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 October 30 | An exceptional situation has been declared at the University of Helsinki in the evening of 12 March 2020. This...

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...

29.10.2020

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Finnish mosquito distributions mapped for first time since 1970s

Many people unwillingly experience the multitude of mosquitoes in Finland - but which species are they? Mosquito distributions have not been...

14.10.2020

Health news

Researchers identify the mechanism behind bone marrow failure in Fanconi anaemia

Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified the mechanism behind bone marrow failure...

13.10.2020

Health news

A study indicates that hair loss might be prevented by regulating stem cell metabolism

An international research group headed by Associate Professor Sara Wickström at the University of Helsinki has identified a mechanism that is...

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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).