People

Professor Olli Carpén's research group.
Olli Carpén
Omar Youssef

Postdoctoral researcher, M.D., PhD

My principal research interests lie on the field of cancer genetics and biomarkers. By working in biobank-based research environment, my research project is focusing on genotyping of large sets of formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) specimens from cancer patients using customized SNP arrays. Going in parallel with FinnGen project, evaluation of the polygenic risk scores and cancer predisposition is the ultimate aim.

Omar Youssef Research Portal profile and publications

Contact: omar.youssef@helsinki.fi

Yossra H S Zidi-Mouaffak

M.D., Pathologist, PhD student in Clinical research doctoral program

I am focusing on colorectal cancer and my research involves multiplex immunostaining, digital imaging techniques, and machine learning.

Yossra H S Zidi-Mouaffak Research Portal profile

Contact: yossra.zidi-mouaffak@helsinki.fi

Anna Laury

M.D., Pathologist, PhD student

My primary research focus is prediction and prognostication of ovarian cancer using a large retrospective cohort of high grade serous carcinoma. We are using machine learning and image analysis of H&E slides to identify novel prognostic indicators, and combining molecular data with image analysis and immunohistochemistry with the aim of identifying novel predictive markers. I am also involved in an immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence project investigating a potential stem cell niche in high grade serous carcinoma.  

Anna Laury Research Portal profile

Contact: anna.laury@helsinki.fi

Sudeep Das

PhD, Project coordinator

I am a translational research scientist and teacher. Currently I am coordinating EU projects for the Helsinki Biobank which focus on benefiting patient health using medical data and Artificial Intelligence. I am also interested in research commercialization.

Contact: sudeep.das@hus.fi

Satu Hänninen

MSc, Cell biologist

I am focusing on RNA in situ hybridization, multiplex immunostaining, and digital imaging.

Contact: satu.m.hanninen@helsinki.fi

Niina Aho

MSc, Molecular Genetics

Contact: niina.aho@helsinki.fi

Marja Kokko

Research Technician

Contact: marja.kokko@helsinki.fi