Sami Valkonen

Sami Valkonen is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and project management within the fields of biochemistry and biopharmaceuticals. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry from the University of Helsinki and an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Creativity from Aalto University, Sami has contributed to significant research on extracellular vesicles, resulting in 10 publications, a patent, and numerous presentations at international conferences. Experience includes positions as a Laboratory Technician at Charles River Laboratories, various research roles at the University of Eastern Finland and University of Helsinki, and project management roles at FinVector Oy, focusing on quality control and project execution within the biopharmaceutical sector. Notable achievements encompass securing personal grants and leading international collaborative projects in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic applications for extracellular vesicles.