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Up to one in three people with Parkinson’s disease use at least one psychotropic medication. They were using psychotropics more frequently than controls already before the diagnosis, and the use increased as the disease progressed.

The early-stage drug discovery project seeks to identify inhibitors for a promising new protein target.

Associate Professor Kajar Köster and University Lecturer Ilia Moshnikov, with their working groups, received grants of over 200,000 euros for research in forest sciences and linguistics.

The project focuses on anti-virulence therapies that disarm pathogens by reducing their ability to cause disease.

The University of Eastern Finland’s new podcast series opens the curtains on research and innovation activities. The opening episode explores how to combine a career as a top researcher and an innovator.

Projects of Professor Antti Poso and Associate Professor Timo Lähivaara received over 800,000 euros funding from the Research Council of Finland.

The UEF Research Group Leader training helps researchers who are setting up their own research group to succeed in their leadership role. The next application round will be organised in spring 2026.

The day showcased cutting-edge research in genetic epidemiology, new research infrastructure and regional RDI development projects.

The HIV drug formulation suitable for infants and children was developed through a collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland’s School of Pharmacy and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in South Africa.

The exceptional donation from the estate of Martti Miettinen, a farmer from Lapinlahti, supports doctoral researchers at the Kuopio campus.