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
Ella Koivuniemi
elmkoi@utu.fiM.Sc., PhD candidate
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology
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
Lotta Pajunen
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.fiMedical student, doctoral candidate
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
University of Turku, Department of Clinical Medicine
Jenni Soukka
jessou@utu.fiMedical 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
Tyti Hämeenaho
tehame@utu.fiThesis worker, research assistant
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Mira Minkkinen
mmmink@utu.fiThesis worker, research assistant
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)
Kati Mokkala
Senior Researcher
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine
Päivi Isaksson
M.Sc. study coordinator (2013-2019)
Henna Röytiö
PhD, post-doctoral researcher (2012-2016)
Students and trainees
(current and alumnus)
Biomedicine students: 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, Ella Muhli, Milla-Maria Johansson, Lilja Mattila, Erik Wistrand, Jenni Soukka, Marja Ojaniemi and Kristiina Jaakkola
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