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Wood-based yarn captures hormones from wastewater
Hormones and other pharmaceuticals ending up in bodies from natural waters are a globally significant environmental problem.
The development of health technology thrives thanks to cooperation
Advanced implants, healthcare AI applications and brain imaging devices are created through cooperation between companies, researchers, doctors and patients.
Could mesocrystals make medication more effective? - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship was awarded to Dr. Rajaboopathi Mani
More water soluble the drug is the faster and more effective it works. Many new drug molecules have low solubility and that could limit their effectiveness when taken by mouth.
A 'lifelong interest in coding' is not a requirement for seeking a career in technology
Johanna Kaipio, Professor of Practice, ventured onto the path of technology as a result of an interest in psychology, mathematical subjects and medicine in upper secondary school. Now, as a researcher of health and social care information systems, Kaipio brings these elements together.
A teeny-weeny sensor with an enormous task
A sensor just a few thousandths of a millimetre across can inform physicians of the effectiveness of treatment.
Terveystalo continues as a service provider of Aalto University's occupational health care
Aalto’s occupational health care services have been tendered in 2019, as the present contract is valid until the end of December 2019.
About sisu and psychological safety
See the video and tips from doctoral student Emilia Lahti who inspired her audience at the wellbeing week.
When physician and AI work together, the patient benefits
Doctoral student Iiris Sundin learned in her studies that a machine learning model could make use of a physician's silent knowledge which usually is never written down. This kind of model predicts best how a given patient will react to specific treatment.
Helsinki Brain & Mind, a new neuroscience hub, awarded ERDF funding
The European Regional Development Fund has awarded €500,000 to the University of Helsinki, Aalto University and the Helsinki University Hospital for the development of a research, competence and innovation hub in neuroscience.
Dissertation: Productivity information should be applied to reduce unwarranted variation in healthcare
Large differences in cost of care continue to persist between and within countries and even institutions – can the results of this dissertation make a difference?
Personnel wellbeing survey ongoing – your input is valuable
Please answer the survey on 23 October at the latest and influence the wellbeing of us all!
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum on 28 October 2019: Teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration
Seuraavassa Opetusfoorumissa keskustellaan, jaetaan kokemuksia ja ajatuksia liittyen opettajan hyvinvointiin ja yhteistyöhön.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
Five tips for a happier life
Wise decisions can’t be made without taking other people and the broader context into account.
'Social welfare and healthcare reform should be implemented in stages'
Creating markets requires patience, says Professor Juuso Välimäki.
Mobile adventure a hit at Dean's Summer Event
Over 120 staff members of the School of Engineering took part in Dean’s Summer Event in Korpilampi. After lunch there were several activities available, but Back to Nature Mobile Adventure was the most popular.
Plogging: trash collecting run during Aalto 10 km & 5 km 22.9.
LiiKe is organizing a plogging event during Aalto 10 km & 5 km
Collaboration between Aalto University and HUS will create more innovations and new types of expertise
A recently signed contract expands the long-term collaboration between Aalto University and the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS).
Join now Aalto 10km & 5km, a great sports event for everyone on 22 Sept!
Run or walk, it's up to you - join Aalto University's top management team and sign up!
Machines to make sense of our health
Making use of artificial intelligence methods for personalised medicine.
