Lab

Rämet Lab

Lab ID
ZDB-LAB-190806-1
PI / Directory
Rämet, Mika
Contact Person
Hannaleena, Pippo
Email
hannaleena.piippo@tuni.fi
URL
http://www.uta.fi/bmt/institute/research/ramet/contactsfi.html
Address
Arvo Ylpön katu 34, 33520 Tampere
Country
Finland
Phone
+358 50 433 6276
Fax
Line Designation
tpu
Genomic Features
Statement of Research Interest
In order to understand the function of genes associated to diseases, valid in vivo model organisms are required. Our research group uses fruit flies and zebrafish to identify key genes and proteins involved in the immune response. For this purpose, we have set up an RNA interference (RNAi) based genome-wide screening method in fruit fly S2 cells (Rämet et al. (2002) Nature) as well as conducted a large scale transposon-based forward genetic screen in zebrafish. All in all, these systems enable us to identify novel genetic associations to diseases, and they serve as a starting point for further immunological research using e.g. our well-established model for tuberculosis.
Lab Members
Saralahti, Anni Post-Doc Valanne, Susanna Post-Doc Vesala, Laura Post-Doc
Harjula, Sanna Graduate Student Järvelä-Stölting, Mirva Graduate Student Niskanen, Mirja Graduate Student
Uusi-Mäkelä, Meri Graduate Student Hannaleena, Pippo Research Staff Mäkinen, Leena Research Staff
Zebrafish Publications of lab members