Physiological Responses to Food
The aim of this platform is to increase competitiveness of the Finnish research in generating scientifically high-quality evidence on physiological responses on foods, food components and diets. In University of Turku, we provide expert services related to both in vitro and in vivo modeling.
Expertise, Facilities and Devices
Various methods are used in different study designs including dietary intervention and cohort studies:
Clinical Nutrition Studies
Expertise
Clinical nutrition studies, including RCT and cohort studies / study planning, execution, analyses and reporting.
Methodologies
Our clinical research facilities include biological sampling, body composition analyses, indirect calorimetry, metabolic analyses, behavioural testing and physical activity testing.
Contact details
Faculty of Medicine
hanna.lagstrom@utu.fi
kirsi.laitinen@utu.fi
Physical Activity Testing
Devices
Fibion SENS motion
The SENS motion system measures the physical activity of participants. Data can be collected on many participants. Research staff can access the participants’ activity profiles and extract data for analysis.
- Discreet sensor that monitors physical activity
- Quick and easy setup of the system
- 24 hours monitoring for up to 15 weeks
- Data is stored secure in a GDPR compliant database
- No recharging of the battery required
- Data is safely stored in the cloud
- Automatic and wireless transfer and processing of data
Contact details
Faculty of Medicine
tuija.leskinen@utu.fi
hanna.lagstrom@utu.fi
Electrophysiological Measurements
BioPac electrophysiological system for ECG, EDA, PPG, and RSP
The BioPac MP160 system measures electrophysiological responses from human participants. At present, the system has four modules: one for electrodermal activity (EDA), one for pulse plethysmography (PPG), one for heartbeat frequency (ECG), and one for respiratory movement (RSP). Data can be collected on three participants for all modules simultaneously. Researchers can utilize external stimuli for experiments and extract data for analysis.
- BioNomadix® wearable wireless devices
- Quick and easy setup of the system
- Use of external stimuli and event marking
- Broad analysis tools for data
- Data can be extracted and stored in cloud services or USB storage drive
Contact details
Faculty of Medicine
janina.m.hieta@utu.fi
sanna.koskimaki@utu.fi
Metabolite Analysis
Expertise
Metabolite analysis from blood, feces and urine (e.g. phenolics, SCFA, MS and NMR metabolomic).
Methodologies
Targeted and non-targeted chromatographic, mass spectrometric and NMR analysis.
Devices
Several mass spectrometers coupled with GC and LC. NMR equipment at the intrument center of UTU and ÅA.
Contact details
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
kati.hanhineva@utu.fi (MS metabolomics)
kaisa.linderborg@utu.fi (targeted)
maaria.kortesniemi@utu.fi (NMR metabolomics)
baoru.yang@utu.fi
Hydrogen and Methane from Breath
Expertise
Microbial fermentation in the gut. Detection of certain gastrointestinal disorders.
Methodologies
Instant breath test (or from bag).
Devices
Gastrolyzer Gastrocheck
Contact details
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
kaisa.linderborg@utu.fi
Intestinal pH, Pressure and Temperature
Expertise
Intestinal pH, pressure and temperature. Transit time, motility.
Methodologies
Ingestible capsule
Devices
Smart pill ingestible capsule
Contact details
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
kaisa.linderborg@utu.fi
Gastrointestinal Sensations
Expertise
Gastrointestinal sensations
Methodologies
Perceived gastrointestinal sensations
Devices
Questionnaire
Contact details
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
kaisa.linderborg@utu.fi