{"id":163255,"date":"2024-11-23T15:48:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T13:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/?page_id=163255"},"modified":"2025-11-14T11:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:02:26","slug":"tandem-industry-academia-tia-postdoc-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/en\/funded-projects\/tandem-industry-academia-tia-postdoc-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Postdoc (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-3083de6 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-3083de6-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-3083de6-wrapper ugb--shadow-3\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-3083de6-content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Postdoc (2024)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-6d613d7 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-6d613d7 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-6d613d7 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-6d613d7 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">Breaking bottlenecks in drug development has potential to revolutionize industry<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Surface functionalized core\/shell drug crystal nanoparticle platform for targeted delivery<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>195 005 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>\u00c5bo Akademi<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Bayer<br><br><em>\u201cI have been collaborating with Bayer for a few years now, and we have common research interests that we\u2019d like to explore further. That\u2019s why we applied for this grant, and we\u2019re delighted to get the funding.\u201d<br><\/em><br>Hongbo Zhang, Principal investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161827 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hongbo_Zhang.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hongbo_Zhang.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hongbo_Zhang-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hongbo_Zhang-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hongbo_Zhang-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">Many new drugs show great promise in laboratory trials, but they often have poor solubility or fail to reach their targeted site. This joint project between \u00c5bo Akademi and Bayer uses microfluidics technology to develop surface-functionalized, nanosized drug crystals for more accurate and targeted drug delivery. Improved drug solubility and targeting contributes to improved drug efficacy and safety. The collaborative setting will facilitate the transfer of academic discoveries directly into commercial product development. In this way the project could have momentous impact on pharmaceuticals development globally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-4b36cb6 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-4b36cb6 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-4b36cb6 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-4b36cb6 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">New measuring device to reduce ruminant greenhouse gas emissions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Developing optimal methane mitigation strategy for milk production by animal breeding<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>275 059 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>Natural Resources Institute Finland<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Valio<br><br><em>\u201cResearch collaboration with a corporate partner enables the rapid practical application of research results.&#8221;<\/em><br><br>Pekka Huhtanen, Principal investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161823 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pekka_Huhtanen.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pekka_Huhtanen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pekka_Huhtanen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pekka_Huhtanen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pekka_Huhtanen-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">Methane emissions from ruminants are a key factor in reducing the environmental footprint of dairy production. Methane levels can be reduced either by selecting low-emitting cows or indirectly by improving feed efficiency. The assessment of feed efficiency, however, has been complicated by the absence of technically and economically feasible tools. This joint project between Natural Resources Institute Finland and Valio will be working to develop a method for detailed analysis of feed efficiency based on the measurement of cows\u2019 respiratory gases. The volume of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced provide crucial information on the metabolism of cows. The same device can be used to simultaneously measure the gas exchange of about 25 cows, and the data generated can help to reduce both methane emissions from dairy production and other environmentally detrimental gases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-8781178 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-8781178 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-8781178 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-8781178 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">Life cycle analysis of Finnish road network supports fossil-free and carbon-neutral goals<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Development of an artificial intelligence integrated full life cycle assessment tool for road infrastructure in Finland &#8211; AI-FINROADS<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>208 595 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>Aalto University <em>(The project funding was granted based on the application prepared by Professor Augusto Cannone Falchetto and Dr. Ankit Sharma.)<\/em><br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Ramboll Finland<br><br><em>\u201cWe envisage that by combining the existing data pool of Ramboll and Aalto University\u2019s expertise in circular road construction, we can develop robust and resilient LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) frameworks for Finland.\u201d<\/em><br><br>Sanandam Bordoloi, Principal investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-163293 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sanandam_Bordoloi.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sanandam_Bordoloi.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sanandam_Bordoloi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sanandam_Bordoloi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sanandam_Bordoloi-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">What is the environmental impact of road transport? Aalto University and Ramboll have joined forces in a bid to find answers. Their joint project will develop a life cycle analysis (LCA) framework for Finnish road conditions using artificial intelligence. This framework will, for example, help reduce waste from road construction and help design road systems with lower emissions. The LCA framework will incorporate a range of climatic factors unique to Finland, which are often not considered in typical LCA studies. The knowledge created in this project can be used to inform decision-making and the development of a sustainable road infrastructure. Industry representatives will gain access to a practical application that can deliver accurate environmental impact assessments in various project contexts. The results will be shared openly thereby contributing to the development of more sustainable road infrastructure globally and especially in the Nordics.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-ce29eda ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-ce29eda .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-ce29eda .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-ce29eda .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">Logistics service providers increasingly involved in circular business models<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Sustainable Innovation for Growth: Exploring circular business models for a logistics service provider<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>203 099 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>Hanken School of Economics<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Posti<br><br><em>\u201cTIA funding is a great way to pool the resources of a research institute and a business company.\u201d<br><\/em><br>Helleke Heikkinen, Principal Investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161815 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helleke_Heikkinen.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helleke_Heikkinen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helleke_Heikkinen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helleke_Heikkinen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helleke_Heikkinen-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">The circular economy is a model to conserve natural resources, reduce emissions, and create sustainable growth. Logistics companies have a critical role in advancing circular economy solutions in that their supply chains and business models provide opportunities to extend the life cycle of products. However, theoretical understanding of the role of supply chain management and logistics in the circular economy is still in its infancy. This collaboration between Hanken School of Business and Posti will explore how logistics service providers can become enablers and value creators in circular business models. Business model experiments will be conducted in a real market environment with customers and partner companies. The project will employ the design science research method, the results of which are directly applicable in company strategies. The Principal Investigator for the project was Anna Aminoff from 1 January to 31 August 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-b94e509 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-b94e509 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-b94e509 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-b94e509 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">Richer understanding of forest management chains brings more coordinated forest-related objectives<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Advanced ecosystem models in multiobjective use of forest resources: More raw material and better ecosystem services from every hectare (AEMES)<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>190 068 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>University of Helsinki<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Mets\u00e4hallitus Mets\u00e4talous<br><br><em>\u201cWe\u2019ve been working in forest management science and peatland forestry to develop new calculation methods that can support decision-making in multiobjective forest management. I\u2019m an associate professor in silviculture and in this discipline it\u2019s important that all new methods are put to effective use in practical forestry. TIA funding creates a unique and close link of cooperation between the university and the business partner.\u201d<br><\/em><br>Marjo Palviainen, Principal investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161834 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marjo_Palviainen_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marjo_Palviainen_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marjo_Palviainen_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marjo_Palviainen_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marjo_Palviainen_2-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">Forests are loaded with both environmental and economic expectations. Attempts to reconcile these diverse objectives may create conflicts and undermine the public acceptability of forestry. This joint project between the University of Helsinki and Mets\u00e4hallitus is geared to promoting multiobjective forest management and use. It focuses simultaneously on wood production, climate impacts, nutrient loads on waterways, and biodiversity. One of the project\u2019s outputs will be a new tool for comparing different types of forest management chains. A better understanding of these chains will allow for more effective planning and increased wood production while reducing adverse environmental impacts. The scientific information produced by the project will help to support more informed decision-making, and the so-called ecosystem models developed in the project and the related machine learning and optimization applications will be widely available in forest planning, environmental technology, consulting companies, and in the wider society.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-9fe0365 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-9fe0365 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-9fe0365 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-9fe0365 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">Accurate understanding of forest soil properties contributes to better forest management<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>GeoAI explained soil mapping of Finnish forests<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>233 470 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>University of Helsinki<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Arbonaut<br><br><em>\u201cAll scientists relish the prospect of seeing their results put into practical use in the field.\u201d<br><\/em><br>Jori Uusitalo, Principal investigator<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161817 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jori_Uusitalo.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jori_Uusitalo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jori_Uusitalo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jori_Uusitalo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jori_Uusitalo-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">The properties of forest soil are a crucial determinant of what type of forest management yields the best results. Accurate identification of the soil type helps in selecting the most appropriate tree species, assessing the regenerative capacity of forest soil, and determining the passability of the soil during different seasons. Tailoring forest management measures to suit each site helps to improve carbon sequestration, reduce environmental damage, and ultimately increase the public acceptability of forestry. This joint project between the University of Helsinki and Arbonaut will develop a deep-learning based method for producing accurate forecasts of forest soil properties for use by all forestry operators. It will also explore how best to visualize data on soil properties for different types of decision-making situations in forest management.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-56c60c1 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-text--has-rule ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-56c60c1 .ugb-text__rule{background:#f3f3f3 !important}.ugb-56c60c1 .ugb-text__title{font-size:28px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important}.ugb-56c60c1 .ugb-text__text p{font-family:\"Gilroy W05 Medium\",Sans-serif !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\">New screening tool for dementia risk<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>Project title: <\/strong><br>Towards real-world neuroscience approaches: Mobile brain-body imaging (MoBI) for predicting dementia risk<br><br><strong>Approved funding: <\/strong><br>284 649 \u20ac<br><br><strong>Applicant: <\/strong><br>Aalto University<br><br><strong>Industrial partner: <\/strong><br>Bittium Biosignals<br><br><em>\u201cFunding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation offers a unique opportunity for Research and Technological Development by bridging the needs and expertise between academia and industry. The funding process is competitive and overall very straightforward.\u201d<br><\/em><br>Shrikanth Kulashekhar, postdoc researcher<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-161821 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shrikanth_Kulashekhar.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shrikanth_Kulashekhar.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shrikanth_Kulashekhar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shrikanth_Kulashekhar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shrikanth_Kulashekhar-75x75.jpg 75w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__rule ugb-text__rule-1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\">Memory disorders have significant economic, social, and indirect treatment costs. 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