Sandra Einarsson

Dr. Sandra Einarsson is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science. A registered dietitian and doctor in Otorhinolaryngology, she served as program coordinator for the Dietetics program (2006-2021) and was recognized as a qualified university teacher in 2018. Her research focuses on clinical nutrition interventions and assessment methodologies.

Research interests include:

• Disease-related malnutrition in cancer populations (particularly head and neck cancer)
• Development and validation of nutritional assessment tools (PG-SGA, GLIM criteria)
• TeleNutrition and remote dietetic practice
• Adherence to oral nutritional supplements
• Nutritional rehabilitation and survivorship care

Her publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on malnutrition assessment standardization, tele-nutrition implementation, and nutritional interventions in oncology. Research employs mixed methodologies including validation studies, systematic reviews, and qualitative explorations of patient/dietitian experiences.

Current research projects include:

• Muscle Mass Assessment Program for dietitians (MMAP, 2024-2026)
• Nutritional status in chronic kidney disease patients (2024-2028)

Supervision activities:

• Primary supervisor for doctoral student Mikaela Dietrichson (InSyNC research school)
• Bachelor's and master's thesis supervision/examination

Professional service includes membership in the Dietary and Nutritional Treatment research group.