Get to know the Finnish Society for Bioinformatics and meet the board members
The Finnish Society for Bioinformatics was founded in 2006 with the aim of bringing together everyone interested in bioinformatics. For almost two decades, our mission has remained the same: We aim to support research, share the latest scientific discoveries, and provide opportunities for exchanging ideas and knowledge.
We organize regular webinars, seminars, and training sessions. We share job opportunities for our society members and host networking and collaboration events. Every two years, we proudly recognize outstanding work by awarding the Best Bioinformatics Thesis Award. Our monthly BioBeers gatherings in Helsinki, Turku, and occasionally other locations offer a relaxed way to meet and connect with fellow bioinformaticians.
Whether you’re an experienced researcher, an early-career student, a research group, or a company, we warmly welcome you to join our community and be part of this exciting network of bioinformaticians.
Board Members
Julia Mathlin
Heli Mönttinen
Iivari Kleino
Tuomas Borman
Xin Lai
Elio Nushi
Artur Sannikov
Former board members
- Agrawal Nitin (2013)
- Ali Heidi (2011-2012)
- Arvas Mikko (2006-2007)
- Beresford Jack (2023)
- Björne Jari (2012, 2015-2017)
- Cazaux Bastien (2019)
- Ghimire Bishwa (2013,2016-2017)
- Gillberg Jussi (2011-2013)
- hagstöm iitu (2015)
- Haiminen Niina (2006)
- Hammais Anna (2009-2010)
- Heikkinen Sami (2016)
- Heininen-Brown Mari (2012-2013)
- Heinonen Markus (2010-2012)
- Huopaniemi Ilkka (2009-2010)
- Hätinen Tuomas (2005-2007)
- Jambulingam Dhanaprakash (2017)
- Kettunen Jalmari (2020-2022)
- Khan Sofia (2013, 2015)
- Kivioja Teemu (2007)
- Kukkurainen Sampo (2011-2013)
- Laaksonen Maria (2015-2023)
- Lahti Leo (2007-2008)
- Laiho Asta (2008-2011, 2015-2017)
- Laine Minna (2006)
- Lapinlampi Niina (2016-2017, 2019-2020)
- Lysenkov Vladislav (2017)
- Mattila Kimmo (2006)
- Mehmood Arfa (2014)
- Mettinen Nita (2019)
- Mielikäinen Taneli (2005)
- Mikkola Lea (2023-2024)
- Muleta Abdi (2021-2022)
- Mäkilä Kerttu (2008-2011)
- Mäklin Tommi (2018-2019)
- Nevala Maija (2009)
- Ng Kim (2011)
- Niinimäki Pia (2005)
- Niissalo Aija (2013)
- Nurmikolu Mika (2019)
- Oikkonen Jaana (2010-2011)
- Oja Merja (2006,2013-2015,2018-2023)
- Onkamo Päivi (2005-2007)
- Ortutay Csaba (2014-2015)
- Paananen Jussi (2008)
- Pasanen Tomi (2005)
- Pietilä Sami (2014-2015)
- Pitkänen Esa (2008,2012-2014)
- Qiao Xu (2017)
- Ravantti Janne (2005-2006)
- Riikonen Pentti (2008-2010, 2014)
- Saarikko Ilana (2006-2007)
- Sarén Ari-Matti (2008-2010)
- Shadbahr Tolou (2019)
- Sipilä Lauri (2021-2022)
- Tiwari Avlokita (2014)
- Tolvanen Martti (2006-2009, 2014-2015,2018-2022)
- Tuimala Jarno (2005-2007)
- Vaparanta Katri (2017, 2020)
- Wong Garry (2006)