Lipid scientist, Mikko Griinari, PhD founded Clanet Ltd in 2002. Since then Clanet has supported number of companies, both in Finland and abroad, in their research and development projects. Clanet specializes in development of nutritional products based on beneficial effects of fatty acids.Academic background
Cornell University
Received research education in USA 1991-1996. PhD dissertation focused on regulation of milk fat synthesis. Years at Cornell provided experiences in international research and product development.
Helsingin yliopisto
Senior scientist at the department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki 1999 – 2002. Active involvement in milk fat research. Gradual move into the area of CLA-research.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Visiting professor at the Swedish Agricultural University 2010 – 2012. Working at the department of Animal Feeding and Management with responsibility in lactation biology.