Steering Group

InFLAMES has a Steering Group nominated by the Vice rector of the University of Turku Mika Hannula for a fixed term until 31.12.2024. Steering Group supports and guides the flagship management in its goals and objectives. It will consist of representatives of host institutions (UTU and ÅAU) and partners (the University Hospital, City of Turku) as well as representatives from Industry and the patient organizations. The Steering Group meets 2-3 times a year or when needed. 

The members of the Steering Group are:

Sakari Karjalainen

Associate Professor (Docent) in Epidemiology, Tampere University

Emeritus Secretary General Cancer Society of Finland

Jukka Kola

Rector

University of Turku

Niko Kyynäräinen

Vitality Director

City of Turku

Sanna Lauslahti

Managing Director

Pharma Industry Finland

Kalle-Antti Suominen

Professor, Vice-Rector for research

University of Turku

Tommi Vasankari

Chairman of the board

Finnish Diabetes Association

Petri Virolainen

Director

Hospital District of Southwest Finland

Stefan Wilför

Vice-Rector

Åbo Akademi University