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Eeva Tawast is a Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Wellbeing Team 3. Her work bridges clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and neuropsychology, focusing on mental health promotion through creative and art-based interventions. She specializes in supporting caregivers, families in need, and individuals with neuropsychiatric challenges. Currently, she serves on the Professional Ethics Committee of the Finnish Psychological Association. Her research emphasizes caregiver well-being, resilience-building through creative activities, and the application of art in therapeutic settings. Notable projects include the New Tunes , Well-being Spaces , and Barrier-Free Childhood initiatives, where she developed arts-based mental health programs. She has authored chapters in edited volumes like Looking for New Melodies (2024) and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and blogs discussing dementia care, music therapy, and caregiver resilience. Eeva collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design culturally sensitive well-being concepts, such as the Lapinlahden Lähteellä framework. Her work highlights the dual benefits of investing in caregiver mental health, advocating for holistic approaches that integrate art, music, and community support. She actively participates in public outreach through podcasts like Korkeapainetta and maintains the Well-being Activist platform to disseminate practical mental health strategies.

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Mental Health Work
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Esa Ala-Ruona is an Associate Professor at the Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies (University of Jyväskylä). His work spans music therapy applications in mental health, emotional skills development, functional neurological disorders, and chronic pain relief, with affiliations to research groups like Mutku and JYU.Well . Active affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies Former roles: Senior Researcher, Part-Time Teacher at Open University Research Interests : Focused on integrating music therapy with clinical practices, including vibroacoustic therapy, virtual reality for post-stroke recovery, and attachment-focused interventions for foster families. His projects often address emotional regulation, mental health conditions, and rehabilitation technologies. Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize emotional skills in adolescents , vibroacoustic therapy for neurological disorders , and home-based music interventions for depression , reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations in healthcare and education. Grants & Projects : Leads initiatives like the 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference and contributes to the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (Research Council of Finland). Past funding from the Social Insurance Institution of Finland and Federation of Finnish Learned Societies.

• Music Therapy
• Educational Sciences
• Mental Health
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Leena Tuomiranta serves as University Lecturer in the Department of Speech Therapy and Supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication. Her academic work centers on clinical speech-language pathology with emphasis on aphasia rehabilitation, dysphagia assessment, and language learning mechanisms in neurogenic communication disorders, bridging theoretical frameworks with evidence-based clinical practice. Her research spans Speech Therapy, Aphasia, Language Learning, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Psychology, Dysphagia, and Communication Disorders. Key investigations include longitudinal analysis of self-repairs during aphasia recovery, novel vocabulary acquisition under referential ambiguity, efficacy of singing interventions for chronic aphasia, and dysphagia evaluation methodologies for intellectually disabled adults. Methodologically, she employs case studies, randomized controlled trials, and scoping reviews to advance therapeutic protocols in speech-language pathology. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on aphasia rehabilitation trajectories and adaptive language learning. Recent works demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, psychology, and music therapy, with methodological diversity ranging from qualitative case analyses to quantitative clinical trials. Her 2025 scoping review on dysphagia assessment highlights growing attention to inclusive practices for vulnerable clinical populations. Dr. Tuomiranta leads the "Uudet sanat" (New Words) project (2025-ongoing) investigating word learning in aphasia, previously managed the "Learn Words study" (2019-2024), and contributes to the long-term "Efficacy of choir singing" project (2018-ongoing). These initiatives examine neural correlates of music therapy, language acquisition mechanisms, and psychosocial rehabilitation frameworks through multidisciplinary team science. No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

• Speech Therapy
• Aphasia
• Language Learning
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Teija Kujala is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, and leads the Centre of Excellence for Music, Mind, Body and Brain Research (MMBB). She is affiliated with the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU) and actively supervises doctoral programs in Human Behavior, Brain & Mind, and Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication. Research Focus: Neural mechanisms of speech and music processing, dyslexia risk detection in infants, auditory novelty detection, and the role of music in cognitive development. Awards: Recipient of the 2007 Philips Nordic Prize for research on neurodevelopmental disorders. Projects: Leads MMBB (2024-2026), contributed to EEG infrastructure grants, and participated in the CoPErNicus project connecting psychology and neuroscience in education. Activities: Member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2024-present), Academia Europaea (2023-present), and Aalto University's committees. Her research demonstrates expertise in developmental neuroscience, particularly in auditory processing and language acquisition, with translational applications for early dyslexia intervention. She combines electrophysiological methods (EEG, ERP) with longitudinal and cross-disciplinary approaches, including collaborations in music cognition and educational psychology. Scientific Contributions: Key findings include the early detection of dyslexia risk through infant neural responses and the potential of musical interventions to support language development. Her work emphasizes practical applications in medical and educational contexts.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
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Tiina-Reetta Laurén-Knuutila is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Turku, where she focuses on school attendance issues. Concurrently, she has worked as a special education teacher in Turku since 2001, integrating practical classroom experience with academic research to develop solutions for children and families. Her educational background demonstrates extensive specialization: Specialization Studies in Social and Health Care (University of Turku, 2020) Wellbeing in School - expert program (University of Turku, 2018) Certificate of Educational Administration (University of Turku, 2007) Specialization Studies in Music Therapy (University of Turku, 2006) Certificate of Special Education Teacher (University of Turku, 2006) KM/LO degree (University of Turku, 1994-2000) Her research centers on identifying root causes of school absenteeism and developing evidence-based frameworks for student reintegration. She champions the Holistic Rehabilitation approach to strengthen interprofessional collaboration across educational, health, and social services, aiming to create accessible support systems that address systemic barriers for youth and families. Her work bridges psychological theory with practical special education applications. Prior academic engagement includes a part-time teaching position at Turku University of Applied Sciences, Arts Academy (2010-2011), where she contributed music therapy expertise to arts education.

• School Attendance Problems
• School Absenteeism
• Reintegration to School
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Tero Heinonen is a Doctoral researcher and PhD candidate in the Study of Religions at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Donner Institute for Research into Religion and Culture. His ethnographic dissertation examines music-making in contemporary spirituality and new religious movements in Finland, with research funded by the Donner Institute, Åbo Akademi Graduate School, and the Society for Swedish Literature in Finland (SLS). Heinonen holds a Master of Theology and Bachelor of Theology. His academic journey centers on exploring the sociological and psychological dimensions of religious experience through fieldwork in Finnish spiritual communities. His research interests focus on the Sociology and Psychology of religious emotion, interaction ritual theory, role theories of religion, and musical experience in Indian guru movements. Heinonen investigates how music facilitates emotional connection and communal belonging in holistic spirituality, particularly through practices like Kirtan and spiritual singing circles. His work bridges religious studies, musicology, and anthropology to analyze emerging spiritual phenomena in Nordic contexts. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent exploration of music as a conduit for emotional sacralization and identity formation in contemporary spirituality. Key thematic threads include cross-cultural appropriation of mystical practices, therapeutic applications of spiritual music, and the role of embodied rituals in fostering collective effervescence within new religious movements across Finland. Heinonen's research is supported by competitive grants from the Donner Institute for Research into Religion and Culture, the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University, and the Society for Swedish Literature in Finland (SLS). His academic activities include conference presentations on topics ranging from 'Sounding the gods, distilling wellbeing' to 'Kirtan and sacred chants as sites of learning', demonstrating active engagement with international scholarly networks. As a researcher at the Donner Institute, Heinonen contributes to Finland's leading center for religious studies, participating in collaborative projects that examine lived religion and alternative spiritualities in the Nordic region. His upcoming 2025 conference presentations indicate continued focus on inner role-taking mechanisms and emotional dynamics within contemporary spiritual practices.

• Sociology of Religion
• Psychology of Religion
• Religious Emotion
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Klisala Harrison is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies at the University of Helsinki. She holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology and Musicology from York University (2008) and is affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). She supervises doctoral candidates in the Gender, Culture, and Society program and the History and Cultural Heritage program. Her research focuses on ethnomusicology with emphasis on Indigenous Arctic cultures, urban poverty, and sustainability. Key interests include Sámi theatre, music in marginalized communities, and the intersection of music with environmental justice and human rights. She has led projects such as 'Music for Health and Well-being in Indigenous Arctic Cultures' (2016-2021) and 'Digital Indigenous Cultures of Music and Sound' (2017). Notable awards include Academy of Finland funding (2016-2019) and the Applied Ethnomusicology Section Paper/Project Prize (2010). Her work bridges applied research methodologies with community-based practices, emphasizing ethical collaboration and cultural preservation. Harrison has supervised three doctoral theses and actively participates in academic activities including organizing symposia on social power and well-being, delivering keynote lectures on Arctic music and climate futures, and contributing to media discussions on music's role in refugee integration.

• Ethnomusicology
• Musicology
• Arctic Indigenous Cultures
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Anni Pitkäniemi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, working within the Center of Excellence for Music, Mind, Body and Brain Research and the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU). Her research focuses on the intersection of music, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, particularly examining how musical interventions can aid in neurological recovery. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Psychology (PsT) from University of Helsinki (awarded January 29, 2025) Specialist training in neuropsychology from Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki (2022-2025) Master of Psychology (PsM) from University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology (awarded January 20, 2014) Expert training in pain psychology from Finnish Pain Research Society (2016-2018) Dr. Pitkäniemi's research primarily investigates how musical activities, particularly singing, can facilitate neural recovery in conditions such as aphasia following stroke. Her work combines cognitive neuroscience approaches with clinical rehabilitation techniques, exploring the shared and distinct neural mechanisms underlying speech and singing. She has been actively involved in several major research projects examining music's therapeutic potential for neurological conditions including aphasia, Alzheimer's disease, and healthy aging. Her publications demonstrate consistent growth in output, with increasing contributions to high-impact journals in neuroscience and rehabilitation fields. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with a Best Poster Award in 2021. She has presented her work at numerous conferences including Neurosciences and Music VIII (2024) and has delivered invited presentations on topics ranging from 'Music in the treatment of brain diseases' to 'New information about the origin of speech and song in the brain'. Dr. Pitkäniemi has supervised multiple Master's level theses and has been a key participant in five major research projects funded by the Academy of Finland. Her most significant current project is MMBB (Musiikin, mielen, kehon ja aivojen tutkimuksen huippuyksikkö / Center of Excellence for Music, Mind, Body and Brain Research), running from 2024-2026, where she serves as a core researcher. She maintains active engagement with both scientific and public audiences, having participated in media interviews with YLE Radio Finland, YLE News, Psychology Today, and Nature Neuroscience Community, effectively translating complex neuroscience findings for broader understanding.

• Music and Brain Research
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Aphasia Rehabilitation
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Jaakko Kauramäki is a Researcher at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (MMBB). His work bridges psychology, neurosciences, and cognitive science. University: University of Helsinki Department: Cognitive Brain Research Unit Fields of Interest: Auditory processing, speechreading, music therapy, aging neuroscience, social presence His recent publications focus on auditory rehabilitation technologies, neural responses to music in spinal injury patients, and social psycho-physiology in audio drama interactions. He has contributed to 20 publications since 2005 and is involved in two major projects, including a 2024–2026 Academy of Finland initiative. Jaakko serves as an Operator for the Research Infrastructure for Psychology and Logopedics (RIPL) and collaborates on multidisciplinary projects involving Finnish phonetics, deafness, and auditory cognition. His work includes developing mobile applications for hearing impairment and analyzing neural mechanisms in auditory perception.

• Neurosciences
• Cognitive Science
• Psychology
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