Maria Brandkvist

Maria Brandkvist is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds a PhD from NTNU (2020) focusing on obesity genetics and environmental interactions. Her research emphasizes understanding obesity trends through the HUNT Study, a longitudinal population cohort in Norway.

Research Interests: Dr. Brandkvist specializes in obesity epidemiology, genetic predisposition to weight gain, and gene-environment interactions. Her work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and molecular genetics to address societal health challenges. Key themes include BMI analysis, longitudinal population health trends, and obesogenic environments in Norway.

Key Publications Trends: Her articles (2019–2023) highlight obesity’s genetic-environmental interplay, temporal shifts in obesity prevalence, and public health implications. Recent work emphasizes Norway’s obesity epidemic and disparities among genetically predisposed populations.

Outreach & Talks: She has presented at conferences like the Nordic Congress of General Practice (2024) and NOFE (2023), focusing on education’s role in BMI trends and obesity-related policy. Collaborations include St. Olavs Hospital and international peers like Prof. Neil Davies (University of Bristol).

Labs & Teams: Active within NTNU’s Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine and affiliated with the HUNT Research Center (Trøndelag Health Study).