Our research
The Neuroimmunology research group focuses on investigating the pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Primarily, we are interested in revealing the neuroinflammatory mechanisms of the CNS-resident cells astrocytes and microglia in MS.
Our research projects utilize stem cell technology by modeling brain cell functions and developing an in vitro human cell culture disease model. We have produced MS-patient derived human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) lines that are differentiated to astrocytes, microglia and neurons. Our projects are focused on modeling the role of astrocytes and microglia on the inflammatory environment and their crosstalk to peripheral immune cells and neurons in MS. We utilize in our research standard 2D and microfluidics chips techniques.
Funding
Academy of Finland
Finnish Cultural Foundation
The Finnish MS society
Emil Aaltonen Foundation
Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlberg Foundation
