INVEST kukkakuvio

INVEST Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State

INVEST Research Flagship Centre operates under the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). INVEST aims at providing a new model for the welfare states that is more equal, better targeted to problem groups, more anticipatory as well as economically and socially sustainable.

Based on cutting-edge research on the conditions and mechanisms involved at different periods of development, INVEST will evaluate and develop various universal and targeted interventions to improve the efficiency of the current welfare state institutions at critical points of the early life course.

The operations of the INVEST Research Flagship Centre are funded by the Academy of Finland Flagship Programme, the host institutions and various other external research funders such as European Research Council (ERC) and U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH).

Research Project Managers

Sociology

Ahlroth Essi, Doctoral Researcher
Akter Sumia, Doctoral Researcher
Alisaari Jenni, Senior Researcher
Andersson Linus, Senior Researcher
Arhippainen Simo, Doctoral Researcher
Balducci Marco, Doctoral Researcher
Carlsson Erik, Senior Researcher
Chapman Simon, Senior Researcher
Dang Thang, Senior Researcher
Erlandsson Anni, Senior Researcher
Eskelinen Niko, Doctoral Researcher
Facchini Marta, Senior Researcher
Haapanen Mari, Project Researcher
Haider Waseem, Doctoral Researcher
Heiskala Laura, Doctoral Researcher
Helle Samuli, Senior Researcher
Hämäläinen Hans, Senior Researcher
Jashari Alisa, Doctoral Researcher
Jussila Tuomas, Special Researcher
Kaarakainen Meri-Tuulia, Senior Researcher 
Kallio Johanna, Professor
Kangas-Kalinen Annamari, Project Researcher
Kangaslampi Samuli, Senior Research Fellow
Karonen Esa, Senior Researcher
Khalili Samaneh
Kotimäki Sanni, University Lecturer
Kwon Hye Won, Postdoctoral Researcher
Kähäri Antti, Doctoral Researcher
Kääriäinen Juha, Senior Researcher
Laaninen Markus, Doctoral Researcher
Lindberg Matti, Research Manager
Ng’iendo Charles, Doctoral Researcher
O Giobuin Ryan, Senior Researcher
Ordurud Hilde, Senior Researcher
Palumbo Lydia, Senior Researcher
Pettay Jenni, Senior Researcher
Pompedda Francesco, Senior Researcher
Pöyliö Heta, Senior Researcher
Rättö Hanna, Senior Researcher
Salin Milla, Senior Researcher
Salminen Janne, Doctoral Researcher
Sarpila Outi, Docent
Savela Roosa, Senior Researcher
Seger Aleksi, Doctoral Researcher
Shikanga Sharon Masitsa, Doctoral Researcher
Tammisalo Kristiina, Senior Researcher
Tuominen Minna, Senior Researcher

Child Psychiatry

Senior Researchers

Chudal Roshan, Adjunct Professor
Gilbert Sonja, Postdoctoral Researcher
Gissler Mika, Senior Advisor (firstname.lastname[at]thl.fi)
Kurki Marjo, Senior Researcher
Lehti Venla, Adjunct Professor
Luntamo Terhi, Senior Researcher
Mishina Kaisa, Senior Researcher
Murtojärvi Mika, Senior Researcher
Westerlund Minja, Senior Researcher

Post Docs

Abio Anne
Gilbert Sonja
Joelsson Petteri
Silwal Sanju
Ståhlberg Tiia
Sucksdorff Dan
Upadhyaya Subina
Yunus Wan Mohd Azam Wan Mohd

Doctoral Researchers

Aalto Sanni
Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki Sanna
Kaajalaakso Katri 
Korpilahti-Leino Tarja 
Koskela Miina 
Leivonen Susanna 
Mori Yuko
Khanal Prakash
Ringbom Ida
Ristkari Terja
Timonen-Soivio Laura 
Uotila Jaakko
Zhang Xiao
Zamani Zahra

Voimaperheet (Strongest Families)

Casagrande Linda, Project Specialist
Berglund Mari, Development Manager
Heikkilä Elisa, Project Worker
Hurme Susanna, Project Worker
Jokinen Heini, Project Worker
Järviö Laura, Project Worker
Kinnunen Malin, Development Manager
Kukkonen Sini, Project Worker
Heikka Heidi, Project Worker
Jauhiainen Mia, Project Worker
Kankaanranta  Iida, Clinical Research Nurse
Kara-Katunpää Helena, Project Worker
Karjalainen Satu, Clinical Research Nurse
Lehto Jenni, Clinical Research Nurse
Lindholm Johanna, Project Worker
Lindström Laura, Project Worker
McArdle Minna, Project Worker
Penttinen Nina, Project Worker
Poso Iina, Project Worker
Rantala Pia, Research Coordinator
Rautiainen Tinja, Clinical Research Nurse 
Reilimo Heidi, Project Worker
Ristkari Terja, Development Manager
Savonvirta Eveliina, Project Worker
Snabb Viivi-Lotta, Project Worker
Sourander Saana, Project Specialist
Toivonen Katja, Project Specialist
Toivonen Susanna, Project Worker
Vuorinen Teea, Research Coordinator
Zadkova Anna, Project Specialist

Ihmeelliset vuodet (The Incredible Years)

Granlund Kati, Development Manager
Lindberg Päivi, Project Coordinator
Toivonen Katja, Project Specialist

Biostatistics and Data Management 

Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki Sanna, Chief Biostatistician
Heinonen Emmi, Biotatistician (trainee) 
Laitinen Joonas, Project Engineer (Data Manager)
Suominen Auli, Biostatician (part-time)

Other personnel

Hokkinen Jussi, Project Worker (invoicing)
Hovi Tuomas, Project Coordinator
Hägg Joe, Research Worker
Hägg Riku, Project Worker
Kaivosoja Matti, Clinical Lecturer
Kettunen Heikki, Research Coordinator
Kortesoja Laura, University Lecturer
Lahti Mari, University Lecturer
Lindroos Jarna, Senior Planning Officer
Marjamäki Altti, Project Worker
Simola Nina, Training Expert

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Dobewall Henrik, Senior Researcher
Elovainio Marko, Research Professor
Gissler Mika, Research Professor
Hiilamo Heikki, Research Professor
Honkanen Otto, Research Co-ordinator
Karvonen Sakari, Research Professor
Kauppinen Timo, Research Manager
Kortelainen Mika, Research Professor
Lammi-Taskula Johanna, Research Manager
Mesiäislehto Merita, Research Manager
Ollonqvist Joonas, Senior Researcher
Partonen Timo, Research Professor
Salokangas Henri, Senior Researcher
Sirniö Outi, Senior Researcher
Sääksvuori Lauri, Academy Research Fellow
Tervola Jussi, Research Manager
 

Visiting Professors and Researchers

INVESThub

Affiliated

Sociology

Aaltio Elina
Aalto Aino-Maija
Abuladze Liili
Alanso Herrero Elisa 
Artamonova Alyona 
Baier Tina
da Bel Vera
Berg Venla
Bolarinwa Obasanjo
Canizares Maria
Chanda Trisha
Costa Ramon Ana
Davila Mercado Oliver
Dierker Philipp Christian
Erdemli Candan
Estévez Navarro José
Flink Johan
Grahn Anna
Greselin Alessia
Haapa-alho Tomi
Kailaheimo-Lönnqvist Sanna 
Koskinen Niko E.
Kääriälä Antti
Kuusela Anna
Lilja Erika
Haapa-alho Tomi 
Hautala Helena
Helamaa Tiina
Hiilamo Heikki
Hiltunen Karoliina
Hiraoka Takayuki 
Ilmakunnas Ilmari
Isoniemi Henna
Joronen Katja
Kangas Olavi
Kankaanpää Roosa-Maria
Koiranen Ilkka
Koskinen Henri 
Kujala Pietari
Kulic Nevena
Kääriälä Antti
Lintunen Lotta
Del Mar Cañizares Espadafor María
Mathew Jiby J.
Merikkukka Marko
Mäki Miika
Mäkinen Lauri
Niemi Ripsa
Ollonqvist Joonas 
Pihlajasalo Hannu
Potente Cecilia
Prix Irene
Pruel Margus
Pöyliö Heta
Rahnu Leen
Raijas Anu
Ramiro Troitiño David
Rao Ziwei
Reinikka Samu
Riipinen Mari
Riser Quentin S.
Ristikari Tiina
Rodríguez González Ana 
Roman Nicolette
Roos Sanna
Rotkirch Anna
Räsänen Pekka
Räsänen Tapio 
Salonen Laura
Serra Francesco
Subal Rochan
Tallås  Ahlzén Malin 
Trocolli Claudia 
Tukiainen Janne
Uotinen Jaakko
Viitasalo Katri
Wright Kelsey 
Åberg Erica
Österbacka Eva

Psychology

Jokela Markus
Jokiranta-Olkoniemi Elina
Junttila Niina
Kronstrom Kim
Kumlander Sonja 
Novak Johanna M.
Pulkki-Raback Laura
Sippel Kirsti I.
Saarento-Zaprudin Silja
Soini Eetu
Solantaus Tytti
Strohmeier Dagmar
Tuter Ilayda
Valenzuela Maria 
Vartama Viivi M.

Child Psychiatry

Abio Anne
Heikka Heidi
Helmi Saija
Hägg Riku
Imberg Tanja
Jauhiainen Minna
Kafami Khorasani Zahra
Karukivi Max
Koffert Tarja
Koskimäki Minna
Kurki Marjo
Lehti Lotta
Lempinen Lotta
Luntamo Terhi
Malm Heli
Moisio Meri
Pajunen Tero
Palmorth Johanna
Reilimo Heidi
Silvan Elina 
Suominen Auli
Surcel Heljä-Marja

Finnish Instutute for Health and Welfare

Dobewall Henrik
Hiilamo Heikki
Järvimäki Saija
Karvonen Sakari
Kauppinen Timo
Keski-Santti Markus
Kestilä Laura
Kuusinen Heidi
Kärkkäinen Sanna
Laaksonen Jukka E.
Lammi-Taskula Johanna
Malin Maili
Mesiäislehto Merita
Narvi Johanna
Nevanto Milena
Péter Noémi 
Rintala Liina
Sääksvuori Lauri
Tahvonen Niko
Tahvonen Ossi
Tanner Niina
Tervola Jussi
Tuominen Netta
Uotinen Joonas
Waara Reita
Vepsäläinen Kristian
Välimäki Sanni

INVEST Hub

Kauppi Heikki 
Setälä Maija