The discipline of clinical chemistry and haematology is responsible for academic basic, doctoral and continuing education in the field. Basic instruction is organised for students of medicine and dentistry, as well as for students in the Master’s Degree Programme in Translational Medicine. In addition, the discipline is responsible for educating specialists in clinical chemistry and for the specialist training in clinical chemistry included in the degree of Licentiate of Philosophy.
The clinical chemistry unit conducts research of a high standard in the field, providing opportunities for completing advanced studies, clinical practice and postgraduate research education. The department conducts close cooperation with the clinical chemistry and haematology unit of HUS Diagnostic Center and various specialities.
During basic instruction, students will familiarise themselves with the most common clinical chemistry laboratory tests and their use in health care. The subject matters covered include the organisation of laboratory operations in Finland, quality management in laboratories, pre-analytics, the collection of venous blood samples and point-of-care testing. The discipline of clinical chemistry provides opportunities for completing the advanced studies required for the degree of Licentiate of Medicine.
Further information on the specialist training in medicine, specific training for medical specialists and specialist training in clinical chemistry included in the degree of Licentiate of Philosophy is available on the Faculty of Medicine website.
Research in clinical chemistry and haematology is focused on translational cancer research, coagulation disorders, molecular mechanisms of heart failure and the laboratory diagnostics of biomarkers.
Senior Clinical Instructor Päivi Lakkisto
paivi.lakkistoi@helsinki.fi
PO Box 63 (Haartmaninkatu 8)
00014 University of Helsinki
PO Box 63 (Haartmaninkatu 8)
00014 University of Helsinki