UEF Bulletin

Issue 1/2011, date of publication 31.3.2011.

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Students and high profile research are the cornerstones of universities

The University of Eastern Finland has chosen as its mission to grow into a significant university at the national and international level, and the strategy for the university’s future is founded in its areas of expertise in research.
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Spearhead funding for Cancer Centre and research on remote sensing methods

The University of Eastern Finland grants EUR 15 million of funding to 13 spearhead research projects.
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Protein structure analysis as an aid in vaccine development for cow’s milk allergy

Allergies can be alleviated with medicines like antihistamine; however, the only existing cure for allergies today is allergen immunotherapy.
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Geoengineering has legal implications, too

Although it might be technically possible to use some of the geoengineering technologies quite soon, an important concern is whether a sufficiently strong international legal framework exists to consider the possible adverse effects.
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New insights into the treatment of age-related macular degeneration

The long-term goal is to be able to provide treatment for all those suffering from age-related macular degeneration.
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Animals have a personality

A shy animal avoids taking risks such as coming across predators, whereas a bolder individual may act aggressively and may not actively avoid predators.
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