IceLab
@icelabumu.bsky.social
Integrated Science Lab, Umeå University, Sweden. Home of Stress Response Modeling at IceLab.
Connecting researchers across disciplines for the love of launching and landing new ideas.
https://icelab.se/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/icelab-umea/
Connecting researchers across disciplines for the love of launching and landing new ideas.
https://icelab.se/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/icelab-umea/
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Lägervecka på Umeälven luckrar upp gränser mellan forskningsfält | Tidningen Curie
Samtala. Lyssna noga. Och ställ gärna dumma frågor. Den som vill forska tvärvetenskapligt måste våga visa sig sårbar, menar Martin Rosvall, föreståndare för IceLab i Umeå. Forskningsnavets lägervecka ...
www.tidningencurie.se
"Dumma frågor löser tvärvetenskapliga knutar."
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Catch IceLabber @elibbyscience.bsky.social at the Theory of Living Matter talk (Cambridge) 19 Nov 16:00 UK time with a talk titled “Informational constraints on the regulation of early multicellular life cycles". Join mailing list for the link! lists.cam.ac.uk/sympa/subscr...
🚨 TLM Seminar Series - TOMORROW|16:00 UK
Eric Libby (@elibbyscience.bsky.social): "Informational constraints on the regulation of early multicellular life cycles"
Join the talk at: www.cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/89289153062
Join our mailing list here: lists.cam.ac.uk/sympa/sub...
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Eric Libby (@elibbyscience.bsky.social): "Informational constraints on the regulation of early multicellular life cycles"
Join the talk at: www.cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/89289153062
Join our mailing list here: lists.cam.ac.uk/sympa/sub...
Please repost!
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Catch IceLabber @elibbyscience.bsky.social at the Theory of Living Matter talk (Cambridge) 19 Nov 16:00 UK time with a talk titled “Informational constraints on the regulation of early multicellular life cycles". Join mailing list for the link! lists.cam.ac.uk/sympa/subscr...
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🥁 🥁 🥁 CALL FOR PROJECTS 🥁 🥁 🥁
We’re thrilled to announce that the call for tutors for Complexity72h 2026 in London is OPEN! 🚀
When & where: Northeastern University London · 22–26 June 2026
Big and bold idea? Submit your project at www.complexity72h.com/projects/ by Dec 22!
We’re thrilled to announce that the call for tutors for Complexity72h 2026 in London is OPEN! 🚀
When & where: Northeastern University London · 22–26 June 2026
Big and bold idea? Submit your project at www.complexity72h.com/projects/ by Dec 22!
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ALT: two minions wearing goggles and overalls are waving their hands in the air .
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November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Looking for a fantastic place for your next career step? Come to speak about your science and meet us @umeaplantsciencecentre.se
Have a look at the research groups www.upsc.se/research/res... and build up your next project
Have a look at the research groups www.upsc.se/research/res... and build up your next project
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Looking for a fantastic place for your next career step? Come to speak about your science and meet us @umeaplantsciencecentre.se
Have a look at the research groups www.upsc.se/research/res... and build up your next project
Have a look at the research groups www.upsc.se/research/res... and build up your next project
"Dumma frågor löser tvärvetenskapliga knutar."
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Lägervecka på Umeälven luckrar upp gränser mellan forskningsfält | Tidningen Curie
Samtala. Lyssna noga. Och ställ gärna dumma frågor. Den som vill forska tvärvetenskapligt måste våga visa sig sårbar, menar Martin Rosvall, föreståndare för IceLab i Umeå. Forskningsnavets lägervecka ...
www.tidningencurie.se
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"Dumma frågor löser tvärvetenskapliga knutar."
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Tidningen Curie spoke to IceLab's @mrosvall.bsky.social about the importance of learning to ask questions in research, daring to be vulnerable in order to unlock interesting research directions across disciplines. www.tidningencurie.se/nyheter/lage...
Johan Henriksson (IceLab affiliate) has secured SEK 10 M to build a massive single-cell database to accelerate safer and more affordable CAR T-cell therapies for cancer. Wishing the team great success! www.umu.se/en/news/fast... #singlecell #cancertherapy #umeåresearch
Faster and safer development of CAR T cells against cancer
Ten million for innovative technology in cancer research.
www.umu.se
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Johan Henriksson (IceLab affiliate) has secured SEK 10 M to build a massive single-cell database to accelerate safer and more affordable CAR T-cell therapies for cancer. Wishing the team great success! www.umu.se/en/news/fast... #singlecell #cancertherapy #umeåresearch
Congratulations Sonali! You are always a welcome addition to our Lunch Pitches - wonderful to see you recognized at the KBC Days!
👏Congratulations, Sonali! We’re so pleased to see your efforts recognized with KBC’s Employee of the Year award.
Your commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment makes a real difference, and we’re proud to have you in our community at Umeå Plant Science Centre!🧪🌾
Your commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment makes a real difference, and we’re proud to have you in our community at Umeå Plant Science Centre!🧪🌾
I’m delighted to share that my dear colleague, Sonali Ranade, has received a well-deserved recognition for her outstanding contributions to make the work environment better for everyone. Congratulations Sonali, "Employee of the Year, KBC 2025". Well deserved! 👏 @umeaplantsciencecentre.se
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations Sonali! You are always a welcome addition to our Lunch Pitches - wonderful to see you recognized at the KBC Days!
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Join us at Umeå University: Expression of interest for an Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology or Molecular Infection Medicine. Starting package 1.8M$, <7 years after PhD. Details at: www.nature.com/naturecareer...
Assistant professor in Molecular Biology or Molecular Infection Medicine - Expression of interest - Umeå, Sweden job with Umeå University | 12847135
Expressions of interest are invited for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) role with a generous 5-year startup package of about SEK 20M (≈EUR 1.8M)
www.nature.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Join us at Umeå University: Expression of interest for an Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology or Molecular Infection Medicine. Starting package 1.8M$, <7 years after PhD. Details at: www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Beyond Calls – Interreg Aurora
20 Nov, 12:00, Umeå University
UMU researchers, learn what makes funding applications successful. Bring your questions, share your experience, connect with colleagues and build strong networks for future calls.
Register here! 👇
20 Nov, 12:00, Umeå University
UMU researchers, learn what makes funding applications successful. Bring your questions, share your experience, connect with colleagues and build strong networks for future calls.
Register here! 👇
Beyond Calls – Nov25
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October 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Beyond Calls – Interreg Aurora
20 Nov, 12:00, Umeå University
UMU researchers, learn what makes funding applications successful. Bring your questions, share your experience, connect with colleagues and build strong networks for future calls.
Register here! 👇
20 Nov, 12:00, Umeå University
UMU researchers, learn what makes funding applications successful. Bring your questions, share your experience, connect with colleagues and build strong networks for future calls.
Register here! 👇
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Visste du att denna vecka är Giällavahkkuo (Samiska språkveckan)?
Denna vecka uppmärksammas de samiska språken över hela Sverige. Vid Umeå universitet uppmärksammas den av Várdduo - centrum för samisk forskning med en föreläsning av Peter Steggo på Tráhppie. Välkommen den 22 oktober!
Denna vecka uppmärksammas de samiska språken över hela Sverige. Vid Umeå universitet uppmärksammas den av Várdduo - centrum för samisk forskning med en föreläsning av Peter Steggo på Tráhppie. Välkommen den 22 oktober!
Giällavahkkuo / Samisk språkvecka uppmärksammas
www.umu.se
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Visste du att denna vecka är Giällavahkkuo (Samiska språkveckan)?
Denna vecka uppmärksammas de samiska språken över hela Sverige. Vid Umeå universitet uppmärksammas den av Várdduo - centrum för samisk forskning med en föreläsning av Peter Steggo på Tráhppie. Välkommen den 22 oktober!
Denna vecka uppmärksammas de samiska språken över hela Sverige. Vid Umeå universitet uppmärksammas den av Várdduo - centrum för samisk forskning med en föreläsning av Peter Steggo på Tráhppie. Välkommen den 22 oktober!
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We have a new preprint modeling the regulatory networks of efflux pumps to predict the evolution of multidrug resistance in P. aeruginosa. Also explore cross-resistance, collateral sensitivity & loss of resistance. With @suvamroy.bsky.social @elibbyscience.bsky.social www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Forecasting multi-trait resistance evolution under antibiotic stress
Many bacteria rely on efflux pumps to survive antibiotic stress, and exposure to antibiotics often leads to mutations in pump genes or their regulators that increase pump expression. Predicting the sp...
www.biorxiv.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
We have a new preprint modeling the regulatory networks of efflux pumps to predict the evolution of multidrug resistance in P. aeruginosa. Also explore cross-resistance, collateral sensitivity & loss of resistance. With @suvamroy.bsky.social @elibbyscience.bsky.social www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
New preprint out from IceLab researchers @suvamroy.bsky.social @elibbyscience.bsky.social and @peteralind.bsky.social - Forecasting multi-trait resistance evolution under antibiotic stress.
Forecasting multi-trait resistance evolution under antibiotic stress https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.17.683023v1
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
New preprint out from IceLab researchers @suvamroy.bsky.social @elibbyscience.bsky.social and @peteralind.bsky.social - Forecasting multi-trait resistance evolution under antibiotic stress.
Seeing science in a new light: take your time!
Five participants talk about their experiences at IceLab Camp.
www.umu.se/en/feature/g...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #complexity #complexsystems #researchschool #multidisciplinary #researchculture
Five participants talk about their experiences at IceLab Camp.
www.umu.se/en/feature/g...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #complexity #complexsystems #researchschool #multidisciplinary #researchculture
October 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Seeing science in a new light: take your time!
Five participants talk about their experiences at IceLab Camp.
www.umu.se/en/feature/g...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #complexity #complexsystems #researchschool #multidisciplinary #researchculture
Five participants talk about their experiences at IceLab Camp.
www.umu.se/en/feature/g...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #complexity #complexsystems #researchschool #multidisciplinary #researchculture
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🍁 Ever wonder how math can reveal the hidden patterns in nature? This fall-inspired post explores morphometrics (the study of shape) through something as simple as autumn leaves.
👉 Read the full post: www.comap.org/blog/item/mo...
#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #MathTeacher
👉 Read the full post: www.comap.org/blog/item/mo...
#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #MathTeacher
October 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🍁 Ever wonder how math can reveal the hidden patterns in nature? This fall-inspired post explores morphometrics (the study of shape) through something as simple as autumn leaves.
👉 Read the full post: www.comap.org/blog/item/mo...
#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #MathTeacher
👉 Read the full post: www.comap.org/blog/item/mo...
#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #MathTeacher
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What is the physical basis of death? Can we manipulate cellular rules to avoid it? What does death mean for a machine? Is immortality possible? What does it mean for language, thought, or information to die? My new book @princetonupress.bsky.social is coming soon. press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
What is the physical basis of death? Can we manipulate cellular rules to avoid it? What does death mean for a machine? Is immortality possible? What does it mean for language, thought, or information to die? My new book @princetonupress.bsky.social is coming soon. press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
Antón Carcedo Martínez came to Umeå for winter — and stayed to explore life with math. Now a PhD student in IceLab, he builds models linking physics and biology.
Read his story (Swedish)
umu.se/…/vintern-lockade--nu-utvecklar-anton-matematiska-modeller-id3011491#PhDLifef#ComplexSystemsms
Read his story (Swedish)
umu.se/…/vintern-lockade--nu-utvecklar-anton-matematiska-modeller-id3011491#PhDLifef#ComplexSystemsms
https://umu.se/…/vintern-lockade--nu-utvecklar-anton-matematiska-modeller-id3011491
October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Antón Carcedo Martínez came to Umeå for winter — and stayed to explore life with math. Now a PhD student in IceLab, he builds models linking physics and biology.
Read his story (Swedish)
umu.se/…/vintern-lockade--nu-utvecklar-anton-matematiska-modeller-id3011491#PhDLifef#ComplexSystemsms
Read his story (Swedish)
umu.se/…/vintern-lockade--nu-utvecklar-anton-matematiska-modeller-id3011491#PhDLifef#ComplexSystemsms
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🧪🌾PAPER - Struggling to identify genes behind specialised metabolites?🧬
Sara Rydman et al from the Nathaniel Street group share a combined metabolomics & transcriptomics dataset for aspen, freely accessible via plantgenie.org.
Read more in @pplplantarum.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1111/ppl....
Sara Rydman et al from the Nathaniel Street group share a combined metabolomics & transcriptomics dataset for aspen, freely accessible via plantgenie.org.
Read more in @pplplantarum.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1111/ppl....
A Metabolomics and Transcriptomics Resource for Identifying Candidate Genes in the Biosynthesis of Specialised Metabolites in Populus tremula
This study aims to identify candidate genes involved in the biosynthesis of salicinoid phenolic glycosides (SPGs), a group of specialised metabolites characteristic of the Salicaceae family. While th...
doi.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🧪🌾PAPER - Struggling to identify genes behind specialised metabolites?🧬
Sara Rydman et al from the Nathaniel Street group share a combined metabolomics & transcriptomics dataset for aspen, freely accessible via plantgenie.org.
Read more in @pplplantarum.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1111/ppl....
Sara Rydman et al from the Nathaniel Street group share a combined metabolomics & transcriptomics dataset for aspen, freely accessible via plantgenie.org.
Read more in @pplplantarum.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1111/ppl....
We agree with our friends at @umeaunimarine.bsky.social - too good not to share - nerdy and cool game alert! IceLab affiliate @ericcapo12.bsky.social developed a microbe card game with his colleagues. Read more about it in the article below.
Ok, we just have to share this 🤓
Our research colleagues are developing a #microorganism card game — teaching kids (and parents!) all about the tiny creatures living in our waters!
So nerdy. So cool.🌊🧪🦑
www.umu.se/en/news/rese...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #Micromates #ScienceEducation
Our research colleagues are developing a #microorganism card game — teaching kids (and parents!) all about the tiny creatures living in our waters!
So nerdy. So cool.🌊🧪🦑
www.umu.se/en/news/rese...
@umeauniversitet.bsky.social #Micromates #ScienceEducation
Researchers' card game teaches children about microorganisms
Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.
www.umu.se
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We agree with our friends at @umeaunimarine.bsky.social - too good not to share - nerdy and cool game alert! IceLab affiliate @ericcapo12.bsky.social developed a microbe card game with his colleagues. Read more about it in the article below.
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🧪🌾INTERVIEW - His discovery challenges current textbook knowledge
PhD student Özer Erguvan from the @stephanevrg.bsky.social group discovered that two key sites in plant cell walls and not the middle lamella help cells stick together.🔬
Read more in this interview👇:
www.upsc.se/about-upsc/n...
PhD student Özer Erguvan from the @stephanevrg.bsky.social group discovered that two key sites in plant cell walls and not the middle lamella help cells stick together.🔬
Read more in this interview👇:
www.upsc.se/about-upsc/n...
October 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🧪🌾INTERVIEW - His discovery challenges current textbook knowledge
PhD student Özer Erguvan from the @stephanevrg.bsky.social group discovered that two key sites in plant cell walls and not the middle lamella help cells stick together.🔬
Read more in this interview👇:
www.upsc.se/about-upsc/n...
PhD student Özer Erguvan from the @stephanevrg.bsky.social group discovered that two key sites in plant cell walls and not the middle lamella help cells stick together.🔬
Read more in this interview👇:
www.upsc.se/about-upsc/n...
🛣️ Bypass a molecular bodyguard to stop persistent bacterial infections:
IceLab researcher Kemal Avican and team show how the protein RfaH helps them resist stress and persist — and how its network could be a new antimicrobial target.
🔗 www.umu.se/en/news/mole...
#scicomm #stressresponse
IceLab researcher Kemal Avican and team show how the protein RfaH helps them resist stress and persist — and how its network could be a new antimicrobial target.
🔗 www.umu.se/en/news/mole...
#scicomm #stressresponse
“Molecular bodyguard” helps infections persist
Key protein helps bacteria survive in the body and points to strategies for fighting persistent infections.
www.umu.se
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🛣️ Bypass a molecular bodyguard to stop persistent bacterial infections:
IceLab researcher Kemal Avican and team show how the protein RfaH helps them resist stress and persist — and how its network could be a new antimicrobial target.
🔗 www.umu.se/en/news/mole...
#scicomm #stressresponse
IceLab researcher Kemal Avican and team show how the protein RfaH helps them resist stress and persist — and how its network could be a new antimicrobial target.
🔗 www.umu.se/en/news/mole...
#scicomm #stressresponse
Bias in scientific productivity and prominence - it's about your network.
@aaronclauset.bsky.social's IceLab talk showed how collaboration networks shape the gender productivity gap in academia.
Watch here: play.umu.se/media/t/0_40...
#ScienceofScience #Networks @umeauniversitet.bsky.social
@aaronclauset.bsky.social's IceLab talk showed how collaboration networks shape the gender productivity gap in academia.
Watch here: play.umu.se/media/t/0_40...
#ScienceofScience #Networks @umeauniversitet.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Bias in scientific productivity and prominence - it's about your network.
@aaronclauset.bsky.social's IceLab talk showed how collaboration networks shape the gender productivity gap in academia.
Watch here: play.umu.se/media/t/0_40...
#ScienceofScience #Networks @umeauniversitet.bsky.social
@aaronclauset.bsky.social's IceLab talk showed how collaboration networks shape the gender productivity gap in academia.
Watch here: play.umu.se/media/t/0_40...
#ScienceofScience #Networks @umeauniversitet.bsky.social
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🧪🌾PAPER - How do plants increase their stress responsiveness? 🧬
Vasiliki Zacharaki et al from the Kindgren group show that convergent antisense transcription is an evolutionary strategy used by plants to achieve this.
Read more in Molecular Plant @cellpress.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1016/j.mo...
Vasiliki Zacharaki et al from the Kindgren group show that convergent antisense transcription is an evolutionary strategy used by plants to achieve this.
Read more in Molecular Plant @cellpress.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1016/j.mo...
Redirecting
doi.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🧪🌾PAPER - How do plants increase their stress responsiveness? 🧬
Vasiliki Zacharaki et al from the Kindgren group show that convergent antisense transcription is an evolutionary strategy used by plants to achieve this.
Read more in Molecular Plant @cellpress.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1016/j.mo...
Vasiliki Zacharaki et al from the Kindgren group show that convergent antisense transcription is an evolutionary strategy used by plants to achieve this.
Read more in Molecular Plant @cellpress.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.1016/j.mo...
No party like a spikning party 🔨
IceLab theoretical ecologist and modeler of lake algae extraordinaire Hugo Harlin nailed his PhD thesis to a board today! Next week he will defend. He joins a long tradition of PhD candidates nailing their work in @umeauniversitet.bsky.social library 👏 #phdsky
IceLab theoretical ecologist and modeler of lake algae extraordinaire Hugo Harlin nailed his PhD thesis to a board today! Next week he will defend. He joins a long tradition of PhD candidates nailing their work in @umeauniversitet.bsky.social library 👏 #phdsky
October 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
No party like a spikning party 🔨
IceLab theoretical ecologist and modeler of lake algae extraordinaire Hugo Harlin nailed his PhD thesis to a board today! Next week he will defend. He joins a long tradition of PhD candidates nailing their work in @umeauniversitet.bsky.social library 👏 #phdsky
IceLab theoretical ecologist and modeler of lake algae extraordinaire Hugo Harlin nailed his PhD thesis to a board today! Next week he will defend. He joins a long tradition of PhD candidates nailing their work in @umeauniversitet.bsky.social library 👏 #phdsky