MIBEst project's main goal is to strenghten the research capacity on latent and chronic infections of Institute of Technology at University of Tartu by creating long-lasting links with internationally-leading research institutions: the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) at Umeå University, Sweden, and Basel Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland.
The expected outcome of the MIBEst Twinning project is establishing the integrated centre for molecular infection biology at University of Tartu, Institute of Technology (TUIT) premises. TUIT has research groups with competence on persistent/latent infections. This competence can be further used for facilitating development of novel therapeutic approaches. Cooperation with Basel Biozentrum and MIMS enables TUIT to enhance its competences in animal models, visualisation techniques, high throughput screening and through knowledge exchange, build lasting partnerships.
As an outcome of MIBEst, Estonian scientists will have new knowledge in infection biology with particular focus on advancement in models for latent infections and high throughput screening for promising candidates for anti-infective compounds.
Over the duration of the project, the following researchers from MIMS have been involved:
- Maria Fällman
- Anna Överby Wernstedt
- Vasili Haurilyik
- Björn Schröder
Watch the video about the MIBEst project to learn more:
Useful links:
- Website of the MIBEst project: https://sisu.ut.ee/mibest
- MIMS Symposium, a platform for showcasing collaboration in basic, translational and clinical research: https://www.mims.umu.se/news-events/2112-mims-symposium-2022-a-platform-for-showcasing-collaboration-in-basic-translational-and-clinical-research.html
