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Department of Life Technologies
The Department of Life Technologies is an international and multifaceted educational and research unit that combines various fields of biosciences. Teaching is based on extensive basic research as well as on applied research related to cellular and molecular-level structures and processes. The information is utilized in medicine, food development, analytics and the development of environmentally friendly technologies.
Raisio plc’s Research Foundation Donating €500,000 to University of Turku for Establishing Finnish Foods Professorship
05.11.2018
The University of Turku establishes a new professorship focusing on the research of plants grown in Finland, supporting the export of Finnish foods based on sustainable development, and promoting well-being with healthy foods. For the first five years, the position's basic funding is provided by the Raisio plc’s Research Foundation.
Research at the Department of Life Technologies
At the Department of Life Technologies we conduct high-quality research that focuses on structure and function of proteins, photosynthesis and bioenergetics, in vitro diagnostics, and food sciences.
Studying at the Department of Life Technologies
The department offers education in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. The academic degree programmes are provided in Biochemistry and in Engineering (Biotechnology).
Cancer Stiffness Controls Growth of Malignant Cells
12.08.2016
Cancer induces stiffening of the surrounding tissue, which in turn accelerates the growth of the cancer cells. This creates a proliferation inducing vicious cycle. Researchers at the University of Turku have made a significant discovery which affects the direction of future cancer research.
