Carsten Carlberg

Prof. Carsten Carlberg is a world-class biochemist and ERA Chair holder leading an international research group focused on nutrigenomics. His work establishes the foundation for an interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence assessing nutrition's impact on epigenetic predisposition to diet-related diseases.

His research spans over 30 years in vitamin D, with core interests in:

• Epigenome and transcriptome modifications
• Classification of human populations into high/mid/low vitamin D responders
• Personalized supplementation strategies for bone health and immune function
• Implications for infections, autoimmunity, cancer, and metabolic diseases
• In vivo effects of vitamin D on whole-human epigenome
• Molecular mechanisms of healthy aging

Prof. Carlberg's scholarly impact includes:

• 178 original research publications
• 76 peer-reviewed review articles
• 55 other publications including 16 books (pioneering Nutrigenomics textbook)

His work has garnered over 15,000 citations and an H-index of 68 (Scopus), ranking him in the top 0.2% of most influential researchers globally. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised over 60 postdoctoral fellows, PhD, and MSc students through the ERA Chair international research group central to the Centre of Excellence in nutrigenomics.