Research group

Kirsi Laitinen
kirsi.laitinen@utu.fiAssociate Professor (Human Nutrition), Principal Investigator
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine

Kati Mokkala
kamamo@utu.fiSenior Researcher
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine

Noora Houttu
nhmhou@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Medical microbiology and immunology
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Medical microbiology and immunology

Ella Koivuniemi
elmkoi@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology

Lotta Pajunen
loevpa@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine

Mrunalini Lotankar
mrunalini.m.lotankar@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate,
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine

Outi Pellonperä
MD, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology
Turku University Hospital/Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Turku/Clinical Medicine
Turku University Hospital/Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Turku/Clinical Medicine

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

Ulla Ekblad
MD, adjunct professor (Emerita)

Tapani Rönnemaa
MD, professor (Emeritus)

Henna Röytiö
PhD, post-doctoral researcher (2012-2016)

Päivi Isaksson
M.Sc. study coordinator (2013-2019)
Students and trainees
(current and alumnus)
Biomedicine students: 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, Ella Muhli, Milla-Maria Johansson, Lilja Mattila, Erik Wistrand, Jenni Soukka and Marja Ojaniemi
Psychology students: Enni Korhonen, Pauliina Hulkkonen, Eveliina Äärelä, Iiris Luukkonen, Heidi Haataja and Laura Näsänen
Trainees: Veera Nurmi
Exchange students: Tugce Cansev, Kerstin Schorr and Alessia DiSipio