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Young Clinical Researcher of the Year 2026 Markus Haapanen aims to improve care for older patients

International research team calls for stronger global action on osteoarthritis prevention and treatment

Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows different warning signs from established risk factors

Associate professor Katriina Heikkilä identifies life stages where multimorbidity can be prevented

Preterm birth linked to a higher risk of disability pension in early adulthood

Coeliac disease researcher Keijo Viiri searches for new treatments by diving into cell biology

Why do we age? New popular science book introduces the latest findings in longevity research

The University explores launching pharmacy education in Oulu

Strong immune response can signal aggressive breast cancer – new Finnish study helps identify high-risk patients and target treatments more precisely

University of Oulu involved in developing next-generation imaging technology with Business Finland’s Rise to Challenge funding

Ilkka Heinonen appointed Professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Oulu to strengthen disease prevention and population health

New Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects selected in social sciences and humanities

New academy research fellows and academy projects in biosciences, health and environmental research at the University of Oulu

New academy research fellows and academy projects in natural sciences and engineering at the University of Oulu

Large genetic study uncovers dozens of risk loci for lumbar spinal stenosis

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sufficient sleep protect mental health in middle age

AI-based research may improve early detection of breast cancer – patient dataset compiled in Oulu is exceptional internationally

Why do some of us age healthier than others? Assiociate Professor Juulia Jylhävä wants to understand why we become so different as we grow older

Succeeding together: Physicist Miika Nieminen and Radiologist Mika Nevalainen develop a method to unlock the full power of MRI

Sleep cleans the brain – University of Oulu researchers develop a fast, non-invasive way to measure the process