Zhangling Chen

Zhangling Chen is a Researcher in Epidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work centers on nutritional epidemiology and chronic disease prevention, with specific expertise in diabetes, cardiovascular health, and dietary risk factors.

Research Focus: Chen's investigations explore how dietary components like fatty acids, food processing levels, and artificial sweeteners influence long-term health outcomes. Her research employs large prospective cohort studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analytical approaches to examine associations between diet quality and conditions including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and frailty.

Publications Overview: Chen's recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates methodological rigor in nutritional epidemiology. Key studies analyze: differential effects of plant/animal-derived fatty acids on diabetes risk; mortality implications of artificially sweetened beverages; and validation of cardiovascular health metrics ('Life's Essential 8') in diverse populations. Her research emphasizes practical applications for public health nutrition guidelines.