Organizations at Biomedicum
Biomedicum Helsinki provides a unique platform for medical research collaboration by bringing multiple research organizations together under one roof.
Helsingin Yliopisto
HUS
Research and education
Folhälsan Research Center
Folkhälsan is the largest Swedish-speaking organization in Finland working to improve health and quality of life. One of Folkhälsan’s core activities is scientific research. Folkhälsan Research Center conducts research in biomedical and health sciences in two programs. The Genetics Research Program and the administrative office of the Center are located at Biomedicum Helsinki, while the Public Health Research Program is based at Folkhälsan’s main building on Topeliuksenkatu in Helsinki.
Minerva foundation
Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research is a private research institute maintained by the Minerva Foundation. The Institute combines basic biomedical research with clinical investigation relevant to common diseases. The overarching aims of Minerva Institute are to generate 1) new fundamental knowledge and mechanistic insight, 2) innovations for the development of future diagnostic approaches, and 3) preventive measures and treatments for common diseases. The Institute’s focus areas are metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), as well as neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders.
Wihuri Research Institute
Wihuri Research Institute (WRI) is a non-profit biomedical research institute founded in 1944 by the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. It focuses on translational research and education in the vascular and lymphatic systems and related diseases, aiming to improve their treatment. The institute is located at Biomedicum Helsinki.
Finnis Red Cross
Blood service
Centre for Military Medicine
City-Lab
SCellex
NADMED
TILT Biotherapeutics
