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Major funding for developing a new brain research method at Aalto University
Brain imaging has given us a lot of data concerning, for example, how human brains process sensory information.
Open research data improves trust in science
Aalto University supports the openness and good management of research material.
Health Capital Helsinki brings together top experts
Broad cooperation is needed in the creation of new companies, in order for the right know-how and people to find each other.
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Biodesign Finland brings new solutions to the hospital world
An interdisciplinary team will develop biomedical technologies that can be commercialised.
Riitta Salmelin receives Justine & Yves Sergent award
The awards is a well know prestige among international brain imaging researchers
Lauri Nummenmaa receives 2015 Academy of Finland Award
Professor Nummenmaa, who has gained international recognition for his brain research, was awarded the Award for Social Impact.
Bodily maps of touch and social relationships are tightly linked
Bodily maps of touch are consistent across a wide range of European cultures.
For the benefit of people
Pinning down brain disease is a contact sport, Professor of Systems Neuroscience Matti Hämäläinen has found during his career.
Towards more accurate neuroimaging
Aalto University was one of the organisers of a ultra-high MRI themed workshop.
Obesity surgery normalizes brain opioids
Researchers have revealed how obesity surgery recovers opioid neurotransmission in the brain.
Unexpected link between choroid plexus and chronic pain
An observation by Finnish researchers shows that the central nervous system plays an important role in complex regional pain syndrome.
Further development of brain research instrument receives seven-figure sum in funding
The aim of the project is to develop an instrument combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG).
Neurotechnology can benefit millions
Brain stimulation technology with its roots in Otaniemi is used as an aid in neurosurgery all over the world.
Robin Dunbar: We can have about 150 friends
On average, a person can have a maximum of 150 friends and acquaintances with whom he/she can maintain permanent social relationships.
Finnish MEG knowledge to Sweden
Karolinska Institutet has named Finnish experts to help starting Swedish brain research center.
The Department of Computer Science welcomes new research groups
The total number of professors is currently 44 along with more than 400 employees, being the largest department at the Aalto University.
LED cooling research project receives seven-figure funding
Jani Oksanen, D.Sc. (Tech.), has received an ERC Starting Grant for his research in the field of thermophotonics.
New professors appointed to Electrical Systems
D.Sc. (Tech.) Simo Särkkä and D.Sc. (Tech.) Ilkka Laakso have been appointed at Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Obesity is associated with brain’s neurotransmitters
Researchers at Aalto University and University of Turku have revealed how obesity is associated with altered opioid neurotransmission in the brain.