Introducing Professor of Pulmonary Diseases, Tarja Saaresranta
Tarja Saaresranta is a newly appointed Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at the University of Turku. She also works as a head of the department at the Department of Pulmonary Diseases at the Turku University hospital, and a coordinating director of the Sleep and Breathing Centre, one of Turku University Hospital’s units of excellence. Tarja’s group […]
Finnish Epilepsy Research Fuels International Collaboration
Honorary chairman of the Finnish Epilepsy Society, Finnish Epilepsy Association and Epilepsy Research Foundation, Professor Emeritus Matti Sillanpää has had a long and distinguished career as a physician, child neurologist, teacher, and researcher. He is recognized as one of the most influential child neurologists in the world based on the book edited by Stephen Ashwal […]
Brain health research and cooperation enhanced in Northern Finland – Oulu Brain & Mind started its operations
The Oulu Brain & Mind regional network of Neurocenter Finland has started its operations in Oulu. The main objective of the network established by the University of Oulu and the Oulu University Hospital is to increase cooperation between academia, hospitals and the business world and to promote research in the field of neuroscience in Northern […]
Kuopio Brain & Mind gives a boost to neuroscience’s success story in eastern Finland
Kuopio Brain & Mind, a new regional network of Neurocenter Finland, promotes research and collaboration in the field of brain health in eastern Finland. Established by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, the objective of the Kuopio Brain & Mind network is to enhance collaboration between the university, hospital and business sectors, […]
Health sector growth strategy: better therapies and economic growth on the horizon
The Health Sector Growth Strategy for Research and Innovation Activities was published in 2014. The Ministries of Economic Affairs and Employment, Social Affairs and Health and Education and Culture co-created the strategy, which has already been adopted by three consecutive coalition Governments. The Academy of Finland and Business Finland are participating in the planning and […]
Finnish Brain Council: a holistic approach to improve brain health
There is a need for a national, holistic brain health program, which can help to turn the peaking curve of brain disease costs downward. Brain diseases affect — directly or indirectly — nearly all Finns. Overall, 30 % of men and 50 % of women above 45 years of age are likely to contract a […]