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UEF Brain Research Unit takes part in an EU project aiming to develop a fast, reliable, cost-effective and digitally enabled point-of-care in-vitro diagnostic system for early Alzheimer's disease detection.

The researchers found a link between tooth enamel developmental disorders observed in certain autoimmune diseases, such as coeliac disease, and the appearance of autoantibodies against proteins responsible for the formation of healthy tooth enamel.

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation’s new funding scheme gives professors the opportunity to spend one year working on their research with an industry partner, in an industry environment.

UEF will reform its rector model by appointing a rector and two vice rectors for the term of office beginning in 2025.

Researchers at the School of Pharmacy developed a new method for the accurate determination of the water content of water-soluble compounds. This plays a significant role in, e.g., drug dosage.

The doctoral study investigates the role of the trigeminal transmembrane mechanosensitive Piezo1 channels in triggering pain and explores how the endocannabinoid system can potentially bring relief.

The doctoral research investigated compliance with family nursing and impact of nurse-led interventions during acute care from the perspective of nurses and patients’ family members.

The University of Eastern Finland has passed the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award renewal assessment.

Common oral infections, periodontal diseases and caries, are associated with inflammatory metabolic profiles related to an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases.

The concepts of an AI-powered memory support application and a wearable biomarker and EEG device for at-home sleep monitoring took home the prizes from The Olvi Foundation Neurochallenge innovation competition.