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Juha Saarikangas is an Assistant Professor at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) at the University of Helsinki. He holds multiple supervisory roles in doctoral programmes including Cellular Individuality, Brain & Mind, Integrative Life Science, and Microbiology and Biotechnology. His academic position is currently in its second term, indicating continued recognition of his contributions to the institution.
Dr. Saarikangas' research spans multiple disciplines within cellular and molecular biology. His work focuses on protein structure and function, cellular aging mechanisms, cytoskeletal dynamics, and cellular individuality. His research bridges basic cellular processes with implications for neurological development and disease. He has established a productive research trajectory with consistent publications in high-impact journals across multiple domains of cell biology.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cellular mechanisms related to protein homeostasis, cytoskeletal organization, and cellular aging. The research shows interdisciplinary connections between structural biology, cell biology, and neuroscience, with particular emphasis on how cellular processes contribute to developmental disorders and longevity. His work often employs advanced imaging and molecular techniques to uncover fundamental cellular mechanisms.
Dr. Saarikangas currently leads multiple significant research projects funded by prestigious organizations including the Academy of Finland, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, and Emil Aaltonen Foundation. These projects span from 2023 to 2029, indicating sustained research activity and funding support. His current projects focus on cellular aging mechanisms, compartmentalization of the synaptic ER, and microcephaly-linked protein research.
Based at Biocenter 2 in Helsinki, Dr. Saarikangas operates within one of the leading life science research environments in Northern Europe. His position at HiLIFE provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative opportunities across multiple disciplines of life science research.
