Kristina Lyngsø

Kristina Lyngsø is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, with affiliations to the Research Unit of Ophthalmology (Odense) and KI (Karolinska Institute). Her research focuses on vascular physiology, specifically mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide signaling, and mineralocorticoid receptor roles in diabetes and aging. She collaborates internationally on studies involving mouse and human intracerebral arterioles, smooth muscle function, and magnesium-dependent vascular relaxation.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
• Collaborations: Karolinska Institute (KI), Odense University Hospital (OUH)

Research Themes: Her work bridges vascular biology, pharmacology, and endocrinology, with applications in diabetes, hypertension, and ophthalmology. Key areas include:

• Nitric oxide and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor
• Mineralocorticoid receptor modulation
• T-type calcium channels in aging
• Simulation training in ophthalmology

Publications Trends: Over the past five years, her research has emphasized vascular relaxation mechanisms, diabetes-related endothelial dysfunction, and translational applications in medical education, particularly ophthalmology training. Recent work includes Delphi-method validation of clinical simulators and molecular studies on vascular reactivity.

Conference Participation: She has presented at multiple international conferences focusing on vascular physiology, including topics on aldosterone, mast cells, and endothelium-dependent hyperpolarizations in health and disease.