Signe Sørensen Torekov

Signe Sørensen Torekov is Professor in Clinical and Translational Metabolism at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She leads the Torekov Group focused on obesity research and healthy weight maintenance.

Her primary research interests include:

• Biological mechanisms of weight loss and regain
• Genetic and pathophysiological basis of obesity and diabetes
• Metabolic hormone functions in obesity development
• Cardiovascular-metabolic disease links
• Rare mutation investigations in metabolic disorders

Recent publications reveal strong trends in:

• GLP-1 receptor agonist therapies for obesity
• Time-restricted eating interventions
• Sex-specific metabolic responses
• Translational approaches bridging clinical and genetic research
• Digital health applications in weight management

Teaching responsibilities encompass:

• Pathophysiology and endocrinology instruction
• Course direction for 'Diabetes – a Global Challenge'
• Leadership of 'Pathophysiology for Medical Engineers'

Research leadership includes:

• Principal investigator for multiple clinical obesity trials
• Supervision of graduate students
• Extensive international collaborations across 5 continents