Tommi Väyrynen

Tommi Väyrynen’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind the brain’s waste clearance processes, particularly those active during sleep. These processes are vital for maintaining brain health and preventing the buildup of harmful substances linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

To explore these questions, the research uses a combination of advanced brain imaging and monitoring techniques at Oulu University Hospital. By analyzing data collected while people are both awake and asleep, the goal is to better understand how the brain’s cleaning system works under normal conditions. This knowledge could one day help identify early signs of brain disorders and lead to new ways of tracking brain health using non-invasive methods.