We are a dynamic group of researchers with a strong focus on finding novel possibilities for Parkinson’s disease drug therapies.
As one of the youngest research groups in the University of Helsinki, we are agile and innovative in our work. Our group has a great passion for the study in subject, and we collaborate actively with other experts on an international and domestic level.
Our research group members
Group leader, PI Timo Myöhänen
PREP lab Pharmacology:
Post doctoral researcher Maria Jäntti
PhD student Mirva Hannula
PhD student Reinis Svarcbahs
PhD student Ulrika Julku
PhD student Tommi Kilpeläinen
Laboratory analyst Susanna Norrbacka
Research assistant Sampo Kurvonen
Research assistant Veera Kulmala
PREP lab MedChem:
Docent Erik Wallen
PhD student Teppo Leino
Research assistant Henri Pätsi
Research assistant Kalle Manninen
Alumni members
M.Sc. Tiina Huovila, M.Sc. student 11/2016-4/2017
M.Sc. Marta Chavero, University of Barcelona, ERASMUS internship 8-12/2017
Dr. Mari Savolainen, PhD student and post doctoral researcher, 2/2011-9/2016. Currently a post doctoral researcher in Rush University, Chicago, USA.
M.Sc. Sigrid De Lepeleire, University of Antwerp, Belgium, ERASMUS internship 2-6/2016
M.Sc. Saija Tiilikainen, M.Sc. student and lab technician 12/2014-8/2015
B.Sc. Patrycja Pabis, Jagellonian University, Krakow, Poland – ERASMUS internship 1/2015-5/2015
B.Sc. Ilari Korhonen – a research assistant 6-8/2014
M.Sc. Najda Selak, University of Zagreb, Croatia – ERASMUS internship 1/2014-5/2014
M.Sc. Sauli Pätsi – Pro Gradu project 1/2012-6/2012
M.Sc Lana Dokleja, University of Zagreb, Croatia – ERASMUS internship and technical assistant 1/2011-8/2011
Our premises
Our research center is located in Helsinki, Finland, in the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Faculty of Pharmacy) at the Viikki Campus for Life Sciences, part of the University of Helsinki. Our laboratory and research spaces consist of comprehensive biochemical laboratory equipment, and University’s state-of-the-art animal facilities with behavioral testing equipment are in our use.
University of Helsinki – Viikinkaari 5 (Photo: University of Helsinki)
Interested in joining us?
If you are interested in joining us in a Master’s level student position, please contact Timo Myöhänen.
