Turku Mood & Memory Lab

Associate Professor and Chief Physician,
Department of Psychiatry, University of Turku and Satakunta Wellbeing Services County

The principal investigator, Noora, has extensive experience in researching both memory disorders and psychiatric symptomatology, as well as substantial expertise in epidemiology, imaging, and other biomarker research methods (See publications). Noora loves to wind down in the wilderness, sailing, or picking mushrooms, and spending time with family.

M.D., PhD., Associate Professor (Docent), Collegium Researcher, Department of Computing, Department of Clinical Medicine, PI of FinnBrain Neuroimaging Lab
 

Jetro is a neuroscientist and an expert on multimodal MRI and interdisciplinary research of (developmental) cognitive neuroscience. His research group studies how early life exposures, genes and environment shape the brain structure and function and how these intergenerational factors relate to health and wellbeing. Outside of the academia he likes to swim, trek and enjoy multiple ways of physical exercise, especially football, the king of sports, whenever possible in good company.

M.D., PhD. Department of Psychiatry, University of Turku and Satakunta Wellbeing Services County

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Jani is an MD specializing in psychiatry and working part-time as a psychotherapist. He is broadly interested in psychiatric research and has published studies on emotional awareness, childhood maltreatment, addictive behaviors and philosophy of psychiatry. In his personal life Jani is passionate about meditation and contemplative traditions, as well as all kinds of acrobatics.

MSc, PhD, University of Turku 

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Aylin is a postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience, working at the intersection of brain development and neuroimaging. Her research focuses on how early-life factors, particularly maternal health and metabolic characteristics, are associated with brain structure and developmental trajectories from infancy to childhood. Her work also includes the analysis of large neuroimaging datasets and the validation of novel image analysis methods. Outside of work, she enjoys running, knitting, and reading.

MSc in Human Neuroscience, University of Turku

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Soren is a doctoral researcher in Clinical Research at the University of Turku. Their current PhD thesis project focuses on validating medical image-processing tools for the study of biomarkers for mood and memory disorders. To relax, Soren enjoys building boats and gardening.

MSc in Human Neuroscience, University of Turku
MSc in Economics & Business Administration, Turku School of Economics

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Matias has a multidisciplinary background, having previously majored in Information Systems Science at the Turku School of Economics. Currently, he is studying the connections between sleep problems, depression, and Alzheimer's disease. Matias has good presentation, writing, and data skills acquired in both academia and industry. His favourite ways of relaxation are playing tennis and going to the sauna.

M.D., Chief physician of Psychosis outpatient clinic at the Department of psychiatry, Satakunta Wellbeing Services County

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Olli is a psychiatrist and a fresh doctoral researcher with a planned thesis on borderline personality disorder, its connections with ADHD, and its treatment with a novel psychosocial treatment program conducted in his clinic. His main focuses in clinical psychiatry are psychotic disorders, and outside of psychiatry, he tries to balance busy family life with a somewhat intresting social calendar and a regular gym routine.

Bachelor of Medicine, University of Turku

Anna is a sixth-year medical student at the University of Turku, conducting her advanced studies in the Turku Mood and Memory Lab. Her current goal is to compile a comprehensive scientific literature review on the connections between earlier depression and later memory disorders. Anna likes to let go by running, singing, and spending time with loved ones.

Bachelor of Medicine, University of Turku

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Enni is a sixth-year medical student and a Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Turku. At the moment, she is very interested in neurology and mood disorders. Her most recent project is an advanced studies thesis that involves modern brain MRI analysis methods for large datasets. In her free time, Enni finds herself at ease when reading or painting.