Mari Modig

Mari Modig is a licensed physiotherapist and an externally employed doctoral student at Luleå University of Technology. She is affiliated with the School of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Health, Education and Technology, contributing to research in physiotherapy and health promotion.

• Employed by Region Norrbotten (80% doctoral studies, 20% clinical work at Sunderby Hospital's Physiotherapy Unit)
• Supervised by Anna-Karin Lindqvist (main supervisor), Anna Bengtsson, and Albin Dahlin-Almevall

Her research focuses on preventive approaches to cardiovascular disease in Norrbotten, Sweden, through the Health Intervention in Norrbotten Trial (HINT). This project targets risk groups with negative health trends linked to modifiable lifestyle factors.

Her work combines clinical experience in municipal healthcare, hospitals, and primary care with academic research. Current efforts include evaluating interventions for at-risk populations and leveraging telemonitoring technologies to improve chronic disease management.

Mari Modig's educational background includes undergraduate and master's degrees from Umeå University, with her master's thesis published in a scientific journal.