Health, diagnostics and drug development is one of the five multidisciplinary themes of the University of Turku. The high-level research theme creates medical, technological and societal breakthroughs that advance public health.
There is a strong expertise cluster in health research in the Turku region where cross-faculty research of different higher education institutions, public healthcare, and versatile business life meet.
In the field of immunology and inflammation research, Turku coordinates the national InFLAMES flagship. Drug development and diagnostics are at the heart of the collaboration. In many areas of biomedical imaging, Turku is the leading centre in Europe.
The cohort studies of the University of Turku form an international spearhead in population health studies spanning several generations. Research on the health care system and the well-being of children and young people is becoming more and more crucial.
The high-level research theme creates medical, technological and societal breakthroughs that advance public health.
Our areas of strength:
- Immune systems and inflammatory diseases
- Medical imaging, bioimaging and health technologies
- Long-term follow-up and intervention studies
