Salla Sariola

Salla Sariola is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology. She leads research initiatives at the Helsinki One Health and Helsinki Inequality Initiative. Her work focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), global health ethics, and the sociocultural dimensions of health systems. Key areas include microbial ethics, LGBTQ+ youth healthcare, and the intersection of inequality with healthcare access. She supervises doctoral students in the Doctoral Programmes in Social Sciences and Gender, Culture, and Society.

• Research Organizations: Helsinki One Health, Helsinki Inequality Initiative
• Projects: AMR CoE (Antimicrobial Resistance Excellence Center), Nordic Network for the Social Study of Microbes, Centre for the Social Study of Microbes

Her recent publications address microbial ethics frameworks, antibiotic use in rural communities, and LGBTQ+ youth healthcare. She has contributed to global health policy discussions, including AMR management in West Africa and ethical engagement in clinical research. Sariola’s work bridges sociology, medical anthropology, and policy analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in global health challenges.