Meet the Partners: Satu Mänttäri, The regional office of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)

Meet the Partner: Satu Mänttäri

🔹 Institution: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)

🔹 Country: Finland

🔹 Role in Tech2Heal NPA Project: Research Partner

About Satu Mänttäri & the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

Satu Mänttäri, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, is Chief Researcher at the regional office of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) in Oulu, Finland. She has expertise in occupational physiology, more specifically muscle and thermal physiology.

Her research interests focus on evaluating functional ability, strain, and recovery at work, with special emphasis on neuromuscular and cardiovascular functioning in different thermal environments.

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health is a multidisciplinary research and specialist organisation that focuses on safety, health, and well-being at work. It operates under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health as an independent legal entity.

The regional office of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Oulu has special expertise in low-temperature conditions, benefiting industries such as safety, mining, food, tourism, and logistics. Its unique research laboratories can simulate extreme conditions throughout the year, supporting both real-world and controlled environment studies. Innovative solutions for cold-related challenges are developed through collaborative research with other institutions.

About Finland (Oulu Region)

Finland, an EU member since 1995, is a recognised innovation leader. Oulu, in northern Finland, is renowned for its long-standing role in wireless technology, with 5G established and 6G research underway.

The city also hosts OuluHealth, a versatile ecosystem fostering collaboration in health and social care. Combining vibrant urban culture with natural surroundings, Oulu offers a unique living environment.

How the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Contributes to the Tech2Heal NPA Project

As a partner in Tech2Heal, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health contributes by:

• Investigating the underlying reasons for absenteeism and early retirement caused by poor physical and mental health

• Aiding in the deployment of technology to monitor work-life balance and health-related factors

• Bringing expertise from various disciplines focusing on well-being at work

• Contributing expertise in risk communication and the development of guidelines

• Advancing the science of occupational health and translating it into practical applications to improve workplace safety and health outcomes

Why This Partnership Matters

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health contributes multidisciplinary expertise in occupational health, workplace well-being, and risk communication to the Tech2Heal project. Through Satu Mänttäri's expertise in occupational physiology and FIOH's research capabilities, the partnership supports the project's work to investigate workplace health, well-being, and the factors that influence functional ability, strain, and recovery at work.

Learn More About the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

https://www.ttl.fi/