INVEST Research Flagship Centre operates under the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). INVEST aims at providing a new model for the welfare states that is more equal, better targeted to problem groups, more anticipatory as well as economically and socially sustainable.
Based on cutting-edge research on the conditions and mechanisms involved at different periods of development, INVEST will evaluate and develop various universal and targeted interventions to improve the efficiency of the current welfare state institutions at critical points of the early life course.
The operations of the INVEST Research Flagship Centre are funded by the Academy of Finland Flagship Programme, the host institutions and various other external research funders such as European Research Council (ERC) and U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH).
Directors of the Research Themes
Research Project Managers
Sociology
Ahlroth Essi, Doctoral Researcher
Akter Sumia, Doctoral Researcher
Alisaari Jenni, Senior Researcher
Andersson Linus, Senior Researcher
Arhippainen Simo, Doctoral Researcher
Balducci Marco, Doctoral Researcher
Chapman Simon, Senior Researcher
Davies Essi, trainee
Erlandsson Anni, Senior Researcher
Eskelinen Niko, Doctoral Researcher
Facchini Marta, Senior Researcher
Haapanen Mari, Project Researcher
Haider Waseem, Doctoral Researcher
Heiskala Laura, Doctoral Researcher
Helle Samuli, Senior Researcher
Hämäläinen Hans, Senior Researcher
Jashari Alisa, Doctoral Researcher
Kaarakainen Meri-Tuulia, Senior Researcher
Kallio Johanna, Professor
Kangas-Kalinen Annamari, Project Researcher
Kangaslampi Samuli, Senior Research Fellow
Karonen Esa, Senior Researcher
Khalili Samaneh
Kotimäki Sanni, University Lecturer
Kwon Hye Won, Postdoctoral Researcher
Kähäri Antti, Doctoral Researcher
Kääriäinen Juha, Senior Researcher
Laaninen Markus, Doctoral Researcher
Lindberg Matti, Research Manager
Ng’iendo Charles, Doctoral Researcher
O Giobuin Ryan, Senior Researcher
Okoli Chisom, trainee
Ordurud Hilde, Senior Researcher
Palumbo Lydia, Senior Researcher
Pettay Jenni, Senior Researcher
Pompedda Francesco, Senior Researcher
Pöyliö Heta, Senior Researcher
Rättö Hanna, Senior Researcher
Salin Milla, Senior Researcher
Salminen Janne, Doctoral Researcher
Sarpila Outi, Docent
Seger Aleksi, Doctoral Researcher
Shikanga Sharon Masitsa, Doctoral Researcher
Tammisalo Kristiina, Senior Researcher
Tuominen Minna, Senior Researcher
Psychology
Björkstrand Annina, Research Assistant
Chavez Daniela, Doctoral Researcher
Graf Daniel, Special Researcher
Heikola Rebecca, Research Assistant
Hietaharju Anniina, Research Assistant
Härmä Aliina, Research Assistant
Johander Eerika, Senior Researcher
Kankaanpää Reeta, Doctoral Researcher
Lahtinen Oskari, Senior Researcher
Larva Michelle, Doctoral Researcher
Lindroos Eija, Project Researcher
Linnaranta Katja, Project Coordinator
Mbih Ester, Postdoctoral Researcher
Meri Annimari, Project Coordinator
Miettinen Anneli, Senior Researcher
Petrova Anastasiia, Doctoral Researcher
Pompedda Francesco, Senior Researcher
Puustjärvi Taru, Research Assistant
Rautio Kasperi, Project Researcher
Repo Juuso, Senior Researcher
Riihiranta-Laine Emmi, Project Specialist
Rissanen Reetta, Research Coordinator
Saarento-Zaprudin Silja, Senior Research Fellow
Soosalu Joosu, Research Assistant
Tenhunen Essi, Project Researcher
Teräsahjo Timo, Project Researcher
Zhang Bingkun, Doctoral Researcher
Äänismaa Miia, Project Specialist
Child Psychiatry
Senior Researchers
Chudal Roshan, Adjunct Professor
Gilbert Sonja, Postdoctoral Researcher
Gissler Mika, Senior Advisor (firstname.lastname[at]thl.fi)
Kurki Marjo, Senior Researcher
Lehti Venla, Adjunct Professor
Luntamo Terhi, Senior Researcher
Mishina Kaisa, Senior Researcher
Murtojärvi Mika, Senior Researcher
Westerlund Minja, Senior Researcher
Post Docs
Abio Anne
Gilbert Sonja
Joelsson Petteri
Silwal Sanju
Ståhlberg Tiia
Sucksdorff Dan
Upadhyaya Subina
Yunus Wan Mohd Azam Wan Mohd
Doctoral Researchers
Aalto Sanni
Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki Sanna
Kaajalaakso Katri
Korpilahti-Leino Tarja
Koskela Miina
Leivonen Susanna
Mori Yuko
Khanal Prakash
Ringbom Ida
Ristkari Terja
Timonen-Soivio Laura
Uotila Jaakko
Zhang Xiao
Zamani Zahra
Voimaperheet (Strongest Families)
Casagrande Linda, Project Specialist
Berglund Mari, Development Manager
Heikkilä Elisa, Project Worker
Hurme Susanna, Project Worker
Jokinen Heini, Project Worker
Järviö Laura, Project Worker
Kinnunen Malin, Development Manager
Kukkonen Sini, Project Worker
Heikka Heidi, Project Worker
Jauhiainen Mia, Project Worker
Kankaanranta Iida, Clinical Research Nurse
Kara-Katunpää Helena, Project Worker
Karjalainen Satu, Clinical Research Nurse
Lehto Jenni, Clinical Research Nurse
Lindholm Johanna, Project Worker
Lindström Laura, Project Worker
McArdle Minna, Project Worker
Penttinen Nina, Project Worker
Poso Iina, Project Worker
Rantala Pia, Research Coordinator
Rautiainen Tinja, Clinical Research Nurse
Reilimo Heidi, Project Worker
Ristkari Terja, Development Manager
Savonvirta Eveliina, Project Worker
Snabb Viivi-Lotta, Project Worker
Sourander Saana, Project Specialist
Toivonen Katja, Project Specialist
Toivonen Susanna, Project Worker
Vuorinen Teea, Research Coordinator
Zadkova Anna, Project Specialist
Ihmeelliset vuodet (The Incredible Years)
Granlund Kati, Development Manager
Lindberg Päivi, Project Coordinator
Toivonen Katja, Project Specialist
Biostatistics and Data Management
Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki Sanna, Chief Biostatistician
Heinonen Emmi, Biotatistician (trainee)
Laitinen Joonas, Project Engineer (Data Manager)
Suominen Auli, Biostatician (part-time)
Other personnel
Hokkinen Jussi, Project Worker (invoicing)
Hovi Tuomas, Project Coordinator
Hägg Joe, Research Worker
Hägg Riku, Project Worker
Kaivosoja Matti, Clinical Lecturer
Kettunen Heikki, Research Coordinator
Kortesoja Laura, University Lecturer
Lahti Mari, University Lecturer
Lindroos Jarna, Senior Planning Officer
Marjamäki Altti, Project Worker
Simola Nina, Training Expert
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Dobewall Henrik, Senior Researcher
Elovainio Marko, Research Professor
Gissler Mika, Research Professor
Hiilamo Heikki, Research Professor
Honkanen Otto, Research Co-ordinator
Karvonen Sakari, Research Professor
Kauppinen Timo, Research Manager
Kortelainen Mika, Research Professor
Lammi-Taskula Johanna, Research Manager
Mesiäislehto Merita, Research Manager
Ollonqvist Joonas, Senior Researcher
Partonen Timo, Research Professor
Salokangas Henri, Senior Researcher
Sirniö Outi, Senior Researcher
Sääksvuori Lauri, Academy Research Fellow
Tervola Jussi, Research Manager
Administration
Arhippainen Simo, Research Coordinator
Figueroa Gonzalez Mijail, Project Manager
Hyytiäinen Erja, Communications Specialist (until 30.9.2024)
Ikonen Milla, Communications Specialist
Jaakonaho Laura, Research Coordinator
Lempiäinen-Avci Mia, Project Coordinator
Lyytinen Anu, Project Manager
Nieminen Laura, HR Specialist
Nyyssönen Erica, Financial Secretary
Paasivaara Vesa-Matti, Research Coordinator
Ontto-Panula Henry-Paul, trainee
Saha Päivi, Controller
Tähti Jaana, Secretary of Research
Whiteman Mariikka, Communications Specialist (on study leave)
Värikäs Jonne, project worker
Visiting Professors and Researchers
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