Jacob Juel Christensen

Jacob Juel Christensen is a Researcher in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Oslo, specializing in the interplay between genetics, lifestyle, and cardiovascular disease risk. His work focuses on familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), lipid metabolism, and maternal-child health, with a particular interest in early-life exposures and long-term cardiovascular outcomes. He is actively involved in the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2022 committee, shaping dietary guidelines for the Nordic region.

**Education and Background**:

• PhD (2014-2017): Lipid Clinic, Oslo University Hospital, and Department of Nutritional Sciences, UiO
• Master's (2011-2013): Clinical/Molecular Nutrition, UiO
• Bachelor's (2008-2011): Science in Nutrition, UiO

**Research Interests**: Christensen explores how genetic factors and dietary interventions influence lipid profiles and cardiovascular risk markers. His work integrates biostatistics, bioinformatics, and omics data to identify biomarkers for dietary intake and disease risk. Key areas include:
- Gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
- Early-life programming of cardiovascular health
- Molecular mechanisms in FH patients

**Publications**: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on lipid metabolism, FH management, and dietary guidelines. Recent work addresses lipoprotein(a) variability, maternal metabolic profiles, and machine learning applications in obesity prediction.

**Collaborations**: Partnerships with institutions like Tufts University (USDA HNRCA) and Oslomet strengthen his interdisciplinary research. He also advises on national and international nutritional policy initiatives.

**Labs/Teams**: Member of the Clinical Nutrition and Atherosclerosis Research Group and the Atherosclerosis and Lipidology Research teams at UiO.