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The UTokyo-KI LINK programme
KI and the University of Tokyo have launched the UTokyo-KI LINK programme to facilitate research and educational collaboration at undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. At KI, the administrative base of the programme is at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) and Department of Biosciences and Nutrition (BioNut). At the University of Tokyo, the administrative base is at the Institute for Quantitative Biosciences.
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About the UTokyo-KI LINK
The programme aims at supporting investigators interested in research collaborations and recruitment of doctoral and postdoctoral students, and for junior researchers or students looking for postdoctoral positions or training opportunities at the University of Tokyo.
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How to get started
First steps in establishing a collaboration with the help of the programme.
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Contact persons
Contact persons at University of Tokyo and KI.
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Participating groups
Groups affiliated to the programme at University of Tokyo and KI.
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Current activities
Current research and education activities within the programme.
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Grants and fellowships
Information about Swedish and Japanese grants relevant to this programme.
How to establish your collaboration at University of Tokyo
Planning your activities within the UTokyo-KI LINK programme.
News and calendar events in the UTokyo-KI LINK programme
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News - UTokyo students on research visits at KI
We were glad to welcome nine students from UTokyo, sponsored by the ASPIRE-A grant, to KI April 17-23. The visit included several days in a KI research laboratory of their choice, and presentations of their research and personal experiences at welcoming and concluding meetings.
News - Exploring Research Spaces and Cultural Exchange: Insights from a Karolinska Institutet Visit
In January 2024, a delegation from the Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at the University of Tokyo had the privilege of visiting Karolinska Institutet. During this short but invaluable experience, they engaged with the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology's administrative staff, gaining insights into the administrative procedures and organizational structure.
News - The UTokyo-KI LINK publication
UTokyo-KI LINK researchers publish new findings on chromosome organization in Molecular Cell.
News - the UTokyo-KI LINK awarded
UTokyo-KI LINK has been awarded the international collaborative research program ASPIRE- A grant from Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Link to decision.
News - the UTokyo-KI LINK course
A doctoral course in Bioinformatics analysis and visualization of medical genomics data which involved students and teachers from both universities was successfully completed in March 2023. The course was offered in hybrid format using digital platforms and a one-week onsite module at the University of Tokyo. Next opportunity to participate in this course is planned for spring 2024.
News - the UTokyo-KI LINK kickoff
UTokyo-KI LINK kickoff in Tokyo was successfully completed. Read more about it here.
Calendar - the UTokyo-KI LINK
To be announced.