معرفی
Kerstin Brismar is a Professor of Diabetes Research at Karolinska Institutet, part of the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery. She leads the Growth and Metabolism research group within the Rolf Luft Research Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. Her work focuses on diabetes pathophysiology, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle interventions, particularly the 5:2 diet's impact on cardiometabolic health. She holds a Docent degree from Karolinska Institutet (1989) and has authored books like Koll på diabetes typ 2 and Lev länge & väl, emphasizing public outreach in diabetes management.
- Research Group: Growth and Metabolism (Sergiu-Bogdan Catrina)
- Affiliations: BioClinicum J8:20, Solna
Key research interests include endocrinology, molecular mechanisms of diabetes complications, and translational studies linking metabolism to cardiovascular risk. Her studies frequently examine biomarkers like adiponectin, IGFBP proteins, and vitamin D.
Publications highlight interventions targeting insulin resistance, dietary patterns, and genetic contributors to kidney dysfunction in diabetes. She collaborates on trials like the Sophia Step Study, exploring physical activity self-management in diabetes populations.
