Minna M Lipponen
Doctoral Researcher
Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
I am a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, and otorhinolaryngologist currently training in phoniatrics at Kuopio University Hospital.
My research investigates Finnish speech-in-noise tests (FINSIMAT and FMST) in children. The aim is to establish age-specific normative values for FINSIMAT and to identify factors influencing test performance. This work seeks to improve the validity and clinical utility of paediatric hearing assessment and auditory rehabilitation.
Work history (Employment)
Doctoral Researcher, University of Eastern Finland (2026– )
Physician specializing in phoniatrics, Kuopio University Hospital (2023-)
ENT Specialist, Kuopio University Hospital (2015–2023 )
Education
Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) 2015
Licentiate of Medicine, Kuopio University 2009