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Jonas Ludvigsson is a Professor at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, and Senior Physician at Örebro University Hospital. His research focuses on gastrointestinal epidemiology, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and liver conditions. He leads the ESPRESSO cohort study, analyzing histopathology data linked to national healthcare registers. Ludvigsson holds adjunct and honorary professorships at Columbia University and Nottingham University, respectively. He has supervised 14 PhD students and authored over 600 publications. Awards include the King's Medal of the Seraphim Order (2024), Hugo Lagercrantz Award (2023), and recognition as a 'Rising Star in Gastroenterology' (2010).
- Education: MD (1995, Linköping University), PhD (2001, Linköping-Örebro), Docent (2005, Örebro).
- Research Groups: Gastrointestinal epidemiology, ESPRESSO cohort study.
His research explores disease mechanisms and outcomes using large-scale data, with a focus on gastrointestinal conditions' epidemiology and comorbidities. Recent work includes studies on plant-based diets and IBD, antibiotic use in microscopic colitis, and MASLD's cardiovascular risks.
- Grants: Includes NIH-funded studies on autism in preterm birth and Swedish Research Council projects on IBD and cancer risk.
- Awards: Extensive list includes medals, fellowships, and international recognition for contributions to pediatrics and GI research.
