The Innovation Pathways Podcast series dives into the heart of research, innovation, and societal impact. The series examines what happens on the journey from an idea to a practical solution — and what kinds of opportunities this journey opens for researchers.

The podcast highlights researchers’ diverse career paths, the potential of entrepreneurship and collaboration with industry, as well as persistent myths related to innovation.

In the opening episode, the guests are Professor of Molecular Neurobiology Tarja Malm and Academy Research Fellow and Research Group Leader Henri Leinonen from the University of Eastern Finland. The episode is hosted by the university’s Director of Impact, Minna Hendolin.