Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation Profile
Faculty of Pharmacy: The Drug Research Program (DRP) is a unique multidisciplinary platform that combines research groups with expertise on different aspects of drug research; discovery, development, delivery as well as commercialisation, social and industrial pharmacy.
Our mission is to create a platform where scientists who are interested in drugs research have a facilitated approach to peer-research group working on different aspects of drug discovery and development. By facilitating this direct interaction, we are promoting the discovery and development of new drugs, and finally their patenting and commercialization.
The program comprises several research groups and researchers.
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Fields of Science
- 317 Pharmacy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Cristina Accardi
- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences - Doctoral Researcher
Person: U1 Research and teaching staff
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Marja Airaksinen
- Divisions of Faculty of Pharmacy - Prof. emer.
- Doctoral Programme in Drug Research - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in Population Health - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Helsinki One Health (HOH)
- Clinical Pharmacy Group
Person: UH , Teaching and research personnel
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Mikko Airavaara
- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy - Professor
- Doctoral Programme Brain & Mind - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in Drug Research - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS)
Person: Teaching and research personnel, U4 Research and teaching staff
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Teemu Aitta-aho
- Divisions of Faculty of Pharmacy - Title of Docent
- Department of Pharmacology - University Lecturer
- Doctoral Programme Brain & Mind - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff
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Amina Omosalewa Akintunde
- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences - Doctoral Researcher
- Doctoral Programme in Drug Research
Person: U1 Research and teaching staff, Doctoral Researcher
Research units
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Advanced Bioproducts and Cell Cultures
Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences
Organisational unit: Research group
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Bioactivity Screening Group
Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences
Organisational unit: Research group
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Equipment
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Autom. liquid handling workstation
Divisions of Faculty of PharmacyFacility/equipment: Registry of appliances: Laboratory equipment › Other laboratory equipment
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Automated incubator
Divisions of Faculty of PharmacyFacility/equipment: Registry of appliances: Laboratory equipment › Climate chambers
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Cell imaging multimode reader
Divisions of Faculty of PharmacyFacility/equipment: Registry of appliances: Laboratory equipment › Microscopes and related accessories
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DDCB Pharmacy (LS-RIA/ DDCB)
Xhaard, H. (Manager), Tammela, P. (Manager) & Kidron, H. (Manager)
Divisions of Faculty of PharmacyFacility/equipment: Core Facility
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Electroporator
Divisions of Faculty of PharmacyFacility/equipment: Registry of appliances: Laboratory equipment › Biochemical research equipment and supplies
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Orion Research Foundation 26 Sandelin
Sandelin, A. E. (Project manager)
Orionin Tutkimussäätiö sr c/o Orion Oyj
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2026
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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GeneCellNa: Gene, Cell and Nano Therapy Competence Cluster for the Treatment of Chronic Diseases (GeneCellNano)
Yliperttula, M. (Project manager)
Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/01/2026 → 30/06/2028
Project: Research Council of Finland: Finnish Flagship Programme
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ALS-tutkimuksen tuki
Voutilainen, M. (Project manager) & de Queiroga Morais, P. H. (Participant)
01/12/2025 → 31/12/2026
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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FUNTER / EAKR Peltonen
Peltonen, L. (Project manager), Autzen Virtanen, A. (Participant), Naser, M. F. E. (Participant) & Ng, C. X. (Participant)
Uudenmaan Liitto / Nylands Förbund
01/10/2025 → 31/12/2027
Project: EU funding
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Brain temperature in the regulation of synaptic plasticity
Kohtala, S. (Project manager), Chithanathan, K. (Participant) & Varga, Á. B. (Participant)
01/10/2025 → 30/09/2027
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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Antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of Cymbopogon martini (Roxb.) essential oil and geraniol against Staphylococcus aureus strains
Cebollada, P., Reigada, I., Alvarado, E., Gerediaga, C., Ylätalo, M., Seral, C., Hanski, L. & López, V., Jan 2026, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 239, 8 p., 122479.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Contributing factors of pediatric medication errors involving high-alert medications: A qualitative content analysis of self-reported medication safety incidents
Kuitunen, S., Saksa, M. & Holmström, A. R., Jan 2026, In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 22, 1, p. 135-146 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Febuxostat analogs as anti-quorum sensing and antibacterial agents
Singh, P. K., Zore, M., San-Martin-Galindo, P., Kornmeyer, M. M., Reigada, I., Hanski, L., Savijoki, K., Yli-Kauhaluoma, J. & Patel, J. Z., 2026, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 218, 16 p., 107424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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From Hospital to Home: Patient Experiences With Medication Counselling for Colorectal Cancer
Kvarnström, K. M. K. & Holmström, A.-R., Jan 2026, In: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. 138, 1, 9 p., e70180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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High drug-loaded supramolecular microgels enabled by controlled in-droplet self-assembly for adaptive treatment of inflammatory arthritis
Wei, Z., Zhu, M., Wang, S., Hirvonen, J., Yang, X., Santos, H. A., Ding, Y. & Li, W., Mar 2026, In: Bioactive Materials. 57, p. 231-246 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Thesis committee member
Siven, M. (Member of thesis committee / follow-up group)
2025 → …Activity: Examination types › Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
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Insights into the Suitability of Medicinal Products within Automated Dose Dispensing Operations: A Mixed Methods Study
Siven, M. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)
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Sustainable chemistry and pharmacy (Journal)
Kiuru, P. (Reviewer)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Joakim Siiriä
Jeltsch, M. (Host)
17 Mar 2025 → 21 Mar 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Academic visit at UH
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Gracia Toton
Hanski, L. (Host)
8 Sept 2025 → 19 Dec 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Academic visit at UH
Prizes
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2008 Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award in Pharmaceutical Technologies
Mirza, S. (Recipient), 16 Nov 2008
Prize: Prizes and awards
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2013 Highly Commended Paper Award: Factors relating to effectiveness data use in healthcare management
Blom, M. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prizes and awards
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2014 Control Release Society Outstanding Oral Drug Delivery Paper Award
Zhang, H. (Recipient), 16 Jul 2014
Prize: Prizes and awards
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2016 ACADEMY OF FINLAND AWARD FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
Santos, H. A. (Recipient), 24 Nov 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Datasets
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IDAAPM: integrated database of ADMET and adverse effects of predictive modeling based on FDA approved drug data
Ghemtio, L. (Creator), Journal of cheminformatics, 2017
DOI: 10.1186/s13321-016-0141-7, http://idaapm.helsinki.fi
Dataset
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Artificial cell membranes on microchips for affinity chromatography
Boije af Gennäs, G. (Creator), Academy of Finland, 1 Oct 2016
Dataset
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ProteomeXchange / PRIDE dataset ID PXD030232
Hanski, L. (Creator), Taavitsainen-Wahlroos, E. (Creator), Miettinen, I. (Creator), Reigada, I. (Creator), Savijoki, K. (Creator) & Nyman, T. A. (Creator), European Bioinformatics Institute, 14 Apr 2022
Dataset
Press/Media
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Lasten tiedekysymykset: Miksi nukkumaan mennessä tulee kylmä?
09/01/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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How does the blood circulation of humans and fish differ?
12/11/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Voiko palsamiköynnöksellä vahvistaa tehoaan menettäneiden antibioottien vaikutusta?
03/11/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nachhaltige Pharmazie – Gemeinsam die Perspektive weiten. Sustainable pharmacy – broadening our perspective together
13/10/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New textbook highlights environmental impact of medicines and pathways to sustainable pharmacy
08/10/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media