Job title:
Assistant Professor
Affiliation:
MBN Faculty
Metabolic Biology
Bio/CV:
About Joni Nikkanen
Research Description
Joni Nikkanen is an assistant professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology. His research group studies the neurobiology of peripheral metabolism. Specifically, the current focus of his lab is to define neuronal mechanisms that control liver function. Their lab is at the forefront of exploring the brain-body connections, uncovering innovative approaches to improving human health.
Honors and Awards
Award 2024: DP2 Director’s New Innovator Award
Research interests:
neurobiology, metabolism, sex differences, neuroendocrinology, innate immunity and infectious diseases
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