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Top-level skin cancer research acknowledging the individuality of cancer is conducted in Turku. In the studies, the characteristics of cancer are examined at the level of tracers and molecules. This opens up the opportunity to tailor the most suitable treatment for each patient. The studies are rewarding for both the researchers and the research subjects. At best, patients with advanced skin cancer benefit from the new medicinal products used in trials long before these products are in commercial use.

Brain researchers from Turku share a strong passion for research and an ability to utilise state-of-the-art technology. PET imaging has provided a window into brain mechanisms, e.g. the principles of addiction or the progress of multiple sclerosis.  Brain research is connected to the research and practice of patient care at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital. This enables the researchers to have a firm grasp on what kind of research can help the patients and allows the quick utilisation of newly acquired expertise.

In an innovative exploration of personal futures, students from the University of Turku recently participated in the Future Me alumni workshop, oraganised at the Entrepreneurial Hub Konttori. Hosted by the University of Turku alumni and futurist Anna Ryzhova, the event offered attendees a unique opportunity to apply principles of futures studies and imagine their future career paths. 

Where top-level research is conducted, the patients also receive first-rate care. Patients’ interest is also based on this same logic when they are selecting a hospital. In the joint orthopaedic research unit of the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, new and improved methods are developed, which in turn benefits the patients of Tyks Orto – a top-level medical clinic focusing on injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. The latest research results from this spring are interesting also to implant manufacturers all over the world.

The new STIMULUS project consortium is developing new tools to assess adverse changes in microcirculatory status associated with hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart failure, leading to earlier detection of cardiovascular diseases. STIMULUS is funded by the EIC Pathfinder, a Horizon Europe funding scheme that supports research teams to develop the scientific basis for breakthrough technologies.

In Turku, child psychiatry recognises the inseparable connection between the psychological well-being of children and society. Factors such as the COVID pandemic, war, and migration have a significant impact on the mental health of children and adolescents. In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, Turku is actively developing means to make an impact on psychological well-being from an early stage within primary health care, starting from maternity clinics.

The international symposium “Postdoctoral Researchers in Nursing Science Shaping the Future of the Social and Health Care” is organised at the Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Finland on 12-13 December 2024. The call for abstracts is open until 15 May 2024.

The University of Turku and India’s prestigious Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) have solidified their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The landmark agreement brings the two esteemed educational institutes closer and serves as a pivotal step towards fostering concrete future collaborations. 

In the researcher of the month series by the Center for Research on Learning and Instruction (CERLI), Professor Çiğdem Haser takes the spotlight for April. Her recent article, published in Research in Mathematics Education, investigates metaphors used by pre-service mathematics teachers to describe their current and future roles as educators.

Discoveries made when biology meets computational sciences are revolutionising the landscape of life sciences and healthcare. Computational biology and bioinformatics are driving this transformation, helping researchers analyse vast amounts of biological data. European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) is Europe’s main event in computational biology and bioinformatics this year, bringing 600–800 experts to Turku, Finland, on 16–20 September 2024.