Happy Holiday Season & Thank You for the 2024 The year 2024 was a positive one for the Instrumentarium Science Foundation in many ways. We awarded a total of 1.5 million euros in grants to researchers in medicine, natural sciences, and technology. In addition, we received the foundation's first-ever bequest donation.
Grants play a crucial role in a researcher’s career Anniina Färkkilä is an assistant professor and research group leader at the University of Helsinki. She is also one of the leading figures in Finnish ovarian cancer research. Färkkilä has applied for research funding from various sources, including the Instrumentarium Science Foundation. In spring 2024, the foundation invited her to join its board.
Over 400 grant applications submitted for 2025 funding The Instrumentarium Science Foundation's grant application period for 2025 has now ended. A total of 423 applications were submitted, with nearly 15 million euros requested in funding.
The call for grants 2025 is open The application round for Instrumentarium's Science Foundation grants for 2025 is now open. The application round ends on 15th September, 2024.
How does the skeleton affect obesity and diabetes? The human skeleton does much more than just passively support our bodies. In recent decades, the skeleton has been increasingly recognized as one of our internal organs. As a hormonal organ, the skeleton also influences our metabolism.
The 2025 Grant Round Opens in August The application period for Instrumentarium Science Foundation's grants for the year 2025 opens on August 1, 2024.
Automated Cancer Diagnostics with Artificial Intelligence Automated cancer diagnostics can be achieved through the use of artificial intelligence, molecular profiling, and digital pathology scanners. The Instrumentarium Foundation is funding the post-doctoral research of Dr. Kimmo Kartasalo on this topic.
Nanosellulose Hydrogel Halts Urinary Incontinence Nanosellulose hydrogel is a substance-based treatment modality developed by Lignum Medical Oy for women's stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The Instrumentarium Science Foundation has awarded the company a €50,000 SILMU grant in 2024.
Dendritic Cells Guard Tissue Well-being Dendritic cells monitor the well-being of our tissues and transport pathogens for processing by our immune defense. The movement of dendritic cells can have a significant impact on the development of various autoimmune diseases. The Instrumentarium Science Foundation has awarded a €150,000 Fellow grant to Dr. Jonna Alanko, a cell biologist studying this topic.
Instrumentarium Foundation awards 1.4 million euros in grants to advance breakthroughs in medicine This
year, the Instrumentarium Foundation is distributing grants totaling 1,400,000
euros to researchers in medicine, natural sciences, and engineering. Grants
will be awarded to 38 individuals or groups, with three researchers receiving
the foundation's largest grant of 150,000 euros each. The foundation also
promotes science entrepreneurship, and Lignum Medical Oy has been awarded a
50,000 euro grant for the development of a new treatment for female stress
urinary incontinence.
