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Single periaxin conformation
Myelin protein disorder reviewed (20.02.2020)
Myelin, the insulative multilamellar sheath that enwraps axons, speeds up our nerve impulses by two orders of magnitude – a prerequisite for an efficient nervous system that we humans and other vertebrates enjoy. Myelin gains its structure and function from a high abundance of lipids and proteins, many of which are specific to this enigmatic biological system.
Utvekslingsstudenter med rektor og utviklingsministeren
NORPART exchange students at the UiB meet the Minister of International Development (19.02.2020)
NORPART exchange students Maria Gorretti Nakyonyi and Evelynn Kaleysubula recently participated in a meeting with rector Dag Rune Olsen and Minister of International Development Dag Inge Ulstein.
Coronavirus COVID-19
10 facts about the coronavirus (13.02.2020)
The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) is confirmed as pandemic by WHO, 11. march. To what extent should we fear the coronavirus? We have asked virus expert Professor Rebecca Cox.
Cryo-EM structures of the NatE complex with/without HYPK bound
The structure of an enzyme complex upregulated in cancer (11.02.2020)
In human cells, N-terminal acetylation is among the most common protein modifications. Now, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Bergen have revealed the structural and biochemical properties of the major molecular machine involved in this process. Cancer cells require this enzyme for survival and proliferation.
2019 package pick-up winner
2019 Package Pick-up Competition Winner Announced! (04.02.2020)
Collage, Breaking News illustration plus the discussion panel in the auditorium.
Framing cancer (31.01.2020)
CCBIO recently completed its CCBIO903 course Cancer Research: Ethical, Economic and Social Aspects, including a CCBIO Special Seminar, titled “Cancer in the news”. The course is quite unique on a global basis, and recruited participants with a great variety of backgrounds and of geographical locations, such as Bergen (CCBIO), Oslo (Oslo University Hospital, Institute for Cancer Research), London... Read more
work flow
Significant funding for research in personalized therapy of hypertensive nephropathy (30.01.2020)
The project "Digital technology for personalised management and therapy of hypertensive nephropathy" received 20 million NOK funding from Helse-vest
Dr. Bhan
In memory of Maharaj Kishan Bhan (28.01.2020)
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Dr Maharaj K. Bhan, member of CISMAC Executive Committee and a close friend. Dr Bhan died in Delhi on 26 January. He was 72 years old and leaves behind his wife, two children and a large group of researchers and health professionals whom he mentored during his generous life. - Josè Martines, Ingvild Fossgård Sandøy, Ane Straume and... Read more
3D Bioplotter
10 Thon-millioner til beinbygging (22.01.2020)
Ten Thon-Millions to make bone
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New mental health project aims to uncover insulin-related mechanisms linking disorders of body and brain. (22.01.2020)
An important European-funded initiative has been launched to explore how common molecular mechanisms may link metabolic disorders, especially type 2 diabetes and obesity, with brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. Jan Haavik and Aurora Martinez from the Department of Biomedicine are the norwegian participants.
Group picture with staff in Al Neelain Stem cell center. Name from left to right:
A memorandum of Understanding between the Tissue Engineering Group at UiB and Al Neelain Stem Cell Center at Al Neelain University in Sudan (22.01.2020)
Signed an agreement with stem cell center in Khartoum
Poster
Drug treatment of glioma-associated epilepsy and the use of psychiatric medication (19.01.2020)
Kristin Marie Knudsen-Baas presented this poster at the 8th Eilat international course: Pharmacological treatment of epilepsy
Living a good life in older age; neurological insights related to self (19.01.2020)
Reflections on value and the brain in the context of aging and neurological dysfunction. A presentation by Professor Bernt Engelsen.
IGS Christmas 2019
IGS General Assembly 8 Jan. 2020 (14.01.2020)
Summarising 2019 and looking ahead to 2020 at IGS
HIV costs
Lelisa Fekadu Assebe: Analysing communicable disease interventions (14.01.2020)
PhD Candidate, Lelisa Fekadu Assebe, is studying evidence-based, cost-effective policy-making and priority setting of public health interventions in Ethiopia that are addressing three major global health threats: malaria, HIV, and TB.
Kangaroo Mother Care.
Kangaroo Mother Care Reduces Infant Mortality (09.01.2020)
When newborn babies with low birth weight are held close to their mother´s bodies throughout the day, their chance of survival increases substantially.
Portrait photo.
Hani Gabra appointed CMO at BerGenBio (17.12.2019)
Professor Hani Gabra was recently appointed Chief Medical Officer at BerGenBio, based in Oxford UK. Professor Gabra has been part of CCBIO's network of international affiliated researchers since 2016, and considers his affiliation to CCBIO both an advantage and a prerequisite for his role as CMO for BerGenBio. He also finds there are clear opportunities for increased interaction between BerGenBio... Read more
Young researchers in the lab.
Rewarding to have Medical Student Research Program students in the research group (12.12.2019)
Since CCBIO was established five years ago, 17 students in the Medical Student Research Program have been affiliated to the center's research groups, and several have proceeded to a PhD degree. The students in the program are genuinely interested and dedicated, but also lacking research experience and in need of close follow-up and mentoring. Nevertheless, CCBIO has very good experiences in... Read more

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