Alex Berg

Introduction
My current research work involves my PhD dissertation that tackles the legal rights and access to justice for older immigrants and immigrants living with dementia in Finland from a socio-legal perspective. The empirical research employs semi-structured interviews with older immigrants and professionals who offer services to them. The research aims to investigate access to justice barriers for older immigrants and immigrants with dementia, as well as their experiences of social exclusion.
In general, my research interests focus on human rights, the rights of vulnerable people, and equality. For example, I studied the effects of laws and social habitus on the vulnerable people’s lives and wellbeing. Some of my previous research involved refugees, stateless people, and victims of female genital mutilation.
 
Projects
Neuro-Innovation PhD Program (2022-2026): The Neuro-Innovation is an EU Horizon2020 MSCA funded four-year doctoral program that focuses on research and innovation for brain health throughout life.
 
Publications
Berg, A., Issakainen, M., Ervasti, K., Montonen, T., Solje, E., Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, A. (2025). Barriers to Accessing Care and Support Services for Older Immigrants and Immigrants with Dementia in Finland: Perspectives of Professional Social and Health Care Providers. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 40 (1), 49-76.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-025-09523-2
Berg, A. (2022). The Crisis in Syra and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). The Interdisciplinary Journal of International Studies: Crisis, 12 (1), 93-99. https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.ijis.v12i1.6896
 
Blogposts & press releases
Older immigrants and immigrants with dementia face similar barriers to accessing social and medical services. University of Eastern Finland
https://www.uef.fi/en/article/older-immigrants-and-immigrants-with-dementia-face-similar-barriers-to-accessing-social-and-medical
Alex Berg: A brief overview of the challenges that may face older immigrants and immigrants with dementia seeking social and medical services in Finland
https://sites.uef.fi/neuro-innovation/2025/03/13/alex-berg-a-brief-overview-of-the-challenges-that-may-face-older-immigrants-and-immigrants-with-dementia-seeking-social-and-medical-services-in-finland
Alex Berg: Access to welfare services for older immigrants with the help of artificial intelligence
https://sites.uef.fi/neuro-innovation/2023/08/28/alex-berg-access-to-welfare-services-for-older-immigrants-with-the-help-of-artificial-intelligence
Alex Berg: After a successful journey toward the northern path, I had to head norther
https://sites.uef.fi/neuro-innovation/2022/12/19/19-12-2022-alex-berg-after-a-successful-journey-towards-the-northern-path-i-had-to-head-norther
 
 
Research-related video interviews
Addressing bias in qualitative research
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIj5k_6GAmw
Alex Berg: Challenges associated with data collection
https://sites.uef.fi/neuro-innovation/2024/09/09/alex-berg-challenges-associated-with-data-collection
Alex Berg: Care and support challenges of older immigrants and immigrants living with dementia
https://sites.uef.fi/neuro-innovation/2024/02/12/alex-berg-care-and-support-challenges-of-older-immigrants-and-immigrants-living-with-dementia