Jukka Kemppainen

Jukka Kemppainen is a Professor in the Department of Imaging and Clinical Diagnostics at the University of Turku, Faculty of Medicine, Finland. His research bridges nuclear medicine, oncology, and artificial intelligence to develop advanced cancer diagnostics.

His core research domains include:

• Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine (PSMA/FDG PET, MRI)
• AI-Driven Oncology (prostate, pancreatic, head-neck cancers)
• Deep Learning Applications (convolutional neural networks for segmentation/classification)
• Theranostics Development & Biobank Research

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward AI-enhanced precision oncology, with increasing focus on real-world clinical implementation. His work frequently appears in high-impact surgical and nuclear medicine journals, emphasizing multi-institutional Finnish collaborations.

Professor Kemppainen maintains active clinical-academic engagement through the University of Turku, with direct contact available at jukkem@utu.fi.