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Maria Bäck is an Adjunct Professor at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine (MEDFAK). She holds specialist expertise in cardiovascular diseases and works clinically at Sahlgrenska in Gothenburg. Her academic roles include teaching in cardiac rehabilitation, circulation, and agoraphobia, as well as supervising master's and doctoral theses in physiotherapy.
- Education: Doctor of Medicine in Physiotherapy (2012), Master's in Physiotherapy (2005), Physiotherapy Degree (2001), all from the University of Gothenburg.
- Research Focus: Digital interventions for cardiovascular rehabilitation, physical activity optimization, inflammation in coronary artery disease, and elderly frailty.
Her research integrates behavioral medicine and digital tools to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Key studies include immune response mapping in coronary patients and barriers to exercise adherence. She leads national networks in cardiac rehabilitation and sits on ESC task forces.
Awards include the SSMF Postdoctoral Fellowship and FESC status. Grants received total over SEK 10 million from bodies like the Swedish Research Council and Kamprad Family Foundation.
Professional roles: Chair of the Cardiovascular Spring Meeting (2020-2021), Board Member of ACNAP, and member of SWEDEHEART steering group.
