In June,
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Sweden got nearly 30 and France over 80 names on the list. As usual, the top spot went to the US.
6 × University of Helsinki
Six of the Finnish star researchers have the University of Helsinki as their primary affiliation on the list. Moreover, Professor Emeritus
Of the other Finns on the list, four are from government research institutes, three from the
Pharmaceuticals and the heart
Aside from Groop, Tuomilehto and Professor
Professor Niemi, in turn, studies the genetic variation of cell-membrane transport proteins that carry drugs to cells in humans. One of his most influential publications deals with the potential adverse effects of statins, which are used to regulate cholesterol levels. Professor Niemi’s team has found a genetic mutation that affects the properties of a transport protein in the liver and may explain the adverse effects.
Food safety and the future of the atmosphere
On the geosciences list, the University of Helsinki is represented by Academy Professor Markku Kulmala as well as Professor
Professor Kulmala’s team studies the atmosphere and its interactions with various ecosystems in an effort to further our insight into climate change processes.
The Viikki Campus is represented on the list by Academy Professor Willem de Vos, a specialist in molecular microbiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Like Leif Groop, de Vos was recruited to Finland as a FiDiPro professor.
Willem de Vos studies the diversity, wellbeing and functions of human gut microbiota. Of special interest in his research project is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, a probiotic commonly used in dairy products.