Peter Sundström

Peter Sundström is a Professor in Neurology and Senior Consultant Physician at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Umeå University, affiliated with the Neurosciences section at Norrlands universitetssjukhus. His research focuses on environmental risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly the roles of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), vitamin D, and other infectious agents.

• Key affiliations: Umeå University, Swedish MS Association (SMSS), and national health agencies.
• Leadership roles: Head of Neurosciences unit, Chair of SMSS research board since 2017.

Research Interests: Sundström investigates presymptomatic biomarkers in MS, including seroreactivity to EBV and HHV-6A, neurofilament light chain levels, and metabolic factors like leptin. His work spans epidemiology, immunology, and clinical trials.

Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize viral interactions (EBV, HHV-6A), vitamin D metabolism, immune responses post-rituximab, and longitudinal MS cohorts. Studies often employ presymptomatic case-control designs and national registries.

Scientific Contributions: He has contributed to understanding MS pathogenesis through biomarker analysis and led clinical trials on therapies like rituximab and dimethyl fumarate. His work informs national MS guidelines via Metodboken.