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2021.08.30 | People
FIMMPOD programme promotes industry-academia partnerships through joint postdoc positions
The second FIMM-Bayer joint postdoctoral researcher has been recruited as part of the FIMMPOD professional development programme activities. Congratulations to Dr. Mahesh Tambe who started this position in August 2021!
2021.08.18 | Research news
New diagnostic assay holds potential for tailoring personalized cancer treatment
Researchers at FIMM/University of Helsinki show that cells that are freshly isolated from lung cancers can be used to create robust drug response data.
2021.08.17 | Research news
Increased risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke following COVID-19
Publication from MIMS Clinical Research Fellow, Anne-Marie Fors Connolly, concludes that the risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke is three-fold increased the first two weeks following COVID-19. The study was published in The Lancet.
2021.08.11 | Research news
Large genomic analysis highlights COVID-19 risk factors
Findings from an international collaboration, initiated at FIMM, uncovers several genetic markers associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity. The findings have been published in the high-impact journal, Nature