Dr. Andrea Mikkelsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrea Mikkelsen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in pediatric allergies and nutrition. Her research focuses on childhood food allergies, dietary influences, and the impact of maternal health on children’s allergy predispositions. Mikkelsen has been actively involved in numerous observational studies, including the effects of atopic heredity on the association between maternal vitamin D status and the risk of atopic diseases in children. She has contributed significantly to the development of the Food Hypersensitivity Family Impact (FLIP) questionnaire to assess the impact of cow's milk allergy on affected families. Her work highlights the increasing prevalence of dietary issues such as veganism and its implications for pediatric food allergies. She has published research in notable journals like Nutrition Journal, BMC Pediatrics, and Pediatric Allergy Immunology, addressing topics related to milk allergy management, nutritional therapy, and pediatric health care practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching pediatric nutrition and allergies.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).