Universitetsklubben (map)


In December 2020, the Swedish government commissioned SciLifeLab to build laboratory capacity to mitigate the effects of future pandemics. In this session we will present how we are are optimizing SciLifeLab’s operations to support and complement the work of other government and regulatory entities at a national and local level with a special focus on activities in Umeå. We will also discuss what we need to do in order to be prepared for future pandemics.

Chair: Ulf Ribacke, SciLifelab Co-director for the SciLifeLab Pandemic Preparedness Program, PLP

Welcome & Introduction of SciLifeLab Pandemic Preparedness Program, PLP
Alice Sollazzo, SciLifeLab coordinator for PLP programmet
 
Development of a targeted metagenomic NGS platform for diagnostics and epidemiological surveillance of viral pandemic threats 
Lisa Pettersson, Region Västerbotten 
 
Preparedness by Early Detection of Infections in the Elderly.
Mattias Forsell,Umeå University
 
DDLS infection biology and Pandemic preparedness
Oliver Billker, Umeå University

Panel discussion
Lisa Pettersson, Mattias Forsell, Oliver Billker
Moderator Ulf Ribacke, Karolinska Institutet
 
Wrap up
Ulf Ribacke, SciLifelab Co-director for the SciLifeLab PLP Program

Planetary Biology
Glasburen (map)

Planetary Biology Capability at SciLifeLab arises from the urgent need for trans-disciplinary and coordinated approaches to study all the different forms of life – the earth’s biodiversity – from single molecules and cells to individual species, species communities, ecosystems, and their functioning on the planet.
 
The Planetary Biology Capability aims to make use of SciLifeLab’s national research infrastructure, technology, and scientific excellence to promote and accelerate ecosystem- to planetary-scale life science research, linking molecular-scale understanding to ecosystem function and biodiversity.
 
In order to achieve this, we plan to:
– Build a strong national Planetary Biology community
– Increase SciLifeLab’s accessibility and tailor services for the PB community
– Promote knowledge exchange between the PB community, stakeholders and SciLifeLab
– Outreach and engage with the community, translating knowledge to foster public debate and opinion
 
Presentation from local researchers
Tracking illegal trade across the planet
Göran Spong, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Norway Spruce and Scots pine Genome sequencing, Re-sequencing and Genomic Selection
Ove Nilsson, Umeå Plant Science Center/Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Recovering the genetic signal of microorganisms from water columns and sedimentary archives: towards unraveling the effects of global change on aquatic microbial communities
Eric Capo, Umeå University
 
Plenary discussion
 
Survey

Rotundan (map)


The precision medicine session will introduce the recently published SciLifeLab RoadMap for Precision Medicine and other ongoing activities related to precision medicine at SciLifeLab.
We will also hear examples of ongoing precision medicine research in Umeå, and discuss local and national challenges in the field and how SciLifeLab can contribute to solving these challenges.

Introduction to Precision Medicine Capability
Päivi Östling, Scientific Lead for Precision Medicine, SciLifeLab
 
DNA methylation as a tool to personalize cancer treatment
Sofie Degerman, Associate Professor, Umeå University
 
Blocking SOD1 prions as new therapy for ALS
Peter Andersén, Professor and Senior Consultant, Umeå University, Umeå University Hospital
 
Lunch sandwiches
 
Panel discussion
How can SciLifeLab contribute to accelerating research and implementation of precision medicine in Umeå and nationally?
Ulrica Bergström, Strategist för university healthcare, Region Västerbotten
Andreas Josefsson, Associate Professor and Consultant Urologist, Wallenberg Center for molecular medicine, Umeå University, Umeå University Hospital
Katrine Riklund, Professor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Umeå University, and Senior Consultant, Umeå University Hospital
Malin Sund, Guest Professor, Umeå University and Professor/Senior Consultant, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital

Moderator: Åsa Johansson, Scientific Lead for Precision Medicine, SciLifeLab