Pekka Uimari

Pekka Uimari is a Professor at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, and holds a Docent title in the same department. He serves as the Research Manager for Helsinki One Health (HOH) and supervises doctoral programs in Clinical Veterinary Medicine and Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources. His affiliations include roles at MTT (2009–2018) and Jurilab Ltd (2002–2009).

His primary research focuses on animal genetics, dairy science, and agronomy, with emphasis on genomic selection in livestock, resilience traits in pigs and cattle, and transcriptomic studies in poultry. Key projects include AI-based pig health monitoring and genomic research in Finnish cattle populations.

Recent publications (2023–2024) highlight advancements in adipose gene expression analysis across cattle breeds, feed efficiency in pigs, and genetic signatures in Finnish Ayrshire cows. He actively participates in international collaborations and serves as an opponent in doctoral defenses at institutions like Suranaree University of Technology and China Agricultural University.

Uimari leads research projects funded by foundations such as Suomen Sianjalostuksen Säätiö and coordinates the InterEarth RESET initiative under Academy of Finland funding. His work bridges genomic research with practical applications in sustainable agriculture and animal breeding.