Caroline Borup Roland

Caroline Borup Roland is a Postdoc and Guest Researcher at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on health-enhancing physical activity in women during phases of physiological changes, specifically during the menopausal transition and pregnancy.

Dr. Roland completed her educational journey at the University of Copenhagen, earning a Master of Science in Human Physiology from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS) in 2015. Her Master's thesis examined the effects of high intensity interval spinning training on abdominal fat and insulin sensitivity in pre- and postmenopausal women. She also holds a BA in Sports Science from the Department of Exercise at UCPH, and spent a semester at the University of Queensland in Australia.

Her primary research interest centers on how physical activity impacts women's health during significant physiological transitions. Specifically, she investigates how exercise affects metabolic changes during menopause and how physical activity interventions during pregnancy influence health outcomes for both mother and child. Dr. Roland's work combines clinical research with practical applications to develop evidence-based recommendations for health-enhancing physical activity in these populations.

Analysis of Dr. Roland's recent publications reveals a strong focus on pregnancy-related health outcomes through the lens of physical activity. Her research consistently examines how exercise interventions affect various aspects of maternal and fetal health, including metabolic markers, body composition, gestational weight gain, and psychological factors. The FitMum randomized controlled trial serves as the backbone of much of her recent work, providing robust data on the effects of structured physical activity programs during pregnancy.

Dr. Roland has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple departments at the University of Copenhagen, particularly with experts in endocrinology, metabolism, and women's health. Her work demonstrates a commitment to translating research findings into practical applications for healthcare providers and pregnant women.