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, 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
New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics
Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle.
Collaborating to revolutionize critical care
A collaboration across Design Factory, HUS, Biodesign Finland, and Aalto students brings urine monitoring into the 21st century
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.Events
Reproducibility and Open Science Practices in Machine Learning // 20.May.2026
What is reproducibility and why do we need to care about it in machine learning research? What are the best practices for sharing machine learning models in your research? Join us for this one day event!
12th Science Factory: TMS–EEG Summer School and Workshop
The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University School of Science will organize the 12th Science Factory: TMS–EEG Summer School and Workshop, on May 23th – 28th, 2026. The main venue this year is Hotel Nuuksio at the beautiful Nuuksio National Park in rural Espoo, Finland. Science Factory gives researchers starting out in the field of TMS–EEG an opportunity to deepen their understanding and network with top researchers within the international TMS–EEG community.
Simulators Propel Computational Cognitive Models
Welcome to our ABC Seminars! This time, Antti Oulasvirta (Aalto University) will present research on how emerging software simulators can advance computational cognitive models, enabling more relevant predictions and applications across engineering, computing, and design.
Intro to Scientific Computing and HPC 3-5 June 2026
Hands-on course to support your data science tasks, for interns and doctoral researchers seeking computational resources.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.
