Brain & Mind doctoral education network
The Brain & Mind doctoral education network (B&M) is for students at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University whose thesis work relates to the study of brain and mind.
Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) is home to world-class multidisciplinary research in human systems neuroscience, multimodal neuroimaging, neurostimulation, experimental biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The levels of description in the research and education at the department range from molecular and cellular measures to noninvasive neuroimaging and behavioral measurements.
Our graduates assume positions in academia, industry, and government and emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in our society. Our research discoveries and innovations pave the way for new companies contributing to health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
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Research
New generations of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers are educated by engaging them with cutting-edge science and technology. Our strong emphasis on research is also reflected in our wide-ranging collaborations, the highly international composition of our staff, and a broad spectrum of funding sources.
Teaching
The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering provides courses on Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral levels.
Courses
Courses taught at NBE listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Special courses
Summer schools, workshops and special courses taught at NBE listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Aalto NeuroImaging (ANI) Infrastructure
ANI research infrastructure houses three functional neuroimaging modalities, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at Advanced Magnetic Imaging (AMI) Centre,聽magnetoencephalography (MEG) at...
Aalto Brain Centre (ABC)
ABC is a neuroscience and neurotechnology initiative of the Aalto University. ABC is a thematic center, formed by research teams of several departments of the Aalto University School of Science (Aalto SCI), including the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. ABC aims to stimulate synergy and collaboration in research on systems-level neuroscience, neuroimaging, and neurotechnology.
Biodesign Finland
Biodesign Finland is a strategic initiative within the Aalto University School of Science, hosted by the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE). Biodesign Finland is organized together with Aalto University and Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) in collaboration with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
Biodesign Finland is a need-driven medical technology innovation and training program, which produces experts in health technology, solutions to healthcare, and new business.
Biodesign aims to offer the best starting point for creating medical technology for the benefit of the patient globally.
News
Experiment with AI safely 鈥 here鈥檚 how to get started
AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly.
Highly sought-after EU funding for three Aalto University researchers
The projects focus on atomically precise materials-engineering, LED-based thermal management and quantum methods in distributed networks.
Aalto University involved in four research projects selected for funding in Business Finland鈥檚 major call
The Rise to Challenge projects will develop AI-powered decision-making in healthcare, signal technology to scale up quantum information processing, higher-precision imaging technology and quantum computing applied to bio and DNA data.
Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026
Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026.Events
Public defence in the field of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, MID Gloria Mendoza-Franco
Decoding dynamic neural patterns of intergroup emotional responses (Title of the thesis)
Research funding seminar series, part 2/2: Grant writing seminar focusing on the Research Council of Finland, 29.9.2026
Aalto University Research Services will hold a webinar on writing a strong funding application for the RCF鈥檚 November 2027 call.
Marsio Presents, 8 October 2026: Learning Now
Marsio Presents: Learning Now is a morning event for Aalto educators interested in discussing current topics regarding teaching. During the morning the focus is in learning: what is learning now, in an AI -enabled world? Join us to hear presentations from Aalto educators and students and gain practical ideas, discuss ethical questions, and reflect together on what meaningful learning looks like today.
Controlling the dose in transcranial brain stimulation
Welcome to our ABC Seminars! This time, Axel Thielscher (Technical University of Denmark) will discuss personalized dose control in non-invasive brain stimulation, highlighting conceptual, methodological, and practical considerations for applying dose calculations in research and clinical settings.Contact us
Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
Aalto University School of Science
P.O. Box 12200
FI-00076 AALTO, Finland
Health Technology House
Rakentajanaukio 2 C
02150 Espoo, Finland
Magnethouse
Otakaari 5 I
02150 Espoo, Finland
Nanotalo building at Puumiehenkuja 2 has the MEG Core facility. Marsio building at Otakaari 2 has ABL measurement rooms.
Tietotie 1A and Micronova at Tietotie 3 host Engineered Nanosystems group labs and offices.
