Juha Rinne

Juha Rinne is Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Turku's Faculty of Medicine and a key investigator in the InFLAMES Research Flagship. His work bridges clinical neurology, neuroscience, and metabolic health, focusing on age-related cognitive disorders through multidisciplinary approaches.

Professor Rinne's research centers on neurodegenerative mechanisms in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, with significant contributions to understanding how metabolic disorders (diabetes, MASLD) and epilepsy influence cognitive trajectories. He employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (PET/MRI), cerebrospinal fluid biomarker analysis, and longitudinal population studies to investigate neuroinflammation, amyloid accumulation, and lifestyle intervention effects. His work spans clinical trials, epidemiological research, and diagnostic methodology development.

Recent publications (2025) reveal strong thematic trends: tau-targeted immunotherapies for Alzheimer's (EBioMedicine), neuroinflammation in Parkinson's (Parkinsonism & Related Disorders), and metabolic-cognitive interactions (Diabetes/Metabolism Research Reviews). These appear across neurology, endocrinology, and hepatology journals, reflecting interdisciplinary impact. Key collaborations include European consortia on immunotherapies and Finland's national geriatric intervention studies.

As a full professor, Rinne secures competitive funding for projects within the InFLAMES Flagship and supervises graduate students in clinical neuroscience. His international trial leadership and biomarker expertise position him at the forefront of translating mechanistic insights into therapeutic strategies. Prospective students should contact him directly regarding research opportunities in neurodegeneration or metabolic brain health.