Prof Tuula TAMMINEN
Professor of Child Psychiatry
University of Tampere, Finland

Dr Tamminen is Professor of Child Psychiatry at Tampere University and Chief Medical Officer of University Hospital (since 1989). She is a psychotherapist, family therapist and has published 400 publications. The international posts she has held include President of World Association for Infant Mental Health (2004-2008), Vice-President of European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (1999-2007), and she is also active in World Psychiatric Association. She has given lectures all over the world. Her national confidential posts include President of Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (since 1997), Board Member of Aaltonen's Foundation and Finnish Cultural Foundation. She received many honours and awards including Depression Research Award, Golden Honorary Medal of the City of Tampere and the Tanner Academy Award.