roosjc@csc.fi (05/27/91)
Please inform your students: INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA-COURSE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY at the University of Helsinki The Institute of Biotechnology and Lahti's Research and Training Centre of the University of Helsinki, Finland are organizing an International Course in Biotechnology for foreign students. The course will last for 9 months (October 1,1991-June 30, 1992) and result in a Diploma in Biotechnology. The Diploma-Course is a joint program with an enforced licenciate course for Finnish students with M.Sc degree. The Diploma-course consists of an intensive basic training period with lectures and laboratory work (1.10.-20.12. 1991) and a practising period (January 2-June 30,1992) in selected research groups in Helsinki. The practising period also includes lecture courses. Program of the International Diploma-Course in Biotechnology: Basic training period: October 1 - December 31, 1991 Nucleic acids and proteins(2 Units=U) Organized by prof. Ossi Renkonen & prof. Leevi Kriinen. Basic aspects of bacteriology(1 U) Organized by doc. Ilkka Palva. Bacteriology - practical course (2 U). Organized by doc. Ilkka Palva. Biocomputing (2 U) Organized by Dr. Christophe Roos. Saccharides in biotechnology (1 U) Organized by prof. Ossi Renkonen & Dr. Liisa Viikari. Cell biology - lecture course (1 U) Organized by Dr. Marja Makarow Cell biology - practical course (2 U) Organized by Dr. Marja Makarow & prof. Heikki Rauvala. Analytical protein chemistry (1 U) Organized by Dr. Nisse Kalkkinen. Analytical protein chemistry - practical course (2 U) Organized by Dr. Nisse Kalkkinen Gene technology - lecture course (2 U) Organized by Dr. Ilkka Palva & prof. Leevi Kriinen. Transgenic animals (1 U) Organized by prof. Kari Alitalo & prof. Juhani Jnne. Gene technology - practical course (3 U) Organized by Dr. Ilkka Palva Immunology for molecular biologists (1 U) Organized by Dr. Hannu Jalanko. Immunology for molecular biologists - practical course (2 U) Organized by Dr. Hannu Jalanko. Lipids in biotechnology and health (1 U) Organized by prof. Ossi Renkonen & Dr. Petri Kovanen. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Practising period: January 2 - June 30, 1992 Gene expression in eukaryotic cells (2 U) Organized by prof. Leevi Kriinen & Dr. Ismo Ulmanen. Human genes and genetic diseases (1 U) Organized by Dr. Leena Palotie Energy metabolism (3 U) Organized by prof. Ossi Renkonen Viruses (2 U) Organized by prof. Mart Saarma & prof. Leevi Kriinen Plant molecular biology (2 U) Organized by Dr. Teemu Teeri. Developmental & Neurobiology (2 U) Organized by prof. Mart Saarma & prof. Heikki Rauvala. Physical chemistry for molecular biologists (1 U) Organized by prof. Ossi Renkonen & Dr. Henrik Konschin. NMR-spectrometry (1 U) Organized by ass.prof. Gsta Brunow. Biotechnology of the environment (1 U) Organized by ass. prof. Mirja Salkinoja-Salonen. Bacteria in biotechnology (1 U) Organized by Dr. Ilkka Palva. Biotechnology of yeasts and fungi (1 U) Organized by Dr. Marja Makarow. Optimatization of fermentation processes (2 U) Organized by prof. Raivo Vilu. Biotechnology in diagnostics (1 U) Organized by Dr. Marjut Ranki & prof. Leevi Kriinen. U = 16 hour lecture or parctical course. About 5-8 students will be accepted. No registration fee is required but travel, board and lodging are at participants' expense. Inexpensive lodging can be arranged. For further information, please, contact Dr. Leena Nevalainen, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Valimotie 7, 00380 Helsinki, Finland. Phone: +358-0-43461, Telefax +358-0- 4346028, Telex: 124690 UNIH SF. E-mail: BIOTEKUH@FINUH.BITNET, BIOTEKUH@CC.HELSINKI.FI (Internet) The applications including curriculum vitae (minimum B.Sc. or comparable degree in biological sciences) and a brief statement of specific reasons to participate should be sent to: Dr. Ilkka Palva, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Valimotie 7, 00380 Helsinki, Finland. The deadline for applications is August 15, 1991.