Valtteri Julkunen

Valtteri Julkunen is a Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Medicine, Clinical Medicine Unit, University of Eastern Finland (UEF), affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia, with an emphasis on biomarker development using neuroimaging and genetic approaches. He collaborates extensively with institutions like FinnGen and has contributed to studies on plasma biomarkers, genetic variants, and MRI analysis techniques for diagnostic purposes.

• Key roles: Clinical Lecturer, Researcher in Neurology and Medical Genetics
• Key affiliations: UEF, Brain Research Unit, Clinical Alzheimer's Research group

His work spans clinical studies, genetic epidemiology, and imaging methodologies, aiming to improve early detection and understanding of neurodegenerative disorders. Notable contributions include cross-sectional plasma tau studies, C9orf72 genetic marker research, and automated MRI analysis algorithms for brain atrophy assessment.

Publications highlight collaboration with experts in genetics (e.g., FinnGen consortium), neuroimaging (e.g., Jyrki Lötjönen), and clinical neurology (e.g., Hilkka Soininen). His research bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, with implications for personalized medicine and population health studies.