Neurocenter Finland – the pathway to regional and national innovation ecosystems
Neurocenter Finland is an active player in national and regional innovation ecosystems. We promote boundary crossing partnerships, a culture of innovation, and the availability and usability of data in neuroscience research. The objective of Neurocenter Finland is to promote national and international research collaboration in neurosciences, thereby contributing to the emergence of innovations related to the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Survey for researchers: Transition to human 7 T in Finland
Neurocenter Finland and Finnish Biomedical Imaging Node have prepared a survey to map potential users and project types that would importantly benefit from availability of a national-level, open-access human 7 T facility in Finland. The purpose of this survey is to establish a collaborative network aiming towards this target and to collect information for planning […]
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 […]