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Protein analysis performed at the Proteomics-unit (PROBE) at the Department of Biomedicine is central to scientists in Bergen in their hunt for a solution to MS.

Stroke patients have particular high risk of thrombotic events caused by platelet (thrombocyte) activation, which may lead to new infarctions. Secondary treatment of these patients with anti-platelet therapy consisting of aspirin and dipyridamole is therefore a common protocol. Recent results on the mechanism of action of this treatment suggest that regulation of platelet shape change, the... Read more

At the Department of Biomedicine a postdoctoral position is vacant for the duration of two years. The position is financed by the University of Bergen (UiB) and The Research Council of Norway and is attached to the Proteomics Unit UIB (PROBE http://www.uib.no/rg/probe) at the Department of Biomedicine. The work place will be at the Building for Basic Biological Research, Jonas Lies Vei 91.

On Friday November 5, a joint dental research day for anyone interested in dental research will be arranged at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

New findings can lead to a more optimalised treatment of brain cancer.

Cand.san. Tori Smedal will defend her PhD-thesis: The influence of physiotherapy and climate on functionning in Multiple Sclerosis. Aspects of physical performance, fatigue and health-related quality of life.

Kvåle A, Bunkan BH, Opjordsmoen S, Ljunggren AE, Friis S.

Magnussen LH, Lygren H, Anderson B; Breivik K; Strand LI.