Roope Kalske receives Biomedicum Helsinki Foundation Prize

FICEBO researcher Roope Kalske has received the 2026 Biomedicum Helsinki Foundation Prize for the FIDELITY trial’s 10-year follow-up study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The prize recognises an exceptional health sciences publication from the local research community during the preceding year. It was presented at the annual Biomedicum Helsinki Day in Helsinki on 10 November 2026. The Foundation supports clinical and health sciences research, particularly researchers early in their careers.

Roope answering questions made by the The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki, Prof. Johanna Arola, after his presentation.

The recognition celebrates Roope’s work and the sustained efforts of the FIDELITY investigators, collaborators and trial participants over nearly two decades.

Warm congratulations, Roope, and thank you to everyone who has contributed to FIDELITY!

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