Urological diseases
Research group information
Unit and faculty
Contact information
Research group leader
- Markku Vaarala
Research group description
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. We are evaluating the significance and feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and stageing of prostate cancer. Renal cancer is among the most lethal urological cancers. We investigate the significance of surgery and medical treatments among patients with metastasized renal cancer.
Our team
Where are we headed
We aim to improve the use of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of prostate cancer. For patients with metastasized renal cancer, we aim to identify variables which would help to select best treatment options for each patient.
Our main collaborators
- Eija Pääkkö, Docent
- Pasi Hirvikoski, Docent
- Saila Kauppila, Docent
- Gonghong Wei, PhD
- Aki Manninen, PhD
- Mari Kuisma, MD, PhD
How to find us
Urology unit, Oulu University Hospital, PO Box 21, 90029 OYS
markku.vaarala[at]oulu.fi