Kristina Åkesson

Kristina Åkesson is a Professor in Orthopedics and a member of the EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health research group at Lund University's Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö. She leads research focusing on bone biology, osteoporosis, fracture risk, and aging-related musculoskeletal integrity. Her work integrates clinical biomarkers, genetic studies, and advanced imaging to understand bone health across lifespans.

Prof. Åkesson is currently leading three active research projects: investigating inflammation and osteoporosis in systemic sclerosis and elderly women, studying musculoskeletal integrity in aging, and evaluating risk factors for bone health. She manages key infrastructure including a Bone Densitometer and Peripheral CT-scanner. Her recent work has been widely recognized, appearing in high-impact journals like Osteoporosis International and EClinicalMedicine.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing health and well-being through advancements in bone disease prevention and management. She has supervised 14 academic works and actively participates in conferences such as the 2017 Forskningens Dag.