NOVACAN Cancer Research Seminar Series

NOVACAN Cancer Research Seminar Series brings together researchers and students working  in cancer research. The series highlights new discoveries, emerging perspectives, and current developments in cancer biology, diagnostics, and treatment, while offering participants a valuable opportunity to connect with researchers, students, and clinical professionals. Seminars fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology.

The seminars will be held once a month. Seminars organized in collaboration with the University of Jyväskylä and Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, NOVACAN Steering Committee. The seminars are aimed at students, postdoctoral researchers, staff members, and anyone interested in!

The seminars take place monthly in Sairaala NOVA, Jyväskylä. Participation is also possible via Teams. For a calendar invitation and Teams link, please email tiina.a.jokela@jyu.fi.

Aims of the NOVACAN Cancer Research Seminar

1. Highlight cancer research approaches and tools used in research.
2. Showcase ongoing research projects from different groups and departments.
3. Promote cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration.
4. Provide practice in presenting cancer results to a broad scientific audience.
5. Stimulate discussion on challenges, innovations, and best practices
6. Encourage knowledge exchange between theoreticians, modelers, and experimentalists.

Who Can Attend and Present

All cancer researchers, doctoral researchers, and students in Central Finland interested in cancer research is warmly welcome to participate! Supervisors and PIs are warmly invited to attend and support the sessions. 

Participation can be used for BENS9111 – Research Seminar course credits.

If you would like to give a seminar, please contact us so we can schedule your presentation for the second semester. 

Current chairperson: Tiina Jokela

Welcome to learn, discuss, and network!