Research group
Kirsi Laitinen kirsi.laitinen@utu.fiProfessor (Human Nutrition), Principal Investigator
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Kati Mokkala kamamo@utu.fiPhD, Senior Researcher
(2013-2021, 2023-)
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
(2013-2021, 2023-)
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Noora Houttu nhmhou@utu.fiPhD, Postdoctoral Researcher,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine,
Medical microbiology and immunology
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine,
Medical microbiology and immunology
Veera Houttu veera.houttu@utu.fiPhD, Authorized Nutritionist,
Postdoctoral Researcher,
University of Turku
Institute of Biomedicine
Food Sciences Unit
Postdoctoral Researcher,
University of Turku
Institute of Biomedicine
Food Sciences Unit
Ella Koivuniemi elmkoi@utu.fiPhD
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Nutrition, Food and Health
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Nutrition, Food and Health
Lotta Saros loevpa@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Nutrition, Food and Health
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Nutrition, Food and Health
Mrunalini Lotankar mrunalini.m.lotankar@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine,
Nutrition, Food and Health
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine,
Nutrition, Food and Health
Ella Muhli elromu@utu.fiMD, BSc, PhD candidate
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
Timo Seitz timo.seitz@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine
Food Sciences Unit, Faculty of Technology
Jenni Soukka jessou@utu.fiBSc, Medical student, doctoral candidate
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Miisa Komulainen mlkomu@utu.fiMedical student, doctoral candidate
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
Janina Hieta jamhie@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Elisa Liimatainen elisa.a.liimatainen@utu.fiMedical student, doctoral candidate
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Milla Aatsinki milla.aatsinki@utu.fiMaster of Health Science (Nutrition)
Authorized nutritionist,
PhD candidate
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine
Authorized nutritionist,
PhD candidate
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine
Ella Suihko ella.suihko@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine,
Nutrition, Food and Health
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine,
Nutrition, Food and Health
Chunpeng Zhang chzhan@utu.fiPhD candidate
University of Turku
Institute of Bioscience
Food, Nutrition and Health
University of Turku
Institute of Bioscience
Food, Nutrition and Health
Otto Selenius ovosel@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku,
Institute of Biomedicine
Outi Pellonperä PhD, MD, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology
TYKS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
TYKS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Kristiina Tertti PhD, MD, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, perinatologist
TYKS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, principal medical doctor of the study
TYKS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, principal medical doctor of the study
Sirkku Setänen PhD, MD, postdoctoral researcher,
specialising physician (pediatric neurology)
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine;
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
specialising physician (pediatric neurology)
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine;
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
Harri Niinikoski MD, specialist in paediatrics, paediatric endocrinologist
Professor (Nutrition in Medicine)
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Professor (Nutrition in Medicine)
TYKS, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Ulla Ekblad MD, adjunct professor (Emerita)
Tapani Rönnemaa MD, professor (Emeritus)
Päivi Isaksson M.Sc. study coordinator (2013-2019)
Henna Röytiö PhD, post-doctoral researcher (2012-2016)
Students and trainees
(current and alumnus)
Biomedicine students: Sonja Järvinen, Tyti Hämeenaho, Mira Minkkinen, Elina Suominen, Laura Rinta-Kanto, Kaisa Koskenniemi, Heidi Pirhonen and Salla Puumalainen
Dentistry student: Johanna Gustafsson
Medicine students: Teemu Halonen, Eveliina Kasula, Rebekka Laitinen, Tuomo Mäkinen, Viivi Koivisto, Irene Mäkelä, Milla-Maria Johansson, Lilja Mattila, Erik Wistrand, Marja Ojaniemi, Kristiina Jaakkola and Ira Päivölä
Psychology students: Enni Korhonen, Pauliina Hulkkonen, Eveliina Äärelä, Iiris Luukkonen, Heidi Haataja and Laura Näsänen
Trainees: Veera Nurmi
Exchange students: Maria Amoros Pecondon, Tugce Cansev, Kerstin Schorr and Alessia DiSipio