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Valtteri
Kaasinen
Professor, Clinical Neurosciences
MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology
Movement disorders, neurotransmitters and addictions

Areas of expertise

Clinical Neurology
Movement Disorders
Parkinson's disease
Addictions
Neurotransmitters
Neuroimaging
PET
SPECT
Dopamine System

Biography

Dr. Kaasinen is Professor of Neurology at the University of Turku, and Chief Physician at Neurocenter of Turku University Hospital.

He was appointed as Adjuct Professor of Neurology in 2011, received special competence in medical education in 2016, and was appointed as full Professor of Neurology in 2021. 

Dr. Kaasinen is a clinical neurologist and a movement disorder specialist who received his medical degree from the University of Turku in 1996. This was followed by a PhD focusing on brain dopamine PET imaging of Parkinson's disease in 2000. He did his postdoctoral training in 2003-2004 in the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. 

Since 2004, he has led a research group that focuses on function brain PET and SPECT neurotransmitter imaging in Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders and behavioral addictions. His group is involved in several project that aim to improve diagnostics and treatment of neurological movement disorders. 


Teaching

Dr. Kaasinen has been involved in curriculum planning and implementation of neurology courses since 2013. He is a personal teacher mentor for medical students and has supervised of several PhD students.

Research

Main focus of research is brain function and dysfunction in relation to neurotransmitters, addictions and movement disorders.

Publications

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Dietary Caffeine and Brain Dopaminergic Function in Parkinson Disease (2024)

Annals of Neurology
Saarinen Emmi K., Kuusimäki Tomi, Lindholm Kari, Niemi Kalle, Honkanen Emma A., Noponen Tommi, Seppänen Marko, Ihalainen Toni, Murtomäki Kirsi, Mertsalmi Tuomas, Jaakkola Elina, Myller Elina, Eklund Mikael, Nuuttila Simo, Levo Reeta, Chaudhuri Kallol Ray, Antonini Angelo, Vahlberg Tero, Lehtonen Marko, Joutsa Juho, Scheperjans Filip, Kaasinen Valtteri
(A1 Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä )

Serotonergic and dopaminergic control of impulsivity in gambling disorder (2023)

Addiction Biology
Kaasinen Valtteri, Honkanen Emma A., Lindholm Kari, Jaakkola Elina, Majuri Joonas, Parkkola Riitta, Noponen Tommi, Vahlberg Tero, Voon Valerie, Clark Luke, Joutsa Juho, Seppänen Marko
(Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tai data-artikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä (A1))

Kohdennettu ultraääni vapinan hoidossa (2023)

Duodecim
Brück Anna, Blanco Sequeiros Roberto, Frantzén Janek, Hartiala Olli, Hirvonen Jussi, Jokinen Pekka, Joutsa Juho, Jääskeläinen Satu, Korpela Jaana, Kuusimäki Tomi, Rinne Jaakko, Sainio Teija, Kaasinen Valtteri
(A2 Vertaisarvioitu katsausartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä)