Research

In TRANSMED, students join the research groups first for an internship and then also for their Master's theses. The thesis is a 30 cr experimental individual project, which is conducted under supervision in a research group. There are a great number of groups to choose from!

Research Programs in Faculty of Medicine

Neuroscience Center

Neuroscience Center (NC) focuses on research in molecular and cellular neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, cognitive and systems neuroscience, and basic research of the nervous system diseases. It currently has 20 research groups and operates mainly in the Meilahti medical campus with some activities also at the Viikki campus.

More information about the Neuroscience Center.

Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research institute in Helsinki focusing on human genomics and personalized medicine. FIMM integrates molecular medicine research, Technology Centre and Biobanking Infrastructures “under one roof” and thereby promotes translational research and adoption of personalized medicine in health care.

FIMM is part of Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) and hosted by the University of Helsinki.

More information on the website of the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM).