Ingvar Bergdahl

Ingvar Bergdahl is an Associate Professor and Lecturer in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University. His primary research focuses on health effects of environmental pollutants, particularly metals (e.g., lead) and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as PCB and PFAS. He collaborates with the Unit for Biobank and Registry Support, aiding researchers using biobank samples from specific cohorts.

His work involves longitudinal studies on pollutant exposure and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer. Key projects include the Northern Sweden Health and Disease Study (NSHDS), examining biomarkers and environmental exposures across populations. Bergdahl’s expertise bridges epidemiology, toxicology, and clinical research, with notable contributions to exposomics and chemical mixture toxicity studies.

• Research Themes: Heavy metal toxicity, POPs, diabetes epidemiology, exposome analysis
• Key Methods: Longitudinal cohort studies, biomarker analysis, mass spectrometry
• Collaborations: International environmental health networks, biobank infrastructure development

Publications emphasize translational research linking environmental contaminants to disease mechanisms, with a focus on population-level health impacts and preventive strategies.