In early August, we hosted a summer school for PhD students at the Marine Biological Station at Espegrend, sponsored by the Intpart project ConFect. Twelve students from 6-7 different countries took part. During the course, they learned both classical and novel techniques for studying virus–host relationships.
The program focused on host–virus systems where the hosts represent key primary producers in the oceans. Students explored how changes in temperature affect these systems. The course was led by local researchers Marius Langvad, Jesselyn Tjendra., Kyle Mayers (Norce), Hilde Stabell, Elzbieta Petelenz, and Ruth-Anne Sandaa (PI), together with six professors from Japan, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Israel, who shared their expertise in different virus–host models and methodologies. We also received excellent support from Rannveig Myklebust in logistics and administration.
Feedback from the participants indicates that the summer school was a great success, with enthusiastic students and professors who gained new insights while also enjoying the social aspect of scientific exchange. For us at BIO, it was not only a valuable chance to showcase and share our exciting work in marine viral ecology here at BIO but also an opportunity to strengthen research collaborations.
Finally, we are happy to announce a new film by Warholm Film, highlighting our research in marine ecology and evolution. The film will be showcased from 18 September for one week at the University Museum of Bergen as part of the museum’s 200th anniversary celebrations and Forskningsdagene.
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