Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation Profile
We study the molecular mechanisms by which diets, foods and diet-derived compounds mediate their effects on health and prevention of non-communicable diseases. Our main focus is on gut physiology, metabolism and microbiota. We are particularly interested in the effects of berries, plant-based foods and their polyphenols as well as dietary proteins on the development and risk of colorectal cancer. Our methodological approaches include cell cultures, animal models and clinical trials. Read more on our research group website Molecular Nutrition.
Fields of Science
- 3143 Nutrition
- 416 Food Science
International and National Collaboration
Profiles
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Anu Riikka Heiman-Lindh
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Research Technician
- Viikki Molecular Nutrition Group
Person: M5 Teaching and research support staff
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Suvi Itkonen
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Grant-funded researcher, Title of Docent
- Viikki Molecular Nutrition Group
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: Visiting scholar, UH
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Emma Karoliina Kynkäänniemi
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Visiting scholar
- Viikki Molecular Nutrition Group
- Food Materials Science Research Group
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health
Person: Visiting scholar, Doctoral Researcher
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Mikko Lehtovirta
- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Viikki Molecular Nutrition Group
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: U2 Teaching and research staff, UH
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Anne-Maria Pajari
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Associate professor, University Lecturer, Title of Docent
- Viikki Molecular Nutrition Group
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in Integrative Life Science - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, UH , Teaching and research personnel
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Leg4Life: Legumes for sustainable food system and healthy life
Pajari, A., Piironen, V., Vanhatalo, A., Simojoki, A., Jouppila, K., Kariluoto, S., Päivärinta, E., Konttinen, H., Hyytiäinen, K., Lombardini (former Lombardini-Riipinen), C., Lamminen, M., Alakukku, L., Chamlagain, B., Coda, R., Ertbjerg, P., Edelmann, M., Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau, A., Itkonen, S., Katina, K., Knaapila, A., Kokkonen, T., Kuoppala, K., Lampi, A., Mäkelä, P., Nurmi, V., Ramos-Diaz, J. M., Salonen, A., Sandell, M., Sihvonen, M., Sontag-Strohm, T., Stoddard, F., Tenkanen, M. & Varmanen, P.
01/06/2019 → 31/08/2025
Project: Research project
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FinnFoodPics:Image database of food items for the study of eating behaviors in residents of Finland
Kanyamibwa, A., Hartmann, H., Fängström, P. D., Vikatmaa, W., Pocan, B., Perszyk, E. E., Davis, X. S., Nikitin, A., Wikman, P., Pellinen, T. M., Kaartinen, N. E., Schwab, U., DiFeliceantonio, A. G., Small, D. M. & Horstmann, A.
25/11/2021 → 14/12/2023
Project: Research project
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FOODNUTRI: Climate smart food and nutrition research infrastructure
Heinonen, M., Mikkonen, K. S., Sandell, M., Piironen, V., Katina, K., Tenkanen, M., Jouppila, K., Koivula, H., Pajari, A., Björkroth, J., Maunula, L., Säde, E., Mäkelä, J. & Niva, M.
01/12/2020 → 30/11/2021
Project: Other project
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GOOD: Improved gut heath by wood-derived gums (Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation)
Kynkäänniemi, E. K., Lahtinen, M., Pajari, A. & Mikkonen, K. S.
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research project
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LeguComf: EIT FOOD Innovative tools to produce legume-based foods for increased consumer acceptance
Pajari, A., Kuosmanen, S., Päivärinta, E. & Knaapila, A.
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research project
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Effects of partial replacement of red and processed meat with non-soya legumes on bone and mineral metabolism and amino acid intakes in BeanMan randomised clinical trial
Itkonen, S. T., Karhu, P., Pellinen, T., Lehtovirta, M., Kaartinen, N. E., Männistö, S., Päivärinta, E. & Pajari, A-M., 14 Jan 2024, In: British Journal of Nutrition. 131, 1, p. 82-91 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Marjojen syöminen voi ehkäistä syöpää
Slaba, H., 2024, In: Ravitsemusasiantuntija. 1/2024, p. 14-15 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Other articles › Professional
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Perceptions of three diets varying in animal- and plant-based protein contents: Analysis of participant experience diaries
Pellinen, T., Jallinoja, P., Erkkola, M. & Pajari, A. M., 1 Sept 2024, In: Appetite. 200, 107538.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Polyphenol- and Glucuronoxylan-Rich Fiber Extract from Birch (Betula sp.) Wood Regulates Colonic Barrier Function and Cell Proliferation in Healthy Rats
Kynkäänniemi, E., Lindén, J., Ngambundit, S., Saarimäki, L. A., Greco, D., Slaba, H., Lahtinen, M. H., Mikkonen, K. S. & Pajari, A. M., 21 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 72, 7, p. 3495-3505 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Response to letter regarding ‘The impacts of partial replacement of red and processed meat with legumes or cereals on protein and amino acid intakes: a modelling study in the Finnish adult population’
Simojoki, M., Männistö, S., Tapanainen, H., Maukonen, M., Valsta, L. M., Itkonen, S. T., Pajari, A. M. & Kaartinen, N. E., 2024, In: Annals of Medicine. 56, 1, 2361816.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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14th European Conference on Nutrition FENS 2023
Suvi Itkonen (Poster Presentation)
2023 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Journal of nutritional science (Journal)
Suvi Itkonen (Reviewer)
Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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BMC Medicine (Journal)
Suvi Itkonen (Reviewer)
Aug 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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British Journal of Nutrition (Journal)
Suvi Itkonen (Reviewer)
Jun 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (Journal)
Suvi Itkonen (Reviewer)
May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Prizes
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Poster Prize: Replacing dietary animal proteins with plant proteins dose-dependently decreases the gastrointestinal formation of N-nitroso compounds in healthy volunteers
Päivärinta, Essi (Recipient), 13 Sept 2018
Prize: Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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Clinical Trial: Effects of Replacing Red Meat With Legumes on Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases in Healthy Men (Leg4Life)
24/10/2020
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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FODMAP: Could enzymes help boost tolerability in plant-based foods?
21/04/2020
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The Effect of Pork With Modified Fat Composition and Berries on Plasma Fatty Acids and Fecal Compounds in Healthy Adults
02/10/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media