معرفی
Louise Bennet is an Adjunct Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, and epidemiology. As Principal Investigator (PI) for the MEDIM study (2200 participants) and regional PI for the nationwide SMARTEST clinical trial, her research focuses on type 2 diabetes, metabolic complications, and vaccination programs in vulnerable populations. She is affiliated with EXODIAB (Excellence of Diabetes Research in Sweden), EpiHealth (Epidemiology for Health), and LU Profile Area: Human Rights.
- Education: MD, PhD
Research Themes: Her work bridges diabetes research, public health, and pandemic preparedness. Key projects include:
- MEDIM: Culturally adapted lifestyle interventions for diabetes
- SMARTEST: Comparative efficacy of SGLT2 inhibitors vs. metformin
- COVERS: Vaccine acceptance studies
- PREPARE: Pandemic surveillance systems
Recent Publications analyze vitamin D's role in diabetes, vaccine hesitancy metrics, cognitive dysfunction in diabetes, and digital literacy in pandemic education. These reflect interdisciplinary trends across endocrinology, epidemiology, and social sciences.
Scientific Awards:
- 2022: Årets Diabetolog (National/International Honour)
Supervision & Grants: Supervises PhD students like Hassan, M., contributes to Swedish Research Council-funded projects (PREPARE), and engages in peer-review/editorial work for journals like Diabetologia. Her collaborations span Sweden's national health initiatives and international networks.
