UiO:Life Science funds seven convergence environments – interdisciplinary research groups that will solve grand challenges related to health and environment.
The seven convergence environments
- Combining natural and social sciences to understand and manage global anthropogenic toxicants (AnthroTOX)
- Epigenetics and bioethics of human embryonic development
- Programmable Cell-like Compartments
- Comparative immunology of fish and humans (COMPARE)
- Organ on a chip and nano-device (CHIP)
- Personalised cancer therapies (PERCATHE)
- The genetic history of Eastern Eurasia (ARCH-GEN)
- Read more about the seven convergence environments
- Read the interview with the Director for UiO:Life Science, Finn-Eirik Johansen, the background for financing convergence environments and the application process
- Read rectors blog about (in Norwegian)
UiO:Life Science
UiO:Life Science is an interdisciplinary strategic area that will strengthen quality and interaction in research; recruit, educate and develop talents; and promote innovation in the life sciences related to environment and health.
A research and education building that is planned for completion in 2023, is an important part of the initiative.