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Kjetil Retterstøl is a Professor at the University of Oslo, specifically within the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine. He maintains a dual role, working 80% of his time in research and teaching at the university, and 20% as a Senior Consultant at the Lipid Clinic of Oslo University Hospital (OUS), where he treats patients with various lipid disorders. His academic career spans several decades, with significant contributions to the fields of lipidology, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Dr. Retterstøl earned his MD in 1990 and completed his Dr. med. (doctorate) in 2000. He became a certified specialist in Medical Biochemistry in 2000. His professional journey includes serving as Senior Consultant at the Lipid Clinic from 2001-2009, Chief Physician at the Norwegian Medicines Agency from 2009-2011, and since 2011, he has held his current dual position at UiO and OUS. He has been treating patients with serious lipid disorders at the Lipid Clinic since 1992 and has conducted numerous studies on new drugs and dietary compounds related to lipidology and type 2 diabetes.
Professor Retterstøl's research primarily focuses on atherosclerosis, lipid metabolism, and prevention of atherosclerotic vascular diseases. His work encompasses clinical and basic lipid metabolism, effects of lipid-modulating drugs and functional foods, prediction of cardiovascular risk, fatty acid metabolism, and the mechanisms of atherosclerotic plaque development and rupture. He has particular expertise in the clinical and biochemical aspects of statin side effects. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on familial hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein(a), dietary interventions, bariatric surgery effects on lipid profiles, and the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.
His extensive publication record includes numerous high-impact articles in journals such as Atherosclerosis, Journal of Lipid Research, Nutrients, and JAMA Surgery. The trends in his recent work show a growing interest in the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular health, with particular attention to specialized populations including those with familial hypercholesterolemia, obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, and patients with comorbid conditions. His research often employs both clinical and basic science approaches to understand lipid metabolism and develop better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular diseases.
Professor Retterstøl is actively involved in teaching, serving as a PBL teacher for course ERN 3110 and providing various further and continuing education courses for doctors and pharmacists. He has supervised numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not listed in the available information. His work has contributed significantly to clinical guidelines and understanding of lipid disorders in Norway and internationally.
He leads and participates in several research projects including "Cardiovascular Risk Reduction-Diet in Pregnancy," "Dietary prevention of cholesterol induced trained immunity in early atherosclerosis," "Omega-3PT," "The NUTRIOME meal study," and "The π study." His research group focuses on Atherosclerosis and Lipidology as well as Diet and Oxidative Stress, reflecting his dual expertise in clinical lipidology and nutritional science.
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