Lina Axelsson

Lina Axelsson serves as a University Lecturer in Biomedical Laboratory Science at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Natural Sciences, where she is affiliated with the Department of Bioanalysis and holds the position of VFU Manager. Her research focuses on laboratory scientific methods and multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly ESBL-producing organisms in clinical and environmental settings.

Her primary research interests include Biomedical Laboratory Science, Antibiotic Resistance, and Clinical Microbiology. Dr. Axelsson specializes in developing and optimizing laboratory methods for rapid detection of antibiotic resistance, with particular focus on ESBL-producing bacteria like Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Her work contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing, with expertise classified under Biomedical Laboratory Science/Technology (30402) and Clinical Laboratory Medicine (30223).

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward improving diagnostic speed and accuracy in antibiotic susceptibility testing. Her research bridges clinical laboratory practice with environmental microbiology, examining resistance patterns across different settings. The work demonstrates practical applications for improving patient care through faster diagnostic methods while addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

According to institutional records, Dr. Axelsson has supervised at least one student's work, though specific details about her advisees are not provided in the available information. Her research profile shows connections to nutrition-related topics including malnutrition prevalence and nutritional care, suggesting interdisciplinary collaborations.