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Online version of neuroscience conference a great success
Presentations at the BrainSTIM 2020 conference were high quality, and the mood was kept light by the conference studio, a cake challenge and break-time workouts.
Moral reflection can be seen in brain activity and eye movements
Research using films shows that different areas of the brain can be used flexibly as needed
Three brain research projects receive Academy of Finland funding
The three projects examine the long-term effects of premature birth, emotional states within groups, and children's brain activity during language processing. The total sum granted to these Aalto projects is about EUR one million.
Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland
The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.
Invention by a Finnish start-up speeds up coronavirus testing
Xfold Imaging Oy, founded by researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, has developed a nanocoated glass slide that makes microscopes dozens of times more accurate. It enables the identifying of coronavirus from a sample up to one day earlier compared to current technology.
Researchers are developing a mobile MRI that could fit in a van instead of a lorry
The new technology will be a great boost for healthcare, especially in in hard to access emergency areas. There is also a lot of potential for use in the the wellness sector.
EIT Urban Mobility COVID-19 Crisis Response Call for Proposals 2020
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
International group of researchers: Mobile phone data should be utilized more to curb the corona pandemic
These types of data could help to curb the spread of the pandemic and to evaluate the effectiveness of restrictions
AI makes dentists’ work easier – new model helps localise the mandibular canals
Finnish researchers developed a new automatized way to localise the mandibular canals
New decision model shapes strategies for dealing with public health emergencies
The timely results of a long-term project helps health experts with the allocation of healthcare resources
Professor Tapio Lokki knows the best concert halls in the world
Tapio Lokki, Professor at the Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics, is known for his significant research work on concert hall acoustics.
Neuroscience conference avoids cancellation by taking place online
The OHBMX conference takes place online, giving it a low carbon footprint and making it perfect for allowing collaboration while following social distancing rules
New scanner can improve the detection of cancer tissue and brain disease diagnoses
Researchers aim to have the technology ready for hospital use and commercialisation by the end of next year.
HUS and Aalto University establish a joint professorship
The professorship represents a new opening in the two organisations’ long and fruitful history of cooperation
New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth
The new method developed by Finnish researchers is based on dual-light photodynamic therapy. The method doesn’t interfere with friendly bacteria in the mouth, or cause bacterial resistance
A smart jumpsuit provides information on infants’ movement and development
A new innovation by University of Helsinki and Aalto University makes it possible, for the first time, to quantitatively assess children’s spontaneous movement in the natural environment.
Both physicians and nurses in Finland are dissatisfied with the usability of electronic health record systems
According to a recent study, nurses’ and physicians’ views on what aspect of the systems should be developed differ from each other, however
Private sector can help Finland solve health and social services problems
The vast amount of data and expertise should be utilised to the full.
Ageing networks
Mia Liljeström studies how the brain networks that process language change with ageing
