Dr. Anna Laurenius

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Laurenius is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg specializing in bariatric surgery and its effects on diet and metabolic health. Her doctoral thesis in 2013 focused on Roux-en-Y gastric bypass treatment for morbid obesity, exploring dietary intake, eating behavior, and meal-related symptoms. Currently, her research projects investigate meal patterns and the relationship between dumping syndrome and bariatric surgery, as well as the effects of low-energy diets on total body weight and glycemic control. Laurenius has actively contributed to numerous publications, including systematic reviews and clinical studies that assess the outcomes of bariatric surgeries on severe obesity and related comorbidities. She collaborates with various researchers and contributes to significant findings in the domain of obesity and its surgical treatment, demonstrating a commitment to providing evidence-based dietary guidelines post-surgery. Her expertise is recognized in journals such as Obesity Reviews and Clinical Nutrition, impacting the understanding of nutritional management in bariatric care.

Research Interests

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).