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Panu Luukkonen
Minerva Foundation Institute for medical Research – FI
Minerva Foundation Symposium 2025
October 23–24, 2025 | Hanaholmen, Espoo, Finland
From Genetic Observations to Functional Insights and Therapy Development
Session topics
The Minerva Foundation Symposium 2025 is organized by the Minerva Foundation – a private institution dedicated to advancing medical and bioscience research in Finland.
Thursday 23 October
- Steatotic liver disease – Leveraging genetics for therapeutic insights
- Incretins – Bench to bedside
Friday 24 October
- Bone and mineral metabolism, its genetic components and therapeutic approaches
- Genetics and pharmacogenetics in personalized medicine
- Panel Discussion – Emerging new therapies: The path from innovation to cost-effective benefit to the patients
Network and learn from groundbreaking research
The Minerva Foundation Symposium 2025 gathers leading experts in medical research to discuss the latest advancements in research to understand and treat various diseases. Over two days, researchers from around the world will share their insights on how genetic discoveries can be transformed into therapeutic approaches and clinical applications.
The event is open to researchers, academics, doctors, and other professionals in medical research and related fields, as well as the general public. We also welcome students and anyone interested in the latest developments in genetic research and its applications in clinical medicine.
According to the University of Helsinki decision UH254185, participants may apply for the following number of hours to be accredited towards specialist training: Endocrinology – 8 hours; Gastroenterology – 3 hours; Nephrology – 1 hour; Medical Genetics – 5 hours; Internal Medicine – 10 hours.
Please note. All participants will receive a post-event feedback survey during week 45. By completing this survey, you will receive a certificate of participation, which you can use to apply for specialist training credits (University of Helsinki decision UH254185).
The event is free of charge.
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Speakers of Symposiet 2025
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Russell Goodman
Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital – US
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Outi Mäkitie
Folkhälsan, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital – FI
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Shawn Burgess
UT Southwestern – US
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Sami Qadri
Minerva Foundation Institute for medical Research – FI
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Petter Bjornstad
University of Washington, Seattle – US
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David Cherney
University of Toronto – CA
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Ian de Boer
University of Washington, Seattle – US
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Wim van Hul
University of Antwerp – BE
Harald Jüppner
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston – US
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Vilma Lammi
FIMM, University of Helsinki and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA – US
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Heikki Koistinen
Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research – FI
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Adrian R. Krainer
St. Giles Foundation, Cancer Center Program Co-Leader – US
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Elisabeth Widen
FIMM, University of Helsinki – FI
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Mikko Niemi
University of Helsinki – FI
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Sami Pakarinen
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The event is free, but please note that registration is binding.
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About the symposium
The Minerva Foundation Symposium 2025 is organized by the Minerva Foundation – a private institution dedicated to advancing medical and bioscience research in Finland. The Foundation supports cutting-edge scientific studies and fosters international collaboration to enhance understanding and treatment of various diseases. This symposium serves as a platform for sharing the latest research insights and promoting dialogue among leading experts in the field.
The symposium is entirely independent, and financed by the Minerva Foundation.