Marie Nerup Mortensen

Marie Nerup Mortensen serves as Research Leader at Aalborg University Hospital within the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University. Her work focuses on clinical nutrition interventions for vulnerable patient populations, particularly addressing malnutrition through innovative dietary strategies in hospital settings.

Her research expertise spans:

• Clinical nutrition for oncology patients experiencing taste alterations
• Protein and energy intake optimization through in-between meals and novel snack formulations
• Development of the Kulina-Model for structured menu planning
• 3D-printed food solutions for personalized hospital nutrition
• Intervention studies targeting nutritional risk in hospitalized populations

Analysis of her 2019-2021 publications reveals a strong translational focus, bridging food science with clinical practice. Key trends include umami-based snack development to combat protein deficiency, systematic approaches to oral discomfort management in chemotherapy patients, and technology-driven solutions like 3D food printing for tailored nutritional support. Her work demonstrates consistent emphasis on practical, implementable interventions within acute care environments.

Her research has generated significant impact with 21 citations for her chemotherapy nutrition study and 13 citations for her in-between meals intervention, alongside policy references and 69 Mendeley readers. Media coverage highlights her leadership in developing 3D food printing technology for hospital applications, featured in multiple Danish outlets between 2017-2019.

Mortensen operates within a multidisciplinary research team advancing nutritional science through collaborations across clinical medicine, food technology, and patient care domains. Current initiatives focus on translating research into hospital meal systems that address both physiological needs and sensory experiences of compromised patients.