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

Meet the Partner: Satu Soini

🔹 Institution: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)

🔹 Country: Finland

🔹 Role in Tech2Heal NPA Project: Research & Occupational Health Expertise Partner

About Satu Soini & the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health:

Chief Physician Satu Soini, M.D., has spent several years at the occupational medicine clinic of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. With a strong background as both an occupational health physician and senior occupational health physician, she brings extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and specialist training. Dr. Soini has also played a significant role in educating new occupational health physicians, both in clinical settings and at FIOH.

Her research focuses on work-related diseases, occupational health care, and the development of evidence-based practices. In recent years, she has contributed to national efforts to innovate and improve occupational health services, particularly in how physical and mental health challenges affect working life.

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health is a multidisciplinary research and expert organisation dedicated to safety, health, and well-being at work. Operating under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health as an independent entity, FIOH combines scientific research with practical solutions to improve workplace health outcomes and guide national policy.

About Finland (Oulu Region):

Finland, an EU member since 1995, is globally recognised for its leadership in innovation, education, and research. The northern city of Oulu is especially renowned as a long-standing technology hub, home to world-leading expertise in wireless communications, with established 5G infrastructure and active 6G development.

Oulu also hosts OuluHealth, an ecosystem that brings together healthcare providers, researchers, and technology companies to accelerate innovation in health and social care. Known for its mix of vibrant urban life and easy access to nature, Oulu offers a distinctive environment for high-impact research and practical experimentation.

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

FIOH brings a wide range of occupational health expertise to support Tech2Heal’s mission:

• Investigating the underlying causes of absenteeism and early retirement linked to physical or mental health challenges
• Deploying technology to track work–life balance, stress, and health-related factors
• Applying specialist knowledge in work-related diseases and occupational health systems
• Contributing risk communication expertise and supporting the creation of evidence-based guidelines
• Leveraging FIOH’s multidisciplinary approach to connect research, policy, and real-world workplace practices

Why This Partnership Matters:

Through Satu Soini’s leadership and FIOH’s scientific and clinical expertise, this partnership strengthens Tech2Heal’s capacity to understand and address workplace health challenges across the Northern Periphery. Their contribution ensures that digital health solutions are grounded in robust research and aligned with the realities of modern working life - promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable work environments for employees.

Learn More About the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

https://www.ttl.fi/