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Frida Hållenius is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Molecular Nutrition at the Division of Food and Pharma, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University. She is a key member of the LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio and leads or actively participates in multiple research projects exploring the role of diet and gut microbiota in human health. Associate Professor in Molecular Nutrition Senior Lecturer, Division of Food and Pharma Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University Principal Investigator, Gut Microbiome Laboratory (GML) Active researcher in 3 ongoing projects, including NeuroFood and ScanOats Her research is centered on host-microbiota interactions, particularly how dietary components, probiotics, and polyphenols influence gut health, inflammation, metabolic diseases, and neuroinflammation. Her work bridges nutrition, microbiology, and neuroscience, with a strong focus on preventive strategies for lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. She employs both animal models (e.g., C57BL/6, Apoe-/- mice) and human-relevant in vitro systems to study dietary interventions. The recent trends in her publications highlight a strong focus on the gut-brain axis, the impact of Nordic berries and legumes on microbiota and metabolic health, and the use of advanced models like 3D intestinal tissue. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and well-being. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. She has supervised several junior researchers and students, including research students and assistants, and is actively involved in grant-funded research projects from FORMAS and private foundations. She leads the Gut Microbiome Laboratory (GML), a collaborative research environment focused on understanding how diet shapes the gut microbiome and influences disease pathways. Her leadership in projects like NeuroFood and those targeting Alzheimer’s disease underscores her commitment to translational nutritional science.

• Molecular Nutrition
• Host-Microbiota Interactions
• Gut Health
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Agneta Andersson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics at Uppsala University. Her academic career spans multiple research areas within nutrition science, with a particular focus on clinical nutrition, dietary assessment methods, and dietetic practice. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in high-impact nutrition journals. Dr. Andersson's research interests center on nutrition across diverse populations and contexts. Her work examines dietary patterns in Swedish adults, food environment interactions among immigrant populations, and specialized nutritional needs in clinical settings such as burn care and bariatric surgery. She has made significant contributions to understanding oral nutritional supplement adherence, the implementation of standardized nutrition care processes, and whole grain consumption effects on metabolic health. Her research methodology spans qualitative explorations of patient and practitioner experiences, quantitative dietary assessments, and clinical intervention studies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward clinically focused nutrition research, particularly in specialized medical contexts including burn injury recovery and metabolic surgery. Her work demonstrates increasing emphasis on patient-centered care approaches, documentation standards in dietetic practice, and the translation of nutrition science into practical clinical applications. The publications span multiple subdisciplines within nutrition science, reflecting both depth in specific clinical areas and breadth across the nutrition field. Dr. Andersson has contributed significantly to academic literature through book chapters and co-authorship of the textbook 'Näringslära för högskolan: Från grundläggande till avancerad nutrition' (Nutrition for Higher Education: From Basic to Advanced Nutrition). Her research collaborations extend across multiple Swedish institutions and involve interdisciplinary teams including dietitians, physicians, and public health researchers. She has been involved in developing assessment tools for nutrition impact symptoms and has examined dietitian practices regarding oral nutritional supplements and specialized nutrition care processes.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Food Science
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Joachim Sundqvist is Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science of Umeå University, Sweden. With a dual commitment to teaching and research, he explores the sociological and cultural dimensions of food and meals, bridging theory and practice for gastronomy, dietetics, and food-science students. Research Focus: His work delves into the meal experience as a complex social phenomenon, integrating consumption value, social identity, cultural norms, and personal taste within everyday practices. Studies of business travel, outdoor dining, and Arctic hiking illuminate how context shapes eating behaviors. Research Groups & Projects: Member, Sustainable Food Transitions Member, Sympoietic Collaboratory Project lead (2024-2027) Providing evidence-based insights on alternative proteins for EU sustainability Project lead (2023-2026) LOCALITY Project lead (2020-2022) Off-grid gastronomy Project lead (2016-2017) Eating out – visitors’ food-related activities Publications Overview: Since 2015, Sundqvist has published extensively on gastronomic experiences, business-travel meals, outdoor food practices, and sustainable restaurant strategies, appearing in International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science , Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism , and multiple Swedish academic reports.

• Food Sociology
• Cultural Studies of Food
• Gastronomy
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Liselotte Schäfer Elinder is an Adjunct Professor and Research Team Leader at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet. She holds a PhD from Denmark's Academy of Technical Sciences (1990) and has held leadership roles in public health policy and research, including at the Swedish National Institute of Public Health and the WHO Europe office. Current employments: Adjunct Professor (2017-2029), Research Team Leader for Community Nutrition and Physical Activity (CoNPA) group Past roles: Associate Professor in Biochemistry (1997), Adviser to WHO Europe, Head of Unit for Applied Nutrition Her research spans epidemiological studies, multidisciplinary health promotion, and implementation strategies for chronic disease prevention, focusing on dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable development goals. She leads projects like Changemaker, funded by Horizon Europe, and IMPROVE, addressing adolescent obesity in sub-Saharan Africa. Teaching includes leadership roles in KI's Intervention and Implementation Research courses, Master of Public Health health promotion track, and Health Environment and Society lectures. Key collaborations: 13 global partners including Aga Khan University, Harvard, and Muhimbili University Grants: Swedish Research Council, Forte, Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation (2012-2028)

• Epidemiology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Health
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Jonas Buren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science , Umeå University. His research spans metabolic diseases, nutrition, and dietary interventions, with a focus on adipose tissue biology, cortisol metabolism, and insulin resistance. He collaborates with Anna Sjödin and is part of the Sports Sciences Research Network at Umeå University. Teaches: Physiology for Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, Gastronomic Chemistry, Nutritional Chemistry, Metabolism Key research areas: Metabolic dysregulation, low-carb diets, adipose tissue inflammation, glucocorticoids, insulin signaling His recent work examines the effects of ketogenic diets on body composition and lipid metabolism in controlled trials. Earlier studies explored adipose tissue dysfunction in diabetes and the role of glucocorticoids in obesity. Current projects include Dietitian Online (2018-2022), Elite Sport North (2015-2030), and a longitudinal study on ketogenic diets (2018-2025). Publications reveal trends in: Ketogenic diet impacts on lipid profiles and muscle fatigue Adipose tissue inflammation in postmenopausal women Insulin resistance mechanisms in diabetes Glucocorticoid-induced metabolic dysfunction Cross-disciplinary collaborations between nutrition, physiology, and culinary science He actively supervises thesis students and advocates for expanded nutrition research collaborations.

• Metabolic Diseases
• Nutrition
• Dietary Interventions
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Päivi Adolfsson is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, specializing in nutrition and public health for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her work addresses food decision-making, dietary interventions, and the challenges faced by parents with cognitive limitations within foster care systems. Her research spans critical areas including: Nutritional health for children with intellectual disabilities and autism Parenting experiences of mothers and fathers with cognitive limitations Meal-oriented support in community living settings Quality of life and social status for adults with disabilities Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on intersectional approaches combining dietetics, disability studies, and social work. Key trends include evaluating group interventions for parents in foster care systems, examining dietitians' roles in specialized nutritional care, and documenting lived experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities in community settings. Her methodology consistently employs qualitative frameworks centering participant perspectives. Adolfsson maintains active collaborations with researchers including Gunnel Janeslätt, Helena Lindstedt, and Karin Jöreskog across multiple publications. Her work appears primarily in journals such as the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, and Child & Family Social Work, demonstrating transdisciplinary engagement with disability-focused research communities.

• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Dietetics
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Philippe De Souto Barreto serves as an Affiliated Professor in the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics at Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic work focuses on the critical intersection of nutrition science and geriatric health, with particular emphasis on aging populations. His research portfolio centers on Nutrition , Dietetics , and Gerontology , specifically investigating how Physical Activity influences appetite regulation and nutritional status in older adults. This work addresses key challenges in elderly healthcare through evidence-based lifestyle interventions aimed at improving metabolic health and quality of life in aging populations. Current research trends manifest in his 2025 scoping review published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging , which synthesizes evidence on physical activity-appetite relationships in seniors. This work reflects growing interdisciplinary focus on non-pharmacological approaches to managing age-related nutritional decline, highlighting connections between exercise physiology, metabolic regulation, and clinical nutrition in geriatric care.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Gerontology
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Lolita Gelinder is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University. Her work focuses on sustainable food consumption, environmental education, and pedagogical strategies in home economics, with extensive publications in academic journals and educational resources. Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Institution: Uppsala University Department: Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics Her research explores: Integration of sustainability in primary education Student agency in food consumption projects Pedagogical approaches to taste and nutrition Historical evolution of consumer norms in educational materials Curriculum development for sustainable practices Behavioral change through classroom interventions Recent publications highlight trends in sustainability education, consumer behavior analysis, and curriculum development. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with educators and researchers across environmental education, home economics, and consumer studies.

• Sustainable Consumption
• Food Studies
• Nutrition Education
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Lieselotte Cloetens is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Lund University of Technology , where she leads the Biomedical Nutrition research group. Her work focuses on the role of nutrition in health and wellbeing, particularly weight management and prevention of metabolic diseases through sustainable foods like oats, functional foods, and seaweed. Expert in clinical study design Work package leader in Scanoats (industrial oat research) Author of the Energy chapter in Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Key contributor to research aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals Research trends include oat bioactives (beta-glucan, polar lipids), cardiometabolic health, postprandial metabolism, and sustainable food systems. Her publications emphasize clinical trials with oats and dietary fiber. Projects include: More taste less waste (2022–2026): Sustainable cereal-based foods for seniors Oat proteins and sarcopenia (2025–2026): Healthy aging research Gluten-free oat characterization (2021–2022) AXOS for diabetes treatment (2020–2023) Oat bioactives in human health (2018–2023)

• Nutrition
• Biochemistry
• Metabolic Diseases
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Maria Hedelin serves as a Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics since 2023, specializing in nutrition-dietetics intersections with cancer epidemiology, particularly prostate cancer research through dietary interventions and biomarker analysis. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 2006, establishing her academic foundation in epidemiological methods and nutritional sciences. Hedelin's research centers on nutritional oncology, investigating how phytoestrogens, dietary fiber, and fatty acids influence cancer development and progression. Her work bridges clinical practice and population health through randomized controlled trials like PRODICA and cohort studies examining dietary patterns in Swedish cancer populations. She develops innovative assessment tools including mobile applications for dietary monitoring, emphasizing methodological rigor in nutritional epidemiology. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on prostate cancer nutrition interventions, with evolving methodological sophistication from cohort studies (2008-2013) to contemporary randomized trials (2021-2025). Her research spans dietary assessment validation, genetic-diet interactions, radiotherapy side effect mitigation, and cross-cancer applications from prostate to breast and colorectal malignancies. No major scientific awards or prizes are documented in publicly available information regarding her career achievements. While specific student advising details remain unpublicized, her doctoral thesis supervision and extensive publication record suggest active mentorship roles. Departmental context indicates involvement in Karolinska's Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics unit which recently secured 120 million SEK in Swedish research funding (2024), supporting collaborative projects in cancer epidemiology and nutritional interventions. As a core faculty member in one of Europe's leading medical research institutions, Hedelin contributes to Karolinska Institutet's mission through interdisciplinary collaborations spanning oncology, nutrition science, and biostatistics, with growing emphasis on personalized dietary approaches based on genetic profiling in cancer care.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Cancer Epidemiology
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Susanne Rautiainen Lagerström is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Solna and Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet . She is also a research fellow at the Division of Preventive Medicine , Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) , nutritional epidemiology , and global health interventions . Research Projects: Rakai Community Cohort Study (Uganda): Interplay between nutrition and microbiome in NCDs/infectious diseases WelTel Study (Kenya): Mobile health interventions for HIV/AIDS care COSMOS Trial: Cocoa supplements and multivitamins for chronic disease prevention PHS II and VITAL-HT Trials: Nutritional interventions in cardiovascular health Aterenon Trial: Lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular biomarkers Research Focus: Dr. Rautiainen Lagerström investigates how dietary patterns, antioxidant intake, and nutritional supplements influence chronic disease outcomes across populations. Her work spans cardiovascular disease , inflammatory bowel disease , and HIV/AIDS prevention in low-resource settings, leveraging both observational studies and randomized clinical trials. Scientific Awards: 2014 - Institute of Environmental Medicine PhD course funding 2014 - American Society for Nutrition Travel Award 2013 - COFAS Marie Curie fellowship 2013 - FORTE Travel award 2011 - FORTE Postdoc award 2007 - Karolinska PhD fellowship 2006 - Anders Otto Swärds stiftelse travel award Education: 2012 - PhD in Medical Science (Karolinska Institutet) 2006 - MSc in Nutrition (Karolinska/Stockholm University) 2005 - BSc in Nutrition (Karolinska/Stockholm University)

• Epidemiology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Public Health
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Juan-Jesus Carrero is a Professor in cardio-renal epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet’s Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, with additional roles as Senior Researcher at Danderyd Hospital’s Division of Renal Medicine and Lektor at Örebro University School of Medicine. His research focuses on improving prevention and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), integrating kidney function into clinical decision-making. He has authored over 550 articles and 30 book chapters, with 70,000+ citations and an H-index of 94. Key engagements include co-directing the ISRNM educational program, guideline development for KDIGO and ESPEN, and editorial roles at European Heart Journal and Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation . Education includes a PhD in Medicine (2008, Karolinska Institutet) and Pharmacy (2005, University of Granada). Awards include the 2021 ERA Research Excellence Award and US National Kidney Foundation’s Distinguished Fellow designation. Current research leverages national healthcare registries like the Swedish Renal Registry and SCREAM project to study CKD progression, cardio-renal interactions, and modifiable risk factors (diet, medications). Collaborates with global networks and welcomes partnerships in cardiorenal epidemiology. Advised 8 PhD students (e.g., Marco Trevisan, Björn Runesson) and supervises 5 current candidates (Mikael Eklund, Alessandro Bosi). Postdoctoral researchers include Faizan Mazhar and affiliated scholars at Harvard/PEKing universities. Grants include studies on anticoagulant safety, sex differences in kidney disease, and protein-energy wasting. Labs collaborate with biostatisticians like Prof. Arvid Sjölander to advance methodological rigor.

• Cardio-renal epidemiology
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Nephrology
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Anna Sjödin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science, Umeå University. Her research focuses on the physiological and metabolic impacts of low-carbohydrate/high-fat (LCHF) diets, particularly ketogenic diets, in healthy individuals and their translational implications for human health. Her work includes a randomized controlled trial on ketogenic diets' effects on body composition and muscle fatigue (2024, 2020), studies on LDL cholesterol responses (2021, 2020), and collaborations on animal models of LCHF-induced cardiac dysfunction (2016, 2015). She has also contributed to secretoglobin biology research across multiple organ systems (2006, 2004, 2003, 2001). Current projects include long-term investigations into ketogenic diet effects (2015-2022) and dietary intake measurement techniques. She can be contacted at anna.sjodin@umu.se.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Metabolic Health
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Anna-Karin Lindroos serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics at Uppsala University, Sweden. Her research program centers on sustainable nutrition, investigating how dietary patterns among Swedish children and adolescents can simultaneously meet nutritional needs and minimize environmental footprints through evidence-based dietary optimization. Her expertise spans vitamin D adequacy in adolescent diets, sugar consumption sources, and preschool dietary sustainability. Methodologically, she integrates nutritional epidemiology, dietary assessment modeling, and environmental impact analysis to address dual challenges of public health nutrition and climate change mitigation in Nordic food systems. Recent 2025 publications reveal consistent thematic focus on quantifying trade-offs between nutritional requirements and ecological constraints in Swedish youth diets. Her work demonstrates how food fortification strategies can bridge vitamin D gaps while reducing carbon footprints, and identifies critical sugar sources requiring policy intervention. No scientific awards or student advising details were documented in available sources. Her collaborative publications indicate active engagement with Uppsala University researchers and Swedish public health institutions on nutrition transition challenges.

• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Sustainable Diets
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Petra Ryden is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Umeå University. She serves as Deputy Head of Department, Director of Studies, and Directory Coordinator, focusing on education management and curriculum development. Her research explores: Digital health technology for dietetic treatment (Dietitian Online/DiOn project) Impact of food pricing on dietary choices Innovative teaching methods in higher education Long-term dietary adaptation in special populations She supervises doctoral student Sarah Persson and leads the ongoing Dietitian Online project. Selected publications reveal expertise in digital healthcare delivery, nutritional economics, and dietary behavior change. Scientific recognition includes the Faculty of Social Sciences' Pedagogical Prize (2018). Contact: petra.ryden@umu.se

• Nutrition Science
• Dietetics
• Digital Health Technology
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