Other projects with contributions from VBRG members. Outside of the main research focus and from alternative funding schemes.
Other projects with contributions from VBRG members. Outside of the main research focus and from alternative funding schemes.
PIs: Karen K. Sørensen and Anett K. Larsen
In the ZebraSEC project we aim to characterize the localization and function of scavenger endothelial cell (SEC) populations in zebrafish through the development from the embryonal location in caudal vein/CHT, through the larval stages until adult fish. This includes determining the localization of SECs at different developmental stages as well as evaluating the endocytic activity and expression of endocytosis receptors and markers and transcription factors expressed in the various stages of development.
Funding source: UiT The Arctic University of Norway, AKM-fund
Project period: Jan 2024 – Dec 2026
PI: Gahl Levy
A Pooled In Vivo CRISPR Genetic Screening method for Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells
The project aims to develop a CRISPR-Cas9 method for inducing many genetic perturbations in LSECs in vivo followed by cell isolation and single-cell phenotyping
Funding source: AKM Fund, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT
One Health is a transdisciplinary approach to improved health, recognizing the interconnection between humans, animals, plants, and their environment. With this project from the University of the Arctic, we aim to develop a master's level course in One Health with a focus in the Arctic and Subarctic regions and their issues.
Funding source: UiT and The University of the Arctic
Link: https://en.uit.no/project/onehealthnorth (under development)
Project collaborator: Javier Sánchez Romano
Animal welfare, behaviour, health and sustainability – the effects of feeding on reindeer and reindeer herding (WelFed)
This project will investigate short- and long-term effects of supplementary feeding of semi-domesticated reindeer, including how it affects animal welfare, health, food safety and the Sami culture and traditions.
Funding source: Norwegian Research Council
Project collaborator: Javier Sánchez Romano
Climate Change and Infectious Diseases - A One Health Approach (CIDIMOH)
CIDIMOH aims to address climate change and infection biology in Uganda and South Sudan. This project project has engaged six PhD students and six master's students who work with various infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans, such as tuberculosis, rabies and the Ebola virus.
Funding source: NORHED II Programme, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
Link: website under development