Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine and health technology. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research.
Cooperation
We work in close collaboration with research institutions and industrial partners in Finland and abroad. In the field of medicine, we have active teaching and research partnerships with Tampere University Hospital and other hospitals included in our region’s specific catchment area (Seinäjoki Central Hospital and Kanta-Häme Central Hospital). We actively participate in Tays Cancer Centre and FICAN Mid as well as in Tampere Biobank and FinBioBank. Collaboration has begun with the Neurocenter Finland.
MET host extensive research infrastructure welcoming industrial and research partners for collaboration: MET Core Facilities and Services
MET International Seminar Serie
The MET International Seminar Serie is organized by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology and the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering.
In the serie, high-level international and national speakers give presentations of their own research field. This seminar series brings together the scientific community of MET and others interested and aims to provide the current state of research in the fields of clinical medicine, biomedicine, translational research, molecular biology, bioinformatics and systems biology, cell & tissue technology, biomaterials, biomedical equipment and technology, biophysics and health technology.
2024 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship positions at MET
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, MET, at Tampere University welcomes applicants to jointly prepare successful applications for the EU MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship program.
The Tampere university community’s areas of priority are technology, health and society. Our Faculty brings together research expertise in medicine, biosciences and technology and is committed to generating new knowledge and solutions that promote health and wellbeing and benefit both individuals and the broader society. Our research interests focus on biomaterials, biosensors, immunology, clinical medicine, tissue engineering, computational systems, imaging, and cell and molecular biology.
MET hosts extensive research infrastructure: MET Core-facilities and Services
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Our multidisciplinary Faculty provides a state-of-the-art environment for research that encompasses biotechnology, medicine and technology. Our high-quality basic research paves the way for applied research with commercial potential.
Our close collaboration with the healthcare sector enables us to utilise our research findings, such as new diagnostic methods and treatment options, in clinical practice. Our Faculty is also a member of SPARK Finland, a programme that offers commercialisation support for academic researchers and research-based startups and promotes the growth of internationally competitive healthtech business in Finland.
Our Faculty is home to two Centres of Excellence selected by the Academy of Finland:
The Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research
Prof. Minna Kellomäki, Prof. Katriina Aalto-Setälä, Prof. Jari Hyttinen, Prof. Pasi Kallio, Prof. Susanna Miettinen and Docent Susanna Narkilahti:
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The Centre of Excellence in Tumour Genetics Research
Prof. Matti Nykter:
Home page Computational Biology
Our Faculty houses six research centres:
- Celiac Disease Research Center, led by Prof. Katri Lindfors and Prof. Katri Kaukinen
- Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center Tampere, led by Research Director Reijo Laaksonen
- Prostate Cancer Research Center, led by Prof. Anssi Auvinen and Prof. Steve Bova
- Science Mimicking Life – Tissue engineering with integrated technologies and clinical translation, led by Prof. Minna Kellomäki and Docent Susanna Narkilahti
- Tampere Center for Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health Research, led by Prof. Per Ahorn and Associate Prof. (tenure track) Hannele Laivuori
- Research Center for Vaccine Development and Immunology - VACCIM, led by Prof. Eeva Moilanen ja Prof. Heikki Hyöty
In addition, Regea Cell and Tissue Center and the Finnish Hub for Development and Validation of Integrated Approaches (FHAIVE) are located in our Faculty.
We are also part of the Regional Cancer Centre FICAN Mid (Sisä-Suomen syöpäkeskus in Finnish), which coordinates and develops cancer prevention, treatment, diagnostics, and rehabilitation as well as related cancer research in its region.
Research Units
Biosciences (BIO)
- Dufour Eric Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Metabolism
- Ihalainen Teemu Cellular Biophysics
- Kaslin Jan Biosciencces
- Nymark Soile Biophysics of the Eye
- Parkkila Seppo Anatomy
- Salminen Tiina Mitochondrial Immunometabolism
- Sanches Ribeiro Andre Laboratory of Biosystem Dynamics
- Änkö Minna-Liisa Functional RNAomics
- Hankaniemi Minna Virology and Vaccine Immunology
- Hytönen Vesa Proteiinidynamiikka
- Hyöty Heikki Virology
- Junttila Ilkka Cytokine biology
- Oikarinen Sami Environmental Health
- Parikka Mataleena Infection Biology
- Rämet Mika Experimental Immunology
- Silvennoinen Olli Molecular Immunology
- Haikarainen Teemu Structural Immunology
Biomedicine (MEDI)
- Bova Steve The PELICAN (Project to ELIminate lethal CANcer)
- Isola Jorma Cancer Biology
- Juuti-Uusitalo Kati Celiac in Vitro Models
- Järvinen Tero Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine
- Lindfors Katri Celires
- Nikkari Seppo Medical Biochemistry
- Viiri Keijo Intestinal Signalling and Epigenetics
- Urbanucci Alfonso Genomic Regulation for Precision Cancer Medicine
- Visakorpi Tapio Molecular Biology of Prostate Cancer
- Raitoharju Emma Molecular Epidemiology
- Rautajoki Kirsi Cancer Regulation and Immunology
- Greco Dario Toxicology and Pharmacology
- Kandhavelu Meenakshi Molecular Signaling Lab
- Linne Marja-Leena Computational Neuroscience Group
- Manninen Tiina Computational Neuroscience Group
- Mäki-Marttunen Tuomo Disease mechanisms of schizophrenia
- Nykter Matti Computational biology
- Ruusuvuori Pekka Bioimage Informatics
- Yli-Harja Olli Computational Systems Biology
- Lai Xin LaiLab
Biomedical Technology (TECH)
- Kallio Pasi Micro- and Nanosystems
- Postema Michiel ULTRASOUND
- Sariola Veikko Bioinspired Materials and Robotics
- Sydänheimo Lauri Electronics
- Ukkonen Leena Wireless Indentification and Sensing Systems
- Vehkaoja Antti Sensor Technology and Biomeasurements
- Viik Jari Physiological Measurement Systems and Methods
- Hyttinen Jari Computational Biophysics and Imaging Group
- Aalto-Setälä Katriina Physiology, Heart Group
- Hagman Sanna Neuroimmunology
- Kellomäki Minna Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group
- Massera Jonathan Bioceramics, -glasses and –composites
- Miettinen Susanna Adult Stem Cell Group
- Narkilahti Susanna Neuro Group
- Oommen Podiyan Bioengineering and Nanomedicine Group
- Skottman Heli Eye Group
- Ylikomi Timo Cell Biology
- van Gils Mark Decision Support for Health
Internal and Respiratory Medicine & Critical Care, Skin & Allergy, Occupational & Primary Health Care, Pharmacology (ISOP)
- Hästbacka Johanna Anaesthesiology
- Palomäki Ari Internal and Respiratory medicine
- Hernesniemi Jussi Clinical Cardiology
- Kaukinen Katri Celires
- Rantalaiho Vappu Internal Medicine
- Pörsti Ilkka Internal Medicine
- Kankaanranta Hannu Pulmonary Medicine
- Lehtimäki Lauri Pulmonary Medicine
- Salmi Teea Celires
- Koskela Tuomas General Practice
- Sumanen Markku General Practice
- Sauni Riitta Occupational Health
- Vasankari Tommi Military medicine
- Lehto Juho Palliative Medicine
- Moilanen Eeva Farmakologia
Neurological and Sensory Siseases, Oncology, Surgical Sciences (NEON-S)
- Frösen Juhana Hemorrhagic Brain Pathology
- Himanen Sari-Leena Clinical Neurophysiology
- Palmio Johanna Surgery
- Peltola Jukka Psychiatric research group
- Uusitalo Hannu Eye and Vision Research
- Uusitalo-Järvinen Hannele Surgery
- Rautiainen Markus Otorhinolaryngology
- Heikkinen Anna Maria Oral health care
- Peltomäki Timo Dentistry
- Jokihaara Jarkko Surgery
- Laukkarinen Johanna Tampere Pancreas Group
- Laurikka Jari Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
- Mattila Ville Orthopaedics
- Mennander Ari Cardiovascular Surgery
- Murtola Teemu Urology
- Oksala Niku Surgery (especially Vascular Surgery) Surgery (especially Vascular Surgery)
- Seppälä Toni Precision Medicine in Abdominal Cancers
- Jukkola Arja Oncology and Radiotherapy
Children’s and Women’s Health, Diagnostic Medicine, Psychiatry (COMP)
- Hirvonen Jussi Radiology
- Kholová Ivana Pathology
- Kähönen Mika Clinical Physiology
- Laaksonen Reijo Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center
- Lehtimäki Terho Clinical Chemistry
- Niemelä Onni Laboratory Medicine (Especially Addiction Medicine)
- Paavonen Timo Pathology
- Ashorn Per Global Health Group
- Kurppa Kalle Child and adolescent health promotion
- Laivuori Hannele Obstetrics and Clinical Genetics
- Louvanto Karolina Infection and Cancer
- Palmu Sauli PEETU
- Aalto Mauri
- Hintikka Jukka Psychiatry
- Kaltiala Riittakerttu Adolescent Psychiatry
- Kampman Olli Psychiatry
- Puura Kaija Child Psychiatry
- Saarni Suoma Psychiatry
- Viikki Merja Psychiatry
- Lohi Olli Hematology and oncology
Laboratory (LABS)
- LABS 1: Kari Mattila
- LABS 2: Leena Puustinen
- LABS 3: Pasi Kauppinen
- Genomics: Heini Kallio
- Proteins & Imaging: Juha Määttä
- Model Organisms: Brian Mphande
- Cells and tissues & Measurements: Tarja Toimela
Ideal learning environment
Our Faculty produces graduates with broad-based knowledge and skills to meet the future demand for both medical and health technology professionals. Our teaching draws on the latest research conducted worldwide, and we work to ensure that our students are closely integrated into our research community. We maintain diverse learning environments, such as modern simulation and laboratory facilities, and invest in their continuous development. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for our students. Our degree programmes are described below.
Licentiate Degree Programme in Medicine
The Licentiate Degree Programme in Medicine aims to train students to become medical doctors with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire, evaluate and use new knowledge. We place a high priority on the ability to build close and harmonious relationships with patients and having strong team working skills. Our state-of-the-art Tampere Centre for Skills Training and Simulation enables students to practice their clinical skills in a safe environment through simulations. The programme prepares graduates for a broad range of careers not only in primary health care but also in hospitals. The teaching language of the degree programme is Finnish. The applicant must submit evidence of their good command of the Finnish language for academic purposes upon application.
Medical and dental specialty training
Our Faculty is the second largest provider of medical specialist training in Finland. We offer extensive training in 50 medical specialties and 5 dental specialties. We also offer specialist training in general practice, which confers the right to practice medicine in EU Member States to graduates who have completed a licentiate degree in medicine in Finland. In addition, we provide continuing medical education in 30 medical specialties. The teaching language is Finnish.
Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
Our future society will have a growing demand for professionals who are capable of addressing challenges relating to the health and well-being of people and our living environments. The Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering aims to respond to this demand. We provide students with a unique, cross-disciplinary environment for learning that brings together biosciences, biomedicine and biomedical engineering to improve people’s well-being and promote the adoption of new health technology applications. Our teaching is based on the most recent research evidence, and our students become part of our research community. The programme provides students with broad knowledge and skills for a variety of careers that require the ability to collaborate effectively with professionals from different fields. The teaching is provided in Finnish at bachelor level and in English at master level.
Students who complete the programme are awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Science in Technology (MSc Tech). Our students can choose their specialisation from a range of options based on their personal interests and career goals.
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, MSc (Tech) (only in Finnish)
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, MSc (only in Finnish)
International master's degree programmes
We offer two English-taught master’s programmes for international students: Master’s Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, and Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology. These programmes offer students the opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the high-quality international research conducted in our Faculty. Although the language of instruction in these programmes is English, most of the courses bring together international and Finnish students, which help our international students integrate into the university community and adjust to life in Finland. Both programmes offer students multiple specialization options. options.
Master's Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Current specializations, transition period until 31.7.2026:
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Health Technology and Informatics
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Micro- and Nanodevices
New specializations after 1.8.2024:
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Medical Physics and Biomedical Instrumentation
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Informatics
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Micro- and Nanodevices
Master's Programme in Biomedical Technology
Current specializations, transition period until 31.7.2026:
New specializations after 1.8.2024:
Doctoral programme
We offer a doctoral programme that aims to provide innovative and internationally recognised doctoral education and generate research evidence that improves human well-being and delivers wider benefits to society. Graduates from the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering receive either the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology (DTech), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Medical Science (MD) or Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc). The studies towards a doctoral degree consist of theoretical courses and a research project that students typically conduct as part of one of our research groups. We place great emphasis on the quality of academic mentoring; all our doctoral students are assigned to a personal follow-up group that supports and monitors their progress towards the degree.
Other training
We arrange licensing examinations for foreign-trained doctors (information in Finnish) who have graduated outside the EU/EEA and are looking to obtain a license to practice medicine in Finland.
We also provide theoretical education in radiation safety for hospital physicists.
MET Core Facilities and Services
The faculty’s research infrastructure consists of state-of-the-art facilities and services in biomedicine, biomedical technology and engineering. Applications range from cells, tissues and model organisms to virus production, gene and protein technology, biological measurements, bioinformatics and modelling, nano- and microfabrication, biosensors and probes, biomaterials processing and finally bioimaging and materials analysis.
These facilities are used for basic and applied biomedical research and development of novel new tools for medical and clinical applications.
We offer these research facilities as test beds or as facilities for contract research and collaboration as well as for preclinical and clinical tests.
Our Faculty is one of the biocenters that make up Biocenter Finland, which is a national research infrastructure in life sciences. We maintain close ties with companies to ensure that our education and research activities respond to their rapidly changing needs. We are committed to developing solutions that benefit society and stimulate economic growth.
Links below will provide you with information about our facilities and services available to the researchers at Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology as well as outside investigators and companies. Also check the practical rules for using the services.
Genomics and Biomedical Informatics
Biomaterials and Micro and Nanodevices
Other services at the MET faculty
Faculty contacts
Faculty Management 1.1.2024-31.12.2028
Dean
Seppo Parkkila
p. +358 401 901 825
seppo.parkkila [at] tuni.fi
Vice Dean for Research
Minna Kellomäki
p. +358 407 066 312
minna.kellomaki [at] tuni.fi
Vice Dean for Education
Nina Hutri
p. +358 503 186 288
nina.hutri [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit BIO
Vesa Hytönen
Vesa Hytönen
p. +358 401 901 517
vesa.hytonen [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit MEDI
Matti Nykter
p. +358 50 318 6869
matti.nykter [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit TECH
Leena Ukkonen
p. +358 445 341 507
leena.ukkonen [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit ISOP
Katri Kaukinen
p. +358 503 186 343
katri.kaukinen [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit NEON S
Jukka Peltola
p. +358 50 5099 108
jukka.peltola [at] tuni.fi
Head of unit COMP
Sauli Palmu
p. +358 40 7352 566
sauli.palmu [at] tuni.fi
Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering
Mika Kähönen
p. +358 50 318 6297
mika.kahonen [at] tuni.fi
Head of Licentiate Degree Programme in Medicine
Seppo Nikkari
p. +358 50 396 9639
seppo.nikkari [at] tuni.fi
Management support
Special Adviser
Sara Lamminmäki
p. +358 505 234 957
sara.lamminmaki [at] tuni.fi
Executive Assistant
Katriina Viljakka
p. +358 50 4343 223
katriina.viljakka [at] tuni.fi
Executive Assistant
Annika Vastamäki
tel. +358 50 578 0849
annika.vastamaki [at] tuni.fi
Research Specialist
Mariaana Savia
p. +358 40 849 0017
mariaana.savia[at]tuni.fi
Innovation Specialist
Helena Lähdekorpi
p. +358 50 309 4393
helena.lahdekorpi[at]tuni.fi
HR Matters
HR Partner
Emmi Mustaniemi
p. +358 29 452 5042
emmi.e.mustaniemi [at] tuni.fi
Financial matters
Financial Specialist, Financial Services
Satu Palonen
+358504478517
satu.palonen [at] tuni.fi
Financial Specialist
Marko Liiro (Kauppi campus)
+358 50 300 9080
marko.liiro [at] tuni.fi
Financial Specialist
Heli Ahlfors (Hervanta campus)
p. +358 50 301 0023
heli.ahlfors [at] tuni.fi
Education
Head of Study Affairs
Nina Pietilä
p. +358 50 303 4276
nina.pietila [at] tuni.fi
Education Manager (scientific postgraduate degrees)
Henna Mattila
p. +358 40 190 9756
henna.mattila [at] tuni.fi
Education Manager (specialist training)
Sari Orhanen
p. +358 50 437 2657
sari.orhanen [at] tuni.fi
Composition of the Faculty Council (MET)
Members and deputy members between 1.1.2023–31.12.2026
Professors:
- Laivuori Hannele (Kaukinen Katri)
- Nykter Matti (Skottman Heli)
- Pörsti Ilkka (Murtola Teemu)
- Sumanen Markku (Sauni Riitta)
- Ukkonen Leena (van Gils Mark)
Teachers, researchers and other staff:
- Juuti-Uusitalo Kati (Kesseli Juha)
- Nymark Soile (Ihalainen Teemu)
- Valtonen Petra (Markkanen Paula)
- Vehkaoja Antti (Ryynänen Tomi)
- Vuorinen Riikka-Liisa (Oksanen Pia)
Students:
(term 2023–2024)
- Hänninen Peetu (Kemppinen Ilkka)
- Pietilä Essi (Mäkinen Hilla)
- Saarimaa Sini (Kovanen Nina)
- Tapio Emilia (Huusko Saara)
- Öljymäki Elina (Eriksson Tuusa)
Guidelines for Applying for the Title of Docent
The University may, upon application, award the title of docent to individuals who have a comprehensive knowledge of their field, a capacity for independent research or artistic work demonstrated through publications or some other manner, and good teaching skills.
Criteria, application procedure and faculty-speficic instructions