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Professor of Radiology with a broad interest in imaging various molecular targets and conditions throughout the human body, using techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). I have 20+ years experience in research in human subjects using these techniques. Current research interests relate to advanced MRI techniques in head and neck radiology, emergency radiology, artificial intelligence, and neuropsychiatric brain imaging.
Board-certified radiologist and fellowship-trained in both neuroradiology and head & neck radiology. I hold the European Diploma in Neuroradiology (EDiNR) as well as European Board in Head and Neck Radiology Diploma (EBiHNR).
President of The Radiological Society of Finland.
Specialties:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Neuroradiology
- Head and neck radiology
- Neuro-HIFU (MRgFUS)
- Imaging neurosciences
- Medical education
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Acute deep neck infection MRI: deep learning segmentation and clinical relevance of retropharyngeal edema volume
Viertonen, V. S., Sirén, A., Nyman, M., Huhtanen, H., Klén, R., Hirvonen, J. & Rainio, O., Feb 2026, In: European Radiology Experimental. 10, 1, 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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AI detection of knee joint effusion from radiographs: Comparative accuracy of two commercial algorithms
Huhtanen, J. T., Nyman, M., Blanco Sequeiros, R., Koskinen, S. K., Pudas, T. K., Kajander, S., Niemi, P., Aronen, H. J. & Hirvonen, J., Jun 2026, In: European Journal of Radiology Open. 16, 100760.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Aortic calcifications on chest radiographs associated with survival after lower extremity minor amputation
Vuorlaakso, M., Kaartinen, I., Hirvonen, J. & Arponen, O., 2026, In: JVS-Vascular Insights. 4, 100373.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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ESR Essentials: Imaging in nasal obstruction and epistaxis — practice recommendations by the European Society of Head and Neck Radiology
Péporté, A. R. J., Vassallo, E., Preda, L., Beale, T. & Hirvonen, J., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Radiology. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Low Toe-Brachial Indices are Associated with Saccular Intracranial Aneurysms
Kangas, E., Rantasalo, V., Korpisalo, P., Kuusela, A. M., Hakovirta, E., Korhonen, P. E., Rahi, M., Kivelev, J., Rinne, J., Venermo, M., Hirvonen, J., Hakovirta, H. & Laukka, D., 2026, In: Vascular Health and Risk Management. 22, p. 1-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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