Cardiovascular Epidemiology – Karin Leander research group

Our research is in the field of cardiovascular epidemiology, with a general aim to increase knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors to improve the scientific basis for primary and secondary prevention in women and men. We study cardiometabolic-related factors such as low-grade inflammation, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes and evaluate the importance of lifestyle factors, such as dietary habits, for cardiovascular health. Women-specific risk factors are given special focus.

Funding

  • Cardiometabolic risk factors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in women
    The Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation 
Keywords:
Atherosclerosis Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Cardiovascular Diseases Endocrinology and Diabetes Epidemiology Epidemiology Gene-Environment Interaction Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists Medical Biotechnology (Focus on Cell Biology (incl. Stem Cell Biology), Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biopharmacy) Medical Genetics and Genomics Menopause Molecular Epidemiology Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular Premenstrual Syndrome Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine Women Show all
Anna Persson
10-07-2025