Researchers from the Neuroscience Research Community at the University of Eastern Finland take part in the BEETHOVEN project which has secured Horizon Europe funding in the FARM-2-FORK call.
The BEETHOVEN (Linking Brain, Environment and Ecosystems Through Holistic Omics and Validated Evidence-based Nutrition Guidelines ) project aims to identify and validate dietary strategies that support mental well-being by targeting inflammation, microbiome-host interactions, and the gut-brain axis. By integrating clinical studies, preclinical models, omics-based biomarker discovery, environmental factors and socio-economic analysis, the project will generate a robust, multi-dimensional evidence base linking nutrition to mental health across life stages and diverse population groups. The 4-year project including 14 partners will start in September 2026.
The project is led by Dr. Matthias Pilecky from Donau Universität Krems, Austria. Professor Heikki Tanila from A. I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences and Professor Alina Solomon from the Institute of Clinical Medicine represent the University of Eastern Finland in the consortium with a total budget of 400 000 €.
