Pilvi Riihilä ja Pia Vihinen laboratoriossa

Health through Research

The Health through Research series explores the realm of cutting-edge health research conducted at the University of Turku which also has a direct impact on the daily lives of patients.

The Turku area is a strong cluster of expertise in health research which connects research conducted in higher education institutions, public health care, and diverse business activities.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Turku actively contributes to the development of the new Wellbeing Services County and the health care services of Southwest Finland. The production and organisation of high-quality health care services that meet the needs of the population require research-based information. Turku is home to world-class research that improves diagnostics and treatment, and enables the development of more effective drugs.

You can learn more about the cutting-edge health research conducted at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital from the Health through Research series. The articles dive into research across a wide range of fields, including neuroscience, nursing science, anti-pandemic work, and research-based information used to improve the well-being of people in Finland.