Anne-Maria Pajari

Anne-Maria Pajari is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Food and Nutrition. Her work bridges nutritional science with food systems sustainability, focusing on plant-based diets, gut microbiota interactions, and environmental impact assessments.

• Nutrition and dietary modeling
• Food science and biochemistry
• Environmental life cycle assessment
• Colon cancer prevention mechanisms

Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in plant protein substitution, gut microbiome modulation, and planetary health diets. She leads major EU-funded projects like FIBRE-MATCH and national initiatives including Leg4Life, while maintaining active roles in doctoral supervision and international research collaborations.

Research trends show focus on:

• Cross-sectional analysis of Finnish dietary patterns
• Comparative LCA methodologies
• Wood-derived dietary fiber applications
• Nitrosamine metabolism in gut environments