Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Pharmacology, PhD (Pharm.), University of Helsinki
1 Sept 2004 → 31 Dec 2010
Award Date: 31 Jan 2011
Fields of Science
- 317 Pharmacy
- 1182 Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Combining fibril-induced alpha-synuclein aggregation and 6-hydroxydopamine in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease and the effect of cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor on the induced neurodegeneration
Singh, A., Panhelainen, A., Reunanen, S., Luk, K. C. & Voutilainen, M., Jan 2024, In: European Journal of Neuroscience. 59, 1, p. 132-153 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Delivery of CDNF by AAV-mediated gene transfer protects dopamine neurons and regulates ER stress and inflammation in an acute MPTP mouse model of Parkinson’s disease
Nam, J., Richie, C. T., Harvey, B. K. & Voutilainen, M. H., Dec 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 16487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Beneficial behavioral effects of chronic cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) infusion in the N171-82Q transgenic model of Huntington's disease
Stepanova, P., Kumar, D., Cavonius, K., Korpikoski, J., Sirjala, J., Lindholm, D. & Voutilainen, M. H., 20 Feb 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 17 p., 2953.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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MANF regulates neuronal survival and UPR through its ER-located receptor IRE1α
Kovaleva, V., Yu, L-Y., Ivanova, L., Shpironok, O., Nam, J., Eesmaa, A., Kumpula, E-P., Sakson, S., Toots, U., Ustav, M., Huiskonen, J. T., Voutilainen, M. H., Lindholm, P., Karelson, M. & Saarma, M., 28 Feb 2023, In: Cell Reports. 42, 2, 31 p., 112066.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Wireless Carbon-based Electrochemical Dopamine Sensor Brain Implant
Wirdatmadja, S., Ventila, W., Vesanen, J., Bjorninen, T., Lahtinen, R., Sydanheimo, L., Voutilainen, M. & Ukkonen, L., 2023, 2023 IEEE 13th International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2023 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 115-118 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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HE/ERC PoC REGENERA MS 101158120 Voutila
01/07/2024 → 31/12/2025
Project: EU Horizon Europe: European Research Council: Proof of Consept (HORIZON-ERC-POC)
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Juselius 24-27 Voutilainen
Voutilainen, M. & Adhi Sivakumar, R.
01/05/2024 → 30/04/2025
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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P ja S Sohlbergin säätiö 2024 /Voutilain
Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlbergin säätiö sr.
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2024
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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JAES/Uusi kudosspesifinen hermosoluja ko
Voutilainen, M., Adhi Sivakumar, R., Beckett, L., Kallionpää, T. A. E., Mandal, S., Metso, P. J., Nam, J., Nelson, R. D., Singh, A., Tahrim, N. A. & de Queiroga Morais, P. H.
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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P ja S Sohlbergin säätiö 2023 /Voutilain
Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlbergin säätiö sr.
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2023
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
Prizes
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Adjunct Professor (Docent) of Pharmacology and Drug Development
Voutilainen, Merja (Recipient), Sept 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Innoopeli Prize 2022
Hanski, Leena (Recipient), Airavaara, Mikko (Recipient), Bunker, Alex Edwin (Recipient), Holmström, Anna-Riia (Recipient), Jeltsch, Michael (Recipient), Rantamäki, Tomi (Recipient), Sikanen, Tiina (Recipient), Voutilainen, Merja (Recipient), Lindstedt, Hanna Pauliina (Recipient), Kuusinen, Aarni (Recipient), Haapalainen, Joonatan Thomas Viljami (Recipient), Hintikka, Simo Johannes (Recipient), Baramaki, Iman (Recipient) & Kaukiainen, Kaisa (Recipient), 9 Dec 2022
Prize: Prizes and awards
Activities
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From Research to Therapies, prof Raimo Tuominen 60 years Symposium
Merja Voutilainen (Chair of organizing committee)
28 Aug 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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XXVI Paulo Foundation Symposium
Merja Voutilainen (Speaker: Presenter)
12 Jun 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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Helsinki Spring Course on Parkinson's Disease 4-5.5.2015
Merja Voutilainen (Speaker: Presenter)
4 May 2015 → 5 May 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press/Media
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Australia Patent: Helsingin Yliopisto Files Application for 'C-terminal CDNF and manf fragments, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and uses thereof'
Maria Lindahl, Merja Voutilainen & Mikko Airavaara
01/12/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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WIPO PUBLISHES PATENT OF HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO FOR "C-TERMINAL CDNF AND MANF FRAGMENTS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME AND USES THEREOF" (FINNISH INVENTORS)
Maria Lindahl, Merja Voutilainen & Mikko Airavaara
13/11/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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-ERC Starting Grants to four researchers at the University of Helsinki
31/07/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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ERC Starting Grants to four researchers at the University of Helsinki
Kaius Sinnemäki & Merja Voutilainen
27/07/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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US department of defense grant to support ALS research at University of Helsinki
11/08/2017
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media