School of Pharmacy - News

The research project of a Senior Researcher Maija Lahtela-Kakkonen has received significant funding from the Research Council of Finland.

Finnish scientists have studied how different COVID-19 variants take over human cells to help the virus spread. By understanding this, we can find better ways to stop the virus with new treatments.

In all, the Finnish Research Infrastructure Committee within the Research Council of Finland selected 21 infrastructures to the roadmap of national research infrastructures 2025–2028.

The Research Council of Finland has awarded funding to UEF projects in biomedicine, pharmacy and environmental law in the Proof of Concept call.

An exploratory study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has examined metabolomic patterns associated with psychotic-like experiences in adolescents, highlighting the influence of cannabis use.

The award was granted to a research project led by Leinonen, which explores the protective mechanisms of a combination treatment based on drug repurposing against retinal degenerations.

Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases.

An international team of researchers has identified new drug targets for therapies that could benefit patients with different forms of retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited retinal diseases.

The newly appointed Professor of Practice will build bridges between scholars and students of pharmacy, and business and industry.

The new technology uses the eye's natural mechanism to prevent tear evaporation and maintain moisture on the surface of the eye.