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Time and place: Wednesday, 29.08.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: „K-mer based methods for the identification of bacteria and plasmids” (“K-meeridel põhinevad meetodid bakterite ja plasmiidide tuvastamiseks”) Abstract Curriculum: Gene Technology Speciality: Bioinformatics

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The first global study of soil genomics revealed a battle right under our feet. The clash between fungi and bacteria and research into this topic may benefit both farmers and the pharmaceutical industry. The microscopic fungi that inhabit soil are essential for plant growth, but they are constantly at war with bacteria in order to survive. The discovery was made by an international research team led by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the University of Tartu in Estonia.

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at an early phase of pregnancy. An advanced genetic testing laboratory location on site strengthens the diagnostics sector in Estonia.

Time and place: Friday, 22.06.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: „Genomic imprinting in complex traits” (“Geneetilise vermimise mõju komplekstunnustele”) Abstract Curriculum: Molecular and Cell Biology Speciality: Molecular Biomedicine

This year, an exclusive business development program NGAL® (Network Globally, Act Locally) takes place from 4th to 15th June, engaging five universities from USA and Estonia. The program starts with the boot camp at UT IdeaLab and ends with a launch-camp in Nebraska, USA. University of Tartu will be represented by two teams: STARTER program graduate CarZam and the rEstFind.

Time and place: Thursday, 21.06.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: „The role of global regulator Fis in regulating the expression of lapF and the hydrophobicity of soil bacterium Pseudomonas putida” („Globaalse regulaatorvalgu Fis-i roll lapF geeni ekspressiooni reguleerimisel ja rakupinna hüdrofoobsuse mõjutamisel mullabakteris Pseudomonas putida”)

Time and place: Friday, 15.06.2018 at 10:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: “Fis regulates Pseudomonas putida biofilm formation by controlling the expression of lapA” (“Fis suurendab Pseudomonas putida biofilmi hulka, tõstes lapA ekspressiooni”) Curriculum: Gene Technology Speciality: Gene Technology

You are cordially invited to the presentation of high school e-book “Cell Biology” on Monday, June 11, 2018 to the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia Street 23, lecture hall 217. All together 26 authors contributed to this first original textbook on cell biology in Estonian. The book contains 1867 pages, 953 drawings by 13 artists and almost 100 photos by 16 authors.

On May 30, 2018 at 12:30 innovative new generation cell imager will be presented at the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Omicum building, Riia Street 23b/2, auditorium 105.

Time and place: Tuesday, 22.05.2018 at 12:15 in the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: "Genome structural variation modulating the placenta and pregnancy maintenance” (“Genoomi struktuursed varieeruvused platsenta ja raseduse mõjutajatena”) Curriculum: Gene Technology Speciality: Gene Technology

Julie Catherine Baker, PhD, works as an Associate Professor with tenure at Stanford University, School of Medicine, California, USA. On May 23 at 12:15 she will have a seminar in the Institute of Genomics, Riia 23b/2 lecture hall 105, entitled: The strange placental landscape: insights into biology, evolution and disease More information about her lab: https://baker-lab.stanford.edu/

We kindly invite you to participate in the workshop "Challenges and Opportunities in Big Data Analysis", taking place in Tartu on May 16-17, 2018. Venue: Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Omicum building, Riia 23 b/2, auditorium 105 Program

Announcement of guest lectures on microbial physiology (LOMR.03.022) by Dr. Hermann Josef Heipieper, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, Germany General topic: “Microbial Adaptation to Toxic Organic Solvents - Mechanisms and Applications” Time: Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 8.30 and Friday, March 16, 2018, at 8.30 Place: Omicum, Riia Street 23b/2, Tartu, auditorium No 105 Additional information Riho Teras ([email protected])

Time and place: Tuesday, 20.03.2018 at 14:15 in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Riia 23B/2 lecture hall 105 PhD thesis: „Irc3 is a mitochondrial branch migration enzyme in Saccharomyces cerevisiae” ("Mitokondriaalne DNA hargnemisi mobiliseeriv ensüüm Irc3") Curriculum: Molecular and Cell Biology Speciality: Biochemistry Abstract

Kaur Alasoo, a young scientist who has defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Cambridge and is now working as a bioinformatics researcher at the University of Tartu, focused on the reasons for complicated genetic diseases and ways to avoid them in the future.

With great sorrow, the University of Tartu announces the unexpected death of Rector Volli Kalm on Saturday, December 23. Volli Kalm was born on February 10, 1953 in Vändra. He graduated from the University of Tartu in 1976 with a degree in geology. In 1984, Kalm earned his PhD in geology from the Estonian Academy of Sciences after successfully defending his doctoral thesis "Formation, composition and usage of glaciofluvial deposits in Estonia." From 1988-1989, he attended postdoctoral studies in the geology department of the University of Alberta.

At the extraordinary senate session on 27 December, the senate of the University of Tartu unanimously appointed professor Tõnu Lehtsaar as the acting rector. In his speech to the senate, Lehtsaar said that his primary goal as the university’s acting rector is to maintain stability and find a new rector. “We will keep the university going. I asked members of the Rector’s Office at the meeting this morning if they were willing to continue in their office. I didn’t expect them to answer right away, but they confirmed that we will go forward together,” he said.

Professor Volli Kalm, Rector of the University of Tartu (10 February 1953 – 23 December 2017)

Friday, December 1 2017 marks the 98th birthday of the Estonia’s national university in Tartu. To celebrate the event, several events take place during the week-long celebrations – honorary doctorates and doctorates are conferred, the University’s honorary member named and the laurate of The University of Tartu Award for Contribution to Estonian National Identity named.