Our team

Meet the Minds Behind the Research
Abdelhakim Salem (PI, Group Leader)

Dr. Salem is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. His expertise spans the coordination of large-scale, multicenter international research projects, including the supervision of several Doctoral/PhD dissertations. He also serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for over 20 peer-reviewed international journals.

In recognition of his early contributions to science, Dr. Salem was honored with the Early-Stage Researcher Award in 2013 at the European Cooperation in Science and Technology Meeting. He has also held influential roles as a board member at the University of Helsinki and has organized numerous high-profile international scientific conferences.

Beyond his professional work, Dr. Salem enjoys engaging in reading, writing, and sports.

Marjut Metsäniitty

Marjut Metsäniitty, DDS, MSc, Doctoral Researcher. Doctoral School in Health Sciences, University of Helsinki

Sini Karinen

Sini Karinen, DDS, MSc, Doctoral Researcher. The Doctoral School in Health Sciences, University of Helsinki

Shrabon Hasnat

Shrabon Hasnat, DDS, Doctoral Researcher. The Doctoral School in Health Sciences, University of Helsinki.

Rabeia Almahmoudi

Rabeia Almahmoudi, DDS, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher

Roosa Hujanen

Roosa Hujanen, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher

Saika Hasnat

Saika Hasnat, DDS-Candid., Research Assistant. TLO Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki.

Juha Heikkinen

Juha Heikkinen, Undergrad., Research Assistant