EBRAINS welcomes University of Helsinki as new full member

The membership will give the University of Helsinki the opportunity to co-design future iterations of EBRAINS’ cutting-edge tools and services. These state-of-the-art capabilities - which include an extensive range of brain data sets, a multilevel brain atlas, modelling and simulation tools, and access to high-performance computing resources and robotics and neuromorphic platforms - aim to help European researchers to address major challenges in brain health.

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“EBRAINS membership gives us access to extensive multiscale databases, advanced in silico simulation environments, and state‑of‑the‑art computational tools for brain research. Just as important, it connects us to a vibrant European community committed to strengthening the entire brain research ecosystem", says Satu Palva, Director of the Neuroscience Center. "Neuroscience at the University of Helsinki spans everything from human brain imaging to cellular and genetic studies, and EBRAINS is uniquely positioned to support this full spectrum. Its overarching mission to accelerate the development of more effective treatments, new drugs, diagnostics, and preventive strategies for neurological disorders aligns closely with our university’s strategy and with Finland’s national goals for advancing precision medicine.”

"We are delighted to welcome the University of Helsinki as a full member at EBRAINS", says Prof. Katrin Amunts, Joint-CEO of EBRAINS. "With their substantial expertise in multiple branches of neuroscience, including time domain analysis and neurophysiology, I am confident they will make a strong contribution to the EBRAINS Research Infrastructure, and enrich its landscapes by providing unique research tools and data."