The Nordic Centre of Excellence Programme in Molecular Medicine

The Nordic Centre of Excellence (NCoE) Programme in Molecular Medicine is a joint Nordic effort to strengthen Nordic research within this field. Despite different topics, approaches and methods, the networks have a common goal: to expand the genetic and molecular knowledge about common diseases that are causing an increasing burden on the society, thereby creating improved conditions for better treatments.

Molecular medicine is a research field where the Nordic countries have a unique advantage with assets such as extensive and reliable patient and epidemiological registries, biobanks, uniform high-level health care systems, as well as a strong tradition in genetic and biomedical research. An increased collaboration between the countries represents a joining of forces, contributing to an efficient use of the Nordic resources in order to increase the scientific quality and extent of the Nordic research and to make it more visible and attractive.

Stroke symposium in Kuopio, June 16-18, 2010

The series of Kuopio Stroke Symposiums focus on different important areas of stroke research and treatment. The goal is to bring both scientists and clinicians together and provide a forum for changing new ideas for future research and subsequently for treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of stroke patients.