Peder af Geijerstam

Peder af Geijerstam is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Unit of Clinical Medicine within the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences. His work focuses on hypertension, diabetes, and aging populations, particularly the role of home-based monitoring in managing these conditions. He has a background in medical training at Karolinska Institute, completed his PhD in 2024, and holds specialist certification in General Practice. His research explores how home blood pressure and glucose monitoring improve patient engagement and clinical outcomes, with a focus on elderly populations and cardiovascular risk stratification.

Education includes:

• 2016: Medical Doctor, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm
• 2018: GP Registrar, Region Östergötland
• 2021–2024: PhD studies culminating in a 2024 doctoral degree

Research interests span cardiovascular disease mechanisms, geriatric health, and telemedicine applications. His 2025 studies on hypertension in the elderly and licorice's blood pressure effects highlight his focus on translational clinical research. Collaborations with senior faculty like Prof. Karin Rådholm and Prof. Fredrik Nyström underscore his integration into established research networks.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: No specific funding details provided. Labs/Teams: Active within the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine, contributing to interdisciplinary work on chronic disease management.