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Lab preprints out!
Check out some of our latest work that is now available as preprints on bioRxiv:
Read MoreLast chance (?) to work on mitochondrial interactions with pathogens
We are looking for a driven postdoc candidate to spearhead an ambitious and interdisciplinary research project on the interaction of mitochondria with the intracellular pathogen Chlamydia trachomatis. The selected candidate of this KBC postdoc call will gain access to the expertise and support of both our lab and that of the Sixt lab with their
Read MoreUnique postdoc opportunity!
If you are interested in mito-pathogen interactions during bacterial infection, this is something for you: together with the Sixt lab, we now offer a postdoc opportunity in a collaborative project to uncover the role of mitochondrial (dys)function during infection by Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Due to its intracellular lifestyle, Chlamydia is dependent on the host cell
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Yeast paper now out in Life Science Alliance
Our newest paper on the role of the mitochondrial membrane potential as a retrograde signal that regulates cell cycle progression is now published in Life Science Alliance. Congratulations to Michael that spearheaded the project, as well as all other co-authors: Gustavo, Alicia, Lisa, Isabela and Katarina. It was great to see how so many lab
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Good luck Gustavo!
We gathered to wish the best of luck to Gustavo who is moving on to a position at the Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS). Luckily he won’t be far so we will still keep running into each other. Good luck in your future endeavours Gustavo!
Read MorePostdoc opportunity on mitochondria in Chlamydia infection
In collaboration with the Barbara Sixt lab at MIMS, we are looking for talented and driven postdoc applicants to drive a synergistic project on the interplay between Chlamydia trachomatis and host cell mitochondria. The project is part of the “Excellence by Choice” postdoctoral programme in Life Sciences, with the Nobel laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier as patron.
Read MoreOpen postdoc scholarship in protein biochemistry
Take the opportunity to apply for a 2-year postdoc scholarship to study factors involved in mtDNA maintenance. If you have documented experience in in vitro protein biochemistry and a strong interest in mitochondria, don’t hesitate to apply! Deadline March 12th. We offer a dynamic and international research environment in a modern and student-centered town in
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Sonja chosen as best lab manager in the world!
Congrats to Sonja, who was recently chosen as the best lab manager in the world in a competition run by Proteintech. Read more here. Celebrations are in order!
Read MoreCancerfonden project grant
We are grateful to the Swedish Cancer Society that has granted us project funding for another three years. Looking forward to some exciting research results from this project!
Read MoreLisa is back
Lisa, who finished her BSc thesis in our group earlier this year, is back to the lab as part of her MSc studies. Welcome back Lisa!
Read MoreWelcome Ruchitha!
Ruchitha is a student from the Umu Biomedicine program, and joined our lab this fall for a MSc thesis project. He will be working on our yeast projects under Michael’s supervision. Welcome to the team Ruchitha, good to have you here!
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Replication and Genome Maintenance meeting in Trieste
Our PhD student Cyrielle Bader presented her newest results on the human mitochondrial topoisomerase 1 at the ICGEB meeting on DNA replication and Genome maintenance in Trieste, Italy. Great science, fantastic location and good espresso, who could ask for more?
Read MoreTwo postdoc fellowships available!
We have an opening for up to two postdoctoral fellows to work on mtDNA stability and mito-cellular communication. One should have prior experience in protein biochemistry (protein expression, purification and analysis), and the other in genetic manipulation and cell biology in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Read all the details here: Project 1 (biochemistry) and Project 2 (yeast
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Lab day out canoeing
Earlier this month, we had a lab day out together with the S Wanrooij lab, canoeing down Sävar river followed by lunch at Skeppsviks herrgård. We took the chance to say thanks to Mama from Sjoerd’s lab, who is moving on to new adventures in Stockholm. Altogether a great day!
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Goodbye Lisa, and welcome back
After a fruitful 5 months in the lab, Lisa has finished her Bachelors’ internship with us. Thanks for all your hard work Lisa, and we hope to see you back in Umeå next fall!
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Wallenberg Academy Fellow
Last week, Paulina was selected for the prestigious long-term career program from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Wallenberg Academy Fellows. The program provides five years of funding, which we are very happy about. Thanks to all lab members and colleagues for the hard work and support. Read about all the new Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Read MoreOur Mitochondrion article now online
Our latest publication is now available online, and it’s open access. If you want to read more about the best methods for isolating high-integrity mtDNA from tissues, click here.
Read MorePaper accepted in Mitochondrion
Our manuscript “The integrity and assay performance of tissue mitochondrial DNA is considerably affected by choice of isolation method” has been accepted in Mitochondrion. We systematically compare mtDNA isolation methods and show that the highest integrity tissue mtDNA is achieved when isolating DNA from enriched/purified mitochondria. For a higher yield, an alternative is to pulverize
Read MorePostdoc fellowship available
We have an opening for a postdoc fellow! Join our team to work on aspects related to the maintenance of mtDNA stability and how mtDNA defects are signalled to the rest of the cell. A background and keen interest in aspects related to (mt)DNA metabolism are a strong merit. We are especially interested in highly-motivated
Read MoreWelcome Lisa!
Lisa is joining the lab for a 5-month internship to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Applied Sciences in Wien. She will be working on our yeast projects together with Michael. Welcome Lisa!
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First review paper!
Our first review paper is published, and it’s open access, so read more about MtDNA instability in mammalian cells here! Good work from Gustavo, Bruno and Isabela! This milestone was duly celebrated with a lab brunch out in the sun (as per covid restrictions).
Read MoreGood job Bruno!
Bruno has received a postdoctoral fellowship and support for his project from the Olle Engkvist Foundation. This will allow him to pursue his newest project for a period of two years. Congratulations Bruno, and many thanks to the Olle Engkvist Foundation for their generous support.
Read MoreCongratulations Emil!
Emil graduated as a Biomedical Analyst. Congratulations Emil, and thanks for your efforts in the lab!
Read MoreGrattis Alicia!
We congratulate Alicia for being accepted to the masters degree program in Molecular Biology here at Umeå university. She will start this coming Fall term. Congrats Alicia, and good luck with your Master’s! När är fika att fira?
Read MoreWelcome Emil!
We welcome Emil to our lab. He will be working with Gustavo for 2 months. Hope you will have fun with the group!
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