Editorial

Foto: Eivind Senneset

Dear colleagues,

As we approach the end of 2024, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed.

2024 has been a year of both progress and transitions. In a year marked by significant changes and economical constraints, we have demonstrated impressive adaptability and creativity. Overall, I see tremendous commitment and determination to together advance BIO in the years to come.

We have much to be proud of from the past year. From groundbreaking research to extraordinary teaching efforts and cross-disciplinary collaborations, we continue to play a significant role in bioscience research and education, both nationally and internationally. There are many examples of this, not least the awards we have recently received and the numerous research projects that were approved and initiated over the course of the year.

Looking ahead to 2025, I am confident that we will face new challenges with the focus and optimism that define BIO.

I want to thank all of you—students, PhDs, postdocs, researchers, technical, administrative, and academic staff—for your efforts in 2024. I hope you can enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Let us return in the new year rested and ready to tackle what lies ahead, as a strong and united team.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Ståle

 

Kristine (project student) and Tobias (bachelor’s student) with early research careers

Foto: privat

Tobias Trognitz has a Bsc in computer science and is currently a Bsc student in molecular biology. In parallel with his studies, he has engaged in research and continued to work on a project started by Kristine O. Rostad as a project student in BIO299. Kristine did a Msc in Molecular Biology, and currently works as a NCE seafood Trainee at Cargill, where she is enganged in among other things product development in fish feed, closely related to R&D.

In a recently published work: «Accelerated Sarcopenia Phenotype in the DJ-1/Park7-Knockout Zebrafish» they share first authorship.

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/12/1509.