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10/05/2012
Major competitive tender for new patient data system in Finland
New patient data system for the Helsinki and Uusimaa Health...

09/05/2012
Funding for University of Eastern Finland research on nanophotonics
Research on the applications of atomic layer deposition in...

09/05/2012
Finnish cosmetics company Lumene develops stem cell technology for skincare
Cosmetics manufacturer Lumene has developed a new stem cell...

08/05/2012
Memira to open first eye surgery clinic in Finland
Vaasa’s bilingual workforce and proximity to Sweden makes it...

07/05/2012
Nine Finnish finalists for the Red Herring 100 Europe Award
Innovative Finnish companies are well represented on the...

03/05/2012
Finnish company Hermo Pharma attracts EUR 1.2 million in venture capital
Hermo Pharma is developing treatments for amblyopia,...

30/04/2012
Intelligent exercise at Oulu Airport in Finland
Unique test environment with a free gym is part of the...

24/04/2012
Vaccine reduces infant invasive pneumococcal disease in Finland
Vaccination campaign results in 80% fall in IPD occurrence...

10/04/2012
Finnish diabetes research receives funding from United States
Trial will test whether removing cow’s milk proteins from...

05/03/2012
American medical companies to open R&D centres in Finland
Fluence Therapeutics and FMI Medical Systems discovered...

17/01/2012
Finland is a pioneer in patient information systems
Information systems developed by GE Healthcare Finland are...

16/01/2012
Finnish researchers make breakthrough into aging mechanisms
Researchers also discover that aging degeneration in stem...

19/12/2011
Finnish city Kuopio is growing centre for expertise in gene-based medicines
Merck & Co out-licences the development of a portfolio...

16/12/2011
First biobank opens in Finland
Samples from the Finnish Hematology Register and Biobank can...

22/11/2011
Europe’s largest full-range soy protein plant to be built in Finland
Finnprotein Ltd, an early-stage soy processing company...

01/11/2011
Sartorius acquires liquid handling business of Finnish company Biohit
Sartorius expects significant growth from expanding its...

31/10/2011
Next generation allergy vaccines to be developed in Finland
Desentum Oy will use gene technology patented by  VTT...

17/10/2011
New biobank law proposed in Finland
New law aims to promote research with human samples in...

13/10/2011
Major wellbeing centre planned in Tuusula, Finland
New centre will provide accommodation and diverse services...

07/10/2011
Finland looks for more private welfare services providers
Finland’s rapidly ageing population is increasing the demand...

19/09/2011
Top Finnish medical researchers awarded ERC Advanced Grants
Three Finnish professors have received European Research...

25/08/2011
Samsung selects Finnish universities for SAIT GRO research funding
Aalto University’s medical research and Tampere University...

16/08/2011
Service architecture competition for innovative wellbeing services in Finland
The City of Vantaa has commissioned Ramboll Management...

14/07/2011
Ascom acquires Finnish healthcare communication company Miratel
Acquisition based on Miratel's market leading position for...

07/06/2011
University of Helsinki researchers develop new 3D X-ray method
New direct tomography with chemical-bond contrast provides...

27/05/2011
Call for greater private sector role in Finland’s healthcare system
More competition between the public and private sectors...

18/05/2011
Finnish pharmaceutical company Faron reports positive clinical trial results
Faron is developing a drug for acute lung injuries for which...

07/04/2011
Finland’s private care service sector has good growth prospects
Companies offering private care services are profitable in...

16/03/2011
Unique cancer treatment available in Finland
Boneca Corporation’s Boron neutron capture therapy has been...

28/02/2011
Finland needs hundreds of service centres for the elderly
The transformation of Finland’s care system for the elderly...

21/02/2011
Fotodynamic therapy developed at the University of Helsinki fights cancer
Combined with surgical treatment, fotodynamic therapy can...

11/02/2011
Finnish company Oncos Therapeutics leads development of novel cancer therapies
Oncos Therapeutics’ next generation oncolytic viruses...

04/02/2011
Cross-sector cooperation is key strength of Finnish pharmaceutical industry
Future trends seminar identifies new business opportunities...

02/02/2011
Finnish company Biotie Therapies develops new drug for alcohol dependency
Nalmefene helps to control and limit the intake of alcohol,...

09/12/2010
Greater demand for health tourism in Finland
Finnish spas should develop their offering to meet changing...

14/10/2010
Michael J. Fox Foundation awards $515,086 to professor Mart Saarma for therapeutic development for Parkinson’s disease
HELSINKI, Finland – October 6, 2010 – Hermo Pharma Ltd....

06/08/2010
Finland’s service sectors to benefit from ageing population
The travel, health and wellbeing services are expected to...

01/07/2010
New high-capacity data connection for biomedicine in Finland
CSC – IT Center for Science Ltd. and the Institute for...

28/05/2010
Finland’s social and health sector to open for private service providers
Private companies can play a bigger role in the provision of...

26/05/2010
Finland develops national electronic data system for health care
New standardized electronic archive is expected to improve...

12/05/2010
Invest in Finland opens an office in Shanghai
IIF wants to activate China-Finland cooperation and increase...

25/02/2010
New owners for Finnish private healthcare provider Mehiläinen
German private equity group Triton acquires Ambea,...

08/02/2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Finnish company Finnzymes
Finnzymes’ innovative enzyme portfolio and unique polymerase...

19/11/2009
GE Healthcare Finland Oy instrumental in new patient monitoring system
Following General Electric’s acquisition of Finnish company...

14/08/2009
Cerebricon acquired by Charles River Laboratories International
Finnish biotechnology company Cerebricon Ltd, based in...



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