Jaakko Sarparanta
@jaakkosarparanta.bsky.social
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Molecular biologist studying neuromuscular disease in the Myofin group (@myofinlab.bsky.social) at Folkhälsan Research Center (@folkhalsanresearch.bsky.social), Helsinki, Finland.
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After a delay and rerouting, the journey towards #WMS2025 continues: Hamburg – Würzburg – Vienna.
Railways seen from a train window.
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After a lazy day is Stockholm (Fotografiska never fails!), the next leg towards #WMS2025 in Vienna: SJ EuroNight Stockholm–Hamburg.
A couchette car on a night train.
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Starting my voyage towards Vienna and #WMS2025 on the Helsinki–Stockholm ferry.
Helsinki south harbour and cathedral from the sea.
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Two years from today #Helsinki and #Finlandiahall will welcome #WMS2027, the annual congress of @worldmusclesociety.org. Save the date!
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Meet me at my poster today at #EMC2025!
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Our team is excited to connect - come find Jenni, Jaakko and Fanny at the European Muscle Conference. 🇳🇱 Let’s talk science, collaboration, and future ideas! 🧬🤝💡
#EMC2025 #EuropeanMuscleConference
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Our team is excited to connect - come find Jenni, Jaakko and Fanny at the European Muscle Conference. 🇳🇱 Let’s talk science, collaboration, and future ideas! 🧬🤝💡
#EMC2025 #EuropeanMuscleConference
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I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
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#RareDiseaseDay is on the last day of February (28th or 29th).

Approximately 5% of the world's population is affected by a rare disease. Rare Disease Day is an important initiative for us, as nearly 90% of neuromuscular disorders are classified as rare diseases. (1/5)