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Nina Hakonen is a Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, specializing in equine diseases. She is affiliated with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Equine Hospital, focusing on clinical research and specialized veterinary care.
- Academic Rank: Clinical Professor
- Institution: University of Helsinki
- School: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Research Interests:
Nina's research spans veterinary science, equine medicine, and animal behavior. Key areas include neonatal development in horses, clinical observation techniques, and epidemiological studies of equine diseases like grass sickness.
Selected Publications:
Her work on foal motor development (2024) and accelerometer validation for behavioral monitoring (2020) highlights her focus on biomechanics and animal welfare. Earlier studies (2015-2016) explored grass sickness in Finland through case analyses and literature reviews.
Projects:
She leads the active research project ETTS 2025/Hakonen Nina (2025-2027) funded by Eläinlääketieteen tutkimuksen tukisäätiö sr. Additional projects include the long-running Foals' motor development project (2015-present) and collaborations with Suomen Hippos ry (2024-2025).
Activities:
Nina has presented at international conferences like IAVRPT (2022) and participated in public webinars on neonatal foal care (2017). She has also engaged in external teaching and subject coordination.
