Breadcrumb Home About Tyks Tyks organization Units of excellence Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies Science and research in the Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies Science and research in the Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies Method development at the Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies is supported by active scientific research collaboration between all the participating units of Turku University Hospital and the University of Turku. The focused ultrasound brain therapy (Neuro-HIFU) provided by the Neurocenter and Radiology (Picture: Insightec Ltd). Collaboration in scientific research is also supported by numerous research groups and co-operation projects with, e.g., the western Finland node of Neurocenter Finland, Turku Brain and Mind Center (TBMC), the University of Helsinki, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Tampere University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet. These research projects utilise modern brain imaging (MRI, PET, and SPECT) and brain stimulation methods (deep brain stimulation (DBS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS)) as well as neurophysiological and genetic research. The research strategy is based on a multidisciplinary study of genetic, neurophysiological, neuroanatomical and psychiatric pathophysiological mechanisms and factors predicting co-morbidities, risk factors and the efficacy of neuromodulation therapy. Research topics include the mechanisms of action of, and predictors of response to, neuromodulation therapies, as well as clinical RCT studies on the efficacy of neuromodulation therapies in the treatment of neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), severe depression, epilepsy, tinnitus, and movement disorders (rTMS, tDCS, DBS and ECT). Scientific research also aims to find new treatment areas and rTMS protocols by utilising functional brain imaging (PET, fMRI, DTI tractography). A plan for the future is to extend the scope of scientific research to include clinical study of the Neuro-HIFU method in, for example, the treatment of movement disorders and severe neuropathic pain (the Neuro-HIFU equipment was commissioned in the spring of 2022). Research projects and partners Heads of research groups Satu Jääskeläinen, professor, TY clinical neurophysiology, TBMC and Tyks Imaging Jaakko Rinne, professor of neurosurgery, TY clinical neuroscience and Tyks Neurocenter Valtteri Kaasinen, professor of neurology, TY clinical neuroscience and Tyks Neurocenter Juho Joutsa, professor, TBMC, TY clinical neuroscience and Tyks Neurocenter Roberto Blanco Sequeiros, professor, TY radiology ja Tyks Imaging Tuula Manner, docent, Tyks TOTEK (Perioperative Services, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Management) Partners The neuromodulation research coordinated by the Turku University Hospital Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies is wide-ranging in scope and multidisciplinary. The parties involved in research and innovation activities to promote neuromodulation therapy include: University of Turku Turku Brain and Mind Center (TBMC) Turku University of applied sciences University of Helsinki University of Tampere Pain Clinic HUS Psychiatry Tays Clinical Neurophysiology ,Satasairaala Hospital Psychiatry, Karolinska Institutet Orion Pharma OY Clinical Research Turun Clinical Research Center (CRC) provides services in the field of health scientific research for researchers of the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital’s specific catchment area. Equipment manufacturers Nexstim OY Sooma Medical Axilum Robotics The Magstim Company LTD Magventure Deymed Abbott Boston Scientific Medtronic Finnomedical Oy Print this page