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The 16th FCI Symposium brought together world-renowned clinical experts and researchers to discuss the latest advances in the fight against cancer.

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery. The fear of childbirth may indicate a greater need for breastfeeding support.

By combining the university's cutting-edge research capabilities with Ferring Ventures SA’s industry expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the development of new precision medicine, specifically cell therapy treatments.

Sui Huang, an esteemed Professor at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), has started as a new UEFDiPro Professor. One focus of the project is plasma proteomics, which offers a clinically novel and useful window to systems health and disease states.

As many as one in three adults in Finland have steatotic liver disease. “This threat should be addressed properly, as there are ways to alleviate the situation,” says Ville Männistö, Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Eastern Finland.

A Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair grant in Health Sciences has enabled Associate Professor Julie Goodwin to start new research on children’s blood pressure based on recent data from Finland.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts.

In many cancers, cancer cells form resistance to treatments as the disease progresses. A new study found that M1 macrophages can transform cancer cells into stem-like cells and thus immune to treatment.

Sohaib Khan, who is a tenured university lecturer and assistant professor in the Master's degree programme in Public Health, calls for greater cooperation between universities and employers.

The new 3D printer complements the institute's advanced learning environment, further enhancing the practical learning experience for students.