Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Education information
PhD in physics 2018, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki
Medical physicist 2018, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki
MSc in physics 2013, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki
BSc in physics 2011, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki
Description of research and teaching
Research: I develop robust modelling and statistical analysis methods for clinical diffusion-weighted MRI data processing at the BABA Center of the University of Helsinki. I work with Python/Matlab/C++/CUDA.
Teaching: I would be happy to assist PhD students on my research topics.
Profession: I work as a Department Chief Physicist in Radiology at the Wellbeing Services County of Kanta-Häme, Finland.
External positions
Department Chief Physicist, Kanta-Häme Central Hospital
1 May 2022 → …
Hospital Physicist, HUS Helsinki Medical Imaging Center
1 Jan 2017 → 2 Feb 2023
Resident physicist, HUS Helsinki Medical Imaging Center
1 Jun 2012 → 31 Dec 2016
Fields of Science
- 3112 Neurosciences
- 114 Physical sciences
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Incorporating outlier information into diffusion-weighted MRI modeling for robust microstructural imaging and structural brain connectivity analyses
Sairanen, V., Ocampo-Pineda, M., Granziera, C., Schiavi, S. & Daducci, A., 15 Feb 2022, In: NeuroImage. 247, 13 p., 118802.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Fast and accurate Slicewise OutLIer Detection (SOLID) with informed model estimation for diffusion MRI data
Sairanen, V., Leemans, A. & Tax, C. M. W., 1 Nov 2018, In: NeuroImage. 181, p. 331-346 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A novel measure of reliability in Diffusion Tensor Imaging after data rejections due to subject motion
Sairanen, V., Kuusela, L., Sipilä, O., Savolainen, S. & Vanhatalo, S., 15 Feb 2017, In: NeuroImage. 147, p. 57-65 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Hodological organization of spoken language production and singing in the human brain
Pitkäniemi, A., Särkämö, T., Siponkoski, S-T., Brownsett, S. L. E., Copland, D. A., Sairanen, V. & Sihvonen, A., 26 Jul 2023, In: Communications Biology. 6, 1, 12 p., 779.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Visual alertness and brain diffusion tensor imaging at term age predict neurocognitive development at preschool age in extremely preterm-born children
Aho, L., Sairanen, V., Lönnberg, P., Wolford, E., Lano, A. & Metsäranta, M., Jul 2023, In: Brain and Behavior. 13, 7, 16 p., e3048.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
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PIQON - Pediatric Image Quality Optimisation and Organ Dosimetry Research Network in Radiology
Kortesniemi, M., Toroi, P., Ihalainen, T., Savolainen, S., Kaasalainen, T. T., Palmu, K., Reijonen, V., Sairanen, V., Jenu, S., Kelaranta, A., Koivisto, J. H., Lampinen, A., Louhelainen, J., Mäkelä, T. O., Nikupaavo, U. & Lauerma, K.
01/09/2014 → …
Project: Research project
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Medical Physics in Clinical and Preclinical research
Savolainen, S., Kortesniemi, M., Sipilä, O., Kuronen, A., Airaksinen, A., Bergström, K., Heikkinen, S., Kosunen, A., Timonen, M., Salli, E., Uusi-Simola, J., Reijonen, V., Hippeläinen, E., Kuusela, L., Vitikainen, A., Ihalainen, T., Kaasalainen, T. T., Pitkonen, M., Turunen, S., Mäkelä, T. O. & Sairanen, V.
01/01/2013 → …
Project: Research project
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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
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Rhythm and Brain: Music in the Cognitive, Emotional, Motor, and Neural Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury
Särkämö, T., Siponkoski, S., Tervaniemi, M., Koskinen, S., Ala-Kauhaluoma, K., Rantanen, P., Sarajuuri, J., Melkas, S., Ylinen, A., Lotvonen, V., Pekkola, J., Kuusela, L., Peltonen, J., Sairanen, V., Laitinen, S., Holma, M., Ahlfors, M., Ala-Ruona, E., Jordan-Kilkki, P., Rodriguez-Fornells, A., Martinez Molina, N., Ripollés, P. & Zasler, N.
01/01/2014 → 31/12/2018
Project: University of Helsinki Three-Year Research Project
Prizes
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HUS Medical Imaging Center science award 2016
Sairanen, Viljami (Recipient), 16 Feb 2017
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Activities
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University of Oxford
Viljami Sairanen (Visiting researcher)
1 Feb 2022 → 30 Apr 2022Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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University of Verona, Verona, Italy
Viljami Sairanen (Visiting researcher)
1 May 2020 → 30 Apr 2021Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Robust estimation of diffusion MRI metrics based on slicewise outlier detection (SOLID)
Viljami Sairanen (Speaker)
19 Jun 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Slice-wise OutLIer Detection (SOLID) of diffusion MRI should be performed prior to motion correction
Viljami Sairanen (Speaker)
19 Oct 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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ExploreDTI workshop
Viljami Sairanen (Member of organizing committee)
26 Mar 2017 → 29 Mar 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press/Media
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New Software Tool Helps Water Molecules Sharpen the Picture
26/07/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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-UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI: Novel accurate characterization of the brain
06/04/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Novel accurate characterization of the brain
05/04/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media