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Wihuri Research Institute
Discoveries that improve diagnostics and therapy for human diseases
The Wihuri Research Institute is a non-profit biomedical research institute for top-quality biomedical research and learning in Helsinki, Finland. Our seven independent research groups and two affiliated groups work in the fields of vascular biology and regenerative medicine.
Research Groups
AtherosclerosisKatariina Öörni
Cardiovascular GenomicsMarkus Ramste
Lymphatic Biology and PathologyTaija Mäkinen
Lymphatic Endothelial and Leukocyte GuidanceKari Vaahtomeri
Neurovascular CommunicationEmilia Korhonen
Organotypic VasculatureSinem Karaman
Vascular Growth FactorKari Alitalo
Vascular Stability and Cell AdhesionPipsa Saharinen
Vasculature in Cardiometabolic DiseaseRiikka Kivelä
Latest News
Kari Alitalo receives the Lefoulon-Delalande Scientific Grand Prize
Academy Professor, Academician, Kari Alitalo from the University of Helsinki and the Wihuri Research Institute, together with Professor Susan E….
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Taija Mäkinen appointed as Director of the Wihuri Research Institute
Recruitment of a global leader in vascular biology will continue to place Finland at the forefront of biomedical research. Professor Taija…
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Two WRI group leaders take part in a new centre of excellence consortium
Two WRI group leaders, Professor Sara Wickström and Associate Professor Pipsa Saharinen, take part in a new centre of excellence…
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