Mikael Eklund

MD/PhD Student, University of Turku

Mikael obtained his Bachelor’s degree in medicine in 2018 and is currently pursuing an M.D. at University of Turku, Finland. In his current research project at Turku Brainlab, Mikael is studying connectivity-based targeting of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the brain dopamine system. This methodology could be useful as a treatment for dopamine-dependent brain disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease. Mikael is also working on the movement disorders, focusing on micrographia in Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism under supervision of Adj. Prof. Valtteri Kaasinen. His main medical interests are brain plasticity and neuromodulation. In addition to studying for Master’s degree and conducting research, Mikael has been chosen to act as a Class Leader since beginning of Bachelor’s degree studies. In his spare time Mikael enjoys spending time in the nature and exercising.