Biodesign Finland program has been running since 2016 in the capital region. Expansion to other regions to finland have been discussed in a national workshop in 2023. As Biodesign Finland emphasises a new way of organising the fellowship through emphasis on leadership a new opportunity rises to pilot a leader led immersion in Oulu.
We are thrilled to announce that Biodesign Finland is growing! This fall, our innovative program extends to Oulu, a region known for its excellence in innovation and technological development. We are excited to welcome several key organizations to our Biodesign Finland family.
A big Biodesign Finland welcome to:
- University of Oulu
- BusinessOulu
- OuluHealth ecosystem
- Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue Pohde
Their participation strengthens our mission of fostering healthcare innovation and design, contributing to the success of our program's expansion.
Celebrating New Clinical Immersion Sites
This year, we’re also proud to introduce a record number of new clinical immersion sites, which play a crucial role in making the Biodesign year an enriching and impactful experience. A special thank you to these immersion sites and leaders for their support:
- Mental Health Service Unit Mieppi – Jasmi Jauhonen
- Malmi Physiotherapy – Emilia Jakonen and Sonja Sivonen
- HUS, Perioperative and Intensive Care – Vesa Kontinen
- HUS, Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit – Anna Vasara
- OYS, Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care – Merja Vakkala
Your contributions are vital in shaping the future of healthcare innovation, and we are grateful for your help in organising the immersions.
Acknowledging Our Continued Collaborators
Thank you to our long-standing partners who continue to support the Biodesign program year after year.
- University of Helsinki
- HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala
- Aalto University
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Welcome to Our New Fellows!
Lastly, we are excited to welcome our new Biodesign Finland fellows: Erika Gröhn, Taneli Tikkakoski, Ville Pitkänen, Alpo Keinänen, and Miikkael Salmi. We are eager to see the innovative ideas and energy you will bring to the program.
Thank you to everyone who makes Biodesign Finland a success, and here’s to an exciting year of innovation and collaboration!
– The Biodesign Finland Team