Aalto University on Michael’s Domain

Thank you, Aalto-Helsinki iGEM team!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I am extremely proud of you, Aalto-Helsinki iGEM team ( https://www.aaltohelsinki.com )! Although being in survival mode all year long, the results are truly exceptional: Gold Medal achieved, nominated for Best Therapeutics Project (overgrad series, tightly beaten by the equally exceptional Toronto University’s Mystiphage project), and two special prizes for Best Measurement and Best Sustainable Development Impact! I would have loved to be in Paris for the Grand Jamboree, but teaching duties and grant application deadlines took priority. Judging from the videos, I was not required at all. An oral vitamin B12 supplement that also works for all patients currently requiring injections is one step closer. We will keep you informed about our progress, this is only the beginning!

GeneCellNano Flagship

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The GeneCellNano program was selected as an Academy of Finland Flagship. The idea behind the flagship is to make progress in the treatment of important diseases using advanced biologic technologies. Target diseases include ischemic heart disease, selected cancers, and retinopathy. The application was spearheaded by Seppo Ylä-Herttuala from the University of Eastern Finland and Seppo Vainio from the University of Oulu. In addition to groups from these two universities, the consortium features also groups from Aalto University (Olli Ikkala) and the University of Helsinki (groups Marjo Yliperttula, Timo Laaksonen, Hélder A. Santos, Tatu Lajunen, and my own).Link to the Academy of Finland press release: https://www.aka.fi/en/about-us/whats-new/press-releases/20202/academy-of-finland-selects-four-new-finnish-flagships/