Annemarie Lundsgaard

Annemarie Lundsgaard serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specifically within The August Krogh Section for Molecular Physiology. Her research focuses on the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and molecular physiology, with a particular emphasis on metabolic regulation in response to dietary interventions.

Dr. Lundsgaard's research interests center on metabolic physiology, particularly examining how dietary components affect glucose and lipid metabolism. Her work investigates the molecular mechanisms behind metabolic adaptations to various nutritional interventions, with special attention to apolipoproteins, FGF21 signaling pathways, and the effects of medium-chain fatty acids. She explores these mechanisms in both healthy individuals and those with metabolic conditions, with implications for obesity management and metabolic health optimization.

Her recent publications demonstrate significant trends in metabolic research, particularly focusing on nutritional interventions that modulate metabolic pathways. A recurring theme involves the role of specific dietary components like medium-chain triacylglycerols and protein restriction in regulating metabolic hormones such as FGF21 and erythropoietin. Her work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with clinical applications, particularly in understanding sex differences in metabolism and post-bariatric surgery metabolic adaptations.

Dr. Lundsgaard's research has garnered attention across academic and public spheres, with several publications being picked up by news outlets and widely shared on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Bluesky. Her work on dietary protein restriction in Nature Metabolism received particular attention with news mentions and substantial social media engagement.

She maintains active collaborations with researchers both within and outside her institution, with frequent co-authorship with prominent scientists including B. Kiens and A.M. Fritzen. Her work spans multiple research methodologies from molecular techniques to human clinical studies, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to metabolic research.

Based at the University of Copenhagen's facilities at Nørre Allé 51 in Copenhagen, Dr. Lundsgaard contributes to the vibrant research environment of The August Krogh Section for Molecular Physiology, continuing the legacy of Nobel laureate August Krogh in physiological research.