Minni Teerkangas

Minni Teerkangas is a doctoral researcher at the Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Administration, University of Eastern Finland. Her work focuses on the intersection of law, aging, and healthcare, particularly addressing the rights and vulnerabilities of marginalized groups such as people with epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases.

• University of Eastern Finland (Affiliation)

Her research explores legal discrimination, access to justice, and societal challenges faced by aging populations. She has contributed to multidisciplinary projects analyzing the impact of the coronavirus on elderly rights and the legal barriers experienced by those with chronic conditions. Her publications highlight systemic issues and advocate for policy reforms.

Recent articles examine discrimination against memory-impaired individuals, mobility restrictions for epilepsy patients, and pandemic-era vulnerabilities. Collaborative work in Gerontology and Oikeus underscores her commitment to empirical legal studies and social justice.

Teerkangas is involved in projects like Access to justice for marginalized groups in an aging society (2023–2027) and research on neuronal communication disorders (2025–2029), aiming to improve diagnostics and treatment for mental health and neurodegenerative diseases.