Sara Hellström

Sara Hellström is a researcher at the Institute of Biology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences I - Biosciences. Her work focuses on the impacts of environmental stressors on solitary bees, particularly agrochemical exposure and pathogen interactions, with a broader emphasis on sustainable land-use practices.

• PoshBee collaborative project participant
• Uses experimental approaches with the Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis)
• Developing novel solitary bee species models for research

Her research explores:

• Reproductive and longevity effects of agrochemicals
• Soil exposure risks for ground-nesting bees
• Pollinator conservation in agricultural landscapes

This work aligns with the European Union's Horizon 2020 research program (Grant Agreement No. 773921) to support bee population health and biodiversity.