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Estonian Ministry of Education and Research chose textbook "Cell Biology" edited by Toivo Maimets and Sulev Kuuse, published by University of Tartu Press the best textbook in Estonian of 2018. "Cell Biology" shared the prize with "Reproduction of bovine animals" edited by Ülle Jaakma and Mihkel Jalakas.

A new diagnostic method that is most suitable for Estonia was developed at the University of Tartu, which helps detect congenital metabolic disorders earlier and more effectively than before. The new method also helps discover more diseases in newborns with one screening. The newborn screening for congenital metabolic diseases in Estonia was outdated and the 20-year-old system needed updating.

The scientific journal Nature Communications published an article by researchers at the University of Tartu in collaboration with colleagues from Chicago, which helps determine a bottleneck in synthetic biology. Their work shows where to look for the mistake and what to fix in order to assemble a well-functioning ribosome in a lab.

Prof. Frank Witlox, the Honorary Doctor of Geography of the University of Tartu and the Professor in Geography of the University of Ghent, gives a public lecture on Wednesday, March 6th. The lecture is scheduled at 4 pm and is held in Vanemuise Str 46 Granö lecture hall (room 327).

The new art exhibition by Bellis Kullman, titled „Nordic Late Summer“, will be opened at the ground floor gallery of the Omicum building Riia 23b/2, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, on Friday, 1 March at 15:30.

The opening assembly of the University of Tartu of the Republic of Estonia on 1 December 1919 marked the establishment of an Estonian-language university that was above all designed for Estonian students and to serve Estonian society. The centenary of the national university is celebrated throughout the year with a nation-wide cultural programme, an opinion festival and the largest gathering of alumni to date. The anniversary year draws to a close in December.

13.12.2018 at 12:15 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, lecture hall 217 venia legendi lecture by Ingrid Kalev on the topic: „Aspects of developmental biology on an example of the human heart“. The lecture takes place in connection with Ingrid Kalev’s candidacy to the position of the Professor of Developmental Biology in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology. The lecture is in Estonian.

On December 10 at 5 PM photo exhibition „Mountains and nation“ by Sulev Kuuse and Riho Teras will be opened in the atrium of the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu (Riia Street 23b/2). The exhibition about mountains and Georgians will stay open until March 1, 2019. The exposition was supported by the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology and Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu.

Annual Conference of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology and Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu December 11-12, 2018 Lecture Hall 105, 23b/2 Riia Str., Tartu Program Poster Presentations Conference organizer: Chair of Developmental Biology, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology

Time and place: Monday, 10.12.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105

On Saturday, 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 99th anniversary of the Estonian national university. At the anniversary ceremony, doctorates and honorary doctorates are conferred and the award for contribution to national identity is presented. During the week, many fascinating anniversary events take place at the university – for students, alumni and all those interested.

Guest seminar by REET KURG (Director of the Institute of Technology, Senior Research Fellow in Gene Technology) Title: "Cancer-testis antigens: MAGEA family proteins" Time: 29.11.2018 at 10:15 Place: Riia Street 23 lecture hall 218 Additional information: Toivo Maimets ([email protected])

Time and place: Thursday, 15.11.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 (lecture hall of the Institute of Genomics) PhD thesis: „Physiological effects of the Pseudomonas putida toxin GraT” (“Pseudomonas putida toksiini GraT mõju bakteri füsioloogiale”)

13.11.2018 at 14:00 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, lecture hall 217 venia legendi lecture by Osamu Shimmi (University of Helsinki) on the topic: „A new era in Developmental Biology: 3D morphogenesis and in vivo 5D imaging" The lecture takes place in connection with Osamu Shimmi’s candidacy to the position of the Professor of Developmental Biology in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology. The lecture is in English. Everyone is welcome!

Time and place: Friday, 28.09.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: „Utilization of α-glucosidic sugars by Ogataea (Hansenula) polymorpha” (“α-glükosiidsete suhkrute kasutamine pärmil Ogataea (Hansenula) polymorpha”) Curriculum: Molecular and Cell Biology Speciality: microbial biology

26.09.2018 at 12:15 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, lecture hall 217 venia legendi lecture on the topic: „microRNA-146 family - tiny and effective modulator of cellular responses“ The lecture is in Estonian. The lecture takes place in connection with the candidacy of Ana Rebane to the position of the Professor of Molecular Biology in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.

Time and place: Friday, 21.09.2018 at 12:15 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Riia 23 lecture hall 217 PhD thesis: „Role of translesion DNA polymerases in mutagenesis and DNA damage tolerance in Pseudomonads“ („Spetsialiseeritud DNA polümeraaside osalus mutageneesil ja DNA kahjustuste tolereerimisel pseudomonaadides”) Curriculum: Molecular and Cell Biology Speciality: Genetics

21.09.2018 at 15:00 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, lecture hall 217 venia legendi lecture on the topic: "Actinobacterial oxidative enzymes: novel opportunities in the biochemistry of lignin deconstruction and valorization“. The lecture takes place in connection with Tiit Lukk's candidacy to the position of the Professor of Molecular Biology in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology. The lecture is in Estonian.

We are pleased to invite you to a conference “Women’s and Fetal Health and Wellbeing“ on September 19-20, in Tartu. Venue: University of Tartu, Omicum building, Riia 23 b/2, auditorium 105

Today, on 26 April 2018, the 263-member electoral council elected Professor of Neurosurgery Toomas Asser as rector of the University of Tartu with 187 votes.