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The PhD study focused on the interaction of the brain's own immune cells, microglia, with amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease.

While modern cancer treatments have reduced cancer deaths, they often have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. “Among breast cancer survivors, cardiovascular disease is actually the number one cause of death now,” says Professor Andreas Beyer.

The University of Eastern Finland opened fall 2025 an internal call for Proof of Concept (PoC) funding to accelerate the commercialization of ideas emerging from research.

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.

A recent study establishes a direct analytical link between the axonal microgeometry and non-invasive, millimetre-scale diffusion MRI signals.

Two complementary studies reveal how an insufficient supply of energy in macrophages, key immune cells in artery walls, drives the progression of atherosclerosis.

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 Research Council of Finland has granted funding to strengthen R&D activities in wellbeing services counties, for clinical research, and for research into forest biomass in Finland and into sustainable energy solutions of the future.

Venla Olsson’s first duties as Kuopio Brain & Mind’s new regional manager include preparations for the Kuopio Neuroscience 50 Years symposium taking place next summer.