The scrollytelling website aims to communicate the goals and benefits of FinnGen and provide an overview of the project. The website takes the user on a journey through the process behind the genetic research, explaining how the data is collected and processed, and outlining the current research findings. In addition, the website delves into the potential impact of the project, providing insights on how the results improve our understanding of disease mechanisms, thus helping in developing new treatments and interventions for a range of diseases.
The website emphasizes the importance of Finnish citizens’ contribution to genetic research. It highlights the ways in which citizens can get involved in the project and contribute to the research, and explains how their data is being used in scientific discoveries without compromising the privacy and integrity of participants.
Overall, this website provides an accessible and engaging way for people to learn about the FinnGen project, its goals, processes and its potential impact on healthcare in Finland and around the world.
Contributors
The interactive data visualisation was implemented by the students at the Department of Media Design of Aalto University in collaboration with the FinnGen project.
- Adelaida Avila, student of MA Visual Communication Design
- Anastasiia Balagurova, student of MA Visual Communication Design
- Ulla Eronen, student of MA Visual Communication Design
- Margo Nowicka, student of MA New Media
- Nicola Cerioli, PhD Researcher Information Design
- Rupesh Vyas, Associate Professor, Project Supervisor
From the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki:
- Mari Kaunisto, PhD, FinnGen Communications Director
- Mary Pat Reeve,
- Mervi Aavikko, PhD, FinnGen Scientific Project Manager
- Helen Cooper, PhD, FinnGen Project Manager
- Aarno Palotie, Professor, FinnGen Scientific Director
- Mark Daly, Professor
