Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I received my Ph.D. in genetics in 2005 from the University of Helsinki. After that I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan for several years, as well as a genotyping specialist in the Genotyping Unit of FIMM Technology Centre.
Currently I work as a Senior Researcher and Communications Coordinator at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM, University of Helsinki. My main responsibility is to take care of FIMM’s science communication. I have received further training in communications in 2012-2013 and have expertise in communication planning and implementation. I support other FIMM researchers in their outreach activities by writing press releases and news stories, organizing media events and hosting visitor groups.
My research interests lie in the field of complex trait genetics, especially in the genetics of pain sensitivity and migraine. I have ongoing research collaborations with Aarno Palotie (FIMM), Maija Wessman (Folkhälsan), Eija Kalso (HUS, BrePainGen project) and Ville Pettilä (HUS). I have a role in several EU Research Projects (Gloria, EUROHEADPAIN) and act as a supervisor of several Ph.D. students.
Fields of Science
- 1184 Genetics, developmental biology, physiology
- 3112 Neurosciences
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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A first update on mapping the human genetic architecture of COVID-19
Covid 19 Host Genetics Initiative, Pathak, G. A., Polimanti, R., Karjalainen, J., Daly, M., Ganna, A., Ripatti, S., Neale, B. M., Pirinen, M., Donner, K., Palotie, A., Kaunisto, M., Niemi, M. E. K., Pigazzini, S., Nakanishi, T., Ruotsalainen, S. & Perola, M., 4 Aug 2022, In: Nature. 608, 7921, p. E1-E10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific › peer-review
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Biopankit sairauksien geneettisen taustan tutkimuksessa
Palotie, A. & Kaunisto, M., 2022, Terveempi maailma: Kuinka vastaamme globaaleihin terveysuhkiin?. Virta, M. (ed.). 1 ed. Helsinki: Gaudeamus, Vol. Tiedekulmapokkari 5. p. 93-109 17 p. (Tiedekulmapokkari 5).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Implementation of CYP2D6 copy-number imputation panel and frequency of key pharmacogenetic variants in Finnish individuals with a psychotic disorder
Häkkinen, K., Kiiski, J. I., Lähteenvuo, M., Jukuri, T., Suokas, K., Niemi-Pynttäri, J., Kieseppä, T., Männynsalo, T., Wegelius, A., Haaki, W., Lahdensuo, K., Kajanne, R., Kaunisto, M. A., Tuulio-Henriksson, A., Kampman, O., Hietala, J., Veijola, J., Lönnqvist, J., Isometsä, E., Paunio, T. & 7 others, , May 2022, In: Pharmacogenomics Journal. 22, 3, p. 166-172 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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NCOR2 is a novel candidate gene for migraine-epilepsy phenotype
Nuottamo, M. E., Häppölä, P., Artto, V., Hautakangas, H., Pirinen, M., Hiekkalinna, T., Ellonen, P., Lepistö, M., Hämäläinen, E., Siren, A., Lehesjoki, A-E., Kallela, M., Palotie, A., Kaunisto, M. A. & Wessman, M., Jun 2022, In: Cephalalgia. 42, 7, p. 631-644 14 p., 03331024211068065.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Polygenic risk provides biological validity for the ICHD-3 criteria among Finnish migraine families
IHGC, Häppölä, P., Gormley, P., Nuottamo, M. E., Artto, V., Sumelahti, M-L., Nissilä, M., Keski-Santti, P., Ilmavirta, M., Kaunisto, M. A., Hämäläinen, E. I., Ripatti, S., Pirinen, M., Wessman, M., Palotie, A. & Kallela, M., Apr 2022, In: Cephalalgia. 42, 4-5, p. 345-356 12 p., 03331024211045651.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Finngen: FinnGen
Palotie, A., Pitkänen, K., Jalanko, A., Lyhs, U., Donner, K. M., Kaunisto, M., Kurki, M. I., Kristiansson, K., Laiho, P., Laivuori, H., Loukola, A., Palta, P., Perola, M., Kajanne, R., Harju, J. J. & Havulinna, A.
15/08/2017 → …
Project: Research project
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BrePainGen
Leal, S., Palotie, A., Korttila, K., Neuvonen, P., Niemi, M. & Kaunisto, M.
20/06/2011 → …
Project: Research project
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Digital Health Revolution 2
Sallinen, R. J., Kaunisto, M., Kettunen, K. & Kallioniemi, O.
01/12/2016 → 31/03/2019
Project: Research project
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Digital Health Revolution
Sallinen, R. J., Kallioniemi, O., Kettunen, K. & Kaunisto, M.
01/08/2014 → 30/11/2016
Project: Research project
Activities
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FinnGen-tutkimushanke - Löytöretki genomitietoon
Mari Kaunisto (Speaker)
25 Feb 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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EU-LIFE Community Meeting 2020 (virtual)
Mari Kaunisto (Attendee)
9 Nov 2020 → 10 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Nordic EMBL partnership meeting
Mari Kaunisto (Attendee)
22 Sep 2020 → 25 Sep 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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FinnGen Plenary Meeting 4
Mari Kaunisto (Attendee)
5 Mar 2019 → 6 Mar 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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FinnGen Face-to-Face Meeting
Mari Kaunisto (Member of organizing committee)
10 Sep 2019 → 12 Sep 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press / Media
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She is the new Head of FIMM Metabolomics Unit
25/08/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Digital Revolution in Healthcare System
Hannele Laivuori & Mari Kaunisto
01/08/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Disease prevention and cancer screening would benefit from genomic risk assessment
16/04/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Analysis of shared heritability in common disorders of the brain
21/06/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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