Professor Dr. Anders Sønderlund

Biography

Anders Sønderlund is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in population health equity. His primary research areas include structural and social determinants of health disparities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, the links between discrimination and population health outcomes, and examining the implications of social connectedness and loneliness on mental and physical health. With a solid academic foundation, Sønderlund holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Exeter, where his research focused on the psychological aspects of multiple group memberships and identity stigma. Additionally, he has been involved in various external research roles at Deakin University, New York University, and the University of Sydney, contributing to significant projects aimed at addressing health inequities and designing interventions for chronic diseases. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding lifestyle-related diseases and the social contexts that impact health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience