See veebileht kasutab küpsiseid kasutaja sessiooni andmete hoidmiseks. Veebilehe kasutamisega nõustute ETISe kasutustingimustega. Loe rohkem
Olen nõus

Urmas Saarma

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Urmas_Saarma/est
1.01.1967
737 5099
urmas.saarma@ut.ee

Teenistuskäik

Töökohad ja ametid
01.01.2016–...   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut, Terioloogia õppetooli juhataja
01.01.2016–...   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut, terioloogia juhtivteadur (1,00)
01.05.2014–...   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Zooloogia osakond, terioloogia õppetooli juhataja (1,00)
Tartu Ülikooli zooloogia ja hüdrobioloogia instituut, erizooloogia õppetool: 01.01.2002-31.05.2002 erakorraline zooloogia vanemteadur (0.5); 01.06.2002 – 31.12.2004 zooloogia vanemteadur (0.5). 01.01.2005-31.05.2005 erakorraline zooloogia vanemteadur (1.0). 05.02.2003-31.08.2005 erizooloogia õppetooli hoidja. Alates 01.06.2005 vanemteadur, zooloogia (1.0)
01.06.2015–31.12.2015   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, terioloogia juhtivteadur (1,00)
01.06.2015–31.12.2015   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Terioloogia õppetooli juhataja
01.05.2014–31.05.2015   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, zooloogia vanemteadur (1,00)
01.06.2010–30.04.2014   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, zooloogia vanemteadur (1,00)
01.01.2008–31.05.2010   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, zooloogia vanemteadur (1,00)
01.08.2007–31.12.2007   
Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia ja Maateaduste Instituut , zooloogia vanemteadur (1,00)
01.06.2005–31.08.2005   
Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Zooloogia ja hüdrobioloogia instituut, Erizooloogia õppetooli hoidja
01.06.2005–31.07.2007   
Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Zooloogia ja hüdrobioloogia instituut, zooloogia vanemteadur (1,00)
2005–31.05.2015   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Vanemteadur (1,00)
01.01.2005–31.05.2005   
Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Zooloogia ja hüdrobioloogia instituut, zooloogia erakorraline vanemteadur (1,00)
01.01.2005–31.05.2005   
Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Zooloogia ja hüdrobioloogia instituut, Erizooloogia õppetooli hoidja
2002–2004   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Zooloogia õppetool, zooloogia vanemteadur (0,50)
01.01.1990–31.12.2004   
Estonian Biocentre, Eesti Biokeskus: 1990-95 nooremteadur, 1995-97 teadur, 1997-2001 vanemteadur, 01.01.2002-31.12.2004 vanemteadur (0.5) (0,50)
 
 
Haridustee
1992–1997   
doktoriõpe molekulaarbioloogia erialal, Tartu Ülikooli molekulaar- ja rakubioloogia instituut, Molekulaarbioloogia õppetool
1992–1997   
PhD 1997, "Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA", Tartu Ülikool, molekulaarbioloogia eriala, hinne: summa cum laude. Juhendaja Jaanus Remme (TÜ MRI molekulaarbioloogia õppetooli korraline professor)
1985–1990   
Tartu Riiklik Ülikool/Tartu Ülikool, bioloogia-geograafia teaduskond, lõpetanud bioloog-biokeemikuna
1982–1985   
Tartu 1. Keskkool, matemaatika-füüsika eriklass
 
 
Teadusorganisatsiooniline ja -administratiivne tegevus
2017−...   
Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituudi nõukogu liige
2017−...   
Rahvusvaheline konverents: 10th Baltic Theriological Conference. 27-30.09.2017, Tartu, Eesti. Üks peakorraldajatest, teaduskomitee esimees.
2008−...   
Rahvusvahelise komisjoni IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Bear Specialist Group (BSG) liige
2008−...   
Rahvusvaheline konverents 3rd ICAZ Archaeozoology and Genetics. 25-28.06.2008, Tallinn, Eesti. Üks korraldajatest.
2003−...   
Rahvusvaheliste assotsiatsiooni International Association of Bear Research and Management (IBA) liige
2005−2007   
Tartu Ülikooli Muuseumid nõukogu liige
2005−2008   
Tartu Ülikooli Muuseumid nõukogu liige
2003−2007   
TÜ Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskonna nõukogu liige
 
 
Loometöö
Oponeerinud Oulu Ülikoolis 25.04.2014 doktoritööd:
Kopatz, Alexander, Genetic structure of the brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Northern Europe.

Oponeerinud arvukalt magistri- ja bakatöid.

Avaldanud ja toimetanud tõlkeid, retsenseerinud arvukalt teadusartikleid, tutvustanud teadussaavutusi meedias. .
 
 
Teenistuskäigu lisainfo
Avaldanud lisaks teadusartiklitele arvukalt populaarteaduslikke artikleid. Juhendamisel kaitstud 11 doktoritööd, 19 magistritööd ja 20 bakatööd. ;

Kvalifikatsioon

Teaduskraadid
Urmas Saarma, doktorikraad, 1997, (juh) Jaanus Remme, Tuning Ribosomal Elongation Cycle by Mutagenesis of 23S rRNA, Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Molekulaar- ja Rakubioloogia Instituut, Molekulaarbioloogia õppetool.
 
 
Teaduspreemiad ja tunnustused
2017, Urmas Saarma, Tartu Ülikooli Väike medal, ning Aukiri
2013, Urmas Saarma, Tartu Ülikooli Aumärk
2010, Urmas Saarma, Kihnu Maalambakasvatajate Seltsi aukiri "Kihnu maalamba geneetilise uurimise ning tema olemasolu tõestamise ja avalikustamise eest"
 
 
Teadustöö põhisuunad
VALDKOND: 1. Bio- ja keskkonnateadused; 1.4. Ökoloogia, biosüstemaatika ja -füsioloogia; CERCS ERIALA: B320 Süstemaatiline botaanika, zooloogia, zoogeograafia
VALDKOND: 1. Bio- ja keskkonnateadused; 1.4. Ökoloogia, biosüstemaatika ja -füsioloogia; CERCS ERIALA: B320 Süstemaatiline botaanika, zooloogia, zoogeograafia ; PÕHISUUND: Töörühma fookus on suunatud imetajate ja nende patogeenide evolutsiooniliste ning tänapäevastes populatsioonides toimuvate protsesside tundmaõppimisele. Eesmärk on lisaks alusteadmiste laiendamisele edendada elustiku kaitset (kaasa arvatud põliste koduloomapopulatsioonide säilimist), ning aidata riiklikke jm institutsioone looduskaitse ja zoonoosidega seotud probleemide lahendamisel.
VALDKOND: 1. Bio- ja keskkonnateadused; 1.4. Ökoloogia, biosüstemaatika ja -füsioloogia; CERCS ERIALA: B330 Paleozooloogia, fülogenees
 
 
Lisainfo
PhD, molekulaarbioloogia;
Doktoritöö: Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA;
Hinne: summa cum laude. Juhendaja Jaanus Remme (TÜ MRI molekulaarbioloogia õppetooli korraline professor)
1997, Tartu Ülikool, TÜ MRI, molekulaarboloogia õppetool

Jooksvad projektid

Lõppenud projektid

Juhendamisel väitekirjad

Juhendatud väitekirjad

Publikatsioonid

Klass
Aasta
Publikatsioon
 
1.1.
2018
Oja, R; Pass, E; Soe, E; Ligi, K; Anijalg, P; Laurimaa, L; Saarma, U; Lõhmus, A; Valdmann, H. (2018). Increased nest predation near protected capercaillie leks: a caveat against small reserves. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 64 (6).10.1007/s10344-018-1165-2.
1.1.
2018
Anijalg, P; Ho, SYW; Davison, J; Keis, M; Tammeleht, E; Bobowik, K; Tumanov, IL; Saveljev, AP; Lyapunova, EA; Vorobiev, AA; Markov, NI; Kryukov, AP; Kojola, I; Swenson, JE; Hagen, SB; Eiken, HG; Paule, L; Saarma, U. (2018). Large-scale migrations of brown bears in Eurasia and to North America during the Late Pleistocene. Journal of Biogeography, 45, 394−405.10.1111/jbi.13126.
1.1.
2018
Schregel, Julia; Remm, Jaanus; Eiken, Hans Geir; Swenson, Jon E.; Saarma, Urmas; Hagen, Snorre B. (2018). Multi-level patterns in population genetics: variogram series detects a hidden isolation-by-distance-dominated structure of Scandinavian brown bears (Ursus arctos). Methods in ecology and evolution, 9 (5), 1324−1334.10.1111/2041-210X.12980.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Rostami-Nejad, M; Ponce-Gordo, F; Rehbein, S; Kia, EB; Simsek, S; Šnabel, V; Umhang, G; Varcasia, A; Saarma, U. (2018). Genetic diversity and phylogeography of the elusive, but epidemiologically important Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G3. Parasitology, 145, 1613−1622.10.1017/S0031182018000549.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Acosta-Jamett, G; Andresiuk, V; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Gasser, RB; van der Giessen, J; Gonzalez, LM; Haag, KL; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Jabbar, A; Jenkins, DJ; Kia, EB; Manfredi, MT; Mirhendi, H; M’rad, S; Rostami-Nejad, M; Oudni-M’rad, M ... Saarma, U. (2018). Global phylogeography and genetic diversity of the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G1. International Journal for Parasitology, 48, 729−742.10.1016/j.ijpara.2018.03.006.
1.1.
2018
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Moks, E; Romig, T; Omer, RA; Casulli, A; Umhang, G; Bagrade, G; Irshadullah, M; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Ponce-Gordo, F; Soriano, SV; Varcasia, A; Rostami-Nejad, M; Andresiuk, V; Saarma, U. (2018). Molecular phylogeny based on six nuclear genes suggests that Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6/G7 and G8/G10 can be regarded as two distinct species. Parasitology, 145, 1929−1937.10.1017/S0031182018000719.
1.1.
2018
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Romig, T; Omer, RA; Casulli, A; Umhang, G; Gasser, RB; Jabbar, A; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Ponce-Gordo, F; Lazzarini, LE; Soriano, SV; Varcasia, A; Rostami Nejad, M; Andresiuk, V; Maravilla, P; Gonzalez, LM; Dybicz, M; Gawor, J ... Saarma, U. (2018). The benefits of analysing complete mitochondrial genomes: Deep insights into the phylogeny and population structure of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 64, 85−94.10.1016/j.meegid.2018.06.016.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Acosta-Jamett, G; Andresiuk, V; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Gasser, RB; González, LM; Haag, KL; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Jabbar, A; Jenkins, DJ; Manfredi, MT; Mirhendi, H; M’rad, S; Rostami-Nejad, M; Oudni-M’rad, M; Pierangeli, NB; Ponce-Gordo, F ... Saarma, U. (2018). Distinguishing Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotypes G1 and G3 with confidence: A practical guide. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 64, 178−184.10.1016/j.meegid.2018.06.026.
1.1.
2018
Plumer, Liivi; Talvi, Tõnu; Männil, Peep; Saarma, Urmas (2018). Assessing the roles of wolves and dogs in livestock predation with suggestions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict and conservation of wolves. Conservation Genetics, 19 (3), 665−672.10.1007/s10592-017-1045-4.
1.1.
2018
Barlow, A; Cahill, JA; Hartmann, S; Theunert, C; Xenikoudakis, G; Fortes, GG; Paijmans, JLA; Rabeder, G; Frischauf, C; Grandal-d'Anglade, A; García-Vázquez, A; Murtskhvaladze, M; Saarma, U; Anijalg, P; Skrbinšek, T; Bertorelle, G; Gasparian, B; Bar-Oz, G; Pinhasi, R; Slatkin, M ... Hofreiter, M. (2018). Partial genomic survival of cave bears in living brown bears. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2, 1563−1570.10.1038/s41559-018-0654-8.
1.1.
2018
Iacolina, L; Pertoldi, C; Amills, M; Kusza, S; Megens, H-J; Balteanu, VA; Bakan, J; Cubric-Curic, V; Oja, R; Saarma, U; Scandura, M; Šprem, N; Stronen, AV (2018). Hotspots of recent hybridization between pigs and wild boars in Europe. Scientific Reports, 8:17372.10.1038/s41598-018-35865-8.
5.2.
2018
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2018). Phylogeny and phylogeography of Echinococcus granulosus genotypes G6-G10 based on complete mitochondrial genomes and six nuclear loci. Oral Presentation. 28th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Parasitology, 21.03.2018-24.03.2018. Freie Universität Berlin,.
6.3.
2018
Hindrikson, M; Saarma, U. (2018). Kuidas läheb hundil Euroopas? Eesti Loodus, 69(4), 12−18.
1.1.
2017
Hindrikson, M; Remm, J; Pilot, M; Godinho, R; Stronen, AV; Baltrunaite, L; Czarnomska, SD; Leonard, JA; Randi, E; Nowak, C; Akesson, M; Lopez-Bao, JV; Alvares, F; Llaneza, L; Echegaray, J; Vila, C; Ozolins, J; Rungis, D; Aspi, J; Paule, L ... Saarma, U. (2017). Wolf population genetics in Europe: a systematic review, meta-analysis and suggestions for conservation and management. Biological Reviews, 92, 1601−1629.10.1111/brv.12298.
1.1.
2017
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Kia, EB; Ponce-Gordo, F; Andresiuk, V; Simsek, S; Lavikainen, A; Irshadullah, M; Umhang, G; Oudni-M’rad, M; Acosta-Jamett, G; Rehbein, S; Saarma, U. (2017). New mitogenome and nuclear evidence on the phylogeny and taxonomy of the highly zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto. Infection, genetics and evolution, 52, 52−58.doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2017.04.023.
1.1.
2017
Montana, L; Caniglia, R; Galaverni, M; Fabbri, E; Ahmed, A; Černá Bolfíková, B; Czarnomska, SD; Galov, A; Godinho, R; Hindrikson, M; Hulva, P; Jędrzejewska, B; Jelenčič, M; Kutal, M; Saarma, U; Skrbinšek, T; Randi, E. (2017). Combining phylogenetic and demographic inferences to assess the origin of the genetic diversity in an isolated wolf population. PLoS ONEX, 12 (5), e0176560.10.1371/journal.pone.0176560.
1.1.
2017
Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2017). Home ranges of raccoon dogs in managed and natural areas. PLoS ONEX, 12(3): e0171805.10.1371/journal.pone.0171805.
1.1.
2017
Oja, R; Soe, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U (2017). Non-invasive genetics outperforms morphological methods in faecal dietary analysis, revealing wild boar as a considerable conservation concern for ground-nesting birds. PLoS ONEX, 12 (6).10.1371/journal.pone.0179463.
1.1.
2017
Süld, K; Tammeleht, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma U. (2017). Severe impact of sarcoptic mange on the movements and space use for one of its most important vector species, the raccoon dog. Veterinary Parasitology, 243, 67−70.10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.05.029.
1.1.
2017
Soe, E; Davison, J; Süld, K; Valdmann, H; Laurimaa, L; Saarma, U. (2017). Europe-wide biogeographical patterns in the diet of an ecologically and epidemiologically important mesopredator, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes): a quantitative review. Mammal Review, 47, 198−211.doi:10.1111/mam.12092.
5.2.
2017
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2017). New mitogenome and nuclear evidence on the phylogeny and taxonomy of the highly zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto. Oral presentation. 10th Baltic Theriological Conference, Tartu, Estonia. University of Tartu, 30.
5.2.
2017
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2017). Taxonomy of Echinococcus: new evidence suggests that genotypes G6/G7 can be regarded as a separate species from genotypes G8/G10. Oral presentation. X Baltic Theriological Conference. Tartu, Estonia. 27.09.2017-30.09.2017. University of Tartu,.
6.3.
2017
Saarma, U. (2017). Hundist koeraks. Kodustamise lugu. Horisont, 51 (5), 44−50.
6.3.
2017
Saarma, Urmas (2017). Hundi kodustamise võimalikud põhjused. Kas ka toiduks? Horisont, 51(6), 32−35.
6.3.
2017
Soe, E; Oja, R; Kaljulaid, M; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U; Ligi, K; Tullus, H. (2017). Kiskjatel, aga ka metsseal on väga oluline roll metsise suremuses. Eesti Mets, 51 (4), 40−45.
1.1.
2016
Rannamäe, E; Lõugas, L; Niemi, M; Kantanen, J; Maldre, L; Kadõrova, N; Saarma, U. (2016). Maternal and paternal genetic diversity of ancient sheep in Estonia from the Bronze Age to the Post-Medieval Period, and comparison with other regions in Eurasia. Animal Genetics, 47, 2, 208−218.10.1111/age.12407.
1.1.
2016
Laurimaa, L; Süld, K; Davison, J; Moks, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U. (2016). Alien species and their zoonotic parasites in native and introduced ranges: the raccoon dog example. Veterinary Parasitology, 219, 24−33.10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.01.020.
1.1.
2016
Drygala, F; Korablev, N; Ansorge, H; Fickel, J; Isomursu, M; Elmeros, M; Kowalczyk, R; Baltrunaite, L; Balciauskas, L; Saarma, U; Schulze, C; Borkenhagen, P; Frantz, AC. (2016). Homogenous population genetic structure of the non-native raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Europe as a result of rapid population expansion. PLoS ONE, 11 (4), e0153098.10.1371/journal.pone.0153098.
1.1.
2016
Laurimaa, L; Moks, E; Soe, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma U. (2016). Echinococcus multilocularis and other zoonotic parasites in red foxes in Estonia. Parasitology, 143, 1450−1458.10.1017/S0031182016001013.
1.1.
2016
Plumer, L; Keis, M; Remm, J; Hindrikson, M; Jõgisalu, I; Männil, P; Kübarsepp, M; Saarma, U. (2016). Wolves Recolonizing Islands: Genetic Consequences and Implications for Conservation and Management. PLoS ONE, 11(7)− e0158911.10.1371/journal.pone.0158911.
1.1.
2016
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Simsek, S; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Manfredi, MT; Ponce-Gordo, F; Varcasia, A; Lavikainen, A; Gonzalez, LM; Rehbein, S; van der Giessen, J; Sprong, H; Saarma, U. (2016). High-resolution phylogeography of zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G1 with an emphasis on its distribution in Turkey, Italy and Spain. Parasitology, 143 (13), 1790−1801.10.1017/S0031182016001530.
1.1.
2016
Iacolina, L; Brajkovic, V; Canu, A; Šprem, N; Cubric-Curik, V; Fontanesi, L; Saarma, U; Apollonio, M; Scandura, M. (2016). Novel Y-chromosome short tandem repeats in Sus scrofa and their variation in European wild boar and domestic pig populations. Animal Genetics, 47, 682−690.10.1111/age.12483.
1.1.
2016
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Andresiuk, V; Haag, KL; Ponce-Gordo, F; Acosta-Jamett, G; Garate, T; Gonzalez, LM; Saarma, U. (2016). Genetic diversity and phylogeography of highly zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico) based on 8279 bp of mtDNA. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 45, 290−296.10.1016/j.meegid.2016.09.015.
1.1.
2016
Rannamäe, E; Lõugas, L; Speller, C.F; Valk, H; Maldre, L; Wilczyński, J; Mikhailov, A; Saarma, U. (2016). Three Thousand Years of Continuity in the Maternal Lineages of Ancient Sheep (Ovis aries) in Estonia. PLoS ONEX, 11(10):e0163676.10.1371/journal.pone.0163676.
5.2.
2016
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2016). Phylogeny and taxonomy of the Echinococcus granulosus complex: genotypes G1-G3 and G6-G7. Oral presentation. 12th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Turku, Finland. University of Turku,.
5.2.
2016
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2016). Genetic diversity and high resolution phylogeography of highly zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in Europe and in the Americas based on 8279 bp of mtDNA. EMOP XII - the 12th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology. Turku, Finland. 20.07.2016-24.07.2016. University of Turku,.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L.; Süld, K.; Moks, E.; Valdmann, H.; Umhang, G.; Knapp, J.; Saarma, U. (2015). First report of the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis inraccoon dogs in Estonia, and comparisons with other countries inEurope. Veterinary Parasitology, 212, 200−205.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.06.004.
1.1.
2015
Knapp, J.; Gottstein, B.; Saarma, U.; Millon, L. (2015). Taxonomy, phylogeny and molecular epidemiology of Echinococcus multilocularis: from fundamental knowledge to health ecology. Veterinary Parasitology, 213, 85−91.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.07.030.
1.1.
2015
Marcinkute, A.; Šarkunas, M.; Moks, E.; Saarma, U.; Jokelainen, P.; Bagrade, G.; Laivacuma, S.; Strupas, K.; Sokolovas, V.; Deplazes, P. (2015). Echinococcus infections in the Baltic region. Veterinary Parasitology, 213 (3-4), 121−131.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.07.032.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L; Davison, J; Süld, K; Plumer, L; Oja, R; Moks, E; Keis, M; Hindrikson, M; Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Abner, J; Remm, J; Anijalg, P; Saarma, U. (2015). First report of highly pathogenic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in dogs in European urban environment. Parasites & Vectors, 8 (182), 182.10.1186/s13071-015-0796-3.
1.1.
2015
Knuuttila, A.; Aaltonen, K.; Virtala, A-M. K.; Henttonen, H.; Isomursu, M.; Leimann, A.; Maran, T.; Saarma, U.; Timonen, P.; Vapalahti, O.; Sironen, T. (2015). Aleutian mink disease virus in free‐ranging mustelids in Finland ‐ a cross‐sectional epidemiologic and phylogenetic study. Journal of General Virology, 96, 56−61.10.1099/vir.0.000081.
1.1.
2015
Leimann, A; Knuuttila, A; Maran, T; Vapalahti, O; Saarma, U. (2015). Molecular epidemiology of Aleutian mink disease virus (AMDV) in Estonia, and a global phylogeny of AMDV. Virus Research, 199, 55−61.10.1016/j.virusres.2015.01.011.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L; Davison, J; Plumer, L; Süld, K; Oja, R; Moks, E; Keis, M; Hindrikson, M; Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Abner, J; Remm, J; Anijalg, P; Saarma, U. (2015). Noninvasive detection of Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm in urban area, Estonia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 21 (1), 163−164.10.3201/eid2101.140136.
5.2.
2015
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2015). Mitochondrial variation of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in Europe. Oral presentation. 6th Conference of the Scandinavian-Baltic Society for Parasitology. Uppsala, Sweden: University of Uppsala,.
6.3.
2015
Plumer, L; Saarma, U. (2015). Linnarebased. Eesti Loodus, 66 (1), 8−17.
6.3.
2015
Plumer, L; Saarma, U. (2015). Linnarebased 2. Kuidas me neisse suhtume? Eesti Loodus, 9, 16−21.
1.1.
2014
Süld, K; Valdmann, H; Laurimaa, L; Soe, E; Davison, J; Saarma, U. (2014). An Invasive Vector of Zoonotic Disease Sustained by Anthropogenic Resources: The Raccoon Dog in Northern Europe. PLoS ONE, 9 (5), e96358.10.1371/journal.pone.0096358.
1.1.
2014
Soon, Villu; Budrys, Eduardas; Orlovskytė, Svetlana; Paukkunen, Juho; Ødegaard, Frode; Ljubomirov, Toshko; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Testing the validity of Northern European species in the Chrysis ignita species group (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) with DNA Barcoding. Zootaxa, 3786 (3), 301−330.dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3786.3.4.
1.1.
2014
Bidon, T; Janke, A; Fain, SR; Eiken, HG; Hagen, SB; Saarma, U; Hallström, BM; Lecomte, N; Hailer, F (2014). Brown and polar bear Y chromosomes reveal extensive male-biased gene flow within brother lineages. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 31 (6), 1353−1363.10.1093/molbev/msu109.
1.1.
2014
Plumer, L; Davison, J; Saarma, U. (2014). Rapid urbanization of red foxes in Estonia: distribution, behaviour, attacks on domestic animals, and health-risks related to zoonotic diseases. PLoS ONE, 9 (12), e115124.10.1371/journal.pone.0115124.
5.2.
2014
Rannamäe, Eve; Lõugas, Lembi; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Chronological changes in the variation of ancient sheep mtDNA lineages in Estonia. 12th International Conference of Archaeozoology. Abstracts: ICAZ 2014. San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, 132.
5.2.
2014
Rannamäe, Eve; Lõugas, Lembi; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Changes in ancient sheep mtDNA lineages through different husbandry periods in Estonia. Book of Abstracts: 6th ICAZ - Archaeozoology Genetics and Morphometrics Working Group Meeting, 26-28 March. Lisbon: Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 17.
1.1.
2013
Hindrikson, M; Remm, J; Männil, P; Ozolins, J; Tammeleht, E; Saarma, U (2013). Spatial genetic analyses reveal cryptic population structure and migration patterns in a continuously harvested grey wolf (Canis lupus) population in north-eastern Europe. PLoS ONE, 8 (9), e75765.10.1371/journal.pone.0075765.
1.1.
2013
Andresiuk, MV; Ponce Gordo, F; Saarma, M; Elissondo, MC; Taraborelli, A; Casalongue, C; Denegri, G; Saarma, U. (2013). Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 dominated in cattle and sheep during 2003-2006 in Buenos Aires province, an endemic area for cystic echinococcosis in Argentina. Acta Tropica, 127 (2), 136−142.10.1016/j.actatropica.2013.04.008.
1.1.
2013
Boubaker, G; Macchiaroli, N; Prada, L; Cucher, MA; Rosenzvit, MC; Ziadinov, I; Deplazes, P; Saarma, U; Babba, H; Gottstein, B; Spiliotis, M. (2013). A Multiplex PCR for the Simultaneous Detection and Genotyping of the Echinococcus granulosus Complex. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 7 (1), e2017.10.1371/journal.pntd.0002017.
1.1.
2013
Keis, M; Remm, J; Ho, SYW; Davison, J; Tammeleht, E; Tumanov, IL; Saveljev, AP; Männil, P; Kojola, I; Abramov, AV; Margus, T; Saarma, U. (2013). Complete mitochondrial genomes and a novel spatial genetic method reveal cryptic phylogeographic structure and migration patterns among brown bears in north-western Eurasia. Journal of Biogeography, 40 (5), 915−927.10.1111/jbi.12043.
6.3.
2013
Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2013). Kährikkoerte liikumismustrid mosaiiksel maastikul Tartu lähistel. Eesti Jahimees, 220 (1), 20−22.
1.1.
2012
Hindrikson, M; Männil, P; Ozolins, J; Krzywinski, A; Saarma, U. (2012). Bucking the trend in wolf-dog hybridization: first evidence from Europe of hybridization between female dogs and male wolves. PLoS ONE, 7 (10), e46465.10.1371/journal.pone.0046465.
5.2.
2012
Rannamäe, Eve; Saarma, Urmas; Lõugas, Lembi; Kadõrova, Nelja; Niemi, Marianna; Kantanen, Juha (2012). Mitochondrial DNA variation in 24 ancient sheep from Bronze and Middle Ages in Estonia. Abstracts: 5th ICAZ Archaeozoology and Genetics Working Group meeting, University of Basel, 4.-6.06.2012. Basel: Institute for Prehistory and Archaeological Science IPAS, 27.
6.3.
2012
Süld, K.; Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H. (2012). Kes toidab meie kährikkoeri? Eesti Jahimees, 219 (6), 32−37.
6.3.
2012
Soe, E; Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2012). Mis rebasel täna laual on? Eesti Jahimees, 218 (5), 20−22.
1.1.
2011
Knapp, J.; Nakao, M.; Yanagida, T.; Okamoto, M.; Saarma, U.; Lavikainen, A.; Ito, A. (2011). Phylogenetic relationships within Echinococcus and Taenia tapeworms (Cestoda: Taeniidae): an inference from nuclear protein-coding genes. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution , 61, 628−638.10.1016/j.ympev.2011.07.022.
1.1.
2011
Soon, V.; Saarma, U. (2011). Mitochondrial phylogeny of the Chrysis ignita (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) species group based on simultaneous Bayesian alignment and phylogeny reconstruction. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution , 60 (1), 13−20.10.1016/j.ympev.2011.04.005.
1.1.
2011
Li, MH.; Kantanen, J.; Michelson, A.; Saarma, U. (2011). Genetic components of grey cattle in Estonia as revealed by microsatellite analysis using two Bayesian clustering methods. BMC Research Notes, 4 (1), 37.10.1186/1756-0500-4-37.
1.1.
2011
Davison, J.; Ho, S.Y.W.; Bray, S.C.; Korsten, M.; Tammeleht, E.; Hindrikson, M.; Østbye, K., Østbye, E.; Lauritzen, S-E.; Austin, J.; Cooper, A.; Saarma, U. (2011). Late-Quaternary biogeographic scenarios for the brown bear (Ursus arctos), a wild mammal model species. Quaternary Science Reviews, 30, 418−430.10.1016/j.quascirev.2010.11.023.
6.3.
2011
Tammeleht, Egle; Veske, Liina; Keis, Marju; Leht, Malle; Martin, Ants-Johannes; Lind, Ave; Männil, Peep; kilk, Aleksander; Valdmann, Harri; Saarma, Urmas (2011). Pruunkaru ja inimene: kuidas vältida konflikte. Eesti Loodus, 62 (12), 8−14.
1.1.
2010
Tammeleht, E.; Remm, J.; Korsten, M.; Davison, J; Tumanov, I.; Saveljev, A.; Männil, P.; Kojola, I.; Saarma, U. (2010). Genetic structure in large, continuous mammal populations: the example of brown bears in northwestern Eurasia. Molecular Ecology, 19 (24), 5359−5370.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2010.04885.x.
5.2.
2010
Davison, J.; Korsten, M.; Vulla, E.; Hindrickson, M.; Ho, S.; Saarma, U. (2010). Timing estimates enhance our understanding of brown bear phylogeography. 19th International Bear Association Conference; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 18-22, 2010.
5.2.
2010
Korsten, M.; Ho, S.; Davison, J.; Vulla, E.; Saarma, U. (2010). Brown bear phylogeography in northern continental Eurasia: comparative analysis of partial and complete mitochondrial genomes. In: (40).19th International Conference on Bear Research and Management; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 16-22, 2010.
5.2.
2010
Vulla, E.; Korsten, M.; Davison, J.; Remm, J.; Abramov, A.; Tumanov, I.; Saveljev, A.; Kojola, I.; Männil, P.; Saarma, U. (2010). Genetic structure of the brown bear population in north-eastern Europe based on analysis of microsatellite data. In: (41).19th International Bear Association Conference; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 18-22, 2010.
6.3.
2010
Tammeleht, E.; Korsten, M.; Leht, M.; Martin, A.-J.; Lind, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2010). Mida sööb pruunkaru Eestis ja Euroopas? Karu kõhust leiti Eestile uus sipelgaliik. Eesti Loodus, 12, 6−13.
1.1.
2009
Vulla, E.; Hobson, K.A.; Korsten, M.; Leht, M.; Martin, J.A.; Lind, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2009). Carnivory is positively correlated with latitude among omnivorous mammals: evidence from brown bears, badgers and pine martens. Annales Zoologici Fennici, 46, 395−415.
1.1.
2009
Chessa, B.; Pereira, F.; Arnaud, F.; Amorim, A.; Goyache, F.; Mainland, I.; Kao, R.; Pemberton, J.; Beraldi, D.; Stear, M.; Alberti, A.; Pittau, M.; Iannuzzi, L.; Banabazi, M.; Kazwala, R.; Zhang, Y.; Arranz, J.J.; Ali, B.; Wang, Z.; Uzun, M. ... Palmarini, M. (2009). Revealing the History of Sheep Domestication Using Retrovirus Integrations. Science, 324 (5926), 532−536.10.1126/science.1170587.
1.1.
2009
Korsten, M.; Ho, Y.W.S.; Davison, J.; Pähn, B.; Vulla, E.; Roht, M.; Tumanov, I.; Kojola, I.; Andersone-Lilley, Z.; Ozolins, J.; Pilot, M.; Mertzanis, Y.; Giannakopoulos, A.; Vorobiev, A.; Markov, N.; Saveljev, A.; Lyapunova, E.; Abramov, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H. ... Saarma, U. (2009). Sudden expansion of a single brown bear maternal lineage across northern continental Eurasia after the last ice age: a general demographic model for mammals? Molecular Ecology, 18 (9), 1963−1979.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04163.x.
1.1.
2009
Saarma, U.; Jõgisalu, I.; Moks, E.; Varcasia, A.; Lavikainen, A.; Oksanen, A.; Simsek, S.; Andresiuk, V.; Denegri, G., Gonzalez, L.M.; Ferrer, E.; Garate, T.; Rinaldi, L.; Maravilla, P. (2009). A novel phylogeny for the genus Echinococcus, based on nuclear data, challenges relationships based on mitochondrial evidence. Parasitology, 136 (3), 317−328.10.1017/S0031182008005453.
5.2.
2009
Soon, Villu; Saarma, Urmas (2009). Molecular analysis reveals hidden diversity of cuckoo wasps (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae). Entomologisk tidskrift, 129: The XXVII th Nordic-Baltic Congress of Entomology, Uppsala, Sweden, 29. July - 4. August 2007. Ed. Jonsell, Mats. Uppsala, Sweden, 222−223.
6.3.
2009
Saarma, U. (2009). Eesti ja Euroopa põlislammaste lugu kahe teadusuuringu valguses. Eesti Loodus, 10, 13−17.
6.3.
2009
Hindrikson, M.; Männil, P.; Saarma, U. (2009). Geneetiline analüüs tõestas hundi ja koera hübriidid Eestis. Eesti Loodus, 9, 6−13.
1.1.
2008
Ho SYW, Saarma U, Barnett R, Haile J, Shapiro B. (2008). The Effect of Inappropriate Calibration: Three Case Studies in Molecular Ecology. PLoS ONE, e1615.
1.1.
2008
Õunap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2008). Systematic position of Lythriini revised: transferred from Larentiinae to Sterrhinae (Lepidoptera, Geometridae). Zoologica Scripta, 34 (4), 405−413.10.1111/j.1463-6409.2008.00327.x.
1.1.
2008
Moks, E; Jõgisalu, I; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U. (2008). First report of Echinococcus granulosus G8 in Eurasia and a reappraisal of the phylogenetic relationships of “genotypes” G5-G10. Parasitology, 135 (5), 647−654.10.1017/S0031182008004198.
1.1.
2007
Saarma, U; Ho, S; Pybus, O; Kaljuste, M; Tumanov, I; Kojola, I; Vorobiev, A; Markov, N; Saveljev, A; Valdmann, H; Lyapunova, E; Abramov, A; Männil, P; Korsten, M; Vulla, E; Pazetnov, S; Pazetnov, V; Putchkovskiy, S; Rõkov, A. (2007). Mitogenetic structure of brown bears (Ursus arctos L.) in north-eastern Europe and a new time-frame for the formation of European brown bear lineages. Molecular Ecology, 16 (2), 401−413.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2006.03130.x.
1.1.
2007
Saarma, U.; Kojola, I. (2007). Matrilineal genetic structure of the brown bear population in Finland. Ursus, 18 (1), 30−37.
6.3.
2007
Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U.; Vulla, E.; Lingl, A.; Jaama, A. (2007). Raadiotelemeetrilise meetodi kasutamine Eestis. Eesti Jahimees, 177 (4), 16−17.
1.1.
2006
Saarma, U; Tumanov, I. (2006). Phylogenetic Evaluation of Three Subspecies from the Mustela nivalis Group. Zoological Studies, 45 (3), 435−442.
1.1.
2006
Moks, E.; Jõgisalu, I.; Saarma, U.; Talvik, H.; Järvis, T.; Valdmann, H. (2006). Helminthological survey of wolf Canis lupus in Estonia, with an emphasis on the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 42 (2), 359−365.
1.3.
2006
Õunap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2006). Preliminary insight into the molecular phylogeny of Sterrhinae. Spixiana, 29 (3), 204.
1.1.
2005
Moks, E.; Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H. (2005). Echinococcus multilocularis in Estonia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11 (12), 1973−1974.
1.1.
2005
Ounap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2005). Phylogenetic evaluation of the taxonomic status of Timandra griseata and T-comae (Lepidoptera : Geometridae : Sterrhinae). European Journal of Entomology, 102 (4), 607−615.
1.1.
2004
Heidemaa, M.; Nuorteva, M.; Hantula, J.; Saarma, U. (2004). Dolerus asper Zaddach, 1859 and Dolerus brevicornis Zaddach, 1859 (Hymenoptera : Tenthredinidae), with notes on their phylogeny. European Journal of Entomology, 101 (4), 637−650.
6.3.
2004
Korsten, M.; Vulla, E.; Leht, M.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2004). Pruunkaru toitumisuuring andis põnevaid leide. Eesti Jahimees, 145 (3), 10−14.
6.3.
2003
Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H.; Korsten, M.; Karis, A.; Vulla, E.; Männil, P. (2003). Mida metsaisand sööb ehk lugu karu toitumisest ja selle uurimisest. Eesti Jahimees, 6, 14−17.
1.1.
2002
Virumae, K.; Saarma, U.; Horowitz, J.; Remme, J. (2002). Functional importance of the 3 '-terminal adenosine of tRNA in ribosomal translation. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277 (27), 24128−24134.
1.1.
2001
Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U.; Karis, A. (2001). The brown bear population in Estonia: current status and requirements for management. Ursus, 12, 31−36.
1.1.
2001
Maivali, U.; Saarma, U.; Remme, J. (2001). Mutations in the Escherichia coli 23S rRNA increase the rate of peptidyl-tRNA dissociation from the ribosome. Molecular Biology, 35 (4), 569−574.
2.2.
1999
Aher, S.; Elvisto, T.; Gornaja, L.; Harak, M.; Ilisson, R.; Jüssi, M.; Kaasik, A.; Kartus, R.; Kiili, J.; Klein, L.; Koitjärv, T.; Kull, T.; Kull, K.; Kumar, J.; Külvik, M.; Lotman, A.; Lõhmus, R.; Lõpp, M.; Merisaar, M.; Peterson, K. ... Zernask, M. (1999). Estonian biodiversity strategy and action plan. Tallinn-Tartu: Estonian Ministry of Environment.
1.1.
1998
Saarma, U.; Spahn, CMT.; Nierhaus, KH.; Remme, J. (1998). Mutational analysis of the donor substrate binding site of the ribosomal peptidyltransferase center. RNA-A Publication of the RNA Society, 4 (2), 189−194.
1.1.
1997
Saarma, U.; Remme, J.; Ehrenberg, M.; Bilgin, N. (1997). An A to U transversion at position 1067 of 23 S rRNA from Escherichia coli impairs EF-Tu and EF-G function. Journal of Molecular Biology, 272 (3), 327−335.
2.3.
1997
Saarma, U. (1997). Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA. (Doktoritöö, University of Tartu, Department of Molecular Biology). Tartu: Tartu University Press.
3.1.
1993
Saarma, U.; Lewicki, BTU.; Margus, T.; Nigul, S.; Remme, J. (1993). Analysis of mutations in the 23S rRNA. Nierhaus, K.H.; Franchesci, F.; Subramanian, A.R.; Erdmann, V.A.; Wittmann-Liebold, B.. The Translational Apparatus: structure, function, regulation, evolution (445−454).. New York: Plenum Press.
1.1.
1992
Saarma, U.; Remme, J. (1992). Novel mutants of 23s RNA - characterization of functional-properties. Nucleic Acids Research, 20 (12), 3147−3152.

Urmas Saarma

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Urmas_Saarma/eng
1.01.1967
737 5099
urmas.saarma@ut.ee
http://

Career

Institution and occupation
01.01.2016–...   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Chair of Mammalogy (head)
01.01.2016–...   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Research Professor in Mammalogy (1,00)
01.05.2014–...   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Department of Zoology, Chair of Mammalogy (head) (1,00)
Department of Integrative Zoology, Institute of Zoology and Hydrobiology, University of Tartu: 01.01.2002-31.05.2002 senior research fellow (Ext), zoology (0.5); 01.06.2002 – 31.12.2004 senior research fellow, zoology (0.5). 01.01.2005-31.05.2005 senior research fellow (Ext), zoology (1.0). 05.02.2003-31.08.2005 head of the Department of Integrative Zoology. Since 01.06.2005 senior research fellow, zoology (1.0)
01.06.2015–31.12.2015   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Lead Research Fellow (1,00)
01.06.2015–31.12.2015   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Head of Chair
01.05.2014–31.05.2015   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Senior Research Fellow in Zoology (1,00)
01.06.2010–30.04.2014   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Senior Research Fellow in Zoology (1,00)
01.01.2008–31.05.2010   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Senior Research Fellow (1,00)
01.08.2007–31.12.2007   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Senior Research Fellow (1,00)
01.06.2005–31.08.2005   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, Institute of Zoology and Hydrobiology, Holder of Chair
01.06.2005–31.07.2007   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, Institute of Zoology and Hydrobiology, Senior Research Fellow (1,00)
2005–31.05.2015   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Senior Researcher (1,00)
01.01.2005–31.05.2005   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, Institute of Zoology and Hydrobiology, Senior Research Fellow extraordinarius (1,00)
01.01.2005–31.05.2005   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, Institute of Zoology and Hydrobiology, Holder of Chair
2002–2004   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Tartu University, Chair of Zoology, zooloogia vanemteadur (0,50)
01.01.1990–31.12.2004   
Estonian Biocentre, Estonian Biocentre: 1990-95, junior research fellow; 1995-97, research fellow; 1997-2001, senior research fellow, 01.01.2002-31.12.2004 senior research fellow (0,50)
 
 
Education
1992–1997   
PhD student in molecular biology, University of Tartu, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Department of Molecular Biology
1992–1997   
Dissertation: Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA, assessment: summa cum laude, supervisor: prof. Jaanus Remme
1985–1990   
Tartu State University/University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography, graduated as biologist-biochemist
1982–1985   
Tartu 1. Secondary School
 
 
R&D related managerial and administrative work
2017−...   
Member of the Council of the Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu
2017−...   
10th Baltic Theriological Conference. 27-30.09.2017, Tartu, Estonia. One of the main organizers, head of scientific committee.
2008−...   
Member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group
2008−...   
International conference: 3rd ICAZ Archaeozoology and Genetics. 25-28.06.2008,Tallinn, Estonia. One of the organizers.
2003−...   
Member of the International Association of Bear Research and Management (IBA)
2005−2007   
Council member of the University of Tartu Museums
2005−2008   
Council of the Museums, University of Tartu
2003−2007   
Council member of the Faculty of Biology and Geography, University of Tartu
 
 
Creative work
Opponent of PhD Thesis at the University of Oulu 25.04.2014: Kopatz, Alexander, Genetic structure of the brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Northern Europe.

Opponent for many master and bachelor thesis.

Reviewer for a large number of scientific articles, popularizing scientific advancements in media, etc..
 
 
Additional career information
In addition to scientific articles have published numerous popular science articles. Supervised 11 PhD, 19 MSc and 20 bachelor thesis. ;

Qualifications

Academic degrees
Urmas Saarma, Doctor's Degree, 1997, (sup) Jaanus Remme, Tuning Ribosomal Elongation Cycle by Mutagenesis of 23S rRNA (Tuning Ribosomal Elongation Cycle by Mutagenesis of 23S rRNA), University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Chair of Molecular Biology.
 
 
Honours & awards
2017, Urmas Saarma, University of Tartu Small Medal
2013, Urmas Saarma, University of Tartu Badge of Distinction
2010, Urmas Saarma, Honorable Mention, Society for Kihnu Native Sheep, "For genetic investigation, proval of existence and disclosure of Kihnu Native Sheep"
 
 
Field of research
FIELD OF RESEARCH: 1. Biosciences and Environment; 1.4. Ecology, Biosystematics and -physiology; CERCS SPECIALTY: B320 Systematic zoology, zoogeography
FIELD OF RESEARCH: 1. Biosciences and Environment; 1.4. Ecology, Biosystematics and -physiology; CERCS SPECIALTY: B320 Systematic zoology, zoogeography ; SPECIALITY: We use of diverse approaches to study evolutionary and contemporary processes affecting populations of wild and domestic mammals and their pathogens in order to understand the roles of these organisms in ecosystems and disease transmission, and to help preserve biodiversity and safeguard animal/human welfare.
FIELD OF RESEARCH: 1. Biosciences and Environment; 1.4. Ecology, Biosystematics and -physiology; CERCS SPECIALTY: B330 Palaeozoology, phylogeny
 
 
Additional information
Ph.D., molecular biology,
Dissertation: Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA.
Assessment: summa cum laude.
Supervisor: prof. Jaanus Remme
1997, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of Tartu.

Projects in progress

Completed projects

Dissertations under supervision

Supervised dissertations

Publications

Category
Year
Publication
 
1.1.
2018
Oja, R; Pass, E; Soe, E; Ligi, K; Anijalg, P; Laurimaa, L; Saarma, U; Lõhmus, A; Valdmann, H. (2018). Increased nest predation near protected capercaillie leks: a caveat against small reserves. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 64 (6).10.1007/s10344-018-1165-2.
1.1.
2018
Anijalg, P; Ho, SYW; Davison, J; Keis, M; Tammeleht, E; Bobowik, K; Tumanov, IL; Saveljev, AP; Lyapunova, EA; Vorobiev, AA; Markov, NI; Kryukov, AP; Kojola, I; Swenson, JE; Hagen, SB; Eiken, HG; Paule, L; Saarma, U. (2018). Large-scale migrations of brown bears in Eurasia and to North America during the Late Pleistocene. Journal of Biogeography, 45, 394−405.10.1111/jbi.13126.
1.1.
2018
Schregel, Julia; Remm, Jaanus; Eiken, Hans Geir; Swenson, Jon E.; Saarma, Urmas; Hagen, Snorre B. (2018). Multi-level patterns in population genetics: variogram series detects a hidden isolation-by-distance-dominated structure of Scandinavian brown bears (Ursus arctos). Methods in ecology and evolution, 9 (5), 1324−1334.10.1111/2041-210X.12980.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Rostami-Nejad, M; Ponce-Gordo, F; Rehbein, S; Kia, EB; Simsek, S; Šnabel, V; Umhang, G; Varcasia, A; Saarma, U. (2018). Genetic diversity and phylogeography of the elusive, but epidemiologically important Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G3. Parasitology, 145, 1613−1622.10.1017/S0031182018000549.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Acosta-Jamett, G; Andresiuk, V; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Gasser, RB; van der Giessen, J; Gonzalez, LM; Haag, KL; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Jabbar, A; Jenkins, DJ; Kia, EB; Manfredi, MT; Mirhendi, H; M’rad, S; Rostami-Nejad, M; Oudni-M’rad, M ... Saarma, U. (2018). Global phylogeography and genetic diversity of the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G1. International Journal for Parasitology, 48, 729−742.10.1016/j.ijpara.2018.03.006.
1.1.
2018
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Moks, E; Romig, T; Omer, RA; Casulli, A; Umhang, G; Bagrade, G; Irshadullah, M; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Ponce-Gordo, F; Soriano, SV; Varcasia, A; Rostami-Nejad, M; Andresiuk, V; Saarma, U. (2018). Molecular phylogeny based on six nuclear genes suggests that Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6/G7 and G8/G10 can be regarded as two distinct species. Parasitology, 145, 1929−1937.10.1017/S0031182018000719.
1.1.
2018
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Romig, T; Omer, RA; Casulli, A; Umhang, G; Gasser, RB; Jabbar, A; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Ponce-Gordo, F; Lazzarini, LE; Soriano, SV; Varcasia, A; Rostami Nejad, M; Andresiuk, V; Maravilla, P; Gonzalez, LM; Dybicz, M; Gawor, J ... Saarma, U. (2018). The benefits of analysing complete mitochondrial genomes: Deep insights into the phylogeny and population structure of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 64, 85−94.10.1016/j.meegid.2018.06.016.
1.1.
2018
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Acosta-Jamett, G; Andresiuk, V; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Gasser, RB; González, LM; Haag, KL; Zait, H; Irshadullah, M; Jabbar, A; Jenkins, DJ; Manfredi, MT; Mirhendi, H; M’rad, S; Rostami-Nejad, M; Oudni-M’rad, M; Pierangeli, NB; Ponce-Gordo, F ... Saarma, U. (2018). Distinguishing Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotypes G1 and G3 with confidence: A practical guide. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 64, 178−184.10.1016/j.meegid.2018.06.026.
1.1.
2018
Plumer, Liivi; Talvi, Tõnu; Männil, Peep; Saarma, Urmas (2018). Assessing the roles of wolves and dogs in livestock predation with suggestions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict and conservation of wolves. Conservation Genetics, 19 (3), 665−672.10.1007/s10592-017-1045-4.
1.1.
2018
Barlow, A; Cahill, JA; Hartmann, S; Theunert, C; Xenikoudakis, G; Fortes, GG; Paijmans, JLA; Rabeder, G; Frischauf, C; Grandal-d'Anglade, A; García-Vázquez, A; Murtskhvaladze, M; Saarma, U; Anijalg, P; Skrbinšek, T; Bertorelle, G; Gasparian, B; Bar-Oz, G; Pinhasi, R; Slatkin, M ... Hofreiter, M. (2018). Partial genomic survival of cave bears in living brown bears. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2, 1563−1570.10.1038/s41559-018-0654-8.
1.1.
2018
Iacolina, L; Pertoldi, C; Amills, M; Kusza, S; Megens, H-J; Balteanu, VA; Bakan, J; Cubric-Curic, V; Oja, R; Saarma, U; Scandura, M; Šprem, N; Stronen, AV (2018). Hotspots of recent hybridization between pigs and wild boars in Europe. Scientific Reports, 8:17372.10.1038/s41598-018-35865-8.
5.2.
2018
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2018). Phylogeny and phylogeography of Echinococcus granulosus genotypes G6-G10 based on complete mitochondrial genomes and six nuclear loci. Oral Presentation. 28th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Parasitology, 21.03.2018-24.03.2018. Freie Universität Berlin,.
6.3.
2018
Hindrikson, M; Saarma, U. (2018). Kuidas läheb hundil Euroopas? Eesti Loodus, 69(4), 12−18.
1.1.
2017
Hindrikson, M; Remm, J; Pilot, M; Godinho, R; Stronen, AV; Baltrunaite, L; Czarnomska, SD; Leonard, JA; Randi, E; Nowak, C; Akesson, M; Lopez-Bao, JV; Alvares, F; Llaneza, L; Echegaray, J; Vila, C; Ozolins, J; Rungis, D; Aspi, J; Paule, L ... Saarma, U. (2017). Wolf population genetics in Europe: a systematic review, meta-analysis and suggestions for conservation and management. Biological Reviews, 92, 1601−1629.10.1111/brv.12298.
1.1.
2017
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Sharbatkhori, M; Mirhendi, H; Kia, EB; Ponce-Gordo, F; Andresiuk, V; Simsek, S; Lavikainen, A; Irshadullah, M; Umhang, G; Oudni-M’rad, M; Acosta-Jamett, G; Rehbein, S; Saarma, U. (2017). New mitogenome and nuclear evidence on the phylogeny and taxonomy of the highly zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto. Infection, genetics and evolution, 52, 52−58.doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2017.04.023.
1.1.
2017
Montana, L; Caniglia, R; Galaverni, M; Fabbri, E; Ahmed, A; Černá Bolfíková, B; Czarnomska, SD; Galov, A; Godinho, R; Hindrikson, M; Hulva, P; Jędrzejewska, B; Jelenčič, M; Kutal, M; Saarma, U; Skrbinšek, T; Randi, E. (2017). Combining phylogenetic and demographic inferences to assess the origin of the genetic diversity in an isolated wolf population. PLoS ONEX, 12 (5), e0176560.10.1371/journal.pone.0176560.
1.1.
2017
Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2017). Home ranges of raccoon dogs in managed and natural areas. PLoS ONEX, 12(3): e0171805.10.1371/journal.pone.0171805.
1.1.
2017
Oja, R; Soe, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U (2017). Non-invasive genetics outperforms morphological methods in faecal dietary analysis, revealing wild boar as a considerable conservation concern for ground-nesting birds. PLoS ONEX, 12 (6).10.1371/journal.pone.0179463.
1.1.
2017
Süld, K; Tammeleht, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma U. (2017). Severe impact of sarcoptic mange on the movements and space use for one of its most important vector species, the raccoon dog. Veterinary Parasitology, 243, 67−70.10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.05.029.
1.1.
2017
Soe, E; Davison, J; Süld, K; Valdmann, H; Laurimaa, L; Saarma, U. (2017). Europe-wide biogeographical patterns in the diet of an ecologically and epidemiologically important mesopredator, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes): a quantitative review. Mammal Review, 47, 198−211.doi:10.1111/mam.12092.
5.2.
2017
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2017). New mitogenome and nuclear evidence on the phylogeny and taxonomy of the highly zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto. Oral presentation. 10th Baltic Theriological Conference, Tartu, Estonia. University of Tartu, 30.
5.2.
2017
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2017). Taxonomy of Echinococcus: new evidence suggests that genotypes G6/G7 can be regarded as a separate species from genotypes G8/G10. Oral presentation. X Baltic Theriological Conference. Tartu, Estonia. 27.09.2017-30.09.2017. University of Tartu,.
6.3.
2017
Saarma, U. (2017). Hundist koeraks. Kodustamise lugu. Horisont, 51 (5), 44−50.
6.3.
2017
Saarma, Urmas (2017). Hundi kodustamise võimalikud põhjused. Kas ka toiduks? Horisont, 51(6), 32−35.
6.3.
2017
Soe, E; Oja, R; Kaljulaid, M; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U; Ligi, K; Tullus, H. (2017). Kiskjatel, aga ka metsseal on väga oluline roll metsise suremuses. Eesti Mets, 51 (4), 40−45.
1.1.
2016
Rannamäe, E; Lõugas, L; Niemi, M; Kantanen, J; Maldre, L; Kadõrova, N; Saarma, U. (2016). Maternal and paternal genetic diversity of ancient sheep in Estonia from the Bronze Age to the Post-Medieval Period, and comparison with other regions in Eurasia. Animal Genetics, 47, 2, 208−218.10.1111/age.12407.
1.1.
2016
Laurimaa, L; Süld, K; Davison, J; Moks, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U. (2016). Alien species and their zoonotic parasites in native and introduced ranges: the raccoon dog example. Veterinary Parasitology, 219, 24−33.10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.01.020.
1.1.
2016
Drygala, F; Korablev, N; Ansorge, H; Fickel, J; Isomursu, M; Elmeros, M; Kowalczyk, R; Baltrunaite, L; Balciauskas, L; Saarma, U; Schulze, C; Borkenhagen, P; Frantz, AC. (2016). Homogenous population genetic structure of the non-native raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Europe as a result of rapid population expansion. PLoS ONE, 11 (4), e0153098.10.1371/journal.pone.0153098.
1.1.
2016
Laurimaa, L; Moks, E; Soe, E; Valdmann, H; Saarma U. (2016). Echinococcus multilocularis and other zoonotic parasites in red foxes in Estonia. Parasitology, 143, 1450−1458.10.1017/S0031182016001013.
1.1.
2016
Plumer, L; Keis, M; Remm, J; Hindrikson, M; Jõgisalu, I; Männil, P; Kübarsepp, M; Saarma, U. (2016). Wolves Recolonizing Islands: Genetic Consequences and Implications for Conservation and Management. PLoS ONE, 11(7)− e0158911.10.1371/journal.pone.0158911.
1.1.
2016
Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Simsek, S; Balkaya, I; Casulli, A; Manfredi, MT; Ponce-Gordo, F; Varcasia, A; Lavikainen, A; Gonzalez, LM; Rehbein, S; van der Giessen, J; Sprong, H; Saarma, U. (2016). High-resolution phylogeography of zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G1 with an emphasis on its distribution in Turkey, Italy and Spain. Parasitology, 143 (13), 1790−1801.10.1017/S0031182016001530.
1.1.
2016
Iacolina, L; Brajkovic, V; Canu, A; Šprem, N; Cubric-Curik, V; Fontanesi, L; Saarma, U; Apollonio, M; Scandura, M. (2016). Novel Y-chromosome short tandem repeats in Sus scrofa and their variation in European wild boar and domestic pig populations. Animal Genetics, 47, 682−690.10.1111/age.12483.
1.1.
2016
Laurimäe, T; Kinkar, L; Andresiuk, V; Haag, KL; Ponce-Gordo, F; Acosta-Jamett, G; Garate, T; Gonzalez, LM; Saarma, U. (2016). Genetic diversity and phylogeography of highly zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico) based on 8279 bp of mtDNA. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 45, 290−296.10.1016/j.meegid.2016.09.015.
1.1.
2016
Rannamäe, E; Lõugas, L; Speller, C.F; Valk, H; Maldre, L; Wilczyński, J; Mikhailov, A; Saarma, U. (2016). Three Thousand Years of Continuity in the Maternal Lineages of Ancient Sheep (Ovis aries) in Estonia. PLoS ONEX, 11(10):e0163676.10.1371/journal.pone.0163676.
5.2.
2016
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2016). Phylogeny and taxonomy of the Echinococcus granulosus complex: genotypes G1-G3 and G6-G7. Oral presentation. 12th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Turku, Finland. University of Turku,.
5.2.
2016
Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Saarma, Urmas. (2016). Genetic diversity and high resolution phylogeography of highly zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in Europe and in the Americas based on 8279 bp of mtDNA. EMOP XII - the 12th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology. Turku, Finland. 20.07.2016-24.07.2016. University of Turku,.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L.; Süld, K.; Moks, E.; Valdmann, H.; Umhang, G.; Knapp, J.; Saarma, U. (2015). First report of the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis inraccoon dogs in Estonia, and comparisons with other countries inEurope. Veterinary Parasitology, 212, 200−205.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.06.004.
1.1.
2015
Knapp, J.; Gottstein, B.; Saarma, U.; Millon, L. (2015). Taxonomy, phylogeny and molecular epidemiology of Echinococcus multilocularis: from fundamental knowledge to health ecology. Veterinary Parasitology, 213, 85−91.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.07.030.
1.1.
2015
Marcinkute, A.; Šarkunas, M.; Moks, E.; Saarma, U.; Jokelainen, P.; Bagrade, G.; Laivacuma, S.; Strupas, K.; Sokolovas, V.; Deplazes, P. (2015). Echinococcus infections in the Baltic region. Veterinary Parasitology, 213 (3-4), 121−131.10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.07.032.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L; Davison, J; Süld, K; Plumer, L; Oja, R; Moks, E; Keis, M; Hindrikson, M; Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Abner, J; Remm, J; Anijalg, P; Saarma, U. (2015). First report of highly pathogenic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in dogs in European urban environment. Parasites & Vectors, 8 (182), 182.10.1186/s13071-015-0796-3.
1.1.
2015
Knuuttila, A.; Aaltonen, K.; Virtala, A-M. K.; Henttonen, H.; Isomursu, M.; Leimann, A.; Maran, T.; Saarma, U.; Timonen, P.; Vapalahti, O.; Sironen, T. (2015). Aleutian mink disease virus in free‐ranging mustelids in Finland ‐ a cross‐sectional epidemiologic and phylogenetic study. Journal of General Virology, 96, 56−61.10.1099/vir.0.000081.
1.1.
2015
Leimann, A; Knuuttila, A; Maran, T; Vapalahti, O; Saarma, U. (2015). Molecular epidemiology of Aleutian mink disease virus (AMDV) in Estonia, and a global phylogeny of AMDV. Virus Research, 199, 55−61.10.1016/j.virusres.2015.01.011.
1.1.
2015
Laurimaa, L; Davison, J; Plumer, L; Süld, K; Oja, R; Moks, E; Keis, M; Hindrikson, M; Kinkar, L; Laurimäe, T; Abner, J; Remm, J; Anijalg, P; Saarma, U. (2015). Noninvasive detection of Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm in urban area, Estonia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 21 (1), 163−164.10.3201/eid2101.140136.
5.2.
2015
Kinkar, Liina; Laurimäe, Teivi; Saarma, Urmas (2015). Mitochondrial variation of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in Europe. Oral presentation. 6th Conference of the Scandinavian-Baltic Society for Parasitology. Uppsala, Sweden: University of Uppsala,.
6.3.
2015
Plumer, L; Saarma, U. (2015). Linnarebased. Eesti Loodus, 66 (1), 8−17.
6.3.
2015
Plumer, L; Saarma, U. (2015). Linnarebased 2. Kuidas me neisse suhtume? Eesti Loodus, 9, 16−21.
1.1.
2014
Süld, K; Valdmann, H; Laurimaa, L; Soe, E; Davison, J; Saarma, U. (2014). An Invasive Vector of Zoonotic Disease Sustained by Anthropogenic Resources: The Raccoon Dog in Northern Europe. PLoS ONE, 9 (5), e96358.10.1371/journal.pone.0096358.
1.1.
2014
Soon, Villu; Budrys, Eduardas; Orlovskytė, Svetlana; Paukkunen, Juho; Ødegaard, Frode; Ljubomirov, Toshko; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Testing the validity of Northern European species in the Chrysis ignita species group (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) with DNA Barcoding. Zootaxa, 3786 (3), 301−330.dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3786.3.4.
1.1.
2014
Bidon, T; Janke, A; Fain, SR; Eiken, HG; Hagen, SB; Saarma, U; Hallström, BM; Lecomte, N; Hailer, F (2014). Brown and polar bear Y chromosomes reveal extensive male-biased gene flow within brother lineages. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 31 (6), 1353−1363.10.1093/molbev/msu109.
1.1.
2014
Plumer, L; Davison, J; Saarma, U. (2014). Rapid urbanization of red foxes in Estonia: distribution, behaviour, attacks on domestic animals, and health-risks related to zoonotic diseases. PLoS ONE, 9 (12), e115124.10.1371/journal.pone.0115124.
5.2.
2014
Rannamäe, Eve; Lõugas, Lembi; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Chronological changes in the variation of ancient sheep mtDNA lineages in Estonia. 12th International Conference of Archaeozoology. Abstracts: ICAZ 2014. San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, 132.
5.2.
2014
Rannamäe, Eve; Lõugas, Lembi; Saarma, Urmas (2014). Changes in ancient sheep mtDNA lineages through different husbandry periods in Estonia. Book of Abstracts: 6th ICAZ - Archaeozoology Genetics and Morphometrics Working Group Meeting, 26-28 March. Lisbon: Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 17.
1.1.
2013
Hindrikson, M; Remm, J; Männil, P; Ozolins, J; Tammeleht, E; Saarma, U (2013). Spatial genetic analyses reveal cryptic population structure and migration patterns in a continuously harvested grey wolf (Canis lupus) population in north-eastern Europe. PLoS ONE, 8 (9), e75765.10.1371/journal.pone.0075765.
1.1.
2013
Andresiuk, MV; Ponce Gordo, F; Saarma, M; Elissondo, MC; Taraborelli, A; Casalongue, C; Denegri, G; Saarma, U. (2013). Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 dominated in cattle and sheep during 2003-2006 in Buenos Aires province, an endemic area for cystic echinococcosis in Argentina. Acta Tropica, 127 (2), 136−142.10.1016/j.actatropica.2013.04.008.
1.1.
2013
Boubaker, G; Macchiaroli, N; Prada, L; Cucher, MA; Rosenzvit, MC; Ziadinov, I; Deplazes, P; Saarma, U; Babba, H; Gottstein, B; Spiliotis, M. (2013). A Multiplex PCR for the Simultaneous Detection and Genotyping of the Echinococcus granulosus Complex. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 7 (1), e2017.10.1371/journal.pntd.0002017.
1.1.
2013
Keis, M; Remm, J; Ho, SYW; Davison, J; Tammeleht, E; Tumanov, IL; Saveljev, AP; Männil, P; Kojola, I; Abramov, AV; Margus, T; Saarma, U. (2013). Complete mitochondrial genomes and a novel spatial genetic method reveal cryptic phylogeographic structure and migration patterns among brown bears in north-western Eurasia. Journal of Biogeography, 40 (5), 915−927.10.1111/jbi.12043.
6.3.
2013
Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2013). Kährikkoerte liikumismustrid mosaiiksel maastikul Tartu lähistel. Eesti Jahimees, 220 (1), 20−22.
1.1.
2012
Hindrikson, M; Männil, P; Ozolins, J; Krzywinski, A; Saarma, U. (2012). Bucking the trend in wolf-dog hybridization: first evidence from Europe of hybridization between female dogs and male wolves. PLoS ONE, 7 (10), e46465.10.1371/journal.pone.0046465.
5.2.
2012
Rannamäe, Eve; Saarma, Urmas; Lõugas, Lembi; Kadõrova, Nelja; Niemi, Marianna; Kantanen, Juha (2012). Mitochondrial DNA variation in 24 ancient sheep from Bronze and Middle Ages in Estonia. Abstracts: 5th ICAZ Archaeozoology and Genetics Working Group meeting, University of Basel, 4.-6.06.2012. Basel: Institute for Prehistory and Archaeological Science IPAS, 27.
6.3.
2012
Süld, K.; Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H. (2012). Kes toidab meie kährikkoeri? Eesti Jahimees, 219 (6), 32−37.
6.3.
2012
Soe, E; Süld, K; Saarma, U; Valdmann, H. (2012). Mis rebasel täna laual on? Eesti Jahimees, 218 (5), 20−22.
1.1.
2011
Knapp, J.; Nakao, M.; Yanagida, T.; Okamoto, M.; Saarma, U.; Lavikainen, A.; Ito, A. (2011). Phylogenetic relationships within Echinococcus and Taenia tapeworms (Cestoda: Taeniidae): an inference from nuclear protein-coding genes. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution , 61, 628−638.10.1016/j.ympev.2011.07.022.
1.1.
2011
Soon, V.; Saarma, U. (2011). Mitochondrial phylogeny of the Chrysis ignita (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) species group based on simultaneous Bayesian alignment and phylogeny reconstruction. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution , 60 (1), 13−20.10.1016/j.ympev.2011.04.005.
1.1.
2011
Li, MH.; Kantanen, J.; Michelson, A.; Saarma, U. (2011). Genetic components of grey cattle in Estonia as revealed by microsatellite analysis using two Bayesian clustering methods. BMC Research Notes, 4 (1), 37.10.1186/1756-0500-4-37.
1.1.
2011
Davison, J.; Ho, S.Y.W.; Bray, S.C.; Korsten, M.; Tammeleht, E.; Hindrikson, M.; Østbye, K., Østbye, E.; Lauritzen, S-E.; Austin, J.; Cooper, A.; Saarma, U. (2011). Late-Quaternary biogeographic scenarios for the brown bear (Ursus arctos), a wild mammal model species. Quaternary Science Reviews, 30, 418−430.10.1016/j.quascirev.2010.11.023.
6.3.
2011
Tammeleht, Egle; Veske, Liina; Keis, Marju; Leht, Malle; Martin, Ants-Johannes; Lind, Ave; Männil, Peep; kilk, Aleksander; Valdmann, Harri; Saarma, Urmas (2011). Pruunkaru ja inimene: kuidas vältida konflikte. Eesti Loodus, 62 (12), 8−14.
1.1.
2010
Tammeleht, E.; Remm, J.; Korsten, M.; Davison, J; Tumanov, I.; Saveljev, A.; Männil, P.; Kojola, I.; Saarma, U. (2010). Genetic structure in large, continuous mammal populations: the example of brown bears in northwestern Eurasia. Molecular Ecology, 19 (24), 5359−5370.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2010.04885.x.
5.2.
2010
Davison, J.; Korsten, M.; Vulla, E.; Hindrickson, M.; Ho, S.; Saarma, U. (2010). Timing estimates enhance our understanding of brown bear phylogeography. 19th International Bear Association Conference; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 18-22, 2010.
5.2.
2010
Korsten, M.; Ho, S.; Davison, J.; Vulla, E.; Saarma, U. (2010). Brown bear phylogeography in northern continental Eurasia: comparative analysis of partial and complete mitochondrial genomes. In: (40).19th International Conference on Bear Research and Management; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 16-22, 2010.
5.2.
2010
Vulla, E.; Korsten, M.; Davison, J.; Remm, J.; Abramov, A.; Tumanov, I.; Saveljev, A.; Kojola, I.; Männil, P.; Saarma, U. (2010). Genetic structure of the brown bear population in north-eastern Europe based on analysis of microsatellite data. In: (41).19th International Bear Association Conference; Tbilisi, Georgia; May 18-22, 2010.
6.3.
2010
Tammeleht, E.; Korsten, M.; Leht, M.; Martin, A.-J.; Lind, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2010). Mida sööb pruunkaru Eestis ja Euroopas? Karu kõhust leiti Eestile uus sipelgaliik. Eesti Loodus, 12, 6−13.
1.1.
2009
Vulla, E.; Hobson, K.A.; Korsten, M.; Leht, M.; Martin, J.A.; Lind, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2009). Carnivory is positively correlated with latitude among omnivorous mammals: evidence from brown bears, badgers and pine martens. Annales Zoologici Fennici, 46, 395−415.
1.1.
2009
Chessa, B.; Pereira, F.; Arnaud, F.; Amorim, A.; Goyache, F.; Mainland, I.; Kao, R.; Pemberton, J.; Beraldi, D.; Stear, M.; Alberti, A.; Pittau, M.; Iannuzzi, L.; Banabazi, M.; Kazwala, R.; Zhang, Y.; Arranz, J.J.; Ali, B.; Wang, Z.; Uzun, M. ... Palmarini, M. (2009). Revealing the History of Sheep Domestication Using Retrovirus Integrations. Science, 324 (5926), 532−536.10.1126/science.1170587.
1.1.
2009
Korsten, M.; Ho, Y.W.S.; Davison, J.; Pähn, B.; Vulla, E.; Roht, M.; Tumanov, I.; Kojola, I.; Andersone-Lilley, Z.; Ozolins, J.; Pilot, M.; Mertzanis, Y.; Giannakopoulos, A.; Vorobiev, A.; Markov, N.; Saveljev, A.; Lyapunova, E.; Abramov, A.; Männil, P.; Valdmann, H. ... Saarma, U. (2009). Sudden expansion of a single brown bear maternal lineage across northern continental Eurasia after the last ice age: a general demographic model for mammals? Molecular Ecology, 18 (9), 1963−1979.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2009.04163.x.
1.1.
2009
Saarma, U.; Jõgisalu, I.; Moks, E.; Varcasia, A.; Lavikainen, A.; Oksanen, A.; Simsek, S.; Andresiuk, V.; Denegri, G., Gonzalez, L.M.; Ferrer, E.; Garate, T.; Rinaldi, L.; Maravilla, P. (2009). A novel phylogeny for the genus Echinococcus, based on nuclear data, challenges relationships based on mitochondrial evidence. Parasitology, 136 (3), 317−328.10.1017/S0031182008005453.
5.2.
2009
Soon, Villu; Saarma, Urmas (2009). Molecular analysis reveals hidden diversity of cuckoo wasps (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae). Entomologisk tidskrift, 129: The XXVII th Nordic-Baltic Congress of Entomology, Uppsala, Sweden, 29. July - 4. August 2007. Ed. Jonsell, Mats. Uppsala, Sweden, 222−223.
6.3.
2009
Saarma, U. (2009). Eesti ja Euroopa põlislammaste lugu kahe teadusuuringu valguses. Eesti Loodus, 10, 13−17.
6.3.
2009
Hindrikson, M.; Männil, P.; Saarma, U. (2009). Geneetiline analüüs tõestas hundi ja koera hübriidid Eestis. Eesti Loodus, 9, 6−13.
1.1.
2008
Ho SYW, Saarma U, Barnett R, Haile J, Shapiro B. (2008). The Effect of Inappropriate Calibration: Three Case Studies in Molecular Ecology. PLoS ONE, e1615.
1.1.
2008
Õunap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2008). Systematic position of Lythriini revised: transferred from Larentiinae to Sterrhinae (Lepidoptera, Geometridae). Zoologica Scripta, 34 (4), 405−413.10.1111/j.1463-6409.2008.00327.x.
1.1.
2008
Moks, E; Jõgisalu, I; Valdmann, H; Saarma, U. (2008). First report of Echinococcus granulosus G8 in Eurasia and a reappraisal of the phylogenetic relationships of “genotypes” G5-G10. Parasitology, 135 (5), 647−654.10.1017/S0031182008004198.
1.1.
2007
Saarma, U; Ho, S; Pybus, O; Kaljuste, M; Tumanov, I; Kojola, I; Vorobiev, A; Markov, N; Saveljev, A; Valdmann, H; Lyapunova, E; Abramov, A; Männil, P; Korsten, M; Vulla, E; Pazetnov, S; Pazetnov, V; Putchkovskiy, S; Rõkov, A. (2007). Mitogenetic structure of brown bears (Ursus arctos L.) in north-eastern Europe and a new time-frame for the formation of European brown bear lineages. Molecular Ecology, 16 (2), 401−413.10.1111/j.1365-294X.2006.03130.x.
1.1.
2007
Saarma, U.; Kojola, I. (2007). Matrilineal genetic structure of the brown bear population in Finland. Ursus, 18 (1), 30−37.
6.3.
2007
Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U.; Vulla, E.; Lingl, A.; Jaama, A. (2007). Raadiotelemeetrilise meetodi kasutamine Eestis. Eesti Jahimees, 177 (4), 16−17.
1.1.
2006
Saarma, U; Tumanov, I. (2006). Phylogenetic Evaluation of Three Subspecies from the Mustela nivalis Group. Zoological Studies, 45 (3), 435−442.
1.1.
2006
Moks, E.; Jõgisalu, I.; Saarma, U.; Talvik, H.; Järvis, T.; Valdmann, H. (2006). Helminthological survey of wolf Canis lupus in Estonia, with an emphasis on the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 42 (2), 359−365.
1.3.
2006
Õunap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2006). Preliminary insight into the molecular phylogeny of Sterrhinae. Spixiana, 29 (3), 204.
1.1.
2005
Moks, E.; Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H. (2005). Echinococcus multilocularis in Estonia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11 (12), 1973−1974.
1.1.
2005
Ounap, E.; Viidalepp, J.; Saarma, U. (2005). Phylogenetic evaluation of the taxonomic status of Timandra griseata and T-comae (Lepidoptera : Geometridae : Sterrhinae). European Journal of Entomology, 102 (4), 607−615.
1.1.
2004
Heidemaa, M.; Nuorteva, M.; Hantula, J.; Saarma, U. (2004). Dolerus asper Zaddach, 1859 and Dolerus brevicornis Zaddach, 1859 (Hymenoptera : Tenthredinidae), with notes on their phylogeny. European Journal of Entomology, 101 (4), 637−650.
6.3.
2004
Korsten, M.; Vulla, E.; Leht, M.; Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U. (2004). Pruunkaru toitumisuuring andis põnevaid leide. Eesti Jahimees, 145 (3), 10−14.
6.3.
2003
Saarma, U.; Valdmann, H.; Korsten, M.; Karis, A.; Vulla, E.; Männil, P. (2003). Mida metsaisand sööb ehk lugu karu toitumisest ja selle uurimisest. Eesti Jahimees, 6, 14−17.
1.1.
2002
Virumae, K.; Saarma, U.; Horowitz, J.; Remme, J. (2002). Functional importance of the 3 '-terminal adenosine of tRNA in ribosomal translation. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277 (27), 24128−24134.
1.1.
2001
Valdmann, H.; Saarma, U.; Karis, A. (2001). The brown bear population in Estonia: current status and requirements for management. Ursus, 12, 31−36.
1.1.
2001
Maivali, U.; Saarma, U.; Remme, J. (2001). Mutations in the Escherichia coli 23S rRNA increase the rate of peptidyl-tRNA dissociation from the ribosome. Molecular Biology, 35 (4), 569−574.
2.2.
1999
Aher, S.; Elvisto, T.; Gornaja, L.; Harak, M.; Ilisson, R.; Jüssi, M.; Kaasik, A.; Kartus, R.; Kiili, J.; Klein, L.; Koitjärv, T.; Kull, T.; Kull, K.; Kumar, J.; Külvik, M.; Lotman, A.; Lõhmus, R.; Lõpp, M.; Merisaar, M.; Peterson, K. ... Zernask, M. (1999). Estonian biodiversity strategy and action plan. Tallinn-Tartu: Estonian Ministry of Environment.
1.1.
1998
Saarma, U.; Spahn, CMT.; Nierhaus, KH.; Remme, J. (1998). Mutational analysis of the donor substrate binding site of the ribosomal peptidyltransferase center. RNA-A Publication of the RNA Society, 4 (2), 189−194.
1.1.
1997
Saarma, U.; Remme, J.; Ehrenberg, M.; Bilgin, N. (1997). An A to U transversion at position 1067 of 23 S rRNA from Escherichia coli impairs EF-Tu and EF-G function. Journal of Molecular Biology, 272 (3), 327−335.
2.3.
1997
Saarma, U. (1997). Tuning ribosomal elongation cycle by mutagenesis of 23S rRNA. (Doktoritöö, University of Tartu, Department of Molecular Biology). Tartu: Tartu University Press.
3.1.
1993
Saarma, U.; Lewicki, BTU.; Margus, T.; Nigul, S.; Remme, J. (1993). Analysis of mutations in the 23S rRNA. Nierhaus, K.H.; Franchesci, F.; Subramanian, A.R.; Erdmann, V.A.; Wittmann-Liebold, B.. The Translational Apparatus: structure, function, regulation, evolution (445−454).. New York: Plenum Press.
1.1.
1992
Saarma, U.; Remme, J. (1992). Novel mutants of 23s RNA - characterization of functional-properties. Nucleic Acids Research, 20 (12), 3147−3152.
Detailne otsing
  • Leitud 13 kirjet
ProgrammLiikNumberNimiProjekti algusProjekti lõppVastutav täitjaAsutusFinantseerijapoolne rahastamine
MUUMLOOM11076RBIOGEAST - Ida-Euroopa ja Siberi suurimetajate bioloogiline mitmekesisus populatsioonide geneetilise variatsiooni tasemel01.09.201131.08.2016Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut30 600,00 EUR
ETFETF8526Eesti põliste lamba- ja veisetõugude geneetilised esivanemad, kasvatusstrateegiad ning kasutamine muinasajast kaasajani01.01.201131.12.2014Lembi LõugasTallinna Ülikool, Ajaloo Instituut48 000,00 EUR
ETFETF8525Euraasia imetajate ja nende parasiitide võrdlev fülogeograafia 01.01.201131.12.2014Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut69 600,00 EUR
IUTIUT20-32Evolutsioonilised ja kaasaegsed protsessid imetajate ja nende patogeenide populatsioonides01.01.201431.12.2019Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut583 000,00 EUR
SFSF0180122s08Fülogeneetilised ja võrdlev-ökoloogilised uuringud loomadel01.01.200831.12.2013Toomas TammaruTartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond1 158 238,49 EUR
ETFETF6222Immuunfunktsioon ökoloogilises kontekstis: oksüdatiivne stress, karotinoidsed signaalid ja parasiidiresistentsus01.01.200531.12.2008Peeter HõrakTartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond72 643,93 EUR
1.1.5.2.1.36.SLOOM12011T (3.2.0802.11-0043)Looduskaitse rakendusuuringud01.01.201228.02.2015Riinu RannapTartu Ülikool733 181,50 EUR
MUULLOOM13051Metsise (Tetrao urogallus) elupaigakvaliteeti määravate tegurite kompleksuuring03.04.201330.04.2016Asko Lõhmus; Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut236 940,00 EUR
MUULLOOM15008Põtrade raadiokaelustamine liikumisuuringu eesmärgil E263 Tallinn-Tartu-Võru-Luhamaa põhimaantee Kose-Mäo (km 40,0-85,0) lõigu piirkonnas01.01.201530.11.2018Tõnu Oja; Harri ValdmannTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut157 800,00 EUR
ETFETF7040Suurkiskjate ja nende parasiitide fülogenees ning fülogeograafia01.01.200731.12.2010Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond45 034,72 EUR
MUULLOOM08015Tsüstilise ehhinokokoosi tekitaja E.Granulosus levik ja tüved Eestis.01.01.200805.12.2008Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool10 269,58 EUR
MUULBGZH07073Tsüstilise ehhinokokoosi tekitaja E.Granulosus levik ja tüved Eestis.18.04.200705.12.2007Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool10 269,58 EUR
1.1.7.2.1SLTOM18528 (14338)Šaakali ja teiste kiskjate röövlusuuring rannaniitudel01.12.201812.06.2020Urmas SaarmaTartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut93 895,26 EUR