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Description of research and teaching
Dr. Teppo Särkämö, PhD, Docent (Psychology), is currently working as an Academy of Finland Research Fellow at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU), Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. His main research interest is on the neural mechanisms of music and speech perception and their deficits (amusia and aphasia), ageing, neuroplasticity of auditory and cognitive functions, and the clinical use of music and other therapeutic interventions in neurological diseases (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia). By using a combination of research methods from cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and psychology, his research focuses specifically on the impact of music and speech on the recovery and preservation of cognitive, auditory and motor functions in the ageing brain as well as on emotions, mood, and psychological well-being. Currently, his teaching includes lectures about music and the brain, the relationships between music and speech, and music therapy.
Education information
Adjunct Professor (Title of Docent) in Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland (May 30, 2014)
Ph.D. (Psychology), Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Helsinki (Mar 18, 2011)
M.A. (Psychology), Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, Finland (Jan 13, 2004)
Ph.D. (Psychology), Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Helsinki (Mar 18, 2011)
M.A. (Psychology), Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, Finland (Jan 13, 2004)
Keywords
- 515 Psychology
- neuropsychology
- music perception
- speech processing
- attention
- memory
- executive function
- emotion
- 3112 Neurosciences
- cognitive neuroscience
- neuroplasticity
- magnetoencephalography
- magnetic resonance imaging
- voxel-based morphometry
- diffusion tensor imaging
- voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping
- 3124 Neurology and psychiatry
- stroke
- dementia
- brain injury
- neurology
- gerontology
- recovery
- rehabilitation
- ageing
- 6131 Theatre, dance, music, other performing arts
- music rehabilitation
- music therapy
- music psychology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
Publications 2007 2019
Music-based interventions in neurological rehabilitation
Sihvonen, A. J., Särkämö, T., Leo, V., Tervaniemi, M., Altenmueller, E. & Soinila, S., Aug 2017, In : Lancet Neurology. 16, 8, p. 648-660 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Scientific › peer-review
Golden oldies and silver brains: Deficits, preservation, learning, and rehabilitation effects of music in ageing-related neurological disorders
Sarkamo, T. & Sihvonen, A. J., Dec 2018, In : Cortex. 109, p. 104-123 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Scientific › peer-review
Music listening enhances cognitive recovery and mood after middle cerebral artery stroke
Särkämö, T., Tervaniemi, M., Laitinen, S., Forsblom, A., Soinila, S., Mikkonen, M., Autti, T., Silvennoinen, H., Erkkilä, J., Laine, M., Peretz, I. & Hietanen, M., 2008, In : Brain : a journal of neurology. 131, 3, p. 866-876 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Structural changes induced by daily music listening in the recovering brain after middle cerebral artery stroke: a voxel-based morphometry study
Särkämö, T. T., Ripollés, P., Vepsäläinen, H. R., Autti, T. H., Silvennoinen, H. M., Salli, E., Laitinen, S., Forsblom, A., Soinila, S. & Rodríguez-Fornells, A., 17 Apr 2014, In : Frontiers in Human Neuroscience . 8, 16 p., 245.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Music and Speech Listening Enhance the Recovery of Early Sensory Processing after Stroke
Sarkamo, T., Pihko, E., Laitinen, S., Forsblom, A., Soinila, S., Mikkonen, M., Autti, T., Silvennoinen, H., Erkkila, J., Laine, M., Peretz, I., Hietanen, M. & Tervaniemi, M., 2010, In : Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. 22, 12, p. 2716-2727 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Projects 2004 2021
Preservation of music-evoked emotions and memories in Alzheimer's disease
Särkämö, T., Pitkäniemi, A., Siponkoski, S., Sihvonen, A., Martinez Molina, N., Pentikäinen, P. L., Pentikäinen, E., Pekkola, J., Kuusela, L. & Laakkonen, M.
09/03/2018 → 30/06/2021
Project: Research project
Efficacy of choir singing on verbal, cognitive, emotional, and neural recovery from aphasia
Särkämö, T., Siponkoski, S., Pitkäniemi, A., Pentikäinen, E., Martinez Molina, N., Sihvonen, A., Tervaniemi, M., Pekkola, J., Kuusela, L., Melkas, S., Ylinen, A., Särkämö, E., Laitinen, S., Tuomiranta, L. & Kimppa, L.
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2020
Project: Research project
Neuroprotective effects of senior choir singing in healthy ageing
Särkämö, T., Pentikäinen, E., Pitkäniemi, A., Siponkoski, S., Paavilainen, P. & Tervaniemi, M.
01/09/2017 → 31/12/2020
Project: Research project
Efficacy and Mechanisms of Music-Based Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Särkämö, T., Tervaniemi, M., Rantanen, P., Melkas, S., Ylinen, A., Pekkola, J., Koskinen, S., Ala-Ruona, E., Laitinen, S., Holma, M., Ahlfors, M., Jordan-Kilkki, P., Kuusela, L., Peltonen, J., Sairanen, V., Siponkoski, S., Ala-Kauhaluoma, K., Lehtonen, M., Mänttäri, A., Rodriguez-Fornells, A., Ripolles Vidal, P. & Zasler, N.
01/03/2012 → …
Project: Research project
Genetics of Normal and Abnormal Music Perception
Tervaniemi, M., Kaprio, J., Särkämö, T., Vuoksimaa, E., Seesjärvi, E., Heikkilä, K., Häppölä, A. & Peretz, I.
01/01/2012 → …
Project: Research project
Prizes
Doctoral Thesis Prize 2011 of the University of Helsinki
Teppo Särkämö (Recipient), 26 Mar 2012
Prize: Prizes and awards
Doctoral Thesis Prize 2011 of the Faculty of Behavioral Sciences (University of Helsinki)
Teppo Särkämö (Recipient), 7 Jun 2012
Prize: Prizes and awards
Göttinger Innovatiospreis für Praktische Hypertonieforschung
Teppo Särkämö (Recipient), 20 May 2009
Prize: Prizes and awards
Activities 2006 2019
Studia Generalia lecture, University of Helsinki, Finland
Teppo Särkämö (Speaker: Presenter)14 Feb 2013
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
Neurosciences and Music IV, Edinburgh, UK
Teppo Särkämö (Speaker: Chair)9 Jun 2011 → 12 Jun 2011
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Supervisor, Doctoral Thesis, Nella Moisseinen (University of Helsinki)
Teppo Särkämö (Supervisor)Mar 2019 → …
Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
Seminar of the Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus, Denmark
Teppo Särkämö (Invited speaker)18 Feb 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Meeting of the Danish Stroke Association, Copenhagen, Denmark
Teppo Särkämö (Invited speaker)27 Nov 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press / Media
Magazine interview: Finnish Music Quarterly (FMQ), Finland
01/10/2016
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media