About us

Kuopio Brain & Mind operates in Eastern Finland as a part of a unique neuroscience collaboration network under the umbrella of Neurocenter Finland.

Neurocenter Finland is owned by 7 universities and 5 wellbeing service counties with university hospitals. Regional operational activity is based on the collaboration with and between the 6 regional Brain & Mind networks:

Founding organizations

Kuopio Brain & Mind´s founding organizations are University of Eastern Finland and The Wellbeing services county of North Savo.

Mission

Kuopio Brain & Mind´s mission is to promote brain health through life by improved understanding of disease mechanisms, better early diagnostics, and development of personalized medicine approaches for brain disorders.

We strive to realize our mission through actions that foster multidisciplinary research collaborations and innovations, taking into account patient involvement and patient rights. 

Vision and values

We operate according to the common vision and values of Neurocenter Finland.