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Yan Borné serves as Associate Professor and Associate Researcher at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, with specialized expertise in Nutrition Epidemiology. He is actively affiliated with two major research initiatives: EpiHealth (Epidemiology for Health) and EXODIAB (Excellence of Diabetes Research in Sweden), reflecting his dual focus on population health and metabolic disorders. Dr. Borné's research spans critical areas of nutritional epidemiology, with particular emphasis on diet-disease relationships across multiple domains including cardiovascular health, diabetes, dementia, and mental health outcomes. His work frequently employs large-scale population-based cohort studies to investigate how dietary patterns - particularly ultraprocessed food consumption, dairy intake, and adherence to structured dietary indexes like EAT-Lancet - influence disease development and progression. The research integrates advanced methodologies including metabolomics and proteomics to identify biomarkers linking dietary exposures to health outcomes. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong trend toward investigating the systemic effects of diet across multiple organ systems, with growing attention to mental health outcomes alongside traditional physical health endpoints. His work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through integration of omics technologies with traditional epidemiological approaches. Dr. Borné actively supervises doctoral research through multiple projects including 'Metabolic characterization of high sugar consumers' and 'The role of sugar intake in cardiovascular disease prevention,' indicating substantial involvement in training the next generation of researchers. His work has attracted significant attention, with several publications picked up by hundreds of news outlets and referenced across multiple social media platforms. He contributes to major collaborative research initiatives including 'Ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic diseases in the Swedish population,' demonstrating leadership in contemporary nutrition research questions with significant public health implications. His research aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.

• Nutrition Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Diabetes Research
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Tania Al Saadi is an Associate Professor of Arabic at Stockholm University's Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, where she has taught Arabic language and modern Arabic literature since 2007. She received her PhD in Arabic from Sorbonne-Nouvelle University (Paris III) in 2008. Her primary research focuses on narratology in modern Arabic literature, with particular attention to narrative techniques in Arabic novels. She has conducted extensive research on the beginnings of novels across various 20th century works, examining how narrative openings function within the broader structure. Her scholarly interests also include exile literature, representations of despotic figures, gender and feminism in literature, and contemporary representations of death and cemeteries in Iraqi novels. Dr. Al Saadi's recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in food representation in Arabic literature, culminating in her forthcoming edited volume 'Eating Words: Food in Modern Arabic literature' (2025). Her research shows a consistent pattern of examining how cultural and political realities are reflected through narrative structures and thematic concerns in Arabic fiction, with particular attention to Iraqi and Egyptian literary traditions. Current research project: 'Death in contemporary Iraqi novels' Active contributor to Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE As an educator, she teaches Arabic language and modern Arabic literature at both undergraduate and advanced levels. Her supervision of student theses demonstrates her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars in Arabic studies, with students working on topics ranging from identity in Iraqi literature to food representation in Lebanese young adult fiction.

• Narratology
• Modern Arabic Literature
• Arabic Novels
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Sofie Westling is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, specializing in Psychiatry. She serves as a Research Team Manager and Consultant, focusing on clinical challenges related to self-harm, suicidality, and personality disorders. Research Interests: Ethical and clinical conflicts in psychiatric admissions for recurrent self-harm Cognitive function and brain imaging in high-risk individuals Development of tools for self-harm monitoring National highly specialized care (e.g., intractable self-harm, gender dysphoria) Research Trends: Her recent work emphasizes self-harm interventions, healthcare economics, and qualitative analyses of patient and caregiver experiences. Key methodologies include cluster analysis, latent profile modeling, and multimodal evaluations. Projects: Active collaborations include studies on dialectical behavior therapy outcomes, self-identification with borderline personality disorder, and cost-effectiveness of self-referral admissions. Supervision: She has supervised multiple PhD projects on topics like identity in borderline personality disorder and patient simulations.

• Psychiatry
• Self-harm
• Suicidality
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Benjamin Claréus is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Faculty of Teacher Education, Department of Psychology, Kristianstad University (HKR). He is affiliated with the research environment Individual Group and Society (FIGS) and maintains an active ORCID profile (0000-0003-0972-6660). Dr. Claréus's research centers on mental health and well-being among young people and adults, with particular emphasis on self-harm behavior (especially cessation mechanisms), LGBTQ+ health conditions, long-term pain, post-COVID symptoms, and Western body modification practices. His methodological approach integrates both quantitative and qualitative techniques to examine lived experiences across mental health spectrums. The research fingerprint analysis shows dominant focus areas including Self-Injury (100%), Mental Health (60%), Adolescence (34%), Volition (14%), Emotion Regulation (14%), Psychological Growth (13%), Health and Well-Being (12%), and Emotion-Regulation Strategy (11%). His recent publication trajectory (25 total works from 2017-2025, with increasing output culminating in 5 publications in 2025) demonstrates consistent focus on adolescent self-injury patterns, longitudinal mental health associations, and recovery processes. The research shows evolving methodological sophistication with increasing use of mixed-methods approaches and long-term cohort studies spanning 15+ years. Dr. Claréus actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through mental health research. He currently leads research activities in the project 'Being young and feeling bad: Time trends and longitudinal development in self-harm, eating disorders and other mental health problems' (2024-2026) and collaborates on 'Self-Confidence and Life Situation' and 'QueerPsy' initiatives. His academic service includes dissertation supervision and teaching in scientific methods, developmental psychology, and child/adolescent psychopathology courses. The Individual Group and Society (FIGS) research environment provides the institutional framework for his work, which has generated significant academic engagement including public lectures on self-injury prevention and international research collaboration, notably a visiting researcher position at Curtin University (2021-2022).

• Mental Health
• Self-Harm Behavior
• Adolescent Psychology
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Anna Ohlis is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Global Public Health, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry within the Epidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance use and Social Environment (EPiCSS) research group. She leads the Child Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Team Åhlén and holds dual medical specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Social Medicine/Public Health. PhD in Clinical Neuroscience (Karolinska Institutet, 2021) Medical Degree (Uppsala University) Her research focuses on suicide prevention, self-harm epidemiology, neurodevelopmental disorders , and public health interventions for youth mental health. Using Swedish national registers and twin cohorts, she investigates genetic/environmental risk factors for self-harm progression, autism-related mental health outcomes, and social determinants of psychiatric conditions. Recent work examines physical activity's role in ADHD symptom management and social media impacts on adolescent mental health. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in suicidology (40%) , autism/ADHD comorbidity (30%) , and public health interventions (20%) , with increasing emphasis on longitudinal cohort designs (87% of 2022-2025 papers) and Swedish register-based methodologies (73%). Current grant leadership includes: Swedish Research Council projects on social media impacts (2024-2026) and adolescent self-injury treatment accessibility (2025-2028) Nationwide SAFETY trial for suicide prevention (2024-2028) Thuring Foundation-funded mental health prevalence studies (2024-2026) She actively translates research through public health reports on autism prevalence, eating disorders, and pandemic-era mental health service utilization in Stockholm County, bridging clinical psychiatry with population-level intervention strategies.

• Psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Epidemiology
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Sebastian Lundström is an Associate Professor and Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry at the University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, with a strong emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders, psychiatric genetics, and twin studies. Key areas of research include autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, eating disorders (e.g., ARFID), and the genetic and environmental underpinnings of mental health conditions. His research employs advanced methodologies such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS), longitudinal twin cohort analysis, and neuroimaging techniques like MEG. Notable contributions include studies on comorbidity patterns in neurodevelopmental disorders, the impact of environmental sensitivity in psychiatric phenotypes, and the genetic architecture of conditions like ARFID and synaesthesia. Lundström has published extensively in high-impact journals such as JAMA Pediatrics, Nature Human Behaviour, and Biological Psychiatry. His work bridges clinical and basic research, aiming to improve diagnostic tools and inform interventions for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Genetic Epidemiology
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Linn Håman serves as Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physical activity, mental health, and social wellbeing. Her academic work bridges clinical health science with practical community applications, particularly in vulnerable populations. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in orthorexia nervosa and disordered eating behaviors within fitness contexts, alongside innovative physical activity interventions for aging populations with vision impairment. Key thematic areas include: Gender dynamics in fitness culture and personal training practices Empowerment-based approaches for older adults with age-related macular degeneration School-based health promotion programs for children and adolescents Media representations of orthorexia nervosa in Swedish society Håman's publication record reveals a methodological preference for qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with recent work focusing on community-based interventions that address health inequities. Her 2023-2024 publications particularly emphasize empowerment frameworks for visually impaired seniors, while earlier work established foundational insights into orthorexia nervosa through media analysis and fitness industry ethnography. Professionally, she maintains active engagement with the Swedish Association for Behavioural and Social Research in Sport, contributing to national discourse on sport psychology and health behavior. Her collaborative approach is evident across multiple interdisciplinary projects involving schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Current research directions indicate growing focus on intersectional health challenges, particularly examining how vision impairment compounds age-related mobility limitations, and how gender norms shape health advice in commercial fitness environments. Her work consistently prioritizes participant voices through participatory research designs.

• Orthorexia Nervosa
• Health Promotion
• Physical Activity Interventions
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Lu Yi is a Principal Researcher at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet. She leads the Precision Psychiatry research group and has directed the KI Psychiatric Genomics Institute since 2023. Her work bridges large-scale genomic data and electronic health records to advance precision psychiatry. Her research focuses on reducing heterogeneity in major depressive disorder (MDD) through genetic subtyping, with parallel interests in cardiometabolic comorbidities and trans-Nordic genomic collaborations. She employs genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic risk scoring, and population register analyses to identify biological signatures of severe depression. Dr. Yi's publications emphasize genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders (e.g., MDD, schizophrenia), biomarker discovery, and real-world clinical applications. Recent works highlight depression subtypes, cross-disorder comorbidities, and brain-cell-type-specific pathways, reflecting a translational neuroscience approach. She received a €1.5 million European Research Council grant and leads Sweden's contributions to NIH/EU Horizon 2020 projects. Additional honors include co-chairing the 1,700+ member Psychiatric Genomics Consortium MDD working group. She advises PhD students (e.g., Ying Xiong, Arvid Harder) and postdoctoral researchers, focusing on genetic epidemiology and treatment-resistant depression. Her team collaborates internationally via the Nordic Tryggve consortium and KI-Psychiatric Genomics Institute infrastructure.

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Depression Subtypes
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Lee Jollans is a Researcher at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research focuses on applying Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to medical image analysis, particularly in the context of mental health, addiction, and neuroimaging. He holds a Postdoc position at LiU since 2023, following a Postdoc at the Max-Planck Institute for Psychiatry (2018–2022) and a PhD in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin (2016–2018). His work spans computational psychiatry, neuroimaging biomarkers, and predictive modeling for mental disorders. Key areas include diagnosing eating disorders, depression, and alcohol use disorders using machine learning, analyzing cortical thickness variations in depression, and exploring stress-induced neurobiological mechanisms (e.g., BDNF maturation). He collaborates with the Center for Medical Imaging and Visualization and the Circulation and Metabolic Cardiovascular Risk Factors group. His projects include WASP-DDLS (HUDI) for complex diagnostic imaging data and AIDA for whole-heart anatomy assessment from 3D CT scans. Colleagues include Professors Tino Ebbers and Petter Dyverfeldt. Lee’s articles highlight trends in integrating neuroimaging with psychometric data for predictive modeling, machine learning applications in adolescent mental health, and advancing diversity initiatives in academic neuroscience.

• Medical Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Per Östberg is a Professor of Speech and Language Pathology at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology. He holds a PhD (2008) and Docent title (2013) from Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on language dysfunction in neurological disorders, including aphasia, apraxia of speech, and dysphagia, with emphasis on stroke and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. He co-authored the textbook Klinisk neurovetenskap (2015) and leads projects on patient-reported outcomes and speech-language rehabilitation. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Karolinska Institutet, 2008 Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2013 Research Interests: His work spans speech disorders in acquired brain injury, longitudinal studies of apraxia recovery post-stroke, and validating clinical tools like the Eating Assessment Tool. He collaborates internationally on registries for stroke aphasia (I-PRAISE) and investigates neuroimaging correlates of speech motor recovery. Publications Trends: Recent work includes comparative studies of anomia in neurological conditions, randomized trials of aphasia treatments, and eye-tracking analysis in reading disorders. Key themes are interdisciplinary approaches to language assessment and rehabilitation efficacy. Advising: Supervised Martin Cederlöf's thesis on psychosis phenotype risks. Affiliated with Karolinska University Hospital and the Enheten för logopedi F67 unit.

• Speech Disorders
• Neurosciences
• Stroke Rehabilitation
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Ulrika Tranæus is an Associate Professor at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), holding a PhD in Molecular Medicine and Surgery from Karolinska Institutet (2014). She serves in the Department of Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics, focusing on the psychological aspects of sports injuries. Her roles include Senior Lecturer and research leadership in projects like the Karolinska Football Injury Cohort (KIC). Educational Background: PhD in Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet (2009–2014) MSc in Sports Science, Halmstad University (2005–2006) Licensed Naprapath & Sports Psychology Counselor (ongoing CBT training) Research Interests: Her work centers on psychological risk factors for sports injuries, rehabilitation support strategies, and sustainable athlete development. Key areas include: Psychological antecedents of overuse and traumatic injuries Mental health during injury rehabilitation Preventive interventions for elite athletes Eating disorders in climbing athletes Article Trends: Her recent studies focus on biomechanical injury predictors (e.g., knee strength in youth football), mental health correlates of injury, and longitudinal cohort studies in climbing and team sports. Methodologically, she employs systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and large-scale cohort designs. Grants & Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary projects involving Karolinska Institutet, Swedish Sports Confederation, and international teams. Focused on applied research translating into athlete welfare policies. Labs/Teams: Leads the Sports Injury Psychology Research Group at GIH, collaborating with clinical partners in sports medicine and biomechanics.

• Sports Injury Psychology
• Sport Medicine
• Sports Psychology
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Cecilia Olsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science at Umeå University. Her work spans teaching, research, and PhD education, with a focus on the nutritional and social significance of food within the Swedish welfare system, particularly school meals. She supervises three PhD students and contributes to course development and thesis examination. Registered dietitian and nutritionist with over 20 years of experience Former head of department and program coordinator for the Dietitian Program Research groups: School Meals, Learning Meals, Dietary Intake Measurement Her research explores sociological and psychological aspects of food and meals, emphasizing inclusivity for neurodivergent students, dietary compliance in clinical settings, and the disconnect between policy and practice in school meal programs. She employs empathy-based methods and interdisciplinary frameworks. Recent publications analyze video consultation adoption in dietetics, gender norms in celiac disease management, and the impact of meal environments on cognitive function. Her work consistently bridges public health, educational practices, and social equity in food systems. Olsson actively collaborates on projects like 'Dietitian Online' (DiOn) and 'ProMeal' across Nordic countries, aiming to improve health outcomes through structured meal programs. She has contributed to understanding regional variations in celiac disease incidence and dietary assessment methodologies.

• Nutrition
• School Meals
• Food Security
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Margaretha Nydahl serves as a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics , focusing on nutritional science within elderly care contexts. Her research spans clinical dietetics, food safety, and health communication strategies specifically tailored for aging populations. Her primary research interests encompass elderly nutrition , malnutrition management , oral nutritional supplements , and food safety practices in geriatric care. Nydahl investigates how dietary interventions impact appetite regulation, meal satisfaction, and overall quality of life among older adults, with particular attention to sarcopenic obesity and vitamin D status. Her work bridges clinical practice with policy implementation, examining how national regulations translate to local elderly care settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies exploring patient and dietitian perspectives, alongside quantitative studies measuring nutritional outcomes. Her research consistently addresses the practical implementation challenges of nutritional guidelines in real-world elderly care environments, with growing focus on the interplay between physical activity and nutritional status in aging populations. Nydahl maintains extensive collaborations with researchers including Liljeberg, Lövestam, and Andersson across multiple projects examining oral nutritional supplement adherence, malnutrition risk assessment, and foodservice reform in Swedish elderly care. Her work demonstrates leadership in translating nutritional science into clinical practice guidelines and policy recommendations.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Elderly Care
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Sarah Bergen is a Senior Lecturer and Docent at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Karolinska Institutet. She leads the Psychiatric Genetic Epidemiology research group, focusing on understanding the biological and environmental foundations of psychiatric disorders and their comorbidities with other medical conditions. Her educational background includes: Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2014 PhD in Human and Molecular Genetics, Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2009 MS in Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 2004 BA in Neuroscience and Psychology, Macalester College, 2000 Dr. Bergen conducts quantitative genetics research predominantly focusing on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as depression and eating disorders. Her current studies aim to better understand the genetic and environmental contributions to disease risk, comorbidities associated with these disorders, and the observed variability within patient groups. She has a strong foundation in neuroscience which offers added biological context to the results from genetic research studies. Her research group investigates genetic and environmental risk factors for psychiatric disorders, epidemiological and genetic relationships between different psychiatric disorders, and relationships between psychiatric disorders and comorbid medical conditions. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on genetic overlap between psychiatric disorders and other medical conditions, environmental risk factors across the lifespan, and subtyping approaches to understand heterogeneous etiological pathways. Her work frequently utilizes large population-based datasets from Sweden and employs advanced genetic epidemiological methods. Dr. Bergen serves as Director of studies for the KI-NIH Doctoral Program in Neuroscience and has held various leadership positions including on the Management Committee for Maximizing Impact of research in NeuroDevelopmental DisorderS (MINDDS) and Enhancing psychiatric genetic counselling, testing, and training in Europe (EnGagE). She has also served on the Board of Directors for the International Society for Psychiatric Genetics (ISPG). She leads the Psychiatric Genetic Epidemiology research group at Karolinska Institutet, which aims to discover the biological and environmental foundations of psychiatric disorders, the patterns and determinants of their comorbidities with other medical disorders, and subgroups within psychiatric patient populations. The group's ultimate goal is to contribute to improved treatment options and help alleviate the personal and social burdens associated with these disorders.

• Psychiatric Genetic Epidemiology
• Schizophrenia Research
• Bipolar Disorder Research
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Sabina Kapetanovic is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Psychology, Pedagogy and Sociology within the University of West Sweden. Her research focuses on social sciences and psychology, with a particular emphasis on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, and mental health. She investigates topics such as parent-child relationships, gaming disorders, parenting practices, and the psychological impacts of digital media. Her work spans multiple domains including clinical interventions for problematic gaming (e.g., the FAME program), qualitative studies on youth mental health recovery, and program evaluations for immigrant parenting support initiatives. She has contributed to understanding the interplay between parenting strategies, adolescent risk behaviors, and family cohesion over time. Key research themes include adolescent substance use, the effects of concussion on psychological distress, and the validation of assessment tools for behavioral issues like pathological narcissism. Her studies frequently adopt longitudinal designs to track developmental trajectories, particularly in disadvantaged populations and immigrant communities. Kapetanovic collaborates on projects addressing pandemic-related mental health impacts, digital addiction treatment protocols, and the implementation of universal parenting programs. Her contributions bridge clinical practice, policy development, and academic research in child and adolescent welfare.

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Adolescent Behavior
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