The aim of the Finnish Medical Foundation is to support Finnish medical research and education. The Foundation is a member of the Association of Finnish Foundations and adheres to the Best Practice for Foundations (Code of Conduct) and Good Governance of Foundations in its activities.
The Foundation’s operations are guided by its Council. The Council consists of 12 members, of which 8 must be members of the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim. The Council members are appointed for a three-year term and can be reappointed for a maximum of two consecutive times.
The Council appoints the Foundation’s Board. The Board consists of 6 members, of which at least 3 must be members of the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim. The term of office for a Board member is three years. The same individual can be reappointed to the Board for a maximum of two consecutive times.
The Foundation’s Board leads the Foundation’s operations, oversees the acquisition and management of the Foundation’s assets, and prepares important financial and other matters. The Board decides on the distribution of grants and awards.
Chair, Katriina Aalto-Setälä
serving on the Board since 2023
born in 1960, professor, University of Tampere
Elmar Paananen
serving on the Board since 2023
born in 1965, M.Sc. (Econ and Bus Admin)
CEO, Troll Capital Oy
Ira van der Pals
serving on the Board since 2022
born in 1972, M.Sc. (Econ and Bus Admin)
Investment Director, The Church Pension Fund
Juhani Knuuti
serving on the Board since 2024
professor, University of Turku, TYKS
Taneli Raivio
serving on the Board since 2024
born in 1970
professor University of Helsinki, HUS
Harri Saukkomaa
serving on the Board since 2025
born in 1957
Chair of the Board, Tekir Oy
The operational matters are handled by the Foundation’s staff.
Executive Director, M.Sc. (Eng), MBA, Jouni Lounasmaa
Communications Manager, M.Soc.Sc., Ilmari Tuomivaara
Secretary, Marketta Kaunisto