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Group Leader<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\n \"Tarja\n <\/div>\n\n
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Tarja Malm<\/p>\n \n

Professor in Molecular Neurobiology; <\/p>\n \n

Head of the Neuroinflammation Research group; <\/p>\n \n

Head of the In Vitro and Ex Vivo Electrophysiology Core Facility, Biocenter Kuopio<\/p>\n \n

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Senior Researchers<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Raisa Giniatullina<\/p>\n \n

Project Researcher<\/p>\n \n

raisa.giniatullina@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I have expertise in vast set of laboratory techniques.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Rashid\"\n <\/div>\n\n
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Rashid Giniatullin<\/p>\n \n

Professor<\/p>\n \n

rashid.giniatullin@uef.fi <\/p>\n \n

Expert in multiple aspects of electrophysiology and mehcanosensation.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Jukka\n <\/div>\n\n
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Jukka Jolkkonen<\/p>\n \n

Research Director<\/p>\n \n

jukka.jolkkonen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

My professional responsibilities are management of EU projects, supporting scientific writing, helping secure research funding, driving PPI initiatives, and mentoring students. <\/p>\n \n

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Postdoctoral Researchers<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\n \"Akash\n <\/div>\n\n
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Akash Mali<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

akash.mali@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I am focusing on the development of the 3D organoid model for Alzheimer\u2019s disease (AD) exhibiting disease-related pathology. <\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Anastasia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Anastasia Shakirzyanova<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

anastasia.shakirzyanova@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I study neurodegenerative diseases utilizing human iPSC-derived cells, organoids and mouse brain slices, using imaging and electrophysiological methods.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Anssi\n <\/div>\n\n
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Anssi Pelkonen<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

anssi.pelkonen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Henna\n <\/div>\n\n
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Henna J\u00e4ntti<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral researcher<\/p>\n \n

henna.jantti@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I use human stem cell derived brain cells to uncover glia-synapse interactions in brain diseases with psychiatric symptoms.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Liudmila\n <\/div>\n\n
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Liudmila Saveleva<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral researcher<\/p>\n \n

liudmila.saveleva@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Luca\n <\/div>\n\n
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Luca Giudice<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral researcher<\/p>\n \n

luca.giudice@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I am the first in Italy to have completed a full academic career in Bioinformatics. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, I specialize in bioinformatics, data analysis, network science, and artificial intelligence. I focus on developing and applying machine learning to patient similarity networks for investigating neurological disorders, such as Simpati and StellarPath methods to study Alzheimer’s disease and Stroke. I am particularly interested in networks because they transform complex data into interpretable graphs (helping in pattern recognition), and offer an interpretable and explanative data structure for machine learning algorithms. My experience includes successfully solving real biological problems, collaborating with experts in various scientific fields, and self-learning mathematical and biomedical concepts. <\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Nataliia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Nataliia Novosolova<\/p>\n \n

Visiting Researcher<\/p>\n \n

nataliia.novosolova@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I perform electrophysiological measurements on human brain samples to understand neurodegenerative diseases.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Paula\n <\/div>\n\n
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Paula Korhonen<\/p>\n \n

Senior Researcher<\/p>\n \n

paula.korhonen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I utilize human iPSC-derived brain organoids to understand microglial impact on brain diseases.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Polina\n <\/div>\n\n
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Polina Abushik<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

polina.abushik@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I measure functional electrophysiological outcomes on human brain samples to understand Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Susanne\n <\/div>\n\n
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Susanne Michels<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

susanne.michels@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

Using human iPSC-derived brain organoids, I study microglia-neuron interactions in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. <\/p>\n \n

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PhD students<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\n \"Ahmed\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ahmed Mohamed<\/p>\n \n

Early-Stage Researcher<\/p>\n \n

ahmed.mohamed@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I am working on Alzheimer disease and Air pollution (ADAIR) EU-JPND project. We will provide insights on how air pollution affects peripheral immunity, possibly providing mechanistic explanation on the increased risks on human health.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Ilkka\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ilkka Fagerlund<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

ilkka.fagerlund@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Mireia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Mireia Gomez Budia<\/p>\n \n

Early-Stage Researcher<\/p>\n \n

mireia.gomez.budia@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I am using human samples and cortical organoids to unravel synaptic plasticity mechanisms as well as their neuronal network functions with MicroElectrode arrays.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Olga\n <\/div>\n\n
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Olga Neustroeva<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

olga.neustroeva@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I work on extracellular vesicles<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Valeriia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Valeriia Sitnikova<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

valeriia.sitnikova@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Vera\n <\/div>\n\n
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Vera Lezhneva<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

vera.lezhneva@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Mohammadamin\n <\/div>\n\n
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Mohammadamin Beheshti Dehkordi<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

mohammadamin.beheshti.dehkordi@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I am working on the bioinformatics side of the lab, developing software to analyze LTP signals using computational and machine learning techniques to unravel the mechanisms behind neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer. <\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Mohammad\n <\/div>\n\n
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Mohammad Taghi Rezaie<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

mohammad.rezaie@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I work on sophisticated software solutions for Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) data analysis to integrate cutting-edge methodologies with standardized protocols, facilitating seamless adoption and enhancing efficiency in biomedical research endeavors.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Minna-Mari\n <\/div>\n\n
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Minna-Mari Tervo<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

minna-mari.tervo@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I use iPSC-derived brain cells to identify molecular mechanisms mediating the beneficial effects of focused ultrasound, a technique suggested for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Saeed\n <\/div>\n\n
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Saeed Saravani<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

mohammadsaeed.nabati@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I work as a bioinformatics researcher in the group. With a background in Artificial Intelligence, I\u2019m passionate about applying AI and statistical methods to uncover biological insights into brain pathology.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Fateme\n <\/div>\n\n
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Fateme Ghasemi<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

fateme.ghasemi@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

With a background in computer science, I work as a bioinformatics researcher in the Tarja Malm Group, focusing on AI-driven method development in spatial transcriptomics to uncover cellular organization in neurodegenerative diseases.<\/p>\n \n

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Research Assistants<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Emma Gribchenko<\/p>\n \n

Project Researcher<\/p>\n \n

emma.gribchenko@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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Erasmus+ mobility<\/h2>\n \n
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Giusy Di Franco<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n

giusydif@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laboratory Technicians<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\n \"Mirka\n <\/div>\n\n
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Mirka Tikkanen<\/p>\n \n

Senior Laboratory Technician<\/p>\n \n

mirka.tikkanen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Hanna\n <\/div>\n\n
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Hanna H\u00e4rk\u00f6nen<\/p>\n \n

Laboratory Technician<\/p>\n \n

hanna.harkonen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Ylli\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ylli Torn<\/p>\n \n

Laboratory Technician<\/p>\n \n

ylli.torn@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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Pirjo Hakkarainen<\/p>\n \n

Laboratory Technician<\/p>\n \n

pirjo.hakkarainen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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Financial Secretary<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Suvi Ruuskanen<\/p>\n \n

Project Controller<\/p>\n \n

suvi.ruuskanen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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ALUMNI<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\n \"Cristiana\n <\/div>\n\n
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Cristiana Pistono<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

cristiana.pistono@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Dilyara\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dilyara Nurkhametova<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Nea\n <\/div>\n\n
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Nea Korvenlaita (Bister)<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Georgii\n <\/div>\n\n
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Georgii Krivoshein<\/p>\n \n

EDUFI visiting researcher<\/p>\n \n

georgii.krivoshein@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I work on mechanosensitive ion channels in migraine and stroke pathology<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Iveta\n <\/div>\n\n
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Iveta Stanov\u00e1<\/p>\n \n

Project Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Hussein\n <\/div>\n\n
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Hussein Hassan<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Amr\n <\/div>\n\n
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Amr Saadeldein<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Siiri-Liisa\n <\/div>\n\n
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Siiri-Liisa Rissanen<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n

siiri-liisa.rissanen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Ismael\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ismael Nizialek Puerto<\/p>\n \n

Bachelor Fellowship (Erasmus+ 2021\/2022)<\/p>\n \n

ismaeniz@student.uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

I work on the Bachelor thesis: Elucidating biomarkers present on Extracellular Vesicles<\/p>\n \n

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\n \"Ashley\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ashley Rillo Albert<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Marti Pons Romero<\/p>\n \n

Master student<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Mari-Anna\n <\/div>\n\n
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Mari-Anna V\u00e4\u00e4n\u00e4nen<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Pia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Pia Laitinen<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Reseacher<\/p>\n \n

pia.laitinen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Tiia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Tiia Turunen<\/p>\n \n

Postdoctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Feroze\n <\/div>\n\n
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Feroze Fazaludeen<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

feroze.fazaludeen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n

A motivated researcher with a strong background in cell culture, stem cell, and next-generation sequencing work. Contributed to develop methodology for producing human iPSC-derived microglia and organoids to study the development of the brain and Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n \n

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Mikko Turunen<\/p>\n \n

Docent<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Cristina\n <\/div>\n\n
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Cristina Medrano Cantarero<\/p>\n \n

Bachelor student<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Nelli-Noora V\u00e4lim\u00e4ki<\/p>\n \n

Project Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"Adriana\n <\/div>\n\n
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Adriana Della Pietra<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \"Flavia\n <\/div>\n\n
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Flavia Scoyni<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

flavia.scoyni@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \"Sohvi\n <\/div>\n\n
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Sohvi Ohtonen<\/p>\n \n

Doctoral Researcher<\/p>\n \n

sohvi.ohtonen@uef.fi<\/p>\n \n \n

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