Rita Turpin

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Rita Turpin

@CancerRiSearch

A mother of 3 as well as an immunoncology researcher who has a passion for writing about the challenges, myths, and accomplishments of everyday science.

Finland Katılım Ağustos 2019

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·19 Şub

Our latest publication. Do culture conditions affect immunotherapy responses ex vivo? Patient-derived tumor explant models of tumor immune microenvironment reveal distinct and reproducible immunotherapy responses #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Ara

To the @IrishEmbFinland and the Irish community in Finland—thank you for fostering such an inclusive and engaging network. You remind us how vital it is to embrace diverse traditions and help each other thrive. Happy holidays 🍀 🎅

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Ara

Some of my husband’s Irish friends, whom he met through sports, turned out to be the same people I’ve encountered who brought their expertise to advance science communication and improving education for children from immigrant backgrounds here in Finland.

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Ara

At the event, I saw familiar faces and met new ones, reflecting on how connections like these—built across cultures—make Finland feel like home. Healthy, welcoming communities don’t just bring people together; they inspire action and create ripples of positive change.

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Ara

This past Sunday, I had the privilege of joining the Embassy of Ireland, Finland's holiday party. It was a warm and festive gathering, and an honor to meet the new ambassador after many years of knowing their predecessor.

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·30 May

What was most memorable about your doctoral thesis defense? 🎩 For more information on my upcoming defense (including a live stream link) see here: helsinginyliopisto.etapahtuma.fi/events/public-… Photo: Katriina Koski @helsinkiuni @KlefstromLab

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·29 May

Thank you @jitcancer for the highlight. A graduate student this week, and hopefully a fresh doctor next Friday. :) Looking forward to discussing this work with my opponent.

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer@jitcancer

Meet the Author: Rita Turpin (@CancerRiSearch), a graduate student from @helsinkiuni, is 1st author of “Respiratory Complex I Regulates Dendritic Cell Maturation in Explant Model of Human Tumor Immune Microenvironment,” now available in #JITC! 1/5

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Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer@jitcancer·19 Nis

Here’s a closer look at the recent #JITC article: “Respiratory Complex I Regulates Dendritic Cell Maturation in Explant Model of Human Tumor Immune Microenvironment” by @CancerRiSearch @JuhaKlefstrom @KlefstromLab from @helsinkiuni @CancerInstFIN 1/10

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Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer@jitcancer·15 Nis

New #JITC article: Respiratory complex I regulates dendritic cell maturation in explant model of human tumor immune microenvironment bit.ly/3TOyeY4 @JuhaKlefstrom @CancerRiSearch

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·12 Nis

Our latest publication highlights potential synergistic effects between metformin and treatments that induce the release of antigens from cancer cells. This indicates a promising avenue for further exploration in cancer treatment strategies helsinki.fi/en/news/cancer…

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Nis

I'm having a blast at #AACR23. I've befriended quite a few participants already, but if I haven't met you then come see me tomorrow at 9am at poster section 24, board 11 (abstract 4122). #Immunology #3DModel #breastcancer #research

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·2 Ara

@FaronPharm Congratulations, @HollmenMaija 🥰 Sounds like a perfect fit for you. I wonder if Faron is hiring next Fall? 🤔

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Faron Pharmaceuticals@FaronPharm·1 Ara

Faron’s new Chief Scientific Officer Maija Hollmén comments on her new role at the company. #Faron #biotech #drugdevelopment #appointments #oncology

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·25 Kas

It was an honor to represent the academic collaboration within the @Cancer_IO_ project. Working so closely with top-notch professionals in the cancer immunology field has had a huge impact on my development as a researcher. @helsinkiuni @maijahollmen @KlefstromLab #mustjokilab

Cancer IO@Cancer_IO_

"Mikä voisi mallintaa kasvainta paremmin kuin itse kasvain". Rita Turpin @CancerRiSearch jakoi ajatuksia tuoreiden kudosnäytteiden käytöstä tutkimuksessa ja lääketestauksessa. #tutkimus

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·16 Kas

Thank you, Ambassador Hickey, for letting us share the breast cancer research that excites us with you. @usembfinland

MYCimmune@MYCimmune

Klefström laboratory was honored by a visit from the U.S. Ambassador in Finland, Mr. Douglas Hickey. He witnessed cutting-edge technology used in the MYCimmune project after discussing with our Helsinki-based scientists @JuhaKlefstrom @KlefstromLab @helsinkiuni @usembfinland

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·17 Haz

Absolute honor. 😊 Thank you for the opportunity for this American to walk on U.S. soil again for a few hours. @usembfinland

Klefström Lab@KlefstromLab

Thank you, @usembfinland, for the invitation to the U.S. Independence Day celebration. The event was wonderful, the weather was gorgeous, and we hope to attend again next year. #IndependenceDay

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·31 May

@jclandoni Thank you, Juan! It was an honor to be voted alongside yourself. :)

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Juan Cruz Landoni@jclandoni·30 May

Rita @CancerRiSearch absolutely smashed that pitch 👏🎉 well deserved!

Klefström Lab@KlefstromLab

Great research is half the job, the other half is talking about it. Congratulations to our PhD researcher, Rita Turpin. She is a big advocate of effective science communication, and it paid off at the medical faculty's RPU science day #PhD #scicomm #cancer #publicspeaking

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Klefström Lab@KlefstromLab·30 May

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The Science Basement@ScienceBasement·24 May

It's time! It's time! See you in 30 minutes either in person, or on zoom. @helsinkiuni #scicomm #thinkcorner #tiedekulma

The Science Basement@ScienceBasement

Join us tomorrow for an amazing talk about #Archaeology and #ReligiousCults 😃 The talk will take place at Tiedekulma and will also be streamed live! ☺️ Check ou #tsb website for more info on this and other events thesciencebasement.org/events/afterno… #PhDLife #Helsinki

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MYCimmune@MYCimmune·10 May

Today we highlight our research team of varying skillsets and expertise. Our MYC-dependent cancer vulnerability pathways and drugs will pass through these hands before translational consideration. #research #teamwork #MYCimmune @KlefstromLab #cancerresearch #MYC

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Rita Turpin@CancerRiSearch·6 May

Sharing this just because I enjoyed the seminar SO much. The recording will be available on YouTube in a few weeks but OH MY how interesting science is when it is explained clearly and in simple terms. Excellent job, @HGeorgeSpace Also, thanks for entertaining all my questions :)

The Science Basement@ScienceBasement

Starting now the first Afternoon Talk of May by @HGeorgeSpace . #tsb #phd #scicomm #space

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@IrishEmbFinland @helsinkiuni @KlefstromLab @jitcancer @JuhaKlefstrom @CancerInstFIN @FaronPharm @HollmenMaija