VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is largest multidisciplinary research organisation in Northern Europe. It provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. VTT is a non-profit-making research organisation. VTT is a part of the Finnish innovation system under the domain of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. VTT was founded in 1942 for scientific and public utility. VTT has its headquarters in Otaniemi. VTT is originally an abbreviation of Finnish words "Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus" which means in english "Finnish Technical Research Centre". VTT offers R services to a number of industry sectors using these technologies. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT aims to produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders.

Address
Espoo, Finland, Finland
Website
http://www.vtt.fi/?lang=en
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTT_Technical_Research_Centre_of_Finland

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Oncology & Cancer

Heparin-like compounds inhibit breast cancer metastasis to bone

Researchers from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have in collaboration with the University of Turku, Indiana University and two Finnish companies, Biotie Therapies Corp. and Pharmatest Services Ltd, discovered a ...

Oncology & Cancer

SniffPhone detects cancer from breath

SniffPhone, currently in its prototype phase, enables early diagnosis of gastric cancer from a person's exhaled breath. The new method may revolutionise cancer screening all over the world. VTT has participated to the development ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Developing novel biomarkers to predict Alzheimer's disease

Scientists from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland have recently discovered a serum biochemical signature which predicts progression to Alzheimer's disease months ...

Health

Bilberries to increase our dietary fiber intake

Bilberries—a unique part of the Nordic diet—could be utilised in higher amounts in food products to increase our dietary fibre intake. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd took an interest in bilberry press cake ...

Health

Researchers developing a digital maternity package

Every Finnish expectant mother can choose to receive a free of charge maternity package containing baby clothes and other useful items. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is currently developing a digital maternity ...

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