Faculty of Medicine

The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, is to conduct high-quality research and provide research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry.

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News from the Faculty of Medicine and the field of medical science.

13.3.2020

Health news

Practical instructions for the exceptional situation at the Faculty of Medicine

Page last updated May 19 | An exceptional situation has been declared at the University of Helsinki in the evening of 12 March 2020. This news...

Solving the Crisis – Support Coronavirus Research

To achieve our objectives, we need your help. Donate now and help us find new solutions for treating coronavirus infections and preventing...

20.5.2020

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Behavioral disorders more common in children exposed to maternal antenatal corticosteroids

Maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment is standard care when there is a risk for preterm delivery. The treatment improves the prognosis of...

19.5.2020

Health news

The Finnish COVID dogs’ nose knows!

According to the preliminary tests, trained scent detection dogs seem to be quick in performing the new task and might even be more sensitive...

14.5.2020

Health news

Vitamin B3 revitalizes energy metabolism in muscle disease

An international team of scientists, led by University of Helsinki reported that vitamin B3, niacin, has therapeutic effect in progressive...

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Makers of the future

The Faculty of Medicine educates health care specialists, including physicians, dentists, psychologists and speech therapists as well as Master’s degree holders in translational medicine. In addition to carrying out teaching and research, the Faculty serves as an important authority in the field of health care and participates in ethics debates. The Faculty of Medicine is part of the Academic Medical Center Helsinki (AMCH).