Eino Solje

Eino Solje is an Associate Professor and Research Director at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), affiliated with the Institute of Clinical Medicine within the School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences. He specializes in Neurology and serves as the Director of the UEF Brain Research Unit and the leader of the Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Early Onset Dementia research group. His academic roles also include partnership in the national FinFTD research consortium and clinical practice as a Neurologist at Kuopio University Hospital.

Dr. Solje holds a PhD and MD from UEF, along with Adjunct Professor (Docent) status. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer’s disease, and early-onset dementia. Key interests include biomarkers, genetics, ethical/legal issues in dementia care, and clinical management. He leads projects such as 'Synapsing Mental Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases' and 'Shadows in Paradise? Rights of People with Dementia in a Welfare State.'

His research explores diagnostic challenges, biomarker development, and the intersection of medicine and law in dementia care. Publications emphasize neuroimaging, ethical guardianship, and clinical outcomes. He advises numerous PhD and medical students and collaborates internationally on FTD/ALS genetics and biomarkers. His work spans clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and interdisciplinary teams addressing dementia’s societal impact.

Dr. Solje’s contributions include advancing FTD diagnostic criteria, investigating neurodegenerative biomarkers, and advocating for patient rights. His labs focus on clinical trials, neuroimaging analysis, and ethical/legal frameworks in healthcare.