Liisa Tolvanen
Affiliated to Research
E-mail: liisa.tolvanen@ki.se
Visiting address: Alfred Nobels allé 8, plan 7, 14152 Huddinge
Postal address: H7 Medicin, Huddinge, H7 ICCA Trolle, 171 77 Stockholm
About me
I am a registered dietitian with specialist competence in adult obesity and basic training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I defended my doctoral thesis titled "It's not a quick fix" consequences of weight loss during life and experiences of weight regain after bariatric surgery October -23. My research interests include obesity, weight management, nutrition, obesity management medications, weight recurrence and follow-up after metabolic and bariatric surgery. I use both qualitative and quantitative research methods. I do my clinical work as a dietitian at the Center for Obesity, Academic Specialist Center in Region Stockholm. I supervise students and give lectures on obesity management to students and healthcare providers. I am the Education Officer for the educational activities run by the Centre for Obesity.
Committee work
National Obesity Care Working Group (NAG Obesitas)
Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry (SOReg), Member of the Steering Committee
Awards and Scholarships
2026 IFSO IH Observership
2025 SCOPE National Fellow by the World Obesity Federation
2025 IRIS Scholarship
Articles
- Journal article: LANCET DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2026Dobbie LJ; Tolvanen L; Alves D; Baker JL; Bez NS; Birney S; Bogl LH; Brown A; Bullo M; Clare K; Duncan EL; Govers E; Mooney V; Mulrooney H; Mercado DO; O'Malley G; Oppert J-M; Pillinger T; Remijnse W; Shuttlewood E; Wakolbinger M; Woodward E; Yumuk VD; Hassapidou M; Ciudin A; McGowan B
- Journal article: DIETETICS. 2026;5(1):17Ojeda-Mercado D; Fadda M; Beltrame B; Tosi M; Bruno A; Scala CD; Travaglia G; Vitale A; Cola RSD; Boschetti S; Pessina F; Jaccheri R; Tolvanen L
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2026;36(1):193-203Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Grace LM; Standen EC; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Article: OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE. 2025;11(4:e70087):.Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Standen EC; Grace LM; Lebow JR; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Article: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. 2025;100:106511Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Kierkegaard M
- Article: OBESITY FACTS. 2025;18(1):1-20Muscogiuri G; Barrea L; Bettini S; El Ghoch M; Katsiki N; Tolvanen L; Verde L; Colao A; Busetto L; Yumuk VD; Hassapidou M
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2023;33(8):2517-2526Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Bonn SE; Surkan PJ; Lagerros YT
- Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2023;13(1):5669Tolvanen L; Ghilotti F; Adami H-O; Ye W; Bonn SE; Bellocco R; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY FACTS. 2023;16(3):293-300Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Eke H; Bonn SE; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2022;32(5):1498-1507Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Surkan PJ; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2021;31(3):1256-1264Tolvanen L; Svensson A; Hemmingsson E; Christenson A; Lagerros YT
All other publications
- Review: NURSING TIMES. 2026;122(6):1-9Graham Y; Alabaster T; Wilde L; Callejas-Diaz L; Mahawar K; Schroeder A; Tolvanen L
- Report: 2026Tolvanen L; Allvin A; Sandberg J; Lindelöw Mannheimer A; Rindevall J; Lunde Dinesen A; Ek M; Angelin A
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl 1.)Oberauer A; Brauchmann J; Collins C; Geiersberger S; Gomahr J; Jabbour J; Knab K; Kovalskys I; Laimer S; Lischka J; Lister N; Luque V; Łuszczki E; Mörwald K; Tolvanen L; Weghuber D; Torbahn G
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl 1.)Torbahn G; Łuszczki E; Oberauer A; Müller TD; Collins CE; Kelly AS; Vallis M; Lister N; Jansson AK; Thivel D; Luque V; Frelut M-L; Braet C; Tolvanen L; Verduci E; Kovalskys I; Wójcik M; Kozakowska AK; Mazur A; Koletzko B; Lischka J; Mörwald K; Gomahr J; Weghuber D
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl 1)Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Grace LM; Standen EC; Phelan SM; Lebow JR; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl 1):1-661Dobbie LJ; Tolvanen L; Alves D; Baker JL; Bez NS; Birney S; Bogl LH; Brown A; Bulló M; Clare K; Duncan EL; Govers E; Mooney V; Mulrooney H; Mercado DO; O’malley G; Oppert JM; Pillinger T; Remijnse W; Shuttlewood E; Wakolbinger M; Woodward E; Yumuk VD; Hassapidou M; Ciudin A; McGowan B
- Meeting abstract: ABSTRACT BOOK. 2026Tolvanen L; Hägg A; Ahlström J; Hughes C; Paretti H; O'Kane M
- Review: DIETISTERNAS RIKSFÖRBUND (DRF). 2026;:1-14Hidén A; Tolvanen L
- Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2025;122:25069Christenson A; Ramos Salas X; Tolvanen L; Järvholm K; Nowicka P
- Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2025;122:25068Christenson A; Tolvanen L
- Conference publication: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 2025;32(SUPPL1):176Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Standen EC; Grace LM; Lebow JR; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Doctoral thesis: 2023Tolvanen L
- Meeting abstract: ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM. 2021;77(6):360Experiences of Post-Bariatric Weight Management among Patients with Weight Regain: A Qualitative StudyTolvanen L; Christenson A; Surkan PJ; Lagerros TY
Grants
- Neuroförbundet1 January 2024 - 31 December 2025
Employments
- Affiliated to Research, Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2024-2027
- Clinical Position, Akademiskt specialistcentrum, Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde SLSO
Degrees and Education
- Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, 2023
- Specialist Dietitian (adult obesity), Swedish Association of Registered Dietitians, 2020
- Master of Science with a major in Public Health Science, Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, 2018
- Basic training in cognitive behaviour therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Uppsala University, 1996