A recent study declared that the TLR9 protein expressed by cancer cells has an effect on the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer. The new discovery creates possibilities for the development of much needed cancer therapy and medication. In the future, it may benefit hundreds of Finnish women.
Researcher Johanna Tuominen works with cell and molecular biology.
University of Turku rose to the position 211 in international QS World University Rankings.
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The University of Turku teaches the basics of the Finnish language and culture to new Erasmus exchange students. Besides learning the ABCs, the students get to participate to city tours and see the archipelago.
Rector Kalervo Väänänen and his delegation visited the Fudan University in Shanghai during the week 45.
University of Turku’s Rector Kalvervo Väänänen and the Vice-Rector of Fudan University Feng Xiaoyuan, signed the ICT field’s double degree agreement.
Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku was ranked third in the Eduniversal Worldwide Business Schools Rankings' category of Excellent Business Schools. In the category, 500 nationally strong business schools with continental links were reviewed.
The region's future as a significant European economic zone can be achieved with hard work and a shared vision. The future of the region was under scope at the 25th Anniversary Seminar of the Pan-European Institute at the University of Turku.
According to Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja it is crucial
that the future of the Region is created in a sustainable way.
Half a century ago, the Boreal owl was the most numerous predatory bird in Eurasian boreal forests. However, during the last twenty years the Boreal owl population has diminished noticeably. This is because of the vanishing old-growth boreal forests, explains the new book by researchers of the University of Turku.
Professor David M. Lee from the Physics and Astronomy department of Texas A&M University collaborates with the experts of the University of Turku.
PhD Student Vainio and Professor Lee in the physics lab, where the magic happens.
The Department of Phonetics and LAB-lab, University of Turku, organized a multidisciplinary symposium that addressed the human ability to learn and adopt.
-You can easily find the coffee room of the Phonetics. Just follow the laughter and loud noises, Docent Maija S. Peltola guides.