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Mira Grönroos is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, specifically within the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science. Her research focuses on the interplay between environmental microbiota, human microbiota, and immune system function, addressing the biodiversity hypothesis for immune-mediated disease prevention.
- Research Themes: Environmental microbiota-human health links, urban ecology, immunomodulation through nature exposure, and microbiota restoration strategies
- Projects: Leading NATUREWELL study on outdoor recreation impacts for urban youth, contributing to ADELE autoimmune disease research
Recent publications analyze soil-microbiota vaccine responses (Scientific Reports 2024), bacterial dispersal patterns in human environments (Applied and Environmental Microbiology 2024), and long-term biodiversity interventions in daycare settings. Her work connects environmental quality with immune system development through metagenomic analysis and controlled exposure studies.
Academic Activities include international conference participation (SETAC Europe, Charles University visits), peer review for journals like Scientific Reports and Freshwater Biology, and supervision of doctoral programs in environmental sciences. She maintains active collaboration with institutions across Finland, Czech Republic, and USA.
