Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
The main objectives are to investigate the molecular mechanisms, genetic and environmental factors, pathogenesis and new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular disease, obesity and T2DM.
Key aims of the cardiovascular research:
Key aims of the metabolic research:
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The synergy of the CoE arises from the utilization of shared methodology (genetics, molecular imaging, animal models and vectors) and complementary expertise in studies of the etiology, pathophysiology and clinical consequences of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. The ultimate aim is to develop and test novel diagnostic tools and therapies for these disorders.
Director
Juhani Knuuti
MD. PhD
Turku PET Centre, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital
Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8
FI-20521 Turku
Finland
Email: juhani.knuuti@tyks.fi
Vice Director
Seppo Ylä-Herttuala
MD, PhD
Other members
Principal Investigator
Pirjo Nuutila
Principal Investigator
Markku Laakso
Coordinator
Kari Kalliokoski