Steering Group

The InFLAMES Steering Group is appointed by the Vice Rector of the University of Turku. Its current term runs until June 30, 2028. The Steering Group supports and guides the Flagship management in its goals and objectives. It consists of representatives from the 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 1-2 times a year or when needed. 

The members of the Steering Group are:

Marjo Kaartinen

Rector

University of Turku

Sakari Karjalainen

Associate Professor (Docent) in Epidemiology, Tampere University

Emeritus Secretary General Cancer Society of Finland

Reko Leino

Vice-Rektor

Åbo Akademi University

Mikael Lindfelt

Rector

Åbo Academi University

Vesa Palander

City of Turku

Mikko Pietilä

Head of Hospital Services

The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland

Piia Seppänen

Vice-Rektor

University of Turku

Tommi Vasankari

Chairman of the board

Finnish Diabetes Association

Anne-Mari Virolainen

Managing Director

Pharma Industry Finland (PIF)