Marja Peltola
Laboratory Coordinator at Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Swedish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Radiation safety officer
University of HelsinkiFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)
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Finland
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Coordinator
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Feb 2020 - Present
I manage compound collections and their use, prepare pre-administered compound plates, operate and maintain automated high throughput devices and platforms, and support day-to-day operations in the high throughput-screening laboratory. In this position good organizational skills are required when prioritizing and timing large amounts of compounds and projects at the same time, watching over quality, and making sure that the laboratory is well equipped for the experiments. For… Show more I manage compound collections and their use, prepare pre-administered compound plates, operate and maintain automated high throughput devices and platforms, and support day-to-day operations in the high throughput-screening laboratory. In this position good organizational skills are required when prioritizing and timing large amounts of compounds and projects at the same time, watching over quality, and making sure that the laboratory is well equipped for the experiments. For successfully serving the customers, good communication and inter-personal skills are essential. Show less I manage compound collections and their use, prepare pre-administered compound plates, operate and maintain automated high throughput devices and platforms, and support day-to-day operations in the high throughput-screening laboratory. In this position good organizational skills are required when prioritizing and timing large amounts of compounds and projects at the same time, watching over quality, and making sure that the laboratory is well equipped for the experiments. For… Show more I manage compound collections and their use, prepare pre-administered compound plates, operate and maintain automated high throughput devices and platforms, and support day-to-day operations in the high throughput-screening laboratory. In this position good organizational skills are required when prioritizing and timing large amounts of compounds and projects at the same time, watching over quality, and making sure that the laboratory is well equipped for the experiments. For successfully serving the customers, good communication and inter-personal skills are essential. Show less
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University of Helsinki
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Finland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Technician
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Working in two research groups demanded self-reliant approach to work, and excellent time-management and prioritizing skills. Laboratory work consisted of cell and bacterial culture, DNA and RNA extraction, q-PCR, RT-PCR, bacterial-DNA extraction, and histology. My responsibilities included planning my own work, taking care of laboratory equipment and the laboratory in general, handling orders and assisting in laboratory courses. Additional experience in the same position and in the same… Show more Working in two research groups demanded self-reliant approach to work, and excellent time-management and prioritizing skills. Laboratory work consisted of cell and bacterial culture, DNA and RNA extraction, q-PCR, RT-PCR, bacterial-DNA extraction, and histology. My responsibilities included planning my own work, taking care of laboratory equipment and the laboratory in general, handling orders and assisting in laboratory courses. Additional experience in the same position and in the same group 04 - 06/2015. Show less Working in two research groups demanded self-reliant approach to work, and excellent time-management and prioritizing skills. Laboratory work consisted of cell and bacterial culture, DNA and RNA extraction, q-PCR, RT-PCR, bacterial-DNA extraction, and histology. My responsibilities included planning my own work, taking care of laboratory equipment and the laboratory in general, handling orders and assisting in laboratory courses. Additional experience in the same position and in the same… Show more Working in two research groups demanded self-reliant approach to work, and excellent time-management and prioritizing skills. Laboratory work consisted of cell and bacterial culture, DNA and RNA extraction, q-PCR, RT-PCR, bacterial-DNA extraction, and histology. My responsibilities included planning my own work, taking care of laboratory equipment and the laboratory in general, handling orders and assisting in laboratory courses. Additional experience in the same position and in the same group 04 - 06/2015. Show less
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Tampere University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
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Finland
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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PhD researcher - Neuronal cell differentiation. 3D culture environment.
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2015
I worked as a PhD researcher in an international EU-funded 3DNeuroN project. The project aim was to construct an in vitro model of a 3D neuronal network, combining layered biomaterials, neural cells, stimulation and monitoring. My main focus in this project was to study the development of neural networks by using human pluripotent stem cells (hESCs and hiPSCs). More specifically, I studied the role of astrocytes in developing neural networks, and how different environments contribute to… Show more I worked as a PhD researcher in an international EU-funded 3DNeuroN project. The project aim was to construct an in vitro model of a 3D neuronal network, combining layered biomaterials, neural cells, stimulation and monitoring. My main focus in this project was to study the development of neural networks by using human pluripotent stem cells (hESCs and hiPSCs). More specifically, I studied the role of astrocytes in developing neural networks, and how different environments contribute to the network development. I also optimized adherent differentiation protocol for neural cells, tested different biomaterials for neural cells, and was involved in developing a novel 3D MEA. This project led me to travel to project meetings in Europe and to visit collaborators’ laboratories. I also contributed to the coordination of our group’s research, managed collaboration with the project partners, and prepared milestone reports. In addition I familiarized new employees and mentored students in their own projects. The main methods I used were microelectrode array (MEA) for studying neural network activity, immunocytochemistry for protein expression, microscoping for monitoring cell growth and morphology, and FACS (fluorescence activated cell sorting) and MACS (magnetic-activated cell sorting) for sorting neuronal cells. In addition I used MS Office and Adobe tools daily. More about the project: http://www.3dneuron.eu/
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Researcher - Controlled cell culture, biomaterials, Microelectrode array.
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
I worked as a researcher in Human Spare Parts -project, a collaborative research program between University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology (TUT). The project aim was to develop novel stem cell based solutions for tissue defects, invalidity and death caused by diseases and trauma. I worked in couple of the subprojects in close collaboration with the researchers from TUT. More specifically, I studied the methods for controlled cell culture, tested biomaterials for neural… Show more I worked as a researcher in Human Spare Parts -project, a collaborative research program between University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology (TUT). The project aim was to develop novel stem cell based solutions for tissue defects, invalidity and death caused by diseases and trauma. I worked in couple of the subprojects in close collaboration with the researchers from TUT. More specifically, I studied the methods for controlled cell culture, tested biomaterials for neural cell culture and was involved in developing the procedure for biomaterial testing. The methods I used were microelectrode array (MEA) for monitoring cell activity, immunocytochemistry for protein expression, and Live/Dead for studying cell viability. This collaboration project taught me the key aspects of fruitful collaboration, how to work in interdisciplinary setting, and most of all the importance of unambiguous communication. More about the project: http://humanspareparts.fi/fi/
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University of Tampere 1925-2018
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Finland
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Undergraduate Student - Cell culture, microelectrode array, time lapse imaging
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Mar 2011 - May 2012
In my Master's thesis I matured neural networks with aphidicolin. I cultured and differentiated human pluripotent stem cells, followed their maturation with microelectrode array, verified protein expression with immunocytochemistry, checked proliferation with ELISA-based BrdU-method and cell viability with Live/Dead, monitored cell growth and morphology by microscoping and with time-lapse imaging (Cell-IQ). Master’s thesis (Functional neural networks - maturation with aphidicolin) is… Show more In my Master's thesis I matured neural networks with aphidicolin. I cultured and differentiated human pluripotent stem cells, followed their maturation with microelectrode array, verified protein expression with immunocytochemistry, checked proliferation with ELISA-based BrdU-method and cell viability with Live/Dead, monitored cell growth and morphology by microscoping and with time-lapse imaging (Cell-IQ). Master’s thesis (Functional neural networks - maturation with aphidicolin) is published in https://tampub.uta.fi/handle/10024/83595 Show less In my Master's thesis I matured neural networks with aphidicolin. I cultured and differentiated human pluripotent stem cells, followed their maturation with microelectrode array, verified protein expression with immunocytochemistry, checked proliferation with ELISA-based BrdU-method and cell viability with Live/Dead, monitored cell growth and morphology by microscoping and with time-lapse imaging (Cell-IQ). Master’s thesis (Functional neural networks - maturation with aphidicolin) is… Show more In my Master's thesis I matured neural networks with aphidicolin. I cultured and differentiated human pluripotent stem cells, followed their maturation with microelectrode array, verified protein expression with immunocytochemistry, checked proliferation with ELISA-based BrdU-method and cell viability with Live/Dead, monitored cell growth and morphology by microscoping and with time-lapse imaging (Cell-IQ). Master’s thesis (Functional neural networks - maturation with aphidicolin) is published in https://tampub.uta.fi/handle/10024/83595 Show less
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University of Tampere 1925-2018
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Finland
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
I worked as a summer trainee in Johanna Schleutker's cancer genetics group. I performed different laboratory analysis from patient samples. Extracted DNA from whole blood, did PCR analysis and genotyping (with sequencing and TaqMan-chemistry), screened mutations with HRM (High Resolution Melting) technique, and cultured lymphoblasts. I worked as a summer trainee in Johanna Schleutker's cancer genetics group. I performed different laboratory analysis from patient samples. Extracted DNA from whole blood, did PCR analysis and genotyping (with sequencing and TaqMan-chemistry), screened mutations with HRM (High Resolution Melting) technique, and cultured lymphoblasts.
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Tamfelt Corp.
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
I quality checked the fabrics manufactured for paper industry. I quality checked the fabrics manufactured for paper industry.
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ISS Palvelut
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Finland
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Cleaner
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May 2006 - Feb 2008
I cleaned the production and coffee areas in factories. During summers I worked full-time and during the academic year part-time. I cleaned the production and coffee areas in factories. During summers I worked full-time and during the academic year part-time.
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Perlos
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Telecommunications
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200 - 300 Employee
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Quality Control
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May 2004 - Jan 2005
I quality checked mobile phone covers after painting. I worked also part-time 2/2005 – 02/2006. I quality checked mobile phone covers after painting. I worked also part-time 2/2005 – 02/2006.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
University of Tampere
Master of Science (MS), Cell and Tissue Engineering -
2006 - 2010
University of Tampere
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry -
2001 - 2004
High school of Nokia
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