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Pia Vuolanto is a Docent and Academy Research Fellow at the Unit of Social Research, Tampere Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (TACTIS), Tampere University. Her work focuses on vaccine hesitancy, complementary medicine, and public health discourse in Europe, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Expertise: Vaccine Hesitancy, Healthcare Communication, European Public Health Policy
- Key collaborations: Multi-country studies across Europe
Research interests include analyzing media discourses around vaccination, trust dynamics in healthcare systems, and preventive practices in aging populations. Recent work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to addressing vaccine hesitancy through the VAX-TRUST project.
Publications highlight media framing of vaccines in European countries, trust shifts during pandemics, and comparative studies on complementary medicine research fields.
- Received SOC in Community Award (2024) for contributions to public health engagement
Active in academic activities: 128+ engagements including conference chair roles, invited lectures, and media appearances discussing vaccine hesitancy and CAM research.
