The Young Academy of Norway (AYF) cordially invites you to join us at the Young Researchers Night in Bergen. This year’s theme for the 'Forskningsdagene' is centred around Health. The event will delve into intriguing topics such as the role of Norwegian health registries, the influence of seafood on human health, and the groundbreaking advancements in 3D bioprinting.

Hosts: Salwa Suliman (AYF) and Mari Skuggedal Myksvoll (AYF)

Program

19:00 Doors open

19:00 - 19:30 Mingling with pizza & drinks

19:30 Welcome (short info about AYF)

19:35 Stein Atle Lie, Professor, IKO, UiB: ‘Norwegian registries. Made for surveillance, or a tool for health research?”

20:05 ‘Pierina A. Benavente, PhD candidate, IGS, UiB: ‘Migration and Health’

20:30 Break + Drinks + Live Music (Violinist Masoumeh Jahani Kadousaraei, PhD candidate, UiB & Flutist Eylem Baysal, PhD candidate, UiB)  

20:40 Yiou Mike Zhu, Postdoc, Institute of Marine Research: ‘From sea to us: Potential impacts of seafood consumption on human health’

21:00 Masoumeh Jahani Kadousaraei, PhD candidate, UiB: ‘From Frankenstein to Function: unveiling the wonders of 3D Bioprinting tissues’ (+Demo)

21:30 Mini-Concert by ‘Obim Ogazi and KENNEDY’ (Hip Hop/ R&B)

The primary audience is early career researchers, including PhD candidates. However, the event is open to everyone, and we extend a warm welcome to students who have an interest in science to join us.

The event is free of charge and will take place at EITRI (Haukelandsbakken 31).

A complimentary bar and pizza will be provided for early arrivals.

Thanks to Bergesenstiftelsen for sponsoring the event.