Lone Schmidt Sørensen

Lone Schmidt Sørensen is a Physician Scientist and Leading Senior Physician (Ledende overlæge) at Aalborg University Hospital, affiliated with the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery under the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University. She holds an active clinical and research role in surgical oncology, particularly focusing on colorectal cancer and perioperative care.

• Institution: Aalborg University
• School: Faculty of Medicine
• Department: Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Clinical Role: Leading Senior Physician
• Email: lss@rn.dk

Her research centers on nutritional interventions in surgical patients, especially the use of omega-3 fatty acids and immunonutrition to improve outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery. She completed her PhD in 2014 with a dissertation on omega-3 fatty acids and postoperative complications. Her work includes randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses on perioperative supplementation, inflammation modulation, and surgical recovery. She has published extensively from 2009 to 2024, with recent high-impact publications in journals such as The American Journal of Gastroenterology and BJS Open.

Her publication trends show a consistent focus on perioperative nutrition, colorectal cancer, and omega-3 fatty acids, with methodologies ranging from clinical trials to mechanistic studies on leukotriene production. She collaborates with leading researchers in nutrition and surgery, including Erik Berg Schmidt and Ole Thorlacius-Ussing. She has participated in key conferences such as ESPEN and the Danish Surgical Society, reflecting her engagement with the clinical nutrition and surgical communities.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her sustained research output and leadership in clinical trials indicate significant contributions to the field.

Lone Schmidt Sørensen supervises or advises students in clinical and nutritional research, though specific student names are not listed. She has been involved in research projects related to perioperative care and nutritional supplementation. She leads or participates in clinical research teams focused on gastrointestinal surgery outcomes and nutritional interventions.

She has no listed grants in the provided text, but her involvement in multicenter trials suggests participation in funded research. Her work continues to influence clinical practice in surgical oncology and perioperative medicine.