Johan Mårtensson

Johan Mårtensson is a Senior Lecturer/Senior Physician and Docent at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet. He leads the research team 'Towards personalized physiology in Intensive Care,' focusing on understanding how chronic illnesses, acute physiological changes, and intensive care therapies impact outcomes in critically ill patients. His work integrates high-resolution ICU data with health registry data to identify modifiable targets for improved patient care.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided text.

Research Interests: Johan’s research emphasizes personalized approaches to intensive care, including the role of chronic conditions in critical illness outcomes, biomarker development (e.g., calprotectin, NGAL), and glycemic control strategies in diabetic patients. His studies often involve large-scale cohort analyses and international collaborations to address clinical challenges like sepsis, acute kidney injury, and post-ICU recovery.

His publications highlight trends in ICU patient management, including glucose variability in diabetes, benzodiazepine use patterns, and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on critical illness. Key collaborations include researchers from Uppsala University, Austin Health (Melbourne), and the Royal Institute of Technology.

• Funding: Supported by Region Stockholm (ALF project, clinical research appointment), Karolinska Institutet, and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Foundation.

Grants & Labs: Leads the ALF-funded project on personalized ICU physiology and oversees clinical research appointments. His team actively investigates biomarkers and therapeutic strategies in critical care, with a focus on translational research to clinical practice.