’s Cancer Seminar Series (Fall).

To attend the event, please register via the link https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7B46E33B4D99498A. Registration deadline: November 20^th
You can also join this event virtually through the zoom link:
https://utu.zoom.us/j/67279196618 – Meeting ID: 672 7919 6618 – Passcode: 878028

PROGRAM

14.00 Maria Sundvall, TCRS chair, Opening of the seminar afternoon
14.05 Jukka Westermarck, University of Turku, "Translation of basic research results to early drug development"
14.30 Olli Pentikäinen, University of Turku, “Identification of first hit molecules in drug discovery process”
14.55 Panu Jaakkola, FICAN West, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, “Clinical trial unit at FICAN West Cancer Centre”
 
15.15 Short Break (Fruits served)
 
15.30 Olli Törmäkangas, Orion, ”Development of darolutamide - from idea to new drug in prostate cancer treatment”
15.55 Confirmed later
16.10 Presentation by the PhD Thesis award winner
16.25 Announcement of the PI award winner & closing of the seminar day
16.30 Light dinner

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Autumn 2021. Cancer Research Seminar Series

The seminars will take place monthly via Zoom until further notice. Zoom details for 7.9.-2.11.2021 seminars: https://utu.zoom.us/j/67279196618 / Passcode: 878028

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25.5.2021 Special seminar: “Immuno-oncology and precision medicine”

Virtual meeting on Zoom, 25.5. at 14:00 – 17:00, organised by Turku Cancer Research Society and FICAN West. Register by 24.5. 14:00 via: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/0E24A161E0F2E86A. All those registered will receive a Zoom link once the registration is closed. Please note that any audio or video recording of the seminar is strictly forbidden.

Programme:

14.00 – 14.05 Opening words – Maria Sundvall, University of Turku & FICAN West Cancer Center
14.05 – 14.30 Juha Klefström, University of Helsinki, ”Cancer IO  - Translating immuno-oncology into health actions”
14.30 –14.55 Maija Hollmen, University of Turku, “Making Cancer Weapons Out of Macrophages”
14.55 – 15.20 Anil Thotakura, Orion, “Immuno-Oncology-Harnessing the immune system to improve cancer therapy”
Break 10 min
15.30 – 15.55 Justus Reunanen, University of Oulu, “Gut microbiome extracellular vesicles in cancer”
15.55 – 16.20 Erika Alanne, FICAN West Cancer Center, "Finprove update"
16.20 – 16.45 Antti Rannikko, Helsinkin University Hospital, ”Prostate cancer – towards personalized diagnostics, screening and treatments (PASSIONATE)”
16.45  – 17.00 Discussion and closing – Maria Sundvall

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Cancer Research Seminar series arranged by TCRS and FICAN West will continue remotely via Zoom in Spring 2021, until further notice. Members will receive Zoom links via email, and non-members can ask for the link by emailing to contact-tcrs(at)lists.utu.fi

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Cancer Research Seminar series arranged by TCRS and FICAN West will continue remotely via Zoom in Fall 2020, until further notice. Members will receive Zoom links via email, and non-members can ask for the link by emailing to contact-tcrs(at)lists.utu.fi

24.11.2020 Christmas seminar event – Breast cancer

Online meeting (Zoom) at 14:00–16:15

Register by 15:00 23.11.2020 via https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B4881A726F375B73. All those registered will receive a Zoom link once the registration is closed. Please note that any audio or video recording of the seminar is strictly forbidden.

Programme

14.00 – 14.10 Opening
14.10 – 14.40 Marie Kveiborg, University of Copenhagen, “The multifaceted role of ADAM proteases in breast cancer”
14.40 – 15.10 Robert Clarke, University of Manchester, ”Signalling pathways regulating endocrine resistance and metastasis in breast cancer”
Break
15.15 – 15.45 Heli Nevanlinna, University of Helsinki, “Genetic susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer”
15.45 – 16.00 PhD thesis winner
16.00 – 16.15 Discussion and closing

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Past seminars in autumn 2020:

1.9.2020 at 15.00 – 16.15
Kalle Mattila ”Current treatment of melanoma and predictive markers of response”
Kimmo Kettunen “Conditionally reprogrammed cells in bladder cancer

6.10.2020 Seminar event “State-of-the-art methodologies in cancer research” at 13.00 – 16.30

New programme:
Session I:
13.00-13.25 Riikka Lund “Supporting high-level research with state-of-the-art tools for genomics”
13.25-13.50 Hongbo Zhang “Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology on Cancer Treatment” (changed)
13.50-14.15 Mari Suominen “Learning curve for using CD34 engrafted humanized mice”
14.15-14.40 Tove Grönroos “New applications in animal PET/CT imaging”

Break

Session II:
15.00-15.25 Christoffer Löf “The CRISPR toolkit in cancer research” (changed)
15.25-15.50 Pekka Ruusuvuori “Artificial intelligence for cancer diagnostics and grading” (changed)
15.50-16.15 Sofia Khan “Where lies the power of genome-wide association studies (GWAS)” 
16.15-16.30 Discussion and closing

3.11.2020 at 15.00 – 16.15
Guillaume Jacquemet “Filopodia and the metastatic cascade” Aleksi Tornio “Role of anti-cancer agent pharmacokinetics in individualised drug therapy”

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Note! TCRS follows the recommendation of the Finnish Government, and thus, all upcoming Cancer Research Seminars in the spring 2020 are, unfortunately, postponed to autumn. New dates and further details will be announced as soon as possible.

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Turku Cancer Research Society & Western Cancer Centre FICAN West welcomes all present, former and prospective members of the Society to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Turku Cancer Research Society!

Register by 18th of November, 2019 via https://forms.gle/h5BYGgVJrN1ewcZ49

Please remember also to renew your membership or become a member for 2019 by paying the 10 € annual membership fee on the Society’s bank account, preferably before the symposium (FI7612093000051335, Turun Syöpätutkijat Ry, kindly use your name and email as a reference).

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7.5.19 TCRS Spring Seminar Event – Prostate Cancer 

Time: Tuesday, 7th of May at 13.00-16:30
Place: Lauren 2 lecture hall, Medisiina D ground floor, Kiinamyllynkatu 10

Program:

13-13.05 Maria Sundvall – Opening and introduction

13.05-13.25 Peter Boström “Treatment of localized prostate cancer”

13.25-13.45 Heikki Minn “Molecular imaging in prostate cancer”

13.45-14.30 Steven Bova “Evolution of lethal prostate cancer at primary and metastatic sites: Can we identify what is important?”

14.30-15.00 Coffee break & Sponsors talk

15.00-15.20 Laura Elo ”How machine learning can improve treatment of prostate cancer”

15.20-15.40 Riikka Oksala “Androgen signaling axis as drug target in castration-resistant prostate cancer”

15.40-16.00 Kirsi Ketola “Cellular plasticity in lethal neuroendocrine prostate cancer”

16.00-16.30 Presentations by winners of grants

16.30 Sparkling wine and snacks

Registrations by 3rd of May 2019 via email: contact-tcrs@lists.utu.fi

Remember to renew your membership or become a member by paying the 10 € annual membership fee on the Society’s bank account.
IBAN: FI7612093000051335, Nordea
Receiver: Turun Syöpätutkijat Ry
Please write your name and email address in the message field.

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GRANT CALL – Turku Cancer Research Society invites applications for working grants!

The grant money is donated by Kalmar Global/Cargotec as a part of their Movember campaign, and the aim of the grants is to support and encourage prostate cancer research in Turku. TCRS will award four-five, 2000 – 2500€ (depending on degree/month) working grants.

Please see Grant Call -tab for further details about eligibility and how to apply.

The deadline for applications: 29^th of March, 2019. Successful candidates will be notified by email by 12th of April 2019.

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Turku Cancer Research Society & Western Cancer Centre FICAN West
Cancer Seminar Series – Spring 2019
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Location: Medisiina D, Lauren 2 Lecture Hall at 3.00 – 4.00 pm

Tuesday 29.1. Valeriy Paramonov “Profiling Notch signalling in digestive endocrine cancers” and
Maria Gardberg “Exploring novel fusion genes in glioblastoma”

Tuesday 5.3. Maija Hollmen “Converting cold tumors hot -A macrophage targeted approach” and
Sami Ventelä “New tools to diagnose and treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)”

Tuesday 9.4. Hussein Al-Akhrass ” SorLA – a novel oncogenic regulator of HER2-amplified breast cancer” and
Minna Piipponen “Long non-coding RNAs in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma”
(note location, Lauren 1 Lecture Hall, Medisiina D)

Tuesday 7.5. Spring Seminar Event – Prostate Cancer:
Lauren 2 –hall, Medisiina D, at 1-4:30 pm

PAST EVENTS

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Turku Cancer Research Society & Western Cancer Centre FICAN West
Cancer Seminar Series – Fall 2018
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On Every 1^st Tuesday of the Month at 3.00 – 4.00 pm
Medisiina D, Lauren 1 Lecture Hall

Tuesday 4.9. Special opening lecture: Hans Hendriks ”Pharmacology directed strategies in anticancer drug development, a viable approach for academia?”
Sponsored by Aurexel Life Sciences

Tuesday 2.10. Eleonora Mäkelä “Novel diagnostic markers in AML” and
Mari Suominen “Radium-223 dichloride as a dual inhibitor of the vicious cycle and tumor growth in breast and prostate cancer bone metastasis models” (note location: T-Hospital, Haartman Lecture Hall)

Tuesday 6.11. Csilla Sipeky “Title to be announced” and
Pauliina Hartiala “Lymfactin trial – Combined adenoviral VEGF-C and lymph node transfer treatment for patients with breast cancer treatment associated lymphedema”

Tuesday 4.12. Christmas Seminar
Program:
14.45 Welcome – Sparkling wine
15.15 Lauri Aaltonen, University of Helsinki – “Genome sequencing in intestinal cancer”
16.15 Johanna Hynninen, Turku University Hospital – “Ovarian Cancer – Clinical aspects and ongoing research projects”
16.50 PhD award –lecture
17.10 Snacks and drinks

Registrations for the Christmas seminar by November 26^th via email:
contact-tcrs@lists.utu.fi

Remember to renew your membership or become a member by paying the 10 € annual membership fee on the Society’s bank account.
IBAN: FI7612093000051335, Nordea
Receiver: Turun Syöpätutkijat Ry
Please write your name and email address in the message field.

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11.11.2015
Turku Cancer Research Society & CREDE Symposium: Hormonal Cancer
Symposium venue Forum Marinum, Turku

Confirmed speakers include:
Lloyd Trotman (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Katri Selander (University of Alabama, Birmingham)
Anu Moilanen (Orion-Pharma)
Tapio Visakorpi (University of Tampere)
Maija Valta (Turku University Hospital)
Robert Winqvist (Biocenter Oulu)
Tero Aittokallio (Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, FIMM)

The registration is now open!

The 25th Anniversary Symposium of Turku Cancer Research Society                                       – Trends and developments in cancer research and treatment in Turku –

University of Turku Rector Kalervo Väänänen and the speakers Prof. Emeritus Toivo Salmi, Prof. Jukka Westermarck, Prof. Klaus Elenius and Dr. Krister Wennerberg celebrating 25-year-old Turku Cancer Research Society.