Satu Mering, PhD, Docent
Director Laboratory of Animal Research
Location: Headquarters, Kuopio, Finland
Dr. Mering has over 20 years’ experience in the area of laboratory animal science, especially animal welfare. She received her Ph.D. in Applied Zoology from the University of Eastern Finland.
Dr. Mering has broad regulatory expertise and serves as member on both the National Experimental Animal Board and the National Committee of the Council on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational purposes. She has an excellent track-record in educating and training scientists at all levels in the use and care of laboratory animals. Dr. Mering will continue to serve as Chairperson of the Finnish Laboratory Animal Science Association (FinLAS).
Selected publications
- Mering S, Jolkkonen J. Proper housing conditions in experimental stroke studies-special emphasis on environmental enrichment. Front Neurosci. 2015 Jan 4;9:106.
- Kasanen IH, Inhilä KJ, Nevalainen JI, Väisänen SB, Mertanen AM, Mering SM, et al. A novel dietary restriction method for group-housed rats: weight gain and clinical chemistry characterization. Lab Anim. 2009 Apr 3;43(2):138–48.
- Kasanen IH, Inhilä KJ, Vainio OM, Kiviniemi VV, Hau J, Scheinin M, Mering SM, Nevalinen TO. The diet board: welfare impacts of a novel method of dietary restriction in laboratory rats. Lab Anim. 2009 Jul 3;43(3):215–23.
- Kaliste EK, Mering SM, Huuskonen HK. Environmental modification and agonistic behavior in NIH/S male mice: nesting material enhances fighting but shelters prevent it. Comp Med. 2006 Jun 4;56(3):202–8.
- Mering S, Kaliste-Korhonen E, Nevalainen T. Estimates of appropriate number of rats: interaction with housing environment. Lab Anim. 2001 Jan 1;35(1):80–90.
Publications
- Mering S, Jolkkonen J. Proper housing conditions in experimental stroke studies-special emphasis on environmental enrichment. Front Neurosci. 2015 Jan 4;9:106.
- Kasanen IH, Inhilä KJ, Nevalainen JI, Väisänen SB, Mertanen AM, Mering SM, et al. A novel dietary restriction method for group-housed rats: weight gain and clinical chemistry characterization. Lab Anim. 2009 Apr 3;43(2):138–48.
- Kasanen IH, Inhilä KJ, Vainio OM, Kiviniemi VV, Hau J, Scheinin M, Mering SM, Nevalinen TO. The diet board: welfare impacts of a novel method of dietary restriction in laboratory rats. Lab Anim. 2009 Jul 3;43(3):215–23.
- Kaliste EK, Mering SM, Huuskonen HK. Environmental modification and agonistic behavior in NIH/S male mice: nesting material enhances fighting but shelters prevent it. Comp Med. 2006 Jun 4;56(3):202–8.
- Mering S, Kaliste-Korhonen E, Nevalainen T. Estimates of appropriate number of rats: interaction with housing environment. Lab Anim. 2001 Jan 1;35(1):80–90.