Below, you will find posts about events we’ve had during the years. These include occasions like celebrations for accepted articles, thesis defenses, Christmas parties, and other nice instances of camaraderie.
Hey Mama, We’re Famous!
I mean, we got featured on the cover of the December 2020 edition of Oftalmolog (link to the .pdf file), a Nordic ophthalmology magazine! Huge thanks to Oftalmolog for this opportunity to spread our group’s name far and wide!

Pikkujoulut 2020
Despite the current times, being jolly and having fun (safely) is still an important thing. This year, we once again got together with our friends to celebrate Christmas time with some good old glögi and various tasty treats. Afterwards we had a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner Chinese food at Dragon Sheng. Good times, haha.



Continuation for the Sept. 20, 2019 Post…

You can see the original photo of the above image on the cover of Education Sciences’ December 2020 issue. We published a well-received article last year on the effect of gamification in preclinical histological study environment at the University of Eastern Finland.
We’ve got the skills and the will to utilize the newest technologies at Kaarniranta Lab. We’re always looking for new methods to aid us in our research efforts. Dreaming of the future advancements in life sciences, and technology in general, keeps us going strong.
Another Day, Another Article Accepted
We got together to celebrate the sweet, sweet fruits of yet another big team effort. It was a nice chance to lubricate our stiffened jaws with some much-needed face-to-face communication.

From left to right: Szabi, Kai, Johanna R., Anne, Ali, Mika.
Docentship Nomination
Our very own Szabi got nominated to be a docent! The group got together on a beautiful early autumn evening and lots of fun was had. Congratulations, once again!

From left to right: Johanna R., Kai, Szabi, Toni (obscured), Raja, Ali.


From left to right: Szabi, Toni, Raja, Ali, Johanna V., Mikko, Anne, Mika, Johanna R. Kai.
Celebrating Renewed Funding
For the third (!) time in a row, a huge funding was received! Everyone had a good time at the cookout, great company, great food.

From left to right: Mikko, Johanna R., Kai, Johanna V., Mika, Ali. The organizer, Szabi, is behind the camera.