The Clinical Neuropsychology Network (CNN) consists of researchers in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine (Department of Psychology and logopedics). The group members are involved in a wide variety of research projects and these are pursued both at the university and in hospital settings. In addition, the members of the CNN also teach clinical neuropsychology and clinical skills for master’s level psychology students at the University of Helsinki and they carry the main responsibility for the Finnish national university specialization program in clinical neuropsychology.

RESEARCH FOCUS

• Acquired brain damages and diseases (e.g. traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory diseases including COVID-19)
• Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, (e.g. dyslexia, specific language disorder, and ADHD)
• Neurocognitive processes and functioning in normal individuals
• Development of neuropsychological assessment methods for children and adults