Joel Janhonen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

PhD student and researcher at the Finnish Institute of Bioethics
Leads the national research study PeCCaPS on the psychosocial impacts of genetic testing
Holds an MSc in Bioethics from King's College London
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering
Worked in drug development as a research assistant at Organon

Biography

Joel Janhonen is a PhD student and researcher at the Finnish Institute of Bioethics. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, where his primary focus since 2023 has been the national research study PeCCaPS, which examines the psychosocial impacts of genetic testing. Janhonen is actively involved with other members of The Finnish Institute of Bioethics and is interested in the future of bio-engineering and the ethical implications of technology.