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Simon Erling Nitter Dankel is a Professor at the University of Bergen, affiliated with Clinical Institute 2. He is based at the Laboratory building at Haukeland University Hospital and also associated with the Hormone Laboratory. His primary research focuses on metabolism, nutrition, adipose tissue, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and gene regulation.
- Institution: University of Bergen
- Faculty/School: Clinical Institute 2
- Location: Laboratory building, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen
- Email: simon.dankel@uib.no
Simon Dankel's research interests center on the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases. He investigates how adipose tissue function, gene regulation, and nutritional factors contribute to obesity and type 2 diabetes. His work often involves human clinical trials, animal models, and genomic analyses to understand the interplay between diet, genetics, and metabolic health.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in clinical nutritional research, particularly through the CARBFUNC trial, which examines the effects of carbohydrate quality and quantity on metabolic and gastrointestinal health. Other key themes include the role of specific nutrients (PUFAs, ultra-processed foods), adipocyte biology (amino acid transport, mitochondrial function), and the genetic basis of metabolic traits. His work bridges basic science with public health implications, especially in dietary guideline development.
- Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry
- Adipose Tissue Biology and Adipocyte Function
- Obesity and Insulin Resistance
- Type 2 Diabetes Pathophysiology
- Gene-Nutrient Interactions
- Regulatory Genomics and Genetic Risk
He has received research funding from sources such as the Research Council of Norway, the Western Norway Regional Health Authority, and the Bergen Medical Research Foundation. His work is associated with projects on regulatory genomics, drug/nutrition-gene interactions, adipocyte genes and energy metabolism, and adipose tissue function in diabetes.
Simon Dankel has advised several students, including master's candidates whose theses are listed in his publication record. His research group likely includes collaborators such as Regine Åsen Jersin, Johnny Laupsa-Borge, and Cathrine Horn. They operate within a broader network focused on metabolic health at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital.
