Projects per year
Organization profile
Organisation Profile
The Department houses ten research groups, the focus of which are food hygiene, environmental hygiene, toxicology, and monitoring of environmental health care. In addition, research is conducted in meat inspection and slaughterhouse hygiene.
Monitoring research complements well the research of molecular biology. Together they provide a strong area of expertise in food and environmental hygiene.
The research is closely connected to the practical problems arising in food safety. The foundation of high-quality research is up-to-date research methods, a focus area for competence in researcher education. One important focus area of the department is research in functional genomics, which enables, for example, recognition of genes responsible for the cold tolerance of bacteria.
Top research
Research conducted at the department is regularly evaluated by international committees. In the latest evaluation in 2012, the department received outstanding scores of 24/25. During the previous evaluations committee particularly commended the department on the management of research, researcher education program, and industry connections.
Research groups led by professor Johanna Björkroth, Marja-Liisa Hänninen, and Hannu Korkeala were a part of the Academy of Finland designated Centre of Excellence in Microbial Food Safety Research from 2008 to 2013. Professor Raimo Pohjanvirta's research group was a part of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Health Risk Analysis of the National Public Health Institute from 2002 to 2007.
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
Profiles
Johanna Björkroth
- Food Hygiene and Environmental Health - Professor
- Helsinki One Health (HOH)
- Doctoral Programme in Clinical Veterinary Medicine - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: UH, Teaching and research personnel, U4 Research and teaching staff
Yagmur Derman
- Food Hygiene and Environmental Health - University Lecturer, Doctor
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, UH
Maria Fredriksson-Ahomaa
- Food Hygiene and Environmental Health - Professor
- Helsinki One Health (HOH)
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in Clinical Veterinary Medicine - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: UH, Teaching and research personnel, U4 Research and teaching staff
Research Units
Environmental Health and Food Safety Control
Food Hygiene and Environmental Health
Organisational unit: Institution
Food and Environmental Toxicology
Food Hygiene and Environmental Health
Organisational unit: Institution
Meat Inspection and Slaughterhouse Hygiene
Food Hygiene and Environmental Health
Organisational unit: Institution
Projects
COST Action CA18105 Risk-based meat inspection and integrated meat safety assurance - RIBMINS
04/03/2019 → 03/03/2023
Project: Research project
Kampylobakteerien esiintyminen ja diversiteetti kotimaisessa naudan maksassa
Suomen eläinlääketieteen säätiö, Walter Ehrströmin säätiö
01/03/2019 → …
Project: Research project
Jyrsijöillä ja piennisäkkäillä esiintyvät kampylobakteeri- ja kryptosporidi-tyypit Suomessa
Kivistö, R., Sofia, K., Ylänen, M., Niemimaa, J., Huitu, O., Henttonen, H. & Rossi, M.
06/03/2018 → …
Project: Research project
Implementation of legislation related to the use of antimicrobials and the factors influencing the use of antimicrobials in production animal medicine
Heikinheimo, A., Heinonen, M., Fredriksson-Ahomaa, M., Helin-Soilevaara, H. & Finell, E.
Walter Ehrströmin säätiö, Suomen eläinlääketieteen säätiö
01/05/2016 → 31/12/2020
Project: Research project
Publications
Antibioottiresistenssi haastaa monialaiseen yhteistyöhön
Muurinen, J., Cairns, J., Aalto-Araneda, M., Vänttinen, J. & Kaskela, J., 31 Jan 2020, In : Suomen lääkärilehti. 75, 5, p. 231 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Consumer perceptions raised by the food safety inspection report: Does the smiley communicate a food safety risk?
Vainio, A., Kaskela, J., Finell, E., Ollila, S. & Lundén, J., Apr 2020, In : Food Control. 110, 8 p., 106976.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
File
ESKAPE Bacteria and Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Wastewater and Process Water from German Poultry Slaughterhouses
Savin, M., Bierbaum, G., Hammerl, J. A., Heinemann, C., Parcina, M., Sib, E., Voigt, A., Kreyenschmidt, J. & Björkroth, J. (ed.), 1 Apr 2020, In : Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 86, 8, e02748-19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
File
Evaluation of criminal sanctions concerning violations of cattle and pig welfare
Väärikkälä, S., Koskela, T., Hänninen, L. & Nevas, M., 16 Apr 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Animals.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Growth and metabolic characteristics of fastidious meat-derived Lactobacillus algidus strains
Säde, E., Johansson, P., Heinonen, T., Hultman, J. & Björkroth, J., 16 Jan 2020, In : International Journal of Food Microbiology. 313, 8 p., 108379.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Activities
Food Control (Journal)
Riikka Laukkanen-Ninios (Reviewer)2020
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Sisäilmastoseminaari
Rauni Kivistö (Attendee)10 Mar 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
International Journal of Food Microbiology (Journal)
Riikka Laukkanen-Ninios (Reviewer)2020
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Safe Pork 2019 conference
Elina Felin (Speaker)26 Aug 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
11th International Conference on the MolecularBiology and Pathogenesis of the Clostridia
Noora Pernu (Attendee)2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Prizes
2. posteripalkinto, Eläinlääkäripäivät 2015
Elina Felin (Recipient), 2 Dec 2015
Prize: Prizes and awards
American Society for Microbiology Best Poster Prize
Hanna Castro (Recipient), 25 Aug 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
Annual Finnish Veterinary Meeting 2007 Poster award (Honourable mention)
Marja-Liisa Hänninen (Recipient), 31 Oct 2007
Prize: Prizes and awards
Annual Finnish Veterinary Meeting 2011 Poster award (Honourable mention)
Sonja Virtanen (Recipient), 30 Nov 2011
Prize: Prizes and awards
Award of the best veterinary student in food hygiene and environmental health
Karoliina Kettunen (Recipient), 19 Apr 2012
Prize: Prizes and awards
Press / Media
Antibioottien maailmanloppu vai vallankumous?
Merja Rantala, Annamari Heikinheimo & Marko Virta
24/10/2017
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Yle tutki juomapullojen pöpöt – Näin vaikutat pullosi puhtauteen
02/02/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Telephone interview about sapoviruses (linked to a waterborne outbreak)
26/10/2016
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media