Mette Sørensen

Mette Sørensen is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Health Services Research within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark. She leads research in genetic epidemiology, aging, longevity and functional genomics. With a Master of Science and PhD, her academic career has focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of aging through twin studies and multi-omics approaches.

Her research interests center on genetic and epigenetic factors influencing aging processes, with specific expertise in DNA methylation, epigenetics, and twin study methodologies. Sørensen's work examines how genetic and molecular biological factors affect aging trajectories, longevity, and age-related diseases. She applies multi-omics approaches including epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to identify biomarkers of aging and longevity.

Dr. Sørensen's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on epigenetic clocks, DNA methylation patterns in aging, cardiovascular health in relation to molecular markers, and the use of twin studies to disentangle genetic and environmental influences on aging. Her work spans from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical applications in gerontology.

Her scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the Manufacturer Vilhelm Pedersen and Wife's Memorial Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and The Danish Council for Independent Research Postdoctoral Fellowship.

As an active researcher, Sørensen serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Scientific Reports and Aging Cell, participates in major conferences like The Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, and contributes to significant research projects such as LLFS: Længe Leve - et Familiestudie (Long Life Study). She also engages with the public through media interviews about DNA methylation age, aging, and longevity research.