genomicstartu
@genomicstartu
Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu is the leading hub of genomics and related transdisciplinary research in Estonia.
Genetic variation shapes reproductive traits – from gestational duration to menopause timing – influencing health across a woman’s life and into the next generation. 🧬 Join #GeneForum 2025 to find out more geneforum.ee #Genetics #WomensHealth
Papua New Guineans are living proof of how isolation, ancient mixing, and survival in remote islands can preserve a unique piece of our shared human story. 🗺️Read more: genomics.ut.ee/en/news/new-ai…
We're hiring! Lead the commercial & international development of the EU-wide TeamPerMed collab tiny.cc/5bpp001 to build next-gen personalised medicine tools using the Estonian Biobank & advanced digital health infrastructure 🇪🇪. 📝Apply by Aug 15 tiny.cc/3bpp001
🇮🇹 @RaiUno science and tech TV programme #Codice crew visited #Tartu to explore how #genetics meets digital #innovation at 🇪🇪 Estonian #Biobank. Interviews with @MilaniLili & @maitbb, lab tour by Steven Smit. Grazie @FlorianaBulfon! 📺 Watch: shorturl.at/d99TG
Our new @NatureComms study led by Mayukh, reveals that unique demographic history of #Papuans (observed shifts in RCCR curves) are driven by strong bottleneck & slower growth rather than the early out-of-Africa admixture. @unitartu @genomicstartu @maitbb nature.com/articles/s4146…
🗣️New publication: Genetic influences on antidepressant side effects: a CYP2C19 gene variation and polygenic risk study in the Estonian Biobank 🔓 Of course, it’s Open Access, so feel free to dive right in! ➡️ nature.com/articles/s4143… Or read more: genomics.ut.ee/en/news/estoni…
💡Estonian scientists contributed to the largest-ever ancient DNA study on a medieval cemetery, revealing 1,000 years of genetic history in the Low Countries Read more: genomics.ut.ee/en/news/estoni… 📷 KU Leuven I GAZO Anneleen Mombaerts I Aron bvba
Great to see our work represented at #EBW25 by @maitbb — a proud moment for @genomicstartu and 🇪🇪 science!
💡 'Bringing the benefits of biobanking closer to the people' was the central theme of today's keynote from Prof. Mait Metspalu, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, highlighting the transformative progress of the Estonian Biobank. ✨ Stay tuned for more #EBW25 highlights
✨Exciting news: Our project´s website is LIVE! We are very excited to announce the launch of the official website for the ECHO Project ➡️echo-project.eu
Join us! 📊 Research project: Understanding the genetics, omics, and lifestyle contributions to eye diseases and their associations with systemic disorders 📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu 📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025 𝗠ore info: lnkd.in/d-5UDTqE
We are looking for a PhD student!🧬 📊 Research project: The role of exposome in the development of hypertension and its interactions with genetic risk 📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu 📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025 More info: lnkd.in/daUUqujS
We are looking for a PhD student!🧬 📊 Research project: Genetics of individual hormone sensitivity 📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu 📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025 Read more: lnkd.in/dmXCu9Sg
We are looking for a PhD student!🧬 📊 Research project: Genetic basis of host susceptibility to respiratory viruses and chronic respiratory diseases 📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu 📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025 Read more: lnkd.in/drUr_A38
🧬Call for poster presentations is now open! Showcase your research to a diverse audience at #GeneForum2025. 40 poster spots available — connect, share & get feedback from the field. 📅 9–10.09 2025 | Tartu, Estonia 🇪🇪 📝 Rolling deadline – apply early! 👉geneforum.ee/poster-session
🧬 Welcome to the 24th International Gene Forum! Registration is now open for the leading #genetics and #genomics conference in the Baltics. 📅 9–10 September 2025 | Tartu, Estonia 🇪🇪 👉 geneforum.ee
💡Can we use real world drug purchase data to study the genetics of medication dosing? We explored this by analyzing 20 years of digital drug dispensing data linked to the @ESTbiobank which hosts 212,000 genotyped participants. 🧵 📄 doi.org/10.1101/2025.0…
A study in @NatureMedicine provides a cross-trait atlas of genetic and phenotypic associations across 42 female reproductive health diagnoses. go.nature.com/3YldiLt 🔒
We're hiring a #Postdoc in Population/Statistical Genetics. Work on improving PRS transferability + risk prediction in mixed ancestry. 📅 Term: 01.09.2025–30.09.2027 📍 In collab w/ @helsinkiuni & Estonian Biobank 🧬 Apply by April 30. tinyurl.com/57f36e3u
