Trainings

Electrophysiological techniques to measure and interpret human neuron functions

Electrophysiology provides a unique approach to investigating cell and tissue functionality. This is important for high quality science not only in basic cell biology and disease investigation, but also in the continuously growing fields of stem cells, tissue engineering and therapy development. With the rapid expansion of the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies, there has been an increasing need for efficient functional characterization of disease specific cell lines as well as organ- and body-on-a-chip models.

Call for abstracts is open until 16 April, and registration until 2 May. For further information about course content, please contact Tarja Malm, email tarja.malm@uef.fi, in practical matters Jukka Jolkkonen, email jukka.jolkkonen@uef.fi.

Brain Health: Exploring the Human Mind, SnellmanEDU Children’s University Science Camp (Ages 10-12)

This science camp is targeted at 10-12-year-old children. It gives them an engaging deep-dive into brain health, neuroscience and health technology.

Ever wondered what makes you, you? How does the mind work? Why is it that you can remember your name, address, or your birthday date but are unable to remember a formula in the math test? How can we improve brain health using technology? Join us in exploring “The Human Mind”!

We delve deep into the brain, a fascinating human machine. The participants will receive a hands-on introduction to the brain’s parts and their functions using microscopes and various activities. Through engaging sessions, they will learn how the brain works and get acquainted with memory disorders and their symptoms through fun memory games.

By participating in this brain health camp, you will learn the techniques used to study the brain, like imaging and be introduced to digital health technology. Interactive demos of devices used to monitor brain activities and track patients with brain diseases will give participants hands-on experience.

The goal is to use hands-on practical sessions to teach children about brain health, creating a foundation upon which they can glimpse into the astonishing world of Neuroscience. Perhaps this could inspire them to choose neuroscience as a future career path.

Welcome to the journey to the mind!

The teachers of this camp are international researchers from the University of Eastern Finland’s Neuro-Innovation PhD Programme. The camp is taught in English, but camp instructors also speak Finnish. The camp is part of SnellmanEDU’s Children’s University.